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2026-05-30T22:43:16Z

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|epcode=AG151
|altepcode=EP425
|colorscheme=Emerald
|title_en=Weekend Warrior
|title_ja=ライバルはサラリーマン！？
|title_ja_trans=Rival is a Salaryman!?
|screen=yes
|broadcast_jp=November 10, 2005
|broadcast_us=September 23, 2006
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|en_ed={{so|Pokémon Go!}}
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*{{filb-eppics|ag|151}}
* A ''{{wp|salaryman}}'' is a salaried employee, i.e. an office worker.}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggoX5fiUyk Weekend Warrior]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
'''Weekend Warrior''' (Japanese: '''ライバルはサラリーマン！？''' ''Rival is a {{wp|Salaryman}}!?'') is the 151st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 425th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 10, 2005, and in the United States on September 23, 2006.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's time for the Silver Town Pokémon Contest, and May is ready to win! As the show starts, one last competitor arrives late: a businessman named Jeremy. He doesn't look like much, but after May makes her big entrance with Squirtle, she's surprised to see Jeremy dressed up like a rock star onstage with Butterfree! However, Jeremy's wife and son show up and demand that he stop his embarrassing Contest antics.

With encouragement from May, Jeremy stands up to his family and explains how important Contests are to him. No matter what, he's going to compete! Both May and Jeremy make it to the finals, but will Jeremy's family come back to watch? Outside the Contest, his wife remembers how she met him back when he was a real musician. As she reminisces, she starts to think what Jeremy's doing isn't so silly after all.

Back at the Contest, Jeremy sends his trusty Venusaur to battle May's Combusken. As a Fire-type Pokémon, Combusken should have the advantage, but Venusaur is too tough to be defeated that easily. Venusaur also has a powerful Frenzy Plant attack, and soon May is losing points fast. She risks it all on one last Sky Uppercut and Combusken knocks Venusaur out just before time is up. Victory goes to May! And Jeremy may not have won the ribbon, but his family finally respects him as a Pokémon Coordinator. A happy ending all around—except for Team Rocket, who goes hunting for berries and finds Beedrill instead!

==Plot==
{{an|May}} prepares her team for the upcoming {{ka|Silver Town}} [[Pokémon Contest]] when she loses {{TP|May|Squirtle}} backstage. During her search, May approaches {{OBP|Mandy|AG151}} and her son {{OBP|Nicholas|AG151}} for insight. However, they admit they haven't seen Squirtle, and rush off to continue their own search for someone themselves. Just then, {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Max]] appear, to which May explains that she's lost Squirtle. Brock smiles and tells her that Squirtle is right here. At this, Squirtle appears from behind Brock's leg, wearing lots of flowers, much to May's delight.

Outside, [[James]] points out [[Media:Silver Contest poster.png|a poster]] for the Silver Town Contest. Surprisingly, [[Jessie]] isn’t interested, admitting that there's more important things to do right now, like running their [[Pokéblock]] shop.

Back in the Contest Hall, [[Lilian Meridian|Lilian]] warms up the gathered audience with her opening speech and presents the three judges; Chief of the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]], [[Raoul Contesta]]; the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman|Head]] of the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], [[Mr. Sukizo]]; and the [[Pokémon Center lady|operator]] of Silver Town's [[Pokémon Center]], [[Nurse Joy]]. Next, she calls all of the participating {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s onto the stage. Just as Lilian is about to get the Contest underway, an assistant man runs up to Lilian and whispers something in her ear. Lilian nods and tells the audience that one of their Coordinators is a little late. The Coordinator in question, wearing a suit and carrying a heavy bag, bursts through the door and tells her to stop, worried that he's been disqualified for being late. Lilian asks if he is {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}, and he says that he is. He apologies over and over for being late, and Lilian says that it's okay, and directs him to line up with the other Coordinators. However, he trips causing the audience to laugh. May smiles, knowing the embarrassment of doing something like that.

[[File:May Squirtle Appeal AG151.png|thumb|left|220px|Squirtle finishing her performance]]
Lilian starts the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. May is introduced and allowed to do her appeal. May starts things off by sending out Squirtle. As soon as Squirtle comes out of its {{i|Poké Ball}}, it starts to use {{m|Ice Beam}} while spinning around rapidly. This creates a beautiful rain of sparkles which rain down on Squirtle as it lands and bows. May orders Squirtle to use {{m|Bubble}}, and Squirtle does so, creating lots of beautiful bubbles surrounded by a large bubble. When May calls for an Ice Beam, Squirtle leaps onto the large bubble, bursting all of the smaller ones with the ice-cold energy beam for a sparkling display before using Ice Beam on the huge bubble to create a large ice sculpture and finishing up by smiling and posing atop one of the ice pillars. The crowd claps loudly, and the judges are greatly impressed with the performance May delivered.

Lilian asks for Jeremy to enter, and the crowd laughs, remembering his antics from before. The laughing stops however, when the lights go dim and rock music starts to play as Jeremy walks in wearing heavy metal gear with a pair of shades. Jeremy calls out his {{p|Butterfree}}, and orders it to use {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Poison Powder}}, creating a huge wave of orange and purple powder. The whole Hall is lit up by a beautiful green light as Butterfree uses {{m|Safeguard}}. Jeremy’s performance is abruptly interrupted by his wife and son, whom May earlier encountered backstage. Mandy and Nicholas orders Jeremy return home immediately and save them the embarrassment. Jeremy tries to explain that being a Coordinator and entering Contests is a lifelong dream and something he enjoys doing. He prepares to take his family backstage to discuss further when May steps forward to support Jeremy. Mandy reiterates her negative sentiments, leading Jeremy to pipe up again, clarifying the effort needed to create a great performance, and become a great Coordinator. Jeremy bows to the audience, and asks them if they will forgive him and accept his appeal. One of the men in the crowd begins to clap, and the rest of the audience follow, all touched by his emotional speech.

In the Contest Hall, the next stage has begun as four contestants are chosen to do battle. May and {{TP|May|Combusken}} go up against a Coordinator and his {{p|Exeggutor}}, which she easily defeats with {{m|Fire Spin}}. Jeremy and his {{p|Venusaur}} also do well in their match, going up against a girl and her {{p|Vileplume}}. Jeremy's son watches the battle and is amazed by his father's battling skill. As Lillian announces that May and Jeremy have reached the finals, Nicholas rushes outside to his mother to inform her that dad is performing remarkably well. She doesn't look too happy, however, and her son tries to cheer her up. Mandy recalls when she first met Jeremy, back when he was in a traveling rock band. Thinking back all those years, and remembering her husband's love for Pokémon makes her realize and accept Jeremy's feelings.

Back in the Contest Hall, the final round is about to begin. May sends out Combusken and Jeremy sends out Venusaur. Jeremy doesn't waste anytime, though, and orders Venusaur to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}. May has Combusken counter with Fire Spin, which burns Venusaur's razor-sharp leaves to ashes. Before the vortex of fire can get to Venusaur, Jeremy tells Venusaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}}. Venusaur fires its vines straight into the attack, causing the flames to disperse. This attack lowers May's point's bar, much to her distress. Jeremy decides to get serious and has Venusaur summon a {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. A multitude of giant, thorny roots take over the battlefield, striking Combusken down and withering May's points to a quarter. May is taken aback, but regains her focus as Ash instructs her to look at Venusaur. After such a strong attack, Venusaur must [[recharge]], leaving the {{pkmn|category|Seed Pokémon}} open to be attacked itself. Without a moment to spare, May orders a {{m|Quick Attack}} followed by a barrage of {{m|Peck}}s. With that, Combusken charges at Venusaur and stabs away at its health. Jeremy grits his teeth as he remembers the drawback to using Frenzy Plant. Jeremy risks it all with another Frenzy Plant. May tries to attack Venusaur with Combusken's Fire Spin, but the Frenzy Plant blocks the attack and rips through the air again towards Combusken. May orders Combusken to rush towards its opponent with a Quick Attack. Combusken fails to clear the thorny obstacles and is struck, reducing May's points to a dismal level. Even so, May orders Combusken to attack with {{m|Sky Uppercut}}. Combusken jumps onto one of the vines and runs straight at Venusaur. Reaching its target, Combusken uses Sky Uppercut on Venusaur and sends it crashing to the ground. With three seconds remaining, Venusaur is declared unable to battle and the crowd cheers.

All the Coordinators gather on the stage, and Lilian presents May with the Silver [[Ribbon]]. May celebrates with Squirtle and Combusken over their second [[Kanto]] Contest Ribbon. Outside the Contest Hall, Jeremy walks away before he is stopped by his wife and son. They congratulate him on such an awesome battle, though Jeremy is unsure of how to take their newfound appreciation. The three walk off together, ready for home. Meanwhile, Team Rocket’s search for Berries continues into the night. After Jessie mistakes a {{p|Beedrill}}'s stinger for a [[Berry]], she and her teammates are forced to flee from the angry swarm of Beedrill.

==Major events==
[[File:May Silver Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|May holding the Silver Ribbon]]
* {{an|May}} enters the {{ka|Silver Town}} [[Pokémon Contest]] and wins, earning her second [[Kanto]] [[Ribbon]].
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}
* {{OBP|Mandy|AG151}}
* {{OBP|Nicholas|AG151}}

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Lilian Meridian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}
* {{OBP|Mandy|AG151}}
* {{OBP|Nicholas|AG151}}
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* {{pkmn|Contest}} audience
* Concert audience
* Jeremy's fellow band members

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Ivysaur}} ({{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ({{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}'s)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}'s)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Machop}} (Coordinator's)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (×3)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Quilava}}

==Trivia==
* [[Smile]] is used as background music in the ending scene.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', at the start of the episode. However, it is replaced in the dub.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* Stock footage of certain 4Kids voice actors were used, namely [[Eric Stuart]] for {{p|Exeggutor}} and {{OBP|Jeremy|AG151}}'s {{p|Venusaur}} and [[Maddie Blaustein]] for {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Despite the move existing since [[Generation I]], this is the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] {{m|Poison Powder}} is used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}}.
* This is one of the few episodes where Jessie's Wobbuffet is not present.
* As a rocker in his youth, Jeremy bears a strong resemblance to {{an|Giovanni}}. In addition, he resembles [[Mr. Sukizo]] in his working clothes and [[Scott]] in his rocker clothes.
** Coincidentally, Jeremy also shares his English voice actor with the former two characters.

===Errors===
[[File:AG151 error.png|thumb|200px|The coloring error]]
* A light-blue {{p|Marill}}, a blue-and-green {{p|Breloom}}, and a {{p|Shroomish}} with spots the same color as its head appear as extras. These are not {{Shiny}}, but rather just coloring errors, like {{p|Pidgey}} on the cuckoo clock in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''.
** In the same scene, a {{p|Linoone}} is shown in the background. Its body bears the {{Shiny}} Linoone stripes, but its main body is orange, which is also a possible coloring error.
* When Jeremy tells {{p|Butterfree}} to use {{m|Poison Powder}} and then {{m|Stun Spore}}, Butterfree used Stun Spore before Poison Powder.
** When Butterfree created the Poison Powder and Stun Spore, the Stun Spore came out of its left wing while the Poison Powder came out of its right wing. When Butterfree was about to merge the two powder moves, they swapped places.
* In the Latin American and Dutch dubs, Jeremy mentions in his flashback that he had a Venusaur, even though the flashback depicts it as an Ivysaur.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|he={{tt|לוחם ליום אחד|A Fighter For One Day}}
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[[Category:Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episodes|151]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yukihiro Shino]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Norihiko Nagahama]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Toshihito Hirooka]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Megumi Yamashita]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes in which May gets a Ribbon]]
[[Category:Episodes with Contests]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on May]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]

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Unbeatable

2026-05-07T02:17:44Z

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'''Unbeatable''' is the opening theme song for the English [[dub]] of the eighth [[season]], [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]. It was used from ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' to ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', as well as in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The opening animation is composed of clips from the eighth and ninth Japanese openings, [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] and {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}}. It was written and produced by [[John Siegler]] and [[David Rolfe]].

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
<ab>''Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable

Walking down this endless highway
With nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test

From {{p|Groudon|the earth, the land}}
{{p|Kyogre|The sea}} and {{p|Rayquaza|sky}}
They can never win, but they sure can try

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
From {{p|Jirachi|the}} {{p|Deoxys|stars}} and the [[Legendary giants|ancient past]]
They come to play, but they'll never last

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable

Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon''</ab>

===Ending version===
<ab>''Walking down this endless highway
With nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable

Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon''</ab>

===Movie version===
<ab>''Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable

Walking down this endless highway
Nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test

From the earth, the land
The sea and sky
They can never win, but they sure can try

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
From the stars and the ancient past
They come to play, but they'll never last

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
You think you'll win, but soon you'll see
You may beat some, but you can't beat me

I'm undefeatable

There's a feeling deep inside me
And it's always there to guide me
It's in my heart and in my soul
Leading me to the ultimate goal
You can try your best, this might be fun
You'll go down to defeat before you've begun

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
Every move, each attack you choose
You think you can win, but you'll always lose

Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable''</ab>

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Professor Birch]]
* [[Noland]]
* [[Greta]] (shadow)
* [[Tucker]] (shadow)
* [[Lucy]] (shadow)
* [[Spenser]] (shadow)
* [[Anabel]] (shadow)
* {{an|Brandon}} (shadow)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Azurill}} ({{OP|Misty|Azurill}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} (Delia's; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}}; shadow)
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Kyogre}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Xatu}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Ludicolo}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Swablu}}
* {{p|Altaria}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Nosepass}}
* {{p|Shiftry}}
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Sharpedo}}
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Camerupt}}
* {{p|Linoone}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Weavile}}
* {{p|Deoxys}} (Normal and Speed Formes)
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Aron}}
* {{p|Lairon}}
* {{p|Lucario}}

==Opening animation spoilers==
* The return of [[Ash's Phanpy]].
* The capture of [[Misty's Azurill]].
* The capture of [[May's Munchlax]] and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}.
* The capture of [[James's Mime Jr.]]

==Variants==
# ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' - ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'': The original animation.
# ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'' - ''[[AG145|Pasta la Vista!]]'': {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}} are removed from {{TRT}}'s scene; the shot of {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Mew}} is replaced with [[AG100|a clip]] of {{AP|Pikachu}} using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

This is the first dub opening to have a running change to it as its tenure progressed. The reason for this is that the inclusion of animation from [[Battle Frontier (Japanese song)|the Japanese opening]] revealed three new Pokémon to western audiences: {{p|Mime Jr.}}, {{p|Weavile}} and {{p|Lucario}}. The former two did not even have official English names yet at the time, while on top of that, Mime Jr. was not captured by [[James]] until [[S09|the following season]].

Mime Jr. is simply painted out of the scene. Weavile, on the other hand, is removed by replacing the frames in which it appears with others from the same sequence, thus slightly changing the way Team Rocket dances. A particular frame, however, was created from scratch by mixing three different shots (the original one, plus one for Wobbuffet and one for James's upper body, as both of them were obscured by Weavile in the original), as shown below.

<gallery>
File:Unbeatable - Weavile.png|From [[AG093]] to [[AG100]]
File:Unbeatable - No Weavile.png|From [[AG101]] to [[AG145]]
File:Battle Frontier - Mew and Lucario.png|From [[AG093]] to [[AG100]]
File:Unbeatable - Iron Tail.png|From [[AG101]] to [[AG145]]
</gallery>

==Video==
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==Trivia==
* This opening has the most Pokémon species in it, with 72.
** Also, this opening has the most Pokémon in it, counting the same species. The scenes featuring wild Pokémon in their natural habitats feature roughly 1,000 of them.
** This opening also has almost every Legendary Pokémon released up to [[Generation III]], excluding only {{p|Lugia}}.
* The closing credits feature a shot of {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} flying past {{Ash}}, which is not present in the opening credits.
* This is the first opening to feature Pokémon that were from [[Generation IV]] and had not yet been revealed outside of Japan.
* This opening features the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} symbol along with the [[Frontier Brain]]s, all of whom are shown as shadows with the exception of [[Noland]]. This is because it uses footage from the first variant of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song|the Japanese opening}}, which had the Frontier Brains revealed in the sequence as they debuted in the episodes themselves.
** Coincidentally, Noland is the only Frontier Brain to appear in [[S08|Advanced Battle]], while the others did not appear until the [[S09|next season]].
* The first version of the dub opening was the first one not to use any episode clips.
* Pokémon TV still features Lucario and Mew in the opening of every episode as Pikachu using Iron Tail was shown a split second.
* Ash's Corphish's orange Bubble Beam effect was shown in the intro, but doesn't happened in every episode until the following season.
* A karaoke version of the song was released on the {{pmin|Germany|German}} {{de|Anime Hits 5 (CD)|Anime Hits 5}} CD.
* This is the last [[dub]] opening theme song to have a runtime of 1 minute in its TV version.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|da={{DL|List of Danish Pokémon themes|Uovervindelig}} ''Invincible''
|nl={{DL|List of Dutch Pokémon themes|Onoverwinnelijk}} ''Unbeatable''
|fi={{DL|List of Finnish Pokémon themes|Oon voittamaton}} ''I'm invincible''
|fr={{DL|List of French Pokémon themes|Invincible}} ''Unbeatable''
|de={{DL|List of German Pokémon themes|Wir werden Sieger sein}} ''We will be Winner''
|he=הכי טוב בעולם {{tt|''hakhi tov baolam''|The Best in the World}}
|hi={{DL|List of Hindi Pokémon themes|Main Hoon Unbeatable (CN dub)|मैं हूँ अनबीटेबल्}} ''{{tt|Main Hoon Unbeatable|I'm Unbeatable}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub TV version}} {{DL|List of Hindi Pokémon themes|Sikandar (Movie version)|मैं हूँ सिकंदर}} ''{{tt|Main Hoon Sikandar|I'm a Master}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub Movie version}} {{DL|List of Hindi Pokémon themes|Jeetun Main Hi Sada (Disney dub)|जीतूँ मैं ही सदा}} ''{{tt|Jeetu Main Hi Sada| I Will Always Win}}''{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
|ta={{DL|List of Tamil Pokémon themes|Jaithukaatuvom (CN dub)|ஜெய்துகாட்டுவோம்}} ''{{tt|Jaithukaatuvom|We Will Win This}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub}} {{DL|List of Tamil Pokémon themes|Naan Tholviyattravan (Disney dub)|நான் தோல்வியற்றவன்}} ''{{tt|Naan Tholviyattravan|I Am Successful}}''{{tt|*|Disney Dub}}
|te={{DL|List of Telugu Pokémon themes|Gelechi Chupista (CN Dub)|గెలిచి చూపిస్తా}} ''{{tt|Gelechi Chupista|I Will Win And Show}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub}} {{DL|List of Telugu Pokémon themes|Edhureledhule (Disney Dub)|ఎదురెలెదులే}} ''{{tt|Edhureledhule|I'm Unbeatable}}''{{tt|*|Disney Dub}}
|it={{DL|List of Italian Pokémon themes|Sono invincibile}} ''I'm invincible''
|no={{DL|List of Norwegian Pokémon themes|Uovervinnelig!}} ''Invincible!''
|pt_br={{DL|List of Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon themes|Invencível}} ''I'm Invincible''
|pt_eu={{DL|List of European Portuguese Pokémon themes|Sou Imbatível}} ''I'm Unbeatable''
|ru={{DL|List of Russian Pokémon themes|Непобедимый}} ''Unbeatable''
|es_la={{DL|List of Latin American Pokémon themes|Invencible soy}} ''I'm Unbeatable''
|es_eu={{DL|List of European Spanish Pokémon themes|Invencible soy}} ''I'm Unbeatable''
|sv={{DL|List of Swedish Pokémon themes|Jag är oslagbar}} ''I am unbeatable''
}}

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Unbeatable

2026-05-07T02:02:15Z

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{{Song|
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language=en |
title=Unbeatable |
screen=yes|
screenshot=OPE08.png |
artistname=[[David Rolfe]] |
lyricistname=[[John Siegler]] and [[David Rolfe]] |
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'''Unbeatable''' is the opening theme song for the English [[dub]] of the eighth [[season]], [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]. It was used from ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' to ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', as well as in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The opening animation is composed of clips from the eighth and ninth Japanese openings, [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] and {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}}. It was written and produced by [[John Siegler]] and [[David Rolfe]].

==Lyrics==
===TV version===
<ab>''Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable

Walking down this endless highway
With nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test

From {{p|Groudon|the earth, the land}}
{{p|Kyogre|The sea}} and {{p|Rayquaza|sky}}
They can never win, but they sure can try

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
From {{p|Jirachi|the}} {{p|Deoxys|stars}} and the [[Legendary giants|ancient past]]
They come to play, but they'll never last

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable

Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon''</ab>

===Ending version===
<ab>''Walking down this endless highway
With nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable

Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon''</ab>

===Movie version===
<ab>''Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable

Walking down this endless highway
Nothing but my friends beside me
We'll never give in, we'll never rest
Advanced Battle is the ultimate test

From the earth, the land
The sea and sky
They can never win, but they sure can try

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
From the stars and the ancient past
They come to play, but they'll never last

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Ohh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
You think you'll win, but soon you'll see
You may beat some, but you can't beat me

I'm undefeatable

There's a feeling deep inside me
And it's always there to guide me
It's in my heart and in my soul
Leading me to the ultimate goal
You can try your best, this might be fun
You'll go down to defeat before you've begun

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm unbeatable
Pokémon
(Advanced Battle!)

Oh oh-oh-oh oh-oh
I'm undefeatable
Every move, each attack you choose
You think you can win, but you'll always lose

Oh oh oh
(Advanced Battle!)
I'm unbeatable''</ab>

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Drew]]
* [[Harley]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Professor Birch]]
* [[Noland]]
* [[Greta]] (shadow)
* [[Tucker]] (shadow)
* [[Lucy]] (shadow)
* [[Spenser]] (shadow)
* [[Anabel]] (shadow)
* {{an|Brandon}} (shadow)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Azurill}} ({{OP|Misty|Azurill}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} (Delia's; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}}; shadow)
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Kyogre}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Raikou}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Suicune}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Xatu}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Ludicolo}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Swablu}}
* {{p|Altaria}}
* {{p|Tropius}}
* {{p|Nosepass}}
* {{p|Shiftry}}
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Sharpedo}}
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Camerupt}}
* {{p|Linoone}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Registeel}}
* {{p|Regice}}
* {{p|Regirock}}
* {{p|Weavile}}
* {{p|Deoxys}} (Normal and Speed Formes)
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Aron}}
* {{p|Lairon}}
* {{p|Lucario}}

==Opening animation spoilers==
* The return of [[Ash's Phanpy]].
* The capture of [[Misty's Azurill]].
* The capture of [[May's Munchlax]] and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}.
* The capture of [[James's Mime Jr.]]

==Variants==
# ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' - ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'': The original animation.
# ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'' - ''[[AG145|Pasta la Vista!]]'': {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}} are removed from {{TRT}}'s scene; the shot of {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Mew}} is replaced with [[AG100|a clip]] of {{AP|Pikachu}} using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

This is the first dub opening to have a running change to it as its tenure progressed. The reason for this is that the inclusion of animation from [[Battle Frontier (Japanese song)|the Japanese opening]] revealed three new Pokémon to western audiences: {{p|Mime Jr.}}, {{p|Weavile}} and {{p|Lucario}}. The former two did not even have official English names yet at the time, while on top of that, Mime Jr. was not captured by [[James]] until [[S09|the following season]].

Mime Jr. is simply painted out of the scene. Weavile, on the other hand, is removed by replacing the frames in which it appears with others from the same sequence, thus slightly changing the way Team Rocket dances. A particular frame, however, was created from scratch by mixing three different shots (the original one, plus one for Wobbuffet and one for James's upper body, as both of them were obscured by Weavile in the original), as shown below.

<gallery>
File:Unbeatable - Weavile.png|From [[AG093]] to [[AG100]]
File:Unbeatable - No Weavile.png|From [[AG101]] to [[AG145]]
File:Battle Frontier - Mew and Lucario.png|From [[AG093]] to [[AG100]]
File:Unbeatable - Iron Tail.png|From [[AG101]] to [[AG145]]
</gallery>

==Video==
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==Trivia==
* This opening has the most Pokémon species in it, with 72.
** Also, this opening has the most Pokémon in it, counting the same species. The scenes featuring wild Pokémon in their natural habitats feature roughly 1,000 of them.
** This opening also has almost every Legendary Pokémon released up to [[Generation III]], excluding only {{p|Lugia}}.
* The closing credits feature a shot of {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} flying past {{Ash}}, which is not present in the opening credits.
* This is the first opening to feature Pokémon that were from [[Generation IV]] and had not yet been revealed outside of Japan.
* This opening features the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} symbol along with the [[Frontier Brain]]s, all of whom are shown as shadows with the exception of [[Noland]]. This is because it uses footage from the first variant of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song|the Japanese opening}}, which had the Frontier Brains revealed in the sequence as they debuted in the episodes themselves.
** Coincidentally, Noland is the only Frontier Brain to appear in [[S08|Advanced Battle]], while the others did not appear until the [[S09|next season]].
* The first version of the dub opening was the first one not to use any episode clips.
* Pokémon TV sill features Lucario and Mew in the opening of every episode as Pikachu using Iron Tail was shown a split second.
* Ash's Corphish's orange Bubble Beam effect was shown in the intro, but doesn't happened in every episode until the following season.
* A karaoke version of the song was released on the {{pmin|Germany|German}} {{de|Anime Hits 5 (CD)|Anime Hits 5}} CD.
* This is the last [[dub]] opening theme song to have a runtime of 1 minute in its TV version.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|da={{DL|List of Danish Pokémon themes|Uovervindelig}} ''Invincible''
|nl={{DL|List of Dutch Pokémon themes|Onoverwinnelijk}} ''Unbeatable''
|fi={{DL|List of Finnish Pokémon themes|Oon voittamaton}} ''I'm invincible''
|fr={{DL|List of French Pokémon themes|Invincible}} ''Unbeatable''
|de={{DL|List of German Pokémon themes|Wir werden Sieger sein}} ''We will be Winner''
|he=הכי טוב בעולם {{tt|''hakhi tov baolam''|The Best in the World}}
|hi={{DL|List of Hindi Pokémon themes|Main Hoon Unbeatable (CN dub)|मैं हूँ अनबीटेबल्}} ''{{tt|Main Hoon Unbeatable|I'm Unbeatable}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub TV version}} {{DL|List of Hindi Pokémon themes|Sikandar (Movie version)|मैं हूँ सिकंदर}} ''{{tt|Main Hoon Sikandar|I'm a Master}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub Movie version}} {{DL|List of Hindi Pokémon themes|Jeetun Main Hi Sada (Disney dub)|जीतूँ मैं ही सदा}} ''{{tt|Jeetu Main Hi Sada| I Will Always Win}}''{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
|ta={{DL|List of Tamil Pokémon themes|Jaithukaatuvom (CN dub)|ஜெய்துகாட்டுவோம்}} ''{{tt|Jaithukaatuvom|We Will Win This}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub}} {{DL|List of Tamil Pokémon themes|Naan Tholviyattravan (Disney dub)|நான் தோல்வியற்றவன்}} ''{{tt|Naan Tholviyattravan|I Am Successful}}''{{tt|*|Disney Dub}}
|te={{DL|List of Telugu Pokémon themes|Gelechi Chupista (CN Dub)|గెలిచి చూపిస్తా}} ''{{tt|Gelechi Chupista|I Will Win And Show}}''{{tt|*|CN Dub}} {{DL|List of Telugu Pokémon themes|Edhureledhule (Disney Dub)|ఎదురెలెదులే}} ''{{tt|Edhureledhule|I'm Unbeatable}}''{{tt|*|Disney Dub}}
|it={{DL|List of Italian Pokémon themes|Sono invincibile}} ''I'm invincible''
|no={{DL|List of Norwegian Pokémon themes|Uovervinnelig!}} ''Invincible!''
|pt_br={{DL|List of Brazilian Portuguese Pokémon themes|Invencível}} ''I'm Invincible''
|pt_eu={{DL|List of European Portuguese Pokémon themes|Sou Imbatível}} ''I'm Unbeatable''
|ru={{DL|List of Russian Pokémon themes|Непобедимый}} ''Unbeatable''
|es_la={{DL|List of Latin American Pokémon themes|Invencible soy}} ''I'm Unbeatable''
|es_eu={{DL|List of European Spanish Pokémon themes|Invencible soy}} ''I'm Unbeatable''
|sv={{DL|List of Swedish Pokémon themes|Jag är oslagbar}} ''I am unbeatable''
}}

{{English Opening Themes}}

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[[de:Wir werden Sieger sein]]
[[es:OP08]]
[[fr:Invincible]]
[[it:Sono invincibile]]

Brock's Ludicolo

2026-03-28T18:22:41Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Hoenn */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Water|
type2=Grass|
trainername=Brock|
pokemonname=Ludicolo|
jtrainername=タケシ|
jpokemonname=ルンパッパ|
tmtrainername=Takeshi|
tmpokemonname=Runpappa|
image=[[File:Brock Ludicolo.png|250px]] |
caption=Brock's Ludicolo |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
location={{rt|104|Hoenn}}|
evolution=2|
epnum=AG012|
numeps1=51|
numeps2=42|
firststagename=Lotad|
secondstagename=Lombre|
epname=The Lotad Lowdown|
firstevoep=AG063|
firstevoname=Take the Lombre Home!|
secondevoep=AG105|
secondevoname=Once in a Mawile|
prevonum=270|
evo1num=271|
evo2num=272|
current=[[Party|With Brock]]|
enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]]|
enva2=[[Dan Green]]|
enva3=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[AG105]]-[[AG124]]) [[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG177]], [[JN145]])|
java1=[[Miyako Itō]]|
java2=[[Miyako Itō]]|
java3=[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]|
}}
'''Brock's Ludicolo''' (Japanese: '''タケシのルンパッパ''' ''Takeshi's Runpappa'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], and his sixth overall.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|RS}}====
=====Hoenn=====
[[File:Brock Lotad dense nature.png|thumb|left|220px|Lotad's dense nature]]
Before joining Brock's [[party]] in ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]'', Ludicolo was a Lotad that belonged to a group of Lotad that lived near the [[Pretty Petal flower shop]] between [[Petalburg City]] and [[Rustboro City]]. It was somewhat dense compared to the other Lotad that watered the shop's garden, but thanks to some encouragement from Brock, it was eventually able to water the plants as well. Soon after, it joined Brock's team after rescuing its fellow Lotad from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]'', Lotad battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Sharpedo}}, distracting it long enough for {{an|May}} to get out of the water. Once she was safely out, the two attacked each other, with Lotad knocking it away with Water Gun. Brock ordered it to use Water Gun again, but Lotad simply swam up to Sharpedo and watched as it fainted from {{status|poison}} damage that it sustained earlier. Brock took care of Sharpedo, and early the next morning, it was captured by Team Rocket. Using Razor Leaf, Lotad cut the nets and freed Sharpedo, who carried it back to Brock on its back in thanks.

During the events of ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', Lotad rescued some {{p|Mudkip}}, one of which Brock captured. Since then, the two {{t|Water}} types would often be used together, usually to launch a dual Water Gun attack.
[[File:Takeshi's Paradise with Lombre.png|thumb|220px|Lombre and Brock being left exhausted after performing "[[Takeshi's Paradise]]"]]
Lotad evolved in ''[[AG063|Take the Lombre Home!]]'', after falling into an empty well. The people of the nearby village claimed {{p|Lombre}} as their "Water Lord," and hoped that it would be able to end the drought blamed on a {{p|Solrock}}. It later did by cooling the Solrock down with Water Gun and creating enough steam to make rain clouds. As a Lombre, it continued to be used often alongside {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}}. Because it looks similar to a sombrero-wearing human, Lombre has performed alongside Brock in his [[Takeshi's Paradise]] outfit.

In ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', Lombre was used in a mock battle alongside Mudkip against [[Ash's Swellow]] and {{AP|Corphish}} to help {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} train as a [[Battle judge|referee]]. Lombre was quickly pushed into a tough position and Brock had it play dead to give Jimmy an easy judgement. As Jimmy wondered what to do, Ash commanded Swellow to attack Lombre, who retaliated with Razor Leaf. The attack failed to knock out Swellow, and it and Mudkip attacked with duel Water Guns, which Corphish blocked. Jimmy declared Corphish unable to battle, though it sprung back up immediately after. His teacher scolded him for the rash judgement and the battle was put to an end.
[[File:Brock leaving Ludicolo.png|thumb|220px|left|Ludicolo being left with Brock's siblings]]
In ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]'', a {{p|Mawile}} became infatuated with a seemingly uninterested Lombre. Brock wished Lombre to reciprocate so that he could get closer to Mawile's Trainer, [[Samantha]], but Lombre appeared apathetic. Later, while Mawile and Samantha were performing onstage, Lombre searched through Samantha's belongings, discovering a [[Water Stone]]. The contact with the Water Stone triggered its Evolution into {{p|Ludicolo}}, as well as a change in personality. As a Ludicolo, it now was much more friendly and energetic, and was now willing to return Mawile's affection. Unfortunately for Ludicolo (and Brock), Mawile wanted nothing to do with the fully evolved Pokémon and moved on to other Pokémon, namely a {{p|Psyduck}}. Although surprised, Ludicolo quickly bounced back to its happy state, learned {{m|Bullet Seed}} and took Brock with it.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
Because of how much [[Brock's siblings|his brothers and sisters]] enjoyed it, Brock left Ludicolo with his family at the [[Pewter City]] Gym, as revealed in ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]''.

In ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'', it was revealed that [[Lola]] and {{ka|Flint}} took Ludicolo with them on holiday so it could carry their luggage.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'', Ludicolo was shown to have rejoined Brock's team. During the episode, it used Water Gun to clear away the {{m|Spore}} used by [[James's Amoonguss]] and joined Brock and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} in using {{m|Teeter Dance}} on Amoonguss and [[Jessie's Yanmega]] while the rest of the group went on ahead.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Brock and Ludicolo.png|thumb|220px|Ludicolo and Brock]]
As a Lotad, Ludicolo's personality was somewhat similar to that of [[Misty's Psyduck]], although Ludicolo was not as frustrating to its Trainer, as Brock is much more patient than {{an|Misty}} was. It usually had a vacant stare about it and was slow to react to the events occurring around it. Nevertheless, it remained a trustworthy Pokémon when called upon to battle or to aid Brock. It proved to be slightly mentally slower than the other Lotad it worked with. Gradually, Lotad grew to be a high-functioning Pokémon, with the help of Brock's encouragement. By the time it evolved into a Lombre it was shown to have a greater sense of its surroundings, occasionally picking up on things that the other Pokémon in the group hadn't.

As a Lombre, Ludicolo was shown to be a very happy Pokémon, often cheering for its teammates in battle. However, Lombre was occasionally apathetic to situations around him, such as in ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile!]]'', when it ignored the advances of a {{p|Mawile}}. In said episode, Lombre evolved and its personality changed again; this time, it fell for the Mawile, but was rejected instead. Like all {{p|Ludicolo}}, Brock's enjoys dancing and having fun with other Pokémon. As mentioned in its debut by [[Nicole]], Ludicolo came from a special group of Lotad that were capable of using {{m|Water Gun}}. Ludicolo is very helpful as well, as seen in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces]]'', when it carried Brock's parents' luggage.
{{-}}

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{water color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Lotad|000}}
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Lombre|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Brock Lotad.png|220px]]
| [[File:Brock Lombre.png|220px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|grass|Brock {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Lotad Razor Leaf|1=Lotad Water Gun|2=Lombre Water Gun|3=Lombre Razor Leaf|4=Ludicolo Razor Leaf|5=Ludicolo Bullet Seed|6=Ludicolo Water Gun|7=Ludicolo Teeter Dance}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Razor Leaf as a Lotad|1=Water Gun as a Lotad|2=Water Gun as a Lombre|3=Razor Leaf as a Lombre|4=Razor Leaf|5=Bullet Seed|6=Water Gun|7=Teeter Dance}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|AG012|The Lotad Lowdown}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|AG019|Sharpedo Attack!}}
{{anmov|grass|Bullet Seed|AG105|Once in a Mawile}}
{{anmov|normal|Teeter Dance|JN145|Rocket Revengers!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
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==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]]====
Ludicolo appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Brock Ludicolo AP.png|thumb|200px|Ludicolo in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Ludicolo first appeared as a Lotad in ''[[SP20|Brock, A Man Of Resolve!!]]''. It was revealed to have evolved into Lombre in ''[[SP28|Saving Kyogre, The Lord Of The Ocean Depths!]]'' and again into Ludicolo in ''[[SP30|The Birth Of The Invincible Team, Max And Ralts!!]]''.
====Appearance====
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! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Lotad
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Lombre
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Brock Lotad AP.png|180px]]
| [[File:Brock Lombre AP.png|180px]]
|}

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==Trivia==
[[File:Water Stone AG105.png|thumb|220px|The Water Stone that Lombre used to evolve]]
* {{an|Brock}}'s capture of Lotad marks the first time that any of [[Ash's friends]] owned a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.
* None of the moves used by Lotad, Lombre, and Ludicolo have been learnable by it in the {{pkmn|games}} through leveling up at the time they first became able to learn the moves. {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Teeter Dance}} have to be taught through breeding (though impossible at the same time prior to [[Generation VI]]), and {{m|Bullet Seed}} has to be taught through [[TM09]]. It can learn Water Gun and Teeter Dance by leveling up as of [[Generation VIII]].
* Ludicolo is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to be shown [[Evolution|evolving]] via an [[Evolution stone]].
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]'', it was implied by Brock that Ludicolo is male.
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==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Lotad|Lombre|Ludicolo}}

{{Brock's Pokémon|water|grass}}
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[[Category:Brock's Pokémon|Ludicolo]]
[[Category:Ash & Pikachu characters]]

[[de:Rockos Kappalores]]
[[es:Ludicolo de Brock]]
[[fr:Ludicolo de Pierre]]
[[it:Ludicolo di Brock]]
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[[zh:小刚的乐天河童]]

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prevtitle=The Evolutionary War |
nextcode=AG097 |
nexttitle=Gaining Groudon |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG096 |
altepcode=EP370 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Training Wrecks |
title_ja=筋肉バトル！？ダブルバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Muscle Battle!? Double Battle!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=September 30, 2004 |
broadcast_us=October 8, 2005 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Battle |
en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
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ja_ed=[[Smile|スマイル]] ② |
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scenario=十川誠志 |
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*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VLIapc3EHY Training Wrecks]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Training Wrecks''' (Japanese: '''筋肉バトル！？ダブルバトル！！''' ''Muscle Battle!? Double Battle!!'') is the 96th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 370th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 30, 2004, and in the United States on October 8, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The kids land on Muscle Island, where another ferry will finally take them to Mossdeep City. Team Rocket also lands on the island, fleeing their sub because they think it will explode. It sinks instead.

Ash and friends run into a group of people working out. The head of the camp, a guy named Rocky, offers food and the opportunity to train with them. Everyone except for May (who gets dragged in) decides to take up the workout offer.

Team Rocket also starts exercising when James decides that it will help them catch Pikachu better.

Elsewhere, Rocky challenges Ash to a battle, bringing out Walrein and Quagsire. Ash chooses Pikachu and Grovyle. Pikachu can't hit Walrein because Quagsire blocks every attack, immune to electricity because of its dual Ground-and-Water-type. Walrein retaliates with Ice Ball, which hits Ash's Pokémon hard. Ash then realizes that Ice Ball gets slower the more it's used, taking advantage of that delay to let Grovyle use Leaf Blade and Pikachu use its Thunder attack to win.

The kids and Team Rocket manage to scam out of exercising more, and everyone departs on the ferry to Mossdeep City. On board, Team Rocket tries to grab Pikachu again, but in the tug-of-war that ensues, Pikachu shocks everyone and sends both its friends and Team Rocket flying overboard.

==Plot==
Still on their way to [[Mossdeep City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at a rocky outcrop known as [[Muscle Island]]. {{an|Brock}} consults his guidebook and learns that their next ferry will arrive later on, so they begin to explore in the meantime. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} crashes onto shore in their {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp Submarine}}, and they all quickly abandon ship, yelling in fright. After they take cover behind some boulders, [[Jessie]] asks {{MTR}} exactly why they had to run. Before Meowth can answer, the sub is swept away by a giant wave and its sinks into the sea. They stare in stunned silence before arguing over their debacle. Then they hear the same chant that Ash and his friends heard earlier, and also decide to investigate.

The source of the chants turns out to be a group of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the midst of an intense workout. Ash and friends watch as the leader of the exercising group, [[Rocky]], shouts encouragement to his friends. He approaches the group and introduces himself. Brock asks about any nearby shops nearby, though Rocky replies that there are none. Rocky explains his gym’s philosophy: when Trainers work on improving their strength, it inspires their Pokémon to do the same and thereby become stronger in battle. Seeing as the Mossdeep ferry will be some time away, Rocky invites the group to workout. The boys are all keen, though {{an|May}} decides to sit out of the sweat session. Meowth suggests they all do some training, sharing his [[Boss fantasy|vision]] of a paranoid Giovanni being comforted by the presence of a noticeably bulked-up Jessie, [[James]], and Meowth as his bodyguards. While Jessie is unconvinced, James is fired up, believing that physical weakness is a big reason they keep losing to the [[twerp]]s and have yet to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}, much to his teammates dismay. Suddenly, one of the exercisers, {{OBP|Randy|AG096}}, and asks if they want to join the training program with the others, and James immediately takes up his offer.

Meanwhile, Max tries to lift a steel [[Poké Ball]] weight, but struggles to even get it off the ground. May has decided to join in, and is even enjoying herself as she pedals an exercise bike and learns the importance of good footwork in battle. Rocky has assigned Ash and Pikachu to the mechanized rope swing. As the pair try to swap ropes, the task proves more difficult than anticipated. Nearby, Team Rocket is happily running on treadmills. They hesitate when Ash and friends approach, but ignore them and continue to run, sticking to their original plan. Ash warns Rocky that Team Rocket is dangerous, but he replies that they welcome anyone on the island. The group decides to leave them be as Rocky points out that Team Rocket hasn’t done anything yet, and they seem to be content just working out. As Jessie, James, and Meowth talk to themselves on the treadmill, Rocky suddenly challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}. The other Trainers boast that Rocky is the strongest Trainer on the island, but that only makes Ash more intrigued. May and the others want to watch, of course, but Rocky says that his camp has a rule prohibiting spectators. Ash and Rocky leave for their battle, and the other Trainers approach May and the others to continue training. Meanwhile, on the treadmill, Meowth figures that maybe this battle will be their chance to get Pikachu, since he will eventually be tired out. However, Jessie and James aren’t paying attention, instead focusing on keeping up their rhythm.

Some distance away, Ash and Rocky take their positions atop two rocks. Rocky announces the rules, saying that it will be a [[Double Battle]], and Ash agrees. Rocky sends out a {{p|Walrein}} and a {{p|Quagsire}}, and Ash counters with Pikachu and {{AP|Grovyle}}. Ash starts by having Pikachu fire a {{m|Thunderbolt}} at Walrein, but Rocky has Quagsire step in front of Walrein and take the attack. Ash and Pikachu thought they were off to a good start, but Quagsire emerges unscathed from the attack. Ash remembers that Quagsire is part {{type|Ground}}, so electricity won't work on it. Rocky orders an {{m|Ice Ball}} from Walrein. Pikachu and Grovyle both dodge the [[move]] using {{m|Quick Attack}}. Pikachu aims an {{m|Iron Tail}} at Walrein, and Grovyle lunges towards Quagsire for a {{m|Leaf Blade}}, but their opponents switch positions and neither attack does much damage. In fact, Pikachu and Grovyle actually appear to take some recoil. Walrein charges up another Ice Ball, and Ash tries Pikachu’s Thunderbolt again, but Quagsire gets in the way once more. Walrein completes its attack, and the larger Ice Ball scores a direct hit on both of Ash’s Pokémon. It seems that Rocky's strategy has been to train Quagsire to be adept at blocking moves, while Walrein serves as the powerhouse. Ash tells Grovyle to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Quagsire and Walrein take cover behind some rocks. Rocky orders another Ice Ball from Walrein. Ash orders Grovyle and Pikachu to attack the ball with Iron Tail and Leaf Blade, but they aren’t quick enough, and the Ice Ball strikes them again.

At the training area, Max gets an idea. He tells the Trainers that he wants to go get something he left back on the boat. They offer to get it for him, but May and Brock say that the item is really hard to describe, so they’d rather go themselves. They’re allowed to go, so they grab their stuff, and no doubt have to stifle smirks as they pass Team Rocket. Jessie and Meowth are getting tired of working out and they angrily yell at James for letting the twerps go.

Meanwhile, at the battle, Ash has no idea what to do next, but then he notices the time it takes for Walrein to charge its Ice Ball is longer the bigger the Ice Ball is, as Pikachu and Grovyle dodge another one. He gets an idea. Rocky orders another Ice Ball, and Walrein charges it up. Ash quickly tells Pikachu to hit Walrein with Thunderbolt. As expected, Quagsire takes the attack. It has to stay in one place to do so, so Ash takes advantage of that and has Grovyle Leaf Blade it, for a powerful hit. Pikachu jumps on Grovyle’s head leaf, and Grovyle throws him towards Walrein. From the air, Pikachu releases {{m|Thunder}}, scoring a direct hit this time. Quagsire and Walrein both [[fainting|faint]], and Pikachu and Grovyle are the winners. Rocky [[recall]]s his Pokémon, thanks them for a good battle, and congratulates Ash, complimenting him on his strategy. Rocky admits that he has learned a lot from the battle, and considers the idea of leaving Muscle Island to challenge other Trainers on a journey of his own. Brock and the others show up, curious about the match, and they're glad to hear Ash won. Rocky points them towards the ferry they need to take.

By sunset, Ash and friends are on a ferry bound for Mossdeep City with Ash excited for his [[Mossdeep Gym|seventh Gym battle]]. However Team Rocket is also on the boat, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as sailors. James watches the twerps while Jessie and Meowth complain about their sore muscles. James says that now that they’re stronger from their physical training, this is their chance to steal Pikachu. They approach the twerps, and say that they’re not allowed to have any Pokémon on board the ferry and that they'll take Pikachu for "safe-keeping". James reaches for Pikachu, but Ash instinctively grabs James’s arm, as Pikachu cries out. Ash isn't about to just hand Pikachu over to anyone and demands to know who they are, and Jessie and James start their {{motto}}. Meowth interrupts to avoid their cover being blown, but his teammates realize there’s no point in keeping the disguises on. Jessie nets Pikachu, but Ash grabs him, and it turns into an all-out tug-of-war between the two sides, both sides desperately trying to keep hold of Pikachu. The struggle causes Pikachu to become distressed, and he lets out a massive Thunderbolt, which successfully blasts Team Rocket off. However, he also inadvertently sends Ash and the others overboard and stranded in the middle of the ocean as the ferry continues moving without them.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} get lost at sea after Team Rocket's attempt to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}.
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Rocky]]
* {{OBP|Randy|AG096}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG096.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer’s Choice]]: {{p|Poliwag}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|May|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Lombre}} ({{OP|Brock|Lombre}})
* {{p|Walrein}} ([[Rocky]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Rocky]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; ×3)
* {{p|Electrode}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)

==Trivia==
* {{TRT}} uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#Training Wrecks|variation]] of their {{motto}}.
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is a pun on the term "Trainwreck".
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on [[Muscle Island]] are based on the {{tc|Triathlete}} Trainer class.
* This episode marks the first time in {{aniseries|PTS}} that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have [[Blasting off|blasted off]]. This wouldn't happen again until ''[[JN072|Everybody's Doing the Underground Shuffle!]]'', 787 episodes later.
** This episode is also similar to ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'' when Ash's group landed in the ocean while at the same time Team Rocket gets blasted off after an explosion from one of Pikachu's Electric attacks.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', and ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' is used in this episode.

===Errors===
* When Ash is on a rope, the back of his {{AP|hat}} is colored entirely black.
* When {{an|Brock}} says that the workout makes sense, his sleeve is given an orange lining.
* When {{p|Walrein}} and {{p|Quagsire}} swap places to avoid {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Grovyle}}'s attacks, one of Walrein's tusks turns the same color of its skin.
* During the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] segment, the swirl on {{p|Poliwhirl}}'s abdomen goes the same way as {{p|Poliwag}}'s. The swirl on Poliwag's abdomen reverses when it evolves into a Poliwhirl, therefore, Poliwhirl's swirl should be counterclockwise, like {{p|Poliwrath}}'s.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, when [[Rocky]] explains the battle rules, his mouth is moving, but no words come out.

<gallery>
AG096 error.png|Ash's miscolored hat
AG096 error 2.png|Brock's miscolored sleeve
AG096 error 3.png|Walrein's miscolored tusk
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, {{MTR}} is the one to claim that the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]] is about to explode instead of [[James]]. In addition, Meowth saying that the submarine was filling up with water and [[Jessie]] and James claiming it's because he opened the window is dub-only. In the original, Meowth instead muses that the power of nature can be frightening while Jessie and James say the submarine's loss was still his fault, regardless.
* In the English dub, {{an|Giovanni}}'s wineglass has its neck removed.

<gallery>
AG096 edit original.png|Giovanni's wineglass in Japan
AG096 edit dub.png|Giovanni's wineglass in the dub
</gallery>

====Pokémon Trainer's Choice====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon comes first?
* Choices: Poliwhirl, Poliwag, Poliwrath
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Poliwag, you were right!

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Trainingswrakken|Training Wrecks}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Sufrimientos de entrenamiento!|Training mishaps!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Entrenamiento desastroso|Disastrous training}}
|sv={{tt|Motionera mera!|Exercise more!}}
|hi=ट्रेनिंग जरूरी हैं {{tt|''Training Zaroori Hai''|Training is important}}{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
}}
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[[Category:Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episodes|096]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Masashi Sogo]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshitaka Fujimoto]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Masahiko Watanabe]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]

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AG096

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prevcode=AG095 |
prevtitle=The Evolutionary War |
nextcode=AG097 |
nexttitle=Gaining Groudon |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG096 |
altepcode=EP370 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Training Wrecks |
title_ja=筋肉バトル！？ダブルバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Muscle Battle!? Double Battle!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=September 30, 2004 |
broadcast_us=October 8, 2005 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Battle |
en_op=[[Unbeatable]] |
ja_op=[[Challenger!!|チャレンジャー!!]] |
ja_ed=[[Smile|スマイル]] ② |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=十川誠志 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=渡辺正彦 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=AG091-AG100 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|ag|096}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VLIapc3EHY Training Wrecks]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Training Wrecks''' (Japanese: '''筋肉バトル！？ダブルバトル！！''' ''Muscle Battle!? Double Battle!!'') is the 96th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 370th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 30, 2004, and in the United States on October 8, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The kids land on Muscle Island, where another ferry will finally take them to Mossdeep City. Team Rocket also lands on the island, fleeing their sub because they think it will explode. It sinks instead.

Ash and friends run into a group of people working out. The head of the camp, a guy named Rocky, offers food and the opportunity to train with them. Everyone except for May (who gets dragged in) decides to take up the workout offer.

Team Rocket also starts exercising when James decides that it will help them catch Pikachu better.

Elsewhere, Rocky challenges Ash to a battle, bringing out Walrein and Quagsire. Ash chooses Pikachu and Grovyle. Pikachu can't hit Walrein because Quagsire blocks every attack, immune to electricity because of its dual Ground-and-Water-type. Walrein retaliates with Ice Ball, which hits Ash's Pokémon hard. Ash then realizes that Ice Ball gets slower the more it's used, taking advantage of that delay to let Grovyle use Leaf Blade and Pikachu use its Thunder attack to win.

The kids and Team Rocket manage to scam out of exercising more, and everyone departs on the ferry to Mossdeep City. On board, Team Rocket tries to grab Pikachu again, but in the tug-of-war that ensues, Pikachu shocks everyone and sends both its friends and Team Rocket flying overboard.

==Plot==
Still on their way to [[Mossdeep City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at a rocky outcrop known as [[Muscle Island]]. {{an|Brock}} consults his guidebook and learns that their next ferry will arrive later on, so they begin to explore in the meantime. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} crashes onto shore in their {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp Submarine}}, and they all quickly abandon ship, yelling in fright. After they take cover behind some boulders, [[Jessie]] asks {{MTR}} exactly why they had to run. Before Meowth can answer, the sub is swept away by a giant wave and its sinks into the sea. They stare in stunned silence before arguing over their debacle. Then they hear the same chant that Ash and his friends heard earlier, and also decide to investigate.

The source of the chants turns out to be a group of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the midst of an intense workout. Ash and friends watch as the leader of the exercising group, [[Rocky]], shouts encouragement to his friends. He approaches the group and introduces himself. Brock asks about any nearby shops nearby, though Rocky replies that there are none. Rocky explains his gym’s philosophy: when Trainers work on improving their strength, it inspires their Pokémon to do the same and thereby become stronger in battle. Seeing as the Mossdeep ferry will be some time away, Rocky invites the group to workout. The boys are all keen, though {{an|May}} decides to sit out of the sweat session. Meowth suggests they all do some training, sharing his [[Boss fantasy|vision]] of a paranoid Giovanni being comforted by the presence of a noticeably bulked-up Jessie, [[James]], and Meowth as his bodyguards. While Jessie is unconvinced, James is fired up, believing that physical weakness is a big reason they keep losing to the [[twerp]]s and have yet to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}, much to his teammates dismay. Suddenly, one of the exercisers, {{OBP|Randy|AG096}}, and asks if they want to join the training program with the others, and James immediately takes up his offer.

Meanwhile, Max tries to lift a steel [[Poké Ball]] weight, but struggles to even get it off the ground. May has decided to join in, and is even enjoying herself as she pedals an exercise bike and learns the importance of good footwork in battle. Rocky has assigned Ash and Pikachu to the mechanized rope swing. As the pair try to swap ropes, the task proves more difficult than anticipated. Nearby, Team Rocket is happily running on treadmills. They hesitate when Ash and friends approach, but ignore them and continue to run, sticking to their original plan. Ash warns Rocky that Team Rocket is dangerous, but he replies that they welcome anyone on the island. The group decides to leave them be as Rocky points out that Team Rocket hasn’t done anything yet, and they seem to be content just working out. As Jessie, James, and Meowth talk to themselves on the treadmill, Rocky suddenly challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}. The other Trainers boast that Rocky is the strongest Trainer on the island, but that only makes Ash more intrigued. May and the others want to watch, of course, but Rocky says that his camp has a rule prohibiting spectators. Ash and Rocky leave for their battle, and the other Trainers approach May and the others to continue training. Meanwhile, on the treadmill, Meowth figures that maybe this battle will be their chance to get Pikachu, since he will eventually be tired out. However, Jessie and James aren’t paying attention, instead focusing on keeping up their rhythm.

Some distance away, Ash and Rocky take their positions atop two rocks. Rocky announces the rules, saying that it will be a [[Double Battle]], and Ash agrees. Rocky sends out a {{p|Walrein}} and a {{p|Quagsire}}, and Ash counters with Pikachu and {{AP|Grovyle}}. Ash starts by having Pikachu fire a {{m|Thunderbolt}} at Walrein, but Rocky has Quagsire step in front of Walrein and take the attack. Ash and Pikachu thought they were off to a good start, but Quagsire emerges unscathed from the attack. Ash remembers that Quagsire is part {{type|Ground}}, so electricity won't work on it. Rocky orders an {{m|Ice Ball}} from Walrein. Pikachu and Grovyle both dodge the [[move]] using {{m|Quick Attack}}. Pikachu aims an {{m|Iron Tail}} at Walrein, and Grovyle lunges towards Quagsire for a {{m|Leaf Blade}}, but their opponents switch positions and neither attack does much damage. In fact, Pikachu and Grovyle actually appear to take some recoil. Walrein charges up another Ice Ball, and Ash tries Pikachu’s Thunderbolt again, but Quagsire gets in the way once more. Walrein completes its attack, and the larger Ice Ball scores a direct hit on both of Ash’s Pokémon. It seems that Rocky's strategy has been to train Quagsire to be adept at blocking moves, while Walrein serves as the powerhouse. Ash tells Grovyle to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Quagsire and Walrein take cover behind some rocks. Rocky orders another Ice Ball from Walrein. Ash orders Grovyle and Pikachu to attack the ball with Iron Tail and Leaf Blade, but they aren’t quick enough, and the Ice Ball strikes them again.

At the training area, Max gets an idea. He tells the Trainers that he wants to go get something he left back on the boat. They offer to get it for him, but May and Brock say that the item is really hard to describe, so they’d rather go themselves. They’re allowed to go, so they grab their stuff, and no doubt have to stifle smirks as they pass Team Rocket. Jessie and Meowth are getting tired of working out and they angrily yell at James for letting the twerps go.

Meanwhile, at the battle, Ash has no idea what to do next, but then he notices the time it takes for Walrein to charge its Ice Ball is longer the bigger the Ice Ball is, as Pikachu and Grovyle dodge another one. He gets an idea. Rocky orders another Ice Ball, and Walrein charges it up. Ash quickly tells Pikachu to hit Walrein with Thunderbolt. As expected, Quagsire takes the attack. It has to stay in one place to do so, so Ash takes advantage of that and has Grovyle Leaf Blade it, for a powerful hit. Pikachu jumps on Grovyle’s head leaf, and Grovyle throws him towards Walrein. From the air, Pikachu releases another Thunderbolt, scoring a direct hit this time. Quagsire and Walrein both [[fainting|faint]], and Pikachu and Grovyle are the winners. Rocky [[recall]]s his Pokémon, thanks them for a good battle, and congratulates Ash, complimenting him on his strategy. Rocky admits that he has learned a lot from the battle, and considers the idea of leaving Muscle Island to challenge other Trainers on a journey of his own. Brock and the others show up, curious about the match, and they're glad to hear Ash won. Rocky points them towards the ferry they need to take.

By sunset, Ash and friends are on a ferry bound for Mossdeep City with Ash excited for his [[Mossdeep Gym|seventh Gym battle]]. However Team Rocket is also on the boat, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as sailors. James watches the twerps while Jessie and Meowth complain about their sore muscles. James says that now that they’re stronger from their physical training, this is their chance to steal Pikachu. They approach the twerps, and say that they’re not allowed to have any Pokémon on board the ferry and that they'll take Pikachu for "safe-keeping". James reaches for Pikachu, but Ash instinctively grabs James’s arm, as Pikachu cries out. Ash isn't about to just hand Pikachu over to anyone and demands to know who they are, and Jessie and James start their {{motto}}. Meowth interrupts to avoid their cover being blown, but his teammates realize there’s no point in keeping the disguises on. Jessie nets Pikachu, but Ash grabs him, and it turns into an all-out tug-of-war between the two sides, both sides desperately trying to keep hold of Pikachu. The struggle causes Pikachu to become distressed, and he lets out a massive Thunderbolt, which successfully blasts Team Rocket off. However, he also inadvertently sends Ash and the others overboard and stranded in the middle of the ocean as the ferry continues moving without them.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} get lost at sea after Team Rocket's attempt to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}.
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Rocky]]
* {{OBP|Randy|AG096}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG096.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer’s Choice]]: {{p|Poliwag}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|May|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Lombre}} ({{OP|Brock|Lombre}})
* {{p|Walrein}} ([[Rocky]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Rocky]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; ×3)
* {{p|Electrode}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)

==Trivia==
* {{TRT}} uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#Training Wrecks|variation]] of their {{motto}}.
* The English [[dub]] title of this episode is a pun on the term "Trainwreck".
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on [[Muscle Island]] are based on the {{tc|Triathlete}} Trainer class.
* This episode marks the first time in {{aniseries|PTS}} that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have [[Blasting off|blasted off]]. This wouldn't happen again until ''[[JN072|Everybody's Doing the Underground Shuffle!]]'', 787 episodes later.
** This episode is also similar to ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'' when Ash's group landed in the ocean while at the same time Team Rocket gets blasted off after an explosion from one of Pikachu's Electric attacks.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'', ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', and ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' is used in this episode.

===Errors===
* When Ash is on a rope, the back of his {{AP|hat}} is colored entirely black.
* When {{an|Brock}} says that the workout makes sense, his sleeve is given an orange lining.
* When {{p|Walrein}} and {{p|Quagsire}} swap places to avoid {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Grovyle}}'s attacks, one of Walrein's tusks turns the same color of its skin.
* During the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] segment, the swirl on {{p|Poliwhirl}}'s abdomen goes the same way as {{p|Poliwag}}'s. The swirl on Poliwag's abdomen reverses when it evolves into a Poliwhirl, therefore, Poliwhirl's swirl should be counterclockwise, like {{p|Poliwrath}}'s.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, when [[Rocky]] explains the battle rules, his mouth is moving, but no words come out.

<gallery>
AG096 error.png|Ash's miscolored hat
AG096 error 2.png|Brock's miscolored sleeve
AG096 error 3.png|Walrein's miscolored tusk
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, {{MTR}} is the one to claim that the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]] is about to explode instead of [[James]]. In addition, Meowth saying that the submarine was filling up with water and [[Jessie]] and James claiming it's because he opened the window is dub-only. In the original, Meowth instead muses that the power of nature can be frightening while Jessie and James say the submarine's loss was still his fault, regardless.
* In the English dub, {{an|Giovanni}}'s wineglass has its neck removed.

<gallery>
AG096 edit original.png|Giovanni's wineglass in Japan
AG096 edit dub.png|Giovanni's wineglass in the dub
</gallery>

====Pokémon Trainer's Choice====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon comes first?
* Choices: Poliwhirl, Poliwag, Poliwrath
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Poliwag, you were right!

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Trainingswrakken|Training Wrecks}}
|da={{tt|Drøj træning|Troublesome training}}
|de={{tt|Fitness macht stark|Fitness training makes strong [plays on the expression "Einigkeit macht stark", which means "Unity makes strength"]}}
|fi={{tt|Kunnon kaverit|Friends of fitness / Good old pals}}
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|he=שומרים על כושר {{tt|''Shomrim al kosher''|Keeping in shape}}
|it={{tt|Allenamento intenso|Intense training}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Sufrimientos de entrenamiento!|Training mishaps!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Entrenamiento desastroso|Disastrous training}}
|sv={{tt|Motionera mera!|Exercise more!}}
|hi=ट्रेनिंग जरूरी हैं {{tt|''Training Zaroori Hai''|Training is important}}{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
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EP243

2025-09-22T22:33:50Z

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epcode=EP243 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Same Old Song and Dance |
title_ja=ふたごのププリンＶＳプリン！うたうポケモンコンサート！ |
title_ja_trans=Pupurin Twins VS Purin! Singing Pokémon Concert! |
broadcast_jp=April 11, 2002 |
broadcast_us=April 19, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP241-EP250 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|248}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uJ4Qr9v4oQ Same Old Song and Dance]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}

'''Same Old Song and Dance''' (Japanese: '''ふたごのププリンＶＳプリン！うたうポケモンコンサート！''' ''{{tt|Pupurin|Igglybuff}} Twins VS {{tt|Purin|Jigglypuff}}! Singing Pokémon Concert!'') is the 243rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 11, 2002, and in the United States on April 19, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In the midst of their travels, Ash and friends meet up with a young girl who, along with her two Igglybuff assistants, stars in her own musical variety television program. Our heroes are content to sit back and enjoy the show, but unfortunately Team Rocket has other plans in mind. Unable to steal the show, Jessie and James content themselves by stealing the young girl's Pokémon instead. As Ash and friends run to her assistance, Jigglypuff shows up, disgruntled at having been left out of the show.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are travelling through a forest en route to [[Blackthorn City]]. As Ash gets hungry, {{an|Brock}} reads his guidebook and announces there is a town up ahead. This invigorates Ash and he starts running ahead. Unbeknownst to Ash and the others, {{an|Jigglypuff}} appears behind them. When they reach the town, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} runs off and meets a young girl named {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}, who is practicing with her twin {{p|Igglybuff}}. Brittany introduces her two Igglybuff, [[nickname]]d Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff, and explains that they star in her own musical variety television program called "Brittany"; it is her very first concert, which will be recorded live. She plays her CD player to begin a practice performance, with Ash and the others watching on. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} spies on them, and [[Jessie]] daydreams of having her own show with the Igglybuff.

{{an|Jigglypuff}} suddenly shows up and begins to sing, but Ash snatches its microphone and stashes it in his [[Bag|backpack]]. Brock offers Jigglypuff some Pokémon food, which it gratefully enjoys. Brittany invites Ash and his friends to lunch. Upon hearing the compliments the two Igglybuff received, Jigglypuff becomes jealous of them, so she bullies them when Ash and the others aren't looking, kicking them and taking their identical headbands off. When {{an|Misty}} stumbles upon this, Jigglypuff claims the wind blew them away. After placing the headbands back, Jigglypuff nudges Misty's leg and is also invited to Brittany's concert.

Later, as Ash, his friends, and Jigglypuff watch Brittany's live performance, Jigglypuff remembers its microphone and retrieves it from Ash's backpack. Just as Jigglypuff begins singing, she is disturbed by Team Rocket's arrival, which causes the stadium to shake. The trio appears in costumes and begins to perform a song-and-dance routine, though the audience hates it. When Ash and his friends make their way on to the stage to confront them, the trio recites their {{motto}}. Then, James sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, while Ash calls out {{AP|Phanpy}}. Victreebel uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Phanpy dodges the attack and successfully uses {{m|Take Down}}. Meanwhile, Misty calls out {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, and Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Jigglypuff suddenly tries to use {{m|Double Slap}}, but Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}} and reflects the attack, sending Jigglypuff flying. Poliwhirl and Phanpy use {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Tackle}}, respectively, but this is met with more Counter attacks. {{TP|James|Weezing}} uses {{m|Smokescreen}} to distract Ash and the others while they take Brittany's Igglybuff, though they accidentally take Jigglypuff as well. Vowing to save the Igglybuff, Ash, Misty, and Brittany head off, while Brock remains to be a replacement act.

As Team Rocket discusses what the future could look like with the two Igglybuff now captured, Jessie unties the bag and finds Jigglypuff inside as well. Ash and the others arrive, only to find Jigglypuff tied to a tree and its mouth taped over with no Team Rocket or Igglybuff in sight. As they free Jigglypuff, {{AP|Noctowl}} encounters the Team Rocket's Meowth balloon and punctures a hole in it, causing it to crash. Ash and the others find Team Rocket and battle them; {{AP|Totodile}} fights Victreebel, while {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} fights {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Eventually, Arbok is sent flying into Jessie, and she lets go of the bag with the two Igglybuff inside. Meowth corners the two pink Pokémon as they emerge, but Corsola tackles Meowth, allowing the two Igglybuff to run over to Brittany. Brittany calls on her two Pokémon to attack Arbok and Victreebel, first with {{m|Charm}}, then with {{m|Sweet Kiss}}. Jigglypuff enters the battle, using Double Slap on Team Rocket's Pokémon. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Team Rocket and Totodile's Water Gun blasted them off.

When Ash, Misty, and Brittany return to the concert theater, Brock happily allows Brittany to take over the show. When the performance is over, Jigglypuff rises from a stage platform to perform its own rendition to the crowd. Not unexpectedly, her singing causes everyone, including Brittany and her two Igglybuff, to fall asleep, and she scribbles on all of their faces. Jigglypuff leaves in an angry mood.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Igglybuff}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP243.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}
* Audience
* Brittany's fans

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP243.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Yanma}} (''US and international''), {{p|Igglybuff}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Igglybuff}} ({{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}'s; ×2, Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})

==Trivia==
* The songs featured in this episode are instrumental versions of [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], [[Summer Vacation Fan Club]], [[Mama's Dear Pokémon]], [[Team Rocket Forever]], and [[Takeshi's Paradise]], the latter of which marks its vocal debut in the English [[dub]].
* The episode's English dub title is derived from {{wp|Same Old Song and Dance|the song of the same name}} from {{wp|Aerosmith}}.
* This episode marks the first time that the [[narrator]] is affected by {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s song. This would happen again in a [[AG138|later episode]], where he is affected by the song of [[Lisa Mitchum]]'s {{p|Jigglypuff}}.
* In their performance of Team Rocket Forever, which returns after previous appearances in ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'' and ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', [[Jessie]] and [[James]] sing "We're tired of our motto so we thought we'd try a song!", but the {{motto}} ends up being recited anyway.
* Team Rocket [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by singing that they plan "to be the stars of this cartoon".
* When Jigglypuff goes through {{an|Misty}}'s bag, it finds the handkerchief that Misty would give to {{Ash}} [[EP273|right before they say their goodbyes]].
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' is used in this episode.
* This episode is featured with the VCD/DVD set of ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.
* In the Japanese version, Jessie saying "Evening Three Musumue" is a [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to the famous Japanese girl group, called "{{wp|Morning Musume}}".
** Furthermore, when Team Rocket first appears at the concert hall, each member is wearing a costume, which the group Morning Musume once wore when performing a song of theirs. James wears a sailor outfit, a reference to their song ''{{wp|The Peace!}}'', {{MTR}} wears an outfit that is similar to the ones worn in the subgroup of Morning Musume, known as "{{wp|Minimoni}}", and Jessie wears an outfit that was common in another subgroup called "{{wp|Tanpopo|Dandelion}}" during their song ''{{wp|Ōjisama to Yuki no Yoru|Snowy Night with the Prince}}''.
* Soon after Team Rocket is shown spying on Ash and {{ashfr}} watching {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}'s performance with her Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff, Jessie gets angry at James and does the same "Ain" pose, made famous by the Japanese actor and comedian {{wp|Ken Shimura}}.

===Errors===
* During Brittany's first onstage performance, before Jigglypuff goes to retrieve its microphone, the Igglybuff twins are missing from their pedestals.
* When Misty instructs {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} to use {{m|Water Gun}}, she pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}}, as if she were about to send out another Pokémon.
* When Jessie tells Wobbuffet to use {{m|Counter}} to deflect Poliwhirl's Water Gun, the glove on her left hand disappears.
** Additionally, Counter is effective against Water Gun, despite being a [[Special move|special]] attack. The correct would be {{m|Mirror Coat}}.
* When James sends out {{TP|James|Weezing}}, its mouth does not move when speaking.
* After Weezing uses {{m|Smokescreen}} and Team Rocket escapes, Jigglypuff is seen behind Brittany. However Jigglypuff was taken by Team Rocket by mistake and is in their bag at the same time. This may have been a confusion from the previous scene, where Jigglypuff hid behind Brittany.
* When Misty throws {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}'s Poké Ball, it is shown as a regular Poké Ball instead of a [[Lure Ball]].

<gallery>
EP243 error 2.png|Jessie's missing glove
EP243 error.png|The additional Jigglypuff
EP243 error 3.png|Corsola's Poké Ball
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the streaming dub version of this episode, after {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} jumps out of Misty's arms at the beginning, it is shown running through a hedge and emerging on the other side. In the home video dub version, a few seconds of this sequence are cut, resulting in Togepi being seen running toward the hedge and then immediately appearing on the other side in the next shot.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Все същите песен и танц|Still the same song and dance}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|雙胞胎的寶寶丁對抗胖丁，唱歌神奇寶貝演唱會|Igglybuff Twins vs. Jigglypuff, Singing Pokémon Contest}}
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|he=סיפור מוכר{{tt|sipur mukar|A familiar story}}
|it={{tt|Lo spettacolo|The show}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vamos Cantar, Pessoal|Let's Sing, People}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Sempre a Mesma Canção|Always the Same Song}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El mismo baile y la vieja canción!|The same dance and the old song!}}
|es_eu={{tt|La canción y el baile de siempre|The same song and dance as always}}
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|hi=नाच गाने के मज़े लो! {{tt|''Naach gaane ke maze lo!''|Enjoy the Songs and Dances!}} {{tt|*|Hungaam dub}}
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EP230

2025-09-02T03:03:19Z

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP230 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Hatching a Plan |
title_ja=タマゴ、かえる |
title_ja_trans=Egg, Hatch |
broadcast_jp=December 27, 2001 |
broadcast_us=January 18, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP221-EP230 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|235}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy1jsD5WTn4 Hatching a Plan]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Hatching a Plan''' (Japanese: '''タマゴ、かえる''' ''Egg, Hatch'') is the 230th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 27, 2001, and in the United States on January 18, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

At long last Ash's egg hatches, a Phanpy emerging to finally put everyone's curiosity to rest. Ash and friends' excitement is matched only by that of Jessie and James of Team Rocket, who see in the newly hatched Pokemon a chance to redeem themselves with Giovanni. Full of youthful vigor, the Phanpy quickly escapes Ash and goes off on its own, now pursued by both Team Rocket and Ash's party. Ash and Pikachu finally set out together after this stray Pokémon and continue to be frustrated in attempt after attempt at its capture.

==Plot==
While camping out for the night, {{an|Misty}} notices a light coming out of Ash's [[bag|backpack]]. {{Ash}} gets out the [[Egg case]] because the {{pkmn|Egg}} is starting to hatch. They all wonder what might hatch out of the Egg. {{TRT}}, who plans on stealing the Pokémon, waits nearby. By morning the Egg hatches into a {{AP|Phanpy}}. Ash checks it out with [[Pokédex|Dexter]] and wonders where its {{i|Poké Ball}} is. Brock reminds him that the Poké Ball is on the case, so Ash takes it and tries to [[recall]] Phanpy, who jumps out of the way. Ash tries again, but Phanpy continues to dodge the beam. Brock suggests that some food might convince Phanpy to listen. Ash gets out some food, but before Phanpy could get to it, Team Rocket snatches it with an extendable hand. {{AP|Pikachu}} shocks them with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and hits Phanpy as well. Team Rocket blasts off, and Phanpy is still a little shocked from the jolt. Pikachu tries to comfort it, but a spark sends Phanpy running. Ash tries to run after Phanpy without luck. Brock fears that Phanpy’s trust for Ash is now broken.

The group splits up in search of Phanpy. Brock leaves some food out to attract it when a bush near him wiggles about. Brock grabs at it; however, it ends up being [[Misty's Psyduck]], with a mouthful of Brock's food. Misty yells at Psyduck, but it just looks at her with its typical blank stare. Ash and Pikachu look about, but Pikachu feels completely at fault for scaring Phanpy. Ash comforts Pikachu, knowing they'll find Phanpy eventually.

Deeper in the woods, Phanpy runs about, and the electricity is wearing off. Phanpy looks around for Ash, but then realizes it's hungry; Phanpy decides to follow a pleasant smell of food. The aroma comes from Team Rocket, as {{MTR}} cooks toast over an open fire. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] sulk over their failure to get the Phanpy, but Meowth cheers them up a bit. Meowth goes to eat his toast but ends up biting down on his hand after Phanpy steals it from him. Meowth goes hysterical, but Jessie and James don't seem to care and start eating. Phanpy swipes their toast as well, causing them to also bite their hands. When Meowth looks around, he sees Phanpy standing there, finishing the toast. Meowth tries to scold Phanpy but it knocks Meowth to the ground with its trunk. This show of strength impresses Jessie and James. Jessie asks James to check his guidebook for details on Phanpy, and she is intrigued to hear that Phanpy is a {{t|Ground}} type, making it super effective against {{t|Electric}} Pokémon like Ash’s Pikachu. Team Rocket tries to recruit Phanpy into their team, but food bribes seem to have no effect. Meowth looks the other way for a while, with his tail waving at Phanpy, who seems to like it. Jessie and James realize the Phanpy is actually interested in Meowth's tail.

The group meets up although nobody found Phanpy. Then Jessie and James appear out of a bush, dressed up in electric-proof suits and helmets. Ash gives them a few remarks until Meowth shows up with Phanpy. Ash tries to call Phanpy to him, but James informs him that Phanpy has accepted a position in Team Rocket. Brock calls their claim out as lies. Meowth demonstrates, with his hind and tail painted to resemble Phanpy's trunk and face, Phanpy follows Meowth with ease. Phanpy gets excited and runs towards him, but Meowth quickly dodges, hitting Pikachu instead. James whips out the same mechanical hand and grabs Pikachu. He tries to shock Team Rocket with Thunderbolt, but the electricity proves useless against their electric-proof outfits. Then, James releases his {{TP|James|Weezing}} to make a {{m|Smokescreen}}, which allows the trio to escape.

Team Rocket celebrates their catch with a toast of milk. Phanpy looks like it wants some as well, but James puts Phanpy in the same cage as Pikachu. Phanpy is sad about this mistreatment, but Pikachu wipes away Phanpy's tears. The two make a plan and follow through by bashing the side of the cage, causing it to roll down the cliff. The resulting breaking sound alerts Team Rocket to the escape attempt. Meowth looks down and spots the two Pokémon running away. Team Rocket hops into their balloon and chases after them.

Phanpy and Pikachu are forced to stop because of a raging river. Ash and his friends spot the balloon floating overhead and decide to follow after. They reach the opposite side of the river just as Pikachu and Phanpy attempt to jump across some rocks to reach them. Pikachu hops to another stone, Phanpy following but misses and goes in. Pikachu grabs Phanpy with his tail, but eventually, the current pulls both of them in. Ash runs along the river to find something to get them. Pikachu grabs another rock that happens to be under a tree. Ash climbs up with a rope and tries to grab Pikachu and Phanpy. He manages to get Pikachu, but Phanpy slips away. With no other option, Ash jumps into the river, despite the waterfall nearby. As soon as he falls down, Ash tosses the weighted rope to the others. Brock manages to catch the other end, then Misty and he manages to pull Ash and Phanpy up to safety.

After the short refresher from the waterfall, Team Rocket arrives on the scene. Meowth does the Phanpy trick with his tail, but Phanpy is not so happy about Team Rocket this time. Jessie and James send out their Pokémon. Ash lets Phanpy go up for {{pkmn|battle}} and Phanpy does a {{m|Rollout}} attack, which knocks the Team Rocket's Pokémon back. James orders a round of Smokescreen, which smothers the air. Jessie tells Arbok to go after Phanpy, but Pikachu lets off a Thunderbolt, and while it doesn't affect Jessie and James because they are wearing their protective suits, it does affect their Pokémon and the balloon. Team Rocket only notices this detail before it is too late, and the balloon explodes and they blast off. Ash is overly happy and holds his Phanpy high in the air. With Phanpy in tow, Ash and friends will resume their adventure.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} hatches into a {{AP|Phanpy}}.
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP230.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP230.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Seadra}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Phanpy}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}}; hatched)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* This episode was initially going to be called "Phanpy's Phantastic Arrival".
* {{p|Phanpy}} is supposed to be 73.9 pounds, or 33.5 kilograms, but people are still able to hold it, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, which is able to somewhat effectively bear its weight. This may be due to the fact that Phanpy is just a newborn.
**This is an example of [[animation physics]].
* Even though {{MTR}} says that the paint he put on his tail doesn't wash off and that it took a long time for him to paint it, the paint is missing between the two scenes where Meowth is using his tail as bait, exposing Meowth's normal brown tail.
* This episode features the first time one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has used a {{type|Rock}} [[move]].
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' can be heard in this episode.

===Errors===
* Although Phanpy is a {{type|Ground}}, it is affected by {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, this could be due to Phanpy's newborn state; its natural protection from {{type|Electric}} attacks may not have set in yet.
* When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} see the Meowth Balloon, which is chasing Pikachu and {{AP|Phanpy}}, they follow it. When they find Pikachu and Phanpy, they are already on the other side of the river.
* Even though Phanpy had just hatched out of its {{pkmn|Egg}}, Ash tells it to return in its {{i|Poké Ball}}, even though it hadn't been caught yet.
* Pikachu's left red cheek mark sticks out while looking for Phanpy.
* When the group meets up after searching for Phanpy, Ash and {{an|Misty}}'s shoes are completely white.
* When {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his Poké Ball, he already has a wineglass of milk in his hand.
*Jessie says Pikachu can Thunder Shock all he wants while she isn't zapped with James, even though he was using Thunderbolt.

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, there is a 23-second scene of Pikachu and Phanpy running away from Team Rocket and when they reach the river, it cuts to the commercial break. Afterwards, the same footage is played again.
* The dub's commercial break is after Team Rocket has gotten away with Pikachu and Phanpy.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Новоизлюпеният план|Newly hatched plan}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|蛋要孵化了|The Egg is Hatching}}
|de={{tt|Phanpys wahre Freunde!|Phanpy's real friends!}}
|nl={{tt|Een Plan Uitbroeden|Hatching a Plan}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une éclosion trompeuse|A misleading hatching}}
|he=?מי נמצא בתוך הביצה{{tt|mi nimtsa betokh habeytsa?|Who's in the egg?}}
|it={{tt|Il lieto evento|The happy event}}
|pt_br={{tt|Criando um Plano|Creating a Plan}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Chegada Triunfante de Phanpy|The Triumphant Arrival of Phanpy}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La esperada llegada de Phanpy!|Phanpy's expected arrival!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Maquinando un plan|Hatching a plan}}
|pl={{tt|Witaj, Phanpy!|Welcome, Phanpy!}}
|hi=Phanpy का स्वागत है! {{tt|''Phanpy ka swagat hai!''|Welcome Phanpy!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP230

2025-09-02T02:59:58Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Plot */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=EP229 |
prevtitle=An EGG-sighting Adventure! |
nextcode=EP231 |
nexttitle=Dues and Don'ts |
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colorscheme=Johto | }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP230 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Hatching a Plan |
title_ja=タマゴ、かえる |
title_ja_trans=Egg, Hatch |
broadcast_jp=December 27, 2001 |
broadcast_us=January 18, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP221-EP230 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|235}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy1jsD5WTn4 Hatching a Plan]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''Hatching a Plan''' (Japanese: '''タマゴ、かえる''' ''Egg, Hatch'') is the 230th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 27, 2001, and in the United States on January 18, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

At long last Ash's egg hatches, a Phanpy emerging to finally put everyone's curiosity to rest. Ash and friends' excitement is matched only by that of Jessie and James of Team Rocket, who see in the newly hatched Pokemon a chance to redeem themselves with Giovanni. Full of youthful vigor, the Phanpy quickly escapes Ash and goes off on its own, now pursued by both Team Rocket and Ash's party. Ash and Pikachu finally set out together after this stray Pokémon and continue to be frustrated in attempt after attempt at its capture.

==Plot==
While camping out for the night, {{an|Misty}} notices a light coming out of Ash's [[bag|backpack]]. {{Ash}} gets out the [[Egg case]] because the {{pkmn|Egg}} is starting to hatch. They all wonder what might hatch out of the Egg. {{TRT}}, who plans on stealing the Pokémon, waits nearby. By morning the Egg hatches into a {{AP|Phanpy}}. Ash checks it out with [[Pokédex|Dexter]] and wonders where its {{i|Poké Ball}} is. Brock reminds him that the Poké Ball is on the case, so Ash takes it and tries to [[recall]] Phanpy, who jumps out of the way. Ash tries again, but Phanpy continues to dodge the beam. Brock suggests that some food might convince Phanpy to listen. Ash gets out some food, but before Phanpy could get to it, Team Rocket snatches it with an extendable hand. {{AP|Pikachu}} shocks them with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and hits Phanpy as well. Team Rocket blasts off, and Phanpy is still a little shocked from the jolt. Pikachu tries to comfort it, but a spark sends Phanpy running. Ash tries to run after Phanpy without luck. Brock fears that Phanpy’s trust for Ash is now broken.

The group splits up in search of Phanpy. Brock leaves some food out to attract it when a bush near him wiggles about. Brock grabs at it; however, it ends up being [[Misty's Psyduck]], with a mouthful of Brock's food. Misty yells at Psyduck, but it just looks at her with its typical blank stare. Ash and Pikachu look about, but Pikachu feels completely at fault for scaring Phanpy. Ash comforts Pikachu, knowing they'll find Phanpy eventually.

Deeper in the woods, Phanpy runs about, and the electricity is wearing off. Phanpy looks around for Ash, but then realizes it's hungry; Phanpy decides to follow a pleasant smell of food. The aroma comes from Team Rocket, as {{MTR}} cooks toast over an open fire. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] sulk over their failure to get the Phanpy, but Meowth cheers them up a bit. Meowth goes to eat his toast but ends up biting down on his hand after Phanpy steals it from him. Meowth goes hysterical, but Jessie and James don't seem to care and start eating. Phanpy swipes their toast as well, causing them to also bite their hands. When Meowth looks around, he sees Phanpy standing there, finishing the toast. Meowth tries to scold Phanpy but it knocks Meowth to the ground with its trunk. This show of strength impresses Jessie and James. Jessie asks James to check his guidebook for details on Phanpy, and she is intrigued to hear that Phanpy is a {{t|Ground}} type, making it super effective against {{t|Electric}} Pokémon like Ash’s Pikachu. Team Rocket tries to recruit Phanpy into their team, but food bribes seem to have no effect. Meowth looks the other way for a while, with his tail waving at Phanpy, who seems to like it. Jessie and James realize the Phanpy is actually interested in Meowth's tail.

The group meets up although nobody found Phanpy. Then Jessie and James appear out of a bush, dressed up in electric-proof suits and helmets. Ash gives them a few remarks until Meowth shows up with Phanpy. Ash tries to call Phanpy to him, but James informs him that Phanpy has accepted a position in Team Rocket. Brock calls their claim out as lies. Meowth demonstrates, with his hind and tail painted to resemble Phanpy's trunk and face, Phanpy follows Meowth with ease. Phanpy gets excited and runs towards him, but Meowth quickly dodges, hitting Pikachu instead. James whips out the same mechanical hand and grabs Pikachu. He tries to shock Team Rocket with Thunderbolt, but the electricity proves useless against their electric-proof outfits. Then, James releases his {{TP|James|Weezing}} to make a {{m|Smokescreen}}, which allows the trio to escape.

Team Rocket celebrates their catch with a toast of milk. Phanpy looks like it wants some as well, but James puts Phanpy in the same cage as Pikachu. Phanpy is sad about this mistreatment, but Pikachu wipes away Phanpy's tears. The two make a plan and follow through by bashing the side of the cage, causing it to roll down the cliff. The resulting breaking sound alerts Team Rocket to the escape attempt. Meowth looks down and spots the two Pokémon running away. Team Rocket hops into their balloon and chases after them.

Phanpy and Pikachu are forced to stop because of a raging river. Ash and his friends spot the balloon floating overhead and decide to follow after. They reach the opposite side of the river just as Pikachu and Phanpy attempt to jump across some rocks to reach them. Pikachu hops to another stone, Phanpy following but misses and goes in. Pikachu grabs Phanpy with his tail, but eventually, the current pulls both of them in. Ash runs along the river to find something to get them. Pikachu grabs another rock that happens to be under a tree. Ash climbs up with a rope and tries to grab Pikachu and Phanpy. He manages to get Pikachu, but Phanpy slips away. With no other option, Ash jumps into the river, despite the waterfall nearby. As soon as he falls down, Ash tosses the weighted rope to the others. Brock manages to catch the other end, then Misty and he manages to pull Ash and Phanpy up to safety.

After the short refresher from the waterfall, Team Rocket arrives on the scene. Meowth does the Phanpy trick with his tail, but Phanpy is not so happy about Team Rocket this time. Jessie and James send out their Pokémon. Ash lets Phanpy go up for {{pkmn|battle}} and Phanpy does a {{m|Rollout}} attack, which knocks the Team Rocket's Pokémon back. James orders a round of Smokescreen, which smothers the air. Jessie tells Arbok to go after Phanpy, but Pikachu lets off a Thunderbolt, and while it doesn't affect Jessie and James because they are wearing their protective suits, it does affect their Pokémon and the balloon. Team Rocket only notices this detail before it is too late, and the balloon explodes and they blast off. Ash is overly happy and holds his Phanpy high in the air. With Phanpy in tow, Ash and friends will resume their adventure.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} hatches into a {{AP|Phanpy}}.
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP230.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP230.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Seadra}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Phanpy}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}}; hatched)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* This episode was initially going to be called "Phanpy's Phantastic Arrival".
* {{p|Phanpy}} is supposed to be 73.9 pounds, or 33.5 kilograms, but people are still able to hold it, along with {{AP|Pikachu}}, which is able to somewhat effectively bear its weight. This may be due to the fact that Phanpy is just a newborn.
**This is an example of [[animation physics]].
* Even though {{MTR}} says that the paint he put on his tail doesn't wash off and that it took a long time for him to paint it, the paint is missing between the two scenes where Meowth is using his tail as bait, exposing Meowth's normal brown tail.
* This episode features the first time one of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} has used a {{type|Rock}} [[move]].
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' can be heard in this episode.

===Errors===
* Although Phanpy is a {{type|Ground}}, it is affected by {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, this could be due to Phanpy's newborn state; its natural protection from {{type|Electric}} attacks may not have set in yet.
* When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} see the Meowth Balloon, which is chasing Pikachu and {{AP|Phanpy}}, they follow it. When they find Pikachu and Phanpy, they are already on the other side of the river.
* Even though Phanpy had just hatched out of its {{pkmn|Egg}}, Ash tells it to return in its {{i|Poké Ball}}, even though it hadn't been caught yet.
* Pikachu's left red cheek mark sticks out while looking for Phanpy.
* When the group meets up after searching for Phanpy, Ash and {{an|Misty}}'s shoes are completely white.
* When {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his Poké Ball, he already has a wineglass of milk in his hand.

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, there is a 23-second scene of Pikachu and Phanpy running away from Team Rocket and when they reach the river, it cuts to the commercial break. Afterwards, the same footage is played again.
* The dub's commercial break is after Team Rocket has gotten away with Pikachu and Phanpy.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Новоизлюпеният план|Newly hatched plan}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|蛋要孵化了|The Egg is Hatching}}
|de={{tt|Phanpys wahre Freunde!|Phanpy's real friends!}}
|nl={{tt|Een Plan Uitbroeden|Hatching a Plan}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une éclosion trompeuse|A misleading hatching}}
|he=?מי נמצא בתוך הביצה{{tt|mi nimtsa betokh habeytsa?|Who's in the egg?}}
|it={{tt|Il lieto evento|The happy event}}
|pt_br={{tt|Criando um Plano|Creating a Plan}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Chegada Triunfante de Phanpy|The Triumphant Arrival of Phanpy}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La esperada llegada de Phanpy!|Phanpy's expected arrival!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Maquinando un plan|Hatching a plan}}
|pl={{tt|Witaj, Phanpy!|Welcome, Phanpy!}}
|hi=Phanpy का स्वागत है! {{tt|''Phanpy ka swagat hai!''|Welcome Phanpy!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP186

2025-07-08T00:00:57Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Errors */During battle

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prevcode=EP185 |
prevtitle=The Light Fantastic |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP186 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=UnBEARable |
title_ja=ヒメグマのひみつ！ |
title_ja_trans=Himeguma's Secret! |
broadcast_jp=February 22, 2001 |
broadcast_us=January 19, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[To My Best Friend|ぼくのベストフレンドへ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP181-EP190 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|191}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08cJlAxKpU UnBEARable]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''UnBEARable,''' (Japanese: '''ヒメグマのひみつ！''' ''{{tt|Himeguma|Teddiursa}}'s Secret!'') also mistakenly written as '''Unbearable''' on [[Pokémon TV]], is the 186th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 22, 2001, and in the United States on January 19, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes pass through a dense forest, Brock explains that there are some pretty scary Pokémon hang out in this neck of the woods. Searching for a safer place to sleep than the forest floor, the gang find an abandoned shack and settle in for a good night's sleep. When Misty hears a noise outside, our heroes investigate and a Teddiursa slips into Misty's sleeping bag. Could this cute and cuddly Pokémon possibly be the forest fright Brock mentioned earlier?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make their way to [[Olivine City]] through a thick forest. They stop as {{an|Misty}} feels spooked as {{an|Brock}} mentions that some scary {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} live in the forest. She dreads running into scary {{type|Bug}} Pokémon when a {{p|Spinarak}} drops down in front of her. Ash and Brock decide to press forward, and though she is somewhat hesitant, Misty follows. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} have finished their day shift at a gravel pit site. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, but [[Jessie]] admits that she is too exhausted to do anything. Dreading the night shift, Jessie tosses her pick away, as do the others. They spot a field of corn, giving Jessie an idea.

Ash and his friends decide to set up for the night, having not run into any scary Pokémon. Misty doesn't want to stay in the forest overnight though. The group finds a cabin, and they find it to be uninhabited. They decide to set up inside for the night. As they head inside, a red-eyed creature watches them from the bushes and soon begins to walk around. The sounds lead Misty to wake up and she goes on to disturb Ash’s sleep. Ash suggests that it is Brock muttering in his sleep, but Misty dismisses that suggestion as the rustling sound from outside continues. Brock suddenly wakes up from his nightmare, scaring his friends in the process. The group heads outside, not spotting anything, as a figure enters the cabin undetected. They head inside, back to bed, when Misty notices something in her sleeping bag. She screams and points it out. Ash pulls off the blanket and notices a sleeping {{p|Teddiursa}}. Ash checks it with his [[Pokédex]]. As Teddiursa wakes up, Misty is immediately taken by its cuteness and wants to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. The Poké Ball frightens Teddiursa, and it rushes to Misty to seek comfort. She decides to hold off and hugs the Little Bear Pokémon. Unbeknownst to the others, Teddiursa grins evilly. The next morning, Misty wakes up and yells at {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, waking the others in the process. They notice Psyduck holding two apple cores, assuming that Psyduck let itself out overnight and ate them, though Psyduck seems upset. Letting it off, she returns Psyduck to its Ball and goes on to hug Teddiursa.

Team Rocket has since set up a corn stand, and business appears to be doing well. {{MTR}} brings in a cart full of fresh corn to keep the operation running. Ash and his friends soon approach after smelling the roasted corn. Teddiursa points out the corn as the group decides to buy five cobs. Seeing Teddiursa's charm, however, convinces Jessie to give it another corn. As they head off, Meowth scolds Jessie for giving it away. They plot to continue selling in order to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} and Teddiursa.

Later on, Ash and his friends decide to stop for lunch at a lake. Ash brings out his Pokémon as they proceed to relax. Brock mentions that they only have ham and bread to eat, but that’s enough for the group. As the group makes preparations for lunch, Misty asks Brock to help her carry some of the collected firewood. He stops cutting the ham to assist, as Teddiursa jumps onto the table and proceeds to eat the ham. {{AP|Totodile}} notices and tries to stop Teddiursa, but it smacks Totodile away and eats all of the ham, leaving only the paper wrapping. Hearing the people return, Teddiursa puts the paper in Totodile’s hands and proceeds to cry. Misty shows up and scolds Totodile. Teddiursa snuggles up to Misty as Ash and Brock show up, pointing out the empty wrapper. Totodile tries to point out the real culprit, but Teddiursa’s charm convinces Misty. Ash doesn’t want to believe Totodile did it, despite the apparent evidence. Without the ham, Ash works on the soup as Teddiursa proceeds to steal a batch of bananas. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} walks up to Teddiursa as Misty notices the bananas are missing. Teddiursa tries to frame Togepi, but Togepi pushes the bananas into Teddiursa's mouth. Misty initially questions Teddiursa, but she soon walks away, and Teddiursa swallows the entire bunch.

Meanwhile, Brock sets a bag of groceries on the table and walks over to Ash, checking on the soup. Teddiursa is quick to grab the sausages. {{AP|Chikorita}} spots the thief and tries to stop it, but Teddiursa pushes Chikorita aside. Ash and his friends return to the table and realize that the sausages are missing. They soon notice the chain leading into the bushes. As Teddiursa munches on the sausages, Brock pulls the chain. Knowing the humans are close, Teddiursa wraps the chain around Chikorita and shoves the end into Chikorita's mouth. As the group locates the pair, Teddiursa cries and runs up to Misty, who automatically assumes Teddiursa's innocence. Ash is skeptical but confronts Chikorita nonetheless, with the planted sausages making it impossible to defend her. Chikorita cries and runs away, as Ash and his friends follow, leaving Teddiursa behind. Ash consoles Chikorita, fully convinced that Chikorita wouldn’t steal food. Totodile catches up to them and urges them to go back. At the camp, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and the others watch as Teddiursa rummages through Brock's [[bag|backpack]] and takes the loaf of bread, proceeding to eat it. This angers Ash and Brock at how the Pokémon used its charms to manipulate them. Misty doesn’t want to believe it, and its charm almost works on Misty again. Brock and Ash aren't fooled, and Teddiursa proceeds to steal Brock's backpack and runs off. Teddiursa manages to get away with Brock’s backpack and climbs into Team Rocket's cart.

Team Rocket has finished their day's work. As they celebrate, James notices Teddiursa nearby. Teddiursa is quick to befriend the trio, and Meowth translates that Teddiursa wishes to join Jessie's team. The mischievous Pokémon then informs Team Rocket that a forest of apple trees is nearby. As the trio thinks of their next business venture, they turn around to see Teddiursa taking the final ears of roasted corn for itself. Teddiursa instantly charms Jessie, who she doesn’t mind the corn theft as James tells her to snap out of it. The angry farmer, who Team Rocket stole their corn from, rushes over to confront them. Team Rocket are forced to flee.

Ash and his friends want to give up the chase, but Brock needs to recover his backpack, which has his guidebook and supplies. Misty notices a [[Pokémon Center]] nearby and they proceed to go inside. [[Nurse Joy]] confirms the report and mentions that the Teddiursa has been implicated in previous thefts. Learning that she was wrong, Misty apologizes to Totodile and Chikorita for accusing them. Nurse Joy is deeply concerned about Teddiursa’s mischievous ways and decides that she will join the group to find it.

As Teddiursa munches on the corn near a river, Team Rocket nets it from their balloon, upset at it for manipulating them. Teddiursa easily slashes through the net so Jessie sends {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} after it, along with [[James's Victreebel]], but it munches him instead. Teddiursa easily swats the {{m|Poison Sting}} attack aside and {{m|Slash}}es Arbok, sending it back. Victreebel fires a {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack, but again Teddiursa knocks the attack away and easily beats Victreebel. Teddiursa fires a {{m|Swift}} attack, popping the Meowth balloon and sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Nurse Joy guides Ash and his friends to Teddiursa's usual spot by the lake, and as predicted, Teddiursa is resting there. Teddiursa's charm offensive works on Misty for a split moment, though she soon demands answers. The group watches as Teddiursa scoffs down the leftover bread, and Brock remarks that it isn’t even remorseful. Both Totodile and Chikorita want to fight it, but Ash lets Chikorita go after it. Chikorita proceeds to {{m|Tackle}} it, but Teddiursa dodges and fires a Swift attack, following up with a Slash. Chikorita tries a {{m|Vine Whip}}, but Teddiursa uses {{m|Double Team}} to evade followed by another Slash. Chikorita then fires a Razor Leaf flurry, landing a hit, before following up with a Tackle, sending Teddiursa to the ground. Ash hugs Chikorita as Brock repossesses his backpack. Just then, Teddiursa proceeds to glow, [[Evolution|evolving]] into an {{p|Ursaring}}. It gets up and growls, sending the group running. As the sun sets, Ash and his friends talk to Nurse Joy, somewhat relieved that Teddiursa evolved, allowing it to be able to find food without having to steal from humans, as well as not being able to charm. Ash and his friends wave goodbye and continue toward Olivine City.

Overnight, Team Rocket huddles by a campfire and is upset at losing their money to the farmer. Ursaring shows up and initially scares them, but it doesn't appear hostile and walks up to them. Jessie is a little taken aback by Ursaring's attempt to act cute, but the team decides to befriend it anyway, and they start dancing together. Ursaring dances with them, although the quick evil stare it gives Team Rocket makes it clear that it hasn't strayed much from its thieving ways and won't be sticking around for long.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Teddiursa}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP186.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* Farmer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP186.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Abra}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Teddiursa}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (evolves)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (newly evolved)
* {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Snorlax}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gengar}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple; fantasy)

==Trivia==
* The English title of this episode is simply the word ''"[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/unbearable unbearable]"'', with the letters that spell out ''Bear'' highlighted to create a pun.
* The helmets worn by {{TRT}} in the beginning of the episode resemble the ones worn by [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/megaman/images/d/dc/Met.jpg Mets] in the {{wp|Mega Man (franchise)|Mega Man}} series.
* When {{Ash}} sends out his Pokémon to enjoy the day before lunch, {{AP|Noctowl}} is strangely absent.

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} is called back to its Poké Ball, the rest of the apples followed it inside.
* Throughout the episode, the medical cross on [[Nurse Joy]]'s cap switches between purple and yellow.
* When Jessie tells Arbok to use Poison Sting on Teddiursa, the R logo on her uniform is backwards.
* {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{p|Ursaring}} used the move {{m|Charm}} in this episode, despite both not being able to learn it until [[Generation IV]].
* When Ash and friends run away from the newly evolved Ursaring, Chikorita disappears.

<gallery>
EP186 error.png|The apples follow Psyduck into its Poké Ball
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|ar={{tt|البوكيمون المخيف|The scary Pokémon}}
|bg={{tt|Непоносимо|Unbearable}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|熊寶寶的秘密|Teddiursa's Secret}}
|nl={{tt|OntBEERingen|UnBEARable}}
|cs={{tt|Lstivý medvěd|Wily bear}}
|de={{tt|Der kleine Dieb|The little thief}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le petit voleur|The small robber}}
|he=צרות של דובים{{tt|tsarot shel dubim|Bear Trouble}}
|it={{tt|Un orsetto dispettoso|A puckish little bear}}
|pt_br={{tt|Insuportável|Unbearable}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Impossível de Aturar|Impossible to Bear}}
|es_la={{tt|¡MentirOSO!|Liar! (Oso is spanish for bear)}}
|es_eu={{tt|Insoportable|Unbearable}}
|pl={{tt|Nieznośny Teddy|Unbearable Teddy}}
|hi=एक छोटासा टेडी बेयर! {{tt|''Ek chhota sa teddy bear''|A small Teddy Bear!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshitaka Fujimoto]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Toshiaki Suzuki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Misty]]

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[[zh:宝可梦第187集]]

EP186

2025-07-07T23:58:55Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Plot */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP186 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=UnBEARable |
title_ja=ヒメグマのひみつ！ |
title_ja_trans=Himeguma's Secret! |
broadcast_jp=February 22, 2001 |
broadcast_us=January 19, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[To My Best Friend|ぼくのベストフレンドへ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP181-EP190 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|191}}
*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08cJlAxKpU UnBEARable]'' on the official [[Pokémon TV]] [[YouTube]] channel
}}
'''UnBEARable,''' (Japanese: '''ヒメグマのひみつ！''' ''{{tt|Himeguma|Teddiursa}}'s Secret!'') also mistakenly written as '''Unbearable''' on [[Pokémon TV]], is the 186th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 22, 2001, and in the United States on January 19, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes pass through a dense forest, Brock explains that there are some pretty scary Pokémon hang out in this neck of the woods. Searching for a safer place to sleep than the forest floor, the gang find an abandoned shack and settle in for a good night's sleep. When Misty hears a noise outside, our heroes investigate and a Teddiursa slips into Misty's sleeping bag. Could this cute and cuddly Pokémon possibly be the forest fright Brock mentioned earlier?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make their way to [[Olivine City]] through a thick forest. They stop as {{an|Misty}} feels spooked as {{an|Brock}} mentions that some scary {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} live in the forest. She dreads running into scary {{type|Bug}} Pokémon when a {{p|Spinarak}} drops down in front of her. Ash and Brock decide to press forward, and though she is somewhat hesitant, Misty follows. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} have finished their day shift at a gravel pit site. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, but [[Jessie]] admits that she is too exhausted to do anything. Dreading the night shift, Jessie tosses her pick away, as do the others. They spot a field of corn, giving Jessie an idea.

Ash and his friends decide to set up for the night, having not run into any scary Pokémon. Misty doesn't want to stay in the forest overnight though. The group finds a cabin, and they find it to be uninhabited. They decide to set up inside for the night. As they head inside, a red-eyed creature watches them from the bushes and soon begins to walk around. The sounds lead Misty to wake up and she goes on to disturb Ash’s sleep. Ash suggests that it is Brock muttering in his sleep, but Misty dismisses that suggestion as the rustling sound from outside continues. Brock suddenly wakes up from his nightmare, scaring his friends in the process. The group heads outside, not spotting anything, as a figure enters the cabin undetected. They head inside, back to bed, when Misty notices something in her sleeping bag. She screams and points it out. Ash pulls off the blanket and notices a sleeping {{p|Teddiursa}}. Ash checks it with his [[Pokédex]]. As Teddiursa wakes up, Misty is immediately taken by its cuteness and wants to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it. The Poké Ball frightens Teddiursa, and it rushes to Misty to seek comfort. She decides to hold off and hugs the Little Bear Pokémon. Unbeknownst to the others, Teddiursa grins evilly. The next morning, Misty wakes up and yells at {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, waking the others in the process. They notice Psyduck holding two apple cores, assuming that Psyduck let itself out overnight and ate them, though Psyduck seems upset. Letting it off, she returns Psyduck to its Ball and goes on to hug Teddiursa.

Team Rocket has since set up a corn stand, and business appears to be doing well. {{MTR}} brings in a cart full of fresh corn to keep the operation running. Ash and his friends soon approach after smelling the roasted corn. Teddiursa points out the corn as the group decides to buy five cobs. Seeing Teddiursa's charm, however, convinces Jessie to give it another corn. As they head off, Meowth scolds Jessie for giving it away. They plot to continue selling in order to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} and Teddiursa.

Later on, Ash and his friends decide to stop for lunch at a lake. Ash brings out his Pokémon as they proceed to relax. Brock mentions that they only have ham and bread to eat, but that’s enough for the group. As the group makes preparations for lunch, Misty asks Brock to help her carry some of the collected firewood. He stops cutting the ham to assist, as Teddiursa jumps onto the table and proceeds to eat the ham. {{AP|Totodile}} notices and tries to stop Teddiursa, but it smacks Totodile away and eats all of the ham, leaving only the paper wrapping. Hearing the people return, Teddiursa puts the paper in Totodile’s hands and proceeds to cry. Misty shows up and scolds Totodile. Teddiursa snuggles up to Misty as Ash and Brock show up, pointing out the empty wrapper. Totodile tries to point out the real culprit, but Teddiursa’s charm convinces Misty. Ash doesn’t want to believe Totodile did it, despite the apparent evidence. Without the ham, Ash works on the soup as Teddiursa proceeds to steal a batch of bananas. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} walks up to Teddiursa as Misty notices the bananas are missing. Teddiursa tries to frame Togepi, but Togepi pushes the bananas into Teddiursa's mouth. Misty initially questions Teddiursa, but she soon walks away, and Teddiursa swallows the entire bunch.

Meanwhile, Brock sets a bag of groceries on the table and walks over to Ash, checking on the soup. Teddiursa is quick to grab the sausages. {{AP|Chikorita}} spots the thief and tries to stop it, but Teddiursa pushes Chikorita aside. Ash and his friends return to the table and realize that the sausages are missing. They soon notice the chain leading into the bushes. As Teddiursa munches on the sausages, Brock pulls the chain. Knowing the humans are close, Teddiursa wraps the chain around Chikorita and shoves the end into Chikorita's mouth. As the group locates the pair, Teddiursa cries and runs up to Misty, who automatically assumes Teddiursa's innocence. Ash is skeptical but confronts Chikorita nonetheless, with the planted sausages making it impossible to defend her. Chikorita cries and runs away, as Ash and his friends follow, leaving Teddiursa behind. Ash consoles Chikorita, fully convinced that Chikorita wouldn’t steal food. Totodile catches up to them and urges them to go back. At the camp, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and the others watch as Teddiursa rummages through Brock's [[bag|backpack]] and takes the loaf of bread, proceeding to eat it. This angers Ash and Brock at how the Pokémon used its charms to manipulate them. Misty doesn’t want to believe it, and its charm almost works on Misty again. Brock and Ash aren't fooled, and Teddiursa proceeds to steal Brock's backpack and runs off. Teddiursa manages to get away with Brock’s backpack and climbs into Team Rocket's cart.

Team Rocket has finished their day's work. As they celebrate, James notices Teddiursa nearby. Teddiursa is quick to befriend the trio, and Meowth translates that Teddiursa wishes to join Jessie's team. The mischievous Pokémon then informs Team Rocket that a forest of apple trees is nearby. As the trio thinks of their next business venture, they turn around to see Teddiursa taking the final ears of roasted corn for itself. Teddiursa instantly charms Jessie, who she doesn’t mind the corn theft as James tells her to snap out of it. The angry farmer, who Team Rocket stole their corn from, rushes over to confront them. Team Rocket are forced to flee.

Ash and his friends want to give up the chase, but Brock needs to recover his backpack, which has his guidebook and supplies. Misty notices a [[Pokémon Center]] nearby and they proceed to go inside. [[Nurse Joy]] confirms the report and mentions that the Teddiursa has been implicated in previous thefts. Learning that she was wrong, Misty apologizes to Totodile and Chikorita for accusing them. Nurse Joy is deeply concerned about Teddiursa’s mischievous ways and decides that she will join the group to find it.

As Teddiursa munches on the corn near a river, Team Rocket nets it from their balloon, upset at it for manipulating them. Teddiursa easily slashes through the net so Jessie sends {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} after it, along with [[James's Victreebel]], but it munches him instead. Teddiursa easily swats the {{m|Poison Sting}} attack aside and {{m|Slash}}es Arbok, sending it back. Victreebel fires a {{m|Razor Leaf}} attack, but again Teddiursa knocks the attack away and easily beats Victreebel. Teddiursa fires a {{m|Swift}} attack, popping the Meowth balloon and sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Nurse Joy guides Ash and his friends to Teddiursa's usual spot by the lake, and as predicted, Teddiursa is resting there. Teddiursa's charm offensive works on Misty for a split moment, though she soon demands answers. The group watches as Teddiursa scoffs down the leftover bread, and Brock remarks that it isn’t even remorseful. Both Totodile and Chikorita want to fight it, but Ash lets Chikorita go after it. Chikorita proceeds to {{m|Tackle}} it, but Teddiursa dodges and fires a Swift attack, following up with a Slash. Chikorita tries a {{m|Vine Whip}}, but Teddiursa uses {{m|Double Team}} to evade followed by another Slash. Chikorita then fires a Razor Leaf flurry, landing a hit, before following up with a Tackle, sending Teddiursa to the ground. Ash hugs Chikorita as Brock repossesses his backpack. Just then, Teddiursa proceeds to glow, [[Evolution|evolving]] into an {{p|Ursaring}}. It gets up and growls, sending the group running. As the sun sets, Ash and his friends talk to Nurse Joy, somewhat relieved that Teddiursa evolved, allowing it to be able to find food without having to steal from humans, as well as not being able to charm. Ash and his friends wave goodbye and continue toward Olivine City.

Overnight, Team Rocket huddles by a campfire and is upset at losing their money to the farmer. Ursaring shows up and initially scares them, but it doesn't appear hostile and walks up to them. Jessie is a little taken aback by Ursaring's attempt to act cute, but the team decides to befriend it anyway, and they start dancing together. Ursaring dances with them, although the quick evil stare it gives Team Rocket makes it clear that it hasn't strayed much from its thieving ways and won't be sticking around for long.

==Major events==
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Teddiursa}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP186.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* Farmer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP186.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Abra}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Teddiursa}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (evolves)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (newly evolved)
* {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Snorlax}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gengar}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple; fantasy)

==Trivia==
* The English title of this episode is simply the word ''"[http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/unbearable unbearable]"'', with the letters that spell out ''Bear'' highlighted to create a pun.
* The helmets worn by {{TRT}} in the beginning of the episode resemble the ones worn by [http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/megaman/images/d/dc/Met.jpg Mets] in the {{wp|Mega Man (franchise)|Mega Man}} series.
* When {{Ash}} sends out his Pokémon to enjoy the day before lunch, {{AP|Noctowl}} is strangely absent.

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} is called back to its Poké Ball, the rest of the apples followed it inside.
* Throughout the episode, the medical cross on [[Nurse Joy]]'s cap switches between purple and yellow.
* {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{p|Ursaring}} used the move {{m|Charm}} in this episode, despite both not being able to learn it until [[Generation IV]].
* When Ash and friends run away from the newly evolved Ursaring, Chikorita disappears.

<gallery>
EP186 error.png|The apples follow Psyduck into its Poké Ball
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|ar={{tt|البوكيمون المخيف|The scary Pokémon}}
|bg={{tt|Непоносимо|Unbearable}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|熊寶寶的秘密|Teddiursa's Secret}}
|nl={{tt|OntBEERingen|UnBEARable}}
|cs={{tt|Lstivý medvěd|Wily bear}}
|de={{tt|Der kleine Dieb|The little thief}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le petit voleur|The small robber}}
|he=צרות של דובים{{tt|tsarot shel dubim|Bear Trouble}}
|it={{tt|Un orsetto dispettoso|A puckish little bear}}
|pt_br={{tt|Insuportável|Unbearable}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Impossível de Aturar|Impossible to Bear}}
|es_la={{tt|¡MentirOSO!|Liar! (Oso is spanish for bear)}}
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Talk:EP137

2025-04-25T17:42:19Z

CoolPokeGuy:

== Team Rocket's blasting off again... ==
I just rewatched this episode and I noticed that during this episode, Team Rocket blasts off three times (one due to the tornado). I thought about adding this as a piece of trivia because of I can't remember any other episode in which they'd blast off more than twice, but as I haven't seen all episodes yet, I can't be sure. '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 16:42, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

:I believe they also did it in ''[[EP230|Hatching a Plan]]''. However, it has been awhile since I've seen that episode. --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 16:44, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
::The record currently goes to [[DP043]]. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 16:51, 10 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Oh, I see. I've seen none of the DP episodes. (And only few AG episodes.) '''UltimateSephiroth''' ([[User:UltimateSephiroth|about me]] · [[User talk:UltimateSephiroth|chat]] · [[Special:Contributions/UltimateSephiroth|edits]]) 16:54, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

==About Chikorita==
I saw she pushed Pikachu aside after defeating Team Rocket. I don't know if this episode took place before Chikorika's Big Upset, even though this Weather is after. Or that she's still getting used to Pikachu.--[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 17:42, 25 April 2025 (UTC)

EP126

2025-04-09T02:41:46Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Trivia */

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epcode=EP126 |
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title_en=The Chikorita Rescue |
title_ja=いじっぱりのチコリータ！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Stubborn Chicorita!! |
screen=hd |
broadcast_jp=December 16, 1999 |
broadcast_us=November 25, 2000 |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Meowth's Party|ニャースのパーティ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
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art=志村泉 |
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'''The Chikorita Rescue''' (Japanese: '''いじっぱりのチコリータ！！''' ''The Stubborn {{tt|Chicorita|Chikorita}}!!'') is the 126th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 16, 1999, and in the United States on November 25, 2000.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash encounters a wild Chikorita and engages it in battle, thinking to add it to his team, but as Team Rocket watches the battle from afar, they decide the Chikorita would be better suited to their own nefarious uses.

==Plot==
On their way to [[Violet City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have decided to take a mountainous trail, though {{an|Brock}} complains about how cold it is. Just then, he notices a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{AP|Chikorita}}. [[EP118|Remembering]] {{an|Casey}} and her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}, Ash loudly proclaims his intent to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the Chikorita, which surprisingly doesn't scare her away. Ash promptly sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. Chikorita charges, but Bulbasaur counters with {{m|Vine Whip}}. Chikorita then uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Bulbasaur shoots them down with its own Razor Leaf flurry, then {{m|Tackle}}s Chikorita. Ash throws his {{i|Poké Ball}}, but Chikorita simply swats it back, then catches Bulbasaur off-guard with a Vine Whip to the head.

Ash [[recall]]s Bulbasaur and sends out {{AP|Charizard}}, though Chikorita remains steadfast. She charges at Charizard, who simply holds her off with his foot. Ash orders a {{m|Flamethrower}}, but Chikorita uses Vine Whip to trip Charizard, who inadvertently burns Ash. Chikorita then fires another Razor Leaf flurry, but Charizard burns the leaves with Flamethrower, then flies in for a Tackle. Chikorita counters with another Vine Whip to the head, but this time, her vines get caught by Charizard's arms, causing both Pokémon to crash into a nearby mountain. Everyone runs over, and Ash recalls Charizard. Chikorita struggles to stand and collapses again from exhaustion. The group decides to take her to the nearest [[Pokémon Center]]. Not far away, {{TRT}} watches the fight, with [[Jessie]] left very impressed by how strong Chikorita was, and believing that they need that kind of toughness on Team Rocket. However, {{MTR}} is offended by her reasoning to capture Chikorita.

Later, Ash and his friends are approaching the Pokémon Center when Chikorita awakens. Ash reassures her, but she bites his arm. Later, [[Nurse Joy]] announces that Chikorita will be fine after some rest. She then asks if Ash is okay, noticing the bite on his arm; Ash claims that he is alright. Nurse Joy goes on to explain that the Chikorita in the area are stubborn and relentless in {{pkmn|battle}}, qualities that Ash admires. Suddenly, an ambulance pulls up in front of the Pokémon Center, and two paramedics rush in. They quickly take the Chikorita's table into the ambulance, while Nurse Joy wonders who they are. They reveal themselves as Team Rocket and recite their {{motto}}, before [[James]] orders {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Smog}}, allowing them to escape. Ash then pursues Team Rocket.

Believing they had successfully stolen Chikorita, Team Rocket starts celebrating, but unbeknownst to them, Ash is riding on top of the ambulance. Back at the Pokémon Center, Misty realizes that Ash ran off so fast that he forgot all of his {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Meanwhile, at a mountain cabin where Team Rocket is at, Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} also realize that the former forgot his Pokémon. Inside the cabin, Team Rocket tries recruiting Chikorita, but she is merely left confused. Jessie then holds up a standard Team Rocket contract, asking Chikorita to sign. James adds that if she can't write, a [[footprint]] is just as legally binding.

Ash interrupts with his own rendition of the motto, infuriating Team Rocket. Ash and Pikachu then throw snowballs and try to escape with Chikorita, but Meowth triggers a trap that ensnares all of them. Ash ends up going over a hill, and Chikorita and Pikachu are pulled down with him. They end up rolling down the hill in a snowball, bouncing off trees during their descent. Eventually, they ramp off a hill and into a tree, which eventually breaks their restraints, sending them tumbling to the ground and getting buried by snow. Fortunately, the snow hides them from Team Rocket, who are in pursuit aboard a snow-ski.

Ash and Pikachu try to figure out the route back to the Pokémon Center when Chikorita suddenly runs off. Ash attempts to stop her, but ends up slipping and falling as Chikorita disappears. Realizing it was starting to snow, Ash and Pikachu make their way to a cave and sit around a small fire they started. Ash impulsively runs out in search of Chikorita and tells Pikachu to remain inside in case Misty and Brock come. Ash eventually falls down a tunnel, where he finds Chikorita freezing from the cold. Upon seeing Ash, Chikorita jumps into his arms. He then makes his way back to the cave and ends up bundling together with Pikachu to wait out the weather.

The next day, the snowstorm stops, and Ash, Pikachu, and Chikorita try make it back to the Pokémon Center. However, they are intercepted by Team Rocket, who is using a [[Team Rocket's arsenal|snowball-firing machine]]. Chikorita uses Razor Leaf on the snowballs the trio throws, then, under Ash's orders, she Vine Whips the machine, causing it to go out of control. While Team Rocket is distracted, Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}} from Pikachu, which causes the machine to explode, sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Ash, Pikachu, and Chikorita are then reunited with Brock, Misty, and Nurse Joy. The group returns to the Pokémon Center, and Ash and his friends prepare to hit the road again. However, Chikorita follows the group as they begin to depart and waves her scent in Ash's face. Nurse Joy explains that she wants to come along, and Ash happily accepts his newest Pokémon.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash catching Chikorita.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Chikorita]]
* {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{AP|Chikorita}}.
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Chikorita]]
{{-}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP126.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Casey}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP126.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Quagsire}} ''(US and international)''; {{p|Chikorita}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}}; new)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Casey|Chikorita}}; flashback)
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{an|Casey}}'s; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}

==Trivia==
* This is the third episode in which {{Ash}} {{DL|Team Rocket motto|Ripoffs|rips off}} {{TRT}}'s {{motto}}.
* This is the third episode in which [[Ash's Charizard]] uses a {{m|Tackle|move}} that is [[Animated series move errors|unavailable]] to any member of its evolutionary line in the {{pkmn|games}}.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 18: Chikorita'' from [[VIZ Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Chikorita'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[The Chikorita Challenge]].
* Ash left all his {{i|Poké Ball}}s at the [[Pokémon Center]], but he holds up a Poké Ball when he is ripping off Team Rocket's motto. However, this could be one of the empty Poké Balls he may have had.
* With Ash's catch of {{p|Chikorita}}, this marks the first time he had not only two {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, but two Grass-type regional [[first partner Pokémon]] on his team, the other being his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a [[Team Rocket motto variations#The Chikorita Rescue|variation]] of their {{motto}}.

===Errors===
[[File:EP126 error.png|thumb|200px|The animation error]]
* In one scene, Ash doesn't have on his [[bag|backpack]], but in the next shot, he does.
* In one scene, Chikorita has scratches, but in the next shot, they disappear. They reappear in the following scene.
* When Ash tells Pikachu and Chikorita to make a run for it, the rope that caught him in Team Rocket's trap is not connected.
* In the [[Pokémon in South Asia|Hindi Hungama]] dub of this episode, Chikorita is incorrectly referred to as a male, as various Hindi pronouns addressing males were used to refer to her.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[Two Perfect Girls]]
* An instrumental of [[Together Forever]] is used as an insert song when Ash finds Chikorita for the second time.

==In other languages==
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EP143

2025-02-26T02:41:56Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Plot */Different attack

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|title_en=Going Apricorn!
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|ja_op=[[OK!]]
|ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]]
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'''Going Apricorn!''' (Japanese: '''クヌギダマとボングリのみ！うらやまのたたかい！！''' ''{{tt|Kunugidama|Pineco}} and the {{tt|Bonguri Fruit|Apricorns}}! Backyard Battle!!'') is the 143rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 13, 2000, and in the United States on March 10, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to a renowned Pokémon expert, but Team Rocket wreaks trouble when they attempt to harvest the Apricorns essential to local Poké Ball production.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} talk with [[Kurt]] and his granddaughter [[Maizie]] over some drinks. Maizie thanks the trio for helping to save the [[Slowpoke Well]] and her grandfather. Ash brings up {{an|Professor Oak}}'s errand, the [[GS Ball]], and hands it to Kurt, but the trio are left shocked when Kurt just declares that the GS Ball is some kind of [[Poké Ball]]. Kurt apologizes for not knowing much about it, but reassures them that he will look at it closer. Ash and his friends make a video call to Professor Oak and inform him that Kurt is now inspecting the GS Ball. Professor Oak is pleased and urges them to report any new findings as soon as possible. Ash asks about Kurt's expertise, and Professor Oak explains that Kurt is a famous craftsman who makes special Poké Balls using [[Apricorn]]s. When Ash asks what an Apricorn is, Professor Oak tells him to look at the tree growing next to Kurt's house. Having spotted the tree in question, {{an|Misty}} alerts Ash to a [[White Apricorn]] tree growing in the backyard. Professor Oak explains that Poké Balls made out of Apricorns have unique qualities that set them apart from regular {{i|Poké Ball}}s. His mind set, Ash runs off to find Kurt and get himself an Apricorn Poké Ball of his own, leaving the Professor still on the phone.

Ash calls out to Kurt, but Maizie tells him to be quiet as it is hard work making Poké Balls. Maizie, Ash, and his friends watch Kurt perform more work on an Apricorn Ball before placing it back into the kiln. Ash then repeats his request, but Misty tells him to not be so rude. Kurt, though, happily gives the trio a [[Fast Ball]] each as a thank you for [[EP142|their earlier assistance at the Slowpoke Well]]. Maizie adds that the Fast Balls are from White Apricorns and are used to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Pokémon that [[escape|run away]]. She also explains that there are seven different Apricorn types, each making a different Poké Ball. Ash is eager to get an Apricorn Ball of each color and Kurt agrees, provided Ash retrieves the Apricorns himself. Maizie offers to take Ash up into the mountains to locate the other varieties, and he happily agrees. {{TRT}} also happens to overhear the conversation and sets their sights on stealing the Apricorns to make money selling them.

Maizie first shows Ash and his friends a [[Pink Apricorn]] tree, explaining that they are used to make [[Love Ball]]s, which are helpful when catching Pokémon of a different [[gender]]. {{an|Brock}} asks if he could use the Love Ball to catch [[Officer Jenny]] or [[Nurse Joy]], but Misty tugs on his ear and pulls him into line. Ash spots some Apricorns that are growing on a tree and runs for them, but Maizie tells him they are not ready to be picked yet. The next tree they find grows [[Yellow Apricorn]]s, which are used to make [[Moon Ball]]s, Poké Balls that work well on Pokémon that [[Evolution|evolve]] with a [[Moon Stone]]. Ash tries to pick one, but once again, Maizie stops her. A mysterious group of Pokémon appear from the tree, and Ash's [[Pokédex]] confirms that they are {{p|Pineco}}. Brock declares that he is wanting to catch one, seeing it as a challenge for any aspiring {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. He rushes over, but trips over a rock and headbutts the tree, which causes the Pineco to {{m|Self-Destruct}}. Next, the group finds some [[Green Apricorn]]s, which can be turned into [[Friend Ball]]s, but run away when attacked by some {{p|Beedrill}}. They manage to avoid their stingers after falling off a ledge.

The next tree the group finds is full of [[Red Apricorn]]s, which are used to make [[Level Ball]]s. However, when they approach the tree, they fall into a hole dug by Team Rocket. The evil trio stares down at the [[twerp]]s and performs their {{motto}}. {{MTR}} then lassos {{AP|Pikachu}} with a rope and [[Jessie]] puts him into an electric-proof jar. They then announce that they will steal all the Apricorns with a vacuum. Ash has {{AP|Bulbasaur}} pull them out of the hole with its {{m|Vine Whip|vines}}. Just as Team Rocket tries to vacuum up the Apricorns, they fall into a hole {{m|Dig|dug}} by some {{p|Diglett}}. Pikachu is thrown into the air, but Ash manages to catch him and releases Pikachu from the jar.

After the distraction has been dealt with, Ash and his friends approach a tree full of [[Blue Apricorn]]s, the raw material of [[Lure Ball]]s, which are the perfect tools for catching {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Misty feels excited by this description, so she and Ash both pick one. Maizie directs everyone's attention to a nearby [[Black Apricorn]] tree, telling them that they're used to make [[Heavy Ball]]s, which are useful catching Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon by weight|weigh]] a lot. As Ash gets close, he stops after coming face to face with another horde of Pineco. Brock again prepares to catch himself a Pineco, but Team Rocket brings out a bicycle-powered fan in an attempt to blow all the Apricorns out of the tree. Instead, all the Pineco are blown out of the tree, while Brock tries to keep them from getting hurt. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the machine, but the attack instead helps the fan to become more powerful.

Suddenly, one Pineco tries bouncing up the hill towards Team Rocket and it tackles the trio off their bicycle. Team Rocket is left red-faced and decide to teach the Pineco a lesson. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to give chase. James, in turn, orders his {{TP|James|Victreebel}} to attack, but it instead latches onto his head, as usual. Pineco craftily dodges Arbok and rushes towards Team Rocket again. At Maizie's suggestion, Brock throws the Fast Ball that Kurt gave to him earlier and catches the {{TP|Brock|Pineco}} to get it out of harm's way. Victreebel and Arbok go on the attack again, but Pikachu evades them both. The {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} next uses {{m|Quick Attack}} and hits Team Rocket’s Pokemon with a {{m|Tackle}}, knocking them into Team Rocket. Pikachu follows up with a {{m|Thunder}}, which causes Team Rocket’s fan to explode and send the trio blasting off again.

Maizie is glad the Apricorn is safe and thanks Ash for his efforts. Meanwhile, Brock calls out his newly caught Pineco. He apologizes for catching it under strange circumstances, but declares that they will be the best of friends. Pineco appears happy before exploding in Brock's arms, leaving its new {{pkmn|Trainer}} covered in soot. The blast also causes a Black Apricorn to land on Ash's head, and he happily picks it up. Later, Maizie and the others return to Kurt's home to hand the craftsman their Apricorns, two Blue ones and a Black one, to be turned into Poké Balls. Brock asks if Kurt has learned anything new about the GS Ball, but Kurt remains clueless about the mysterious item. Kurt adds that the GS Ball is sealed by a powerful lock and asks if he can inspect it a little while longer, to which Ash and the others agree. Kurt then informs Ash that the [[Azalea Gym]] would be open, so Ash eagerly sets off to earn his second [[Johto League]] [[Badge]].

==Major events==

[[File:Fast Balls EP143.png|thumb|220px|Ash and his friends' new Fast Balls]]
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} each receive a [[Fast Ball]] from [[Kurt]].
* Brock uses his Fast Ball to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}.
* Ash and {{ashfr}} obtain two [[Blue Apricorn]]s and a [[Black Apricorn]] and give them to Kurt to be turned into special [[Poké Ball]]s.
* Ash leaves the [[GS Ball]] with Kurt.
{{animeevents|GS}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP143.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Kurt]]
* [[Maizie]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP143.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Lugia}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pineco}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Diglett}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pineco}} (multiple; debut)

==Trivia==
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of the [[GS Ball]], which is left with [[Kurt]]. The storyline is dropped at this point, and besides a flashback in ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'', the GS Ball is never seen again due to a planned arc featuring {{p|Celebi}} being scrapped by the {{pkmn|animated series}} producers.
** The Celebi arc was subsequently used as part of the [[M04|fourth movie]]'s plot, although the GS Ball itself wasn't referenced or even took part in the {{pkmn|movie}}'s events.
* Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, Kurt has a [[White Apricorn]] tree near his house.
** Also like the games, Kurt gives a [[Fast Ball]] each to {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} for saving the [[Slowpoke Well]], though this is only like {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as in [[Generation II]], he gives a [[Lure Ball]] instead.
*** Though Brock uses his Fast Ball in this episode, Ash and Misty's Fast Balls do not make any further appearances, nor are they ever mentioned again, excluding Ash's Fast Ball's cameo appearance in the fifth [[List of Japanese openings|Japanese opening theme]], [[Ready Go!]], and the [[dub]] opening theme for ''[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]'', [[Believe in Me]].
* This episode marks the animated series debut of the Fast, [[Level Ball|Level]], Lure, [[Heavy Ball|Heavy]], [[Love Ball|Love]], [[Friend Ball|Friend]], and [[Moon Ball]]s.
** This is also the only episode in the animated series to date to feature Level or Friend Balls in any capacity, briefly appearing in [[Maizie]]'s fantasy.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the phrase "going ape".
** The title can sometimes be seen written in the form "''Goin' Apricorn!''".
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Secrets of the GS Ball]].
* Yet again, Misty doesn't seem to care about the {{t|Bug}} type {{p|Pineco}}. This is because, as revealed in [[EP161|a later episode]], Misty wasn't even aware that Pineco was a Bug type.

===Errors===
[[File:EP143 error.png|thumb|200px|The Fast Ball error]]
* When Ash is first shown holding his Fast Ball, the yellow part of the ball is missing the black lines through the middle that represent the hinges.
* When Ash, {{ashfr}}, and Maizie fall off the cliff while being pursued by {{p|Beedrill}}, Ash falls off last, but ends up on the bottom of all of them on the ground.
* Near the end of the battle with Team Rocket, Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Tackle}}, even though Pikachu [[Animated series move errors|cannot legitimately learn]] Tackle in the games.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, after {{AP|Pikachu}} dodges {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} instead of {{m|Quick Attack}}.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[Pikachu (I Choose You)]]

==In other languages==
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[[Category:Original series episodes|143]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Shōji Yonemura]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Yoshitaka Fujimoto]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Toshiaki Suzuki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Brock]]
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Brock's Forretress

2025-02-26T02:38:37Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* {{aniseries|GS}} */

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'''Brock's Forretress''' (Japanese: '''タケシのフォレトス''' ''Takeshi's Foretos'') was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Johto]] [[region]], and his fifth overall.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
[[File:Fast Ball anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Forretress's Fast Ball]]
In ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', {{an|Brock}} caught Forretress as a {{p|Pineco}} near [[Azalea Town]]. Having earlier expressed that Pineco's violently unstable temper and tendency to explode was both cool and a true challenge for a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}, Brock attempted to catch one. However, he tripped on a rock and headbutted the tree, frightening the Pineco so much that they all exploded. Brock got his chance later when {{TRT}} attempted to steal all of the Apricorns. The giant fan blew all of the Pineco out instead, and Brock managed to catch one in his arms before it hit the ground. However, the Pineco pried itself free and attacked Team Rocket, tackling the trio off their machine. It engaged in a battle against [[Jessie's Arbok]] alone, but could not match the powerful snake and began to flee. [[Maizie]] told Brock that he could capture the Pineco in the [[Fast Ball]], which he did just as Arbok tackled, causing Arbok to crash into its Trainer. Once Pikachu drove Team Rocket away, Brock sent out Pineco and promised they would be good friends. Pineco enthusiastically used Self-Destruct on its new friend.

In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', Brock volunteered Pineco and himself as a duo to train under {{an|Aya}} at the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]]. However, Pineco was so startled by Brock's enthusiasm that it exploded in Brock's arms. Brock and Pineco later stunned everyone in the Technical class with Pineco's superb Spikes attack. Both were happy to hear they were in such perfect sync, and Pineco promptly exploded again.

In ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Pineco was sent out alongside Brock and Misty's Pokémon to stop {{an|Giovanni}} and the rest of [[Team Rocket]] from recapturing {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. Their distraction gave Ash the time he needed to take Mewtwo to the top of [[Mount Quena]] so it could be healed.
[[File:Brock Golbat and Pineco taking care of him.png|thumb|left|220px|Pineco taking care of Brock with Golbat]]
In ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{badge|Fog}} was stolen by a trio of {{p|Murkrow}}. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} distracted the Darkness Pokémon while Brock lowered Pineco down to get it back. Although Pineco retrieved it, the Murkrow figured out their plan while it was being lifted back up to safety. They attacked it and stole the badge back, after which Pineco exploded.

In ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'', Pineco and {{TP|Brock|Golbat}} watched over Brock when he fell ill. It also helped rescue the stolen Pokémon by attacking Arbok and {{TP|James|Weezing}}, again with Golbat.
[[File:Brock Forretress evolution.png|thumb|220px|Pineco evolving and causing an explosion]]
In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', Pineco enjoyed a hot spring. However, it was not as quick as [[Misty's Staryu]] when [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] tried to suck up all of the [[wild Pokémon]], so it was sucked up in a typhoon of water. Brock jumped after it, catching his Pokémon until a wild {{p|Ursaring}} crashed into him and knocked them apart. Upset by this, Pineco evolved into Forretress to save Brock. Its evolution induced a large explosion, which nullified Team Rocket's suction and allowed Brock and the Pokémon to escape. In the [[EP260|next episode]], it prevented Team Rocket from stealing a [[King's Rock]] by using its newly-learned Rapid Spin to trip them up and delay them long enough for {{AP|Pikachu}} to get rid of them with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Forretress defeated the {{p|Hitmonlee}} belonging to Kail of the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] with Rapid Spin.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
=====Hoenn=====
In ''[[AG004|You Never Can Taillow]]'', Forretress came to the rescue of Ash and his new friends, {{an|May}} and [[Max]], sent out by Brock to use its newly-learned Explosion to drive away a mass of attacking {{p|Taillow}}. He also revealed that Forretress was the only Pokémon he had brought with him to [[Hoenn]], having [[HS01|left]] his other Pokémon with his brother [[Forrest]].

Forretress was seen quite regularly during the early Hoenn episodes. However, it was rarely used as Brock's battling Pokémon once he acquired {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} and {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}}. He would send it out to use its Rapid Spin or Spikes to drive away hostile Pokémon or Team Rocket. It was used to battle [[James's Cacnea]] in ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]'', but was defeated when the cheer squad, led by [[Sheridan]], cheated by having his {{p|Shroomish}} and {{p|Makuhita}} use {{m|Helping Hand}} on Cacnea.
[[File:Brock and Forretress.png|left|thumb|220px|Forretress and Brock]]
In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', Brock used Forretress's Explosion to damage [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's mecha]] and save [[Claire]]'s {{p|Spinda}}.

In ''[[AG102|Where's Armaldo?]]'', Forretress was used in an attempt to talk down a restless {{p|Armaldo}}, but failed.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
Brock kept Forretress in his [[Party|team]] during the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} saga.

In ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', Forretress battled a wild {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}. Its Rapid Spin knocked Bonsly out temporarily, but this was not enough to catch Bonsly. However, once Bonsly got up, he ran into the Spikes that Forretress had fired while Bonsly was disoriented, knocking him down again and allowing Brock to catch him.
[[File:Brock Pineco exploding.png|thumb|220px|Pineco blowing up due to excitement]]
In ''[[AG175|Going for Choke!]]'', Forretress used Rapid Spin to free the group from a Team Rocket pitfall, allowing them to stop [[Harley]] from interfering with May's Contest performance.

Forretress was left at the [[Pewter Gym]] when Brock headed to [[Sinnoh]].

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN140|Bearing Down Easy!]]'', Brock used Forretress to destroy some ice so Ash and his friends could chase after a {{p|Beartic}}. It was soon after recalled to avoid being frozen.

===Personality and characteristics===
As a Pineco, it was very temperamental and tended to blow itself up and Brock along with it whenever it got startled, angry, or even happy. It was shown to be caring and helpful when it took care of Brock along with [[Brock's Crobat]] in ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]''. After it evolved into Forretress, it seemed to like Brock even more and began to act more loyally. It also gained better control, no longer blowing itself up in Brock's face.

===Appearance===
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|-
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a Pineco
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Brock Pineco.png|220px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|steel|Brock {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Forretress Spikes|1=Forretress Rapid Spin|2=Forretress Tackle|3=Forretress Explosion|4=Pineco Selfdestruct|5=Forretress Explosion impact|6=Pineco Spikes}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Spikes|1=Rapid Spin|2=Tackle|3=Explosion (Part 1)|4=Self-Destruct as a Pineco|5=Explosion (Part 2)|6=Spikes as a Pineco}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Self-Destruct|EP143|Going Apricorn!}}
{{anmov|ground|Spikes|EP176|Ariados, Amigos|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|EP260|A Crowning Achievement|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Explosion|AG004|You Never Can Taillow|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|AG011|A Bite to Remember|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

====Moves improvised====
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! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Water Tornado.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Rapid Spin}}
| [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Misty's Politoed]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Forretress combines its Rapid Spin with Pikachu's Thunderbolt and Politoed's Water Gun, creating a tornado of water and electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket and the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] blasting off.
|}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:AG Characters and Pokémon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:PK14 JP poster.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
|}

==In the games==
===In the {{pkmn|Stadium series}}===
[[Brock]]'s Forretress only appears during the Pokémon Stadium 2 Round 1 battle against him.

{|
|-
! [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]
|-
! Round 1
|-
|{{Pokémon/2|
ndex=205MSStad|
pokemon=Forretress|
gender=female|
level=50-100|
type1=Bug|type2=Steel|
held=Mint Berry|
move1=Rollout|move1type=Rock|
move2=Take Down|move2type=Normal|
move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass|
move4=Defense Curl|move4type=Normal}}
|}

===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]]====
Forretress appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]].

====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
Forretress appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]] as one of the Pokémon the player needs to get back from {{TRT}}.

==In the TCG==
Forretress was featured in the TCG as one of [[Brock]]'s Pokémon. The following is a list of cards named '''Brock's Forretress'''.
{{cardlist/header|Brock's Forretress|Metal|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Forretress|11}}|type=Metal|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=011/020}}
{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}

==Trivia==
* At the time, before it was left in [[Pewter City]] when he left for [[Sinnoh]], Forretress had been in Brock's [[party]] longer than any other main character's Pokémon, except for {{AP|Pikachu}}, at 323 episodes. This record was matched and subsequently broken [[DP003|three episodes later]] by [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]].
** It does have the record for being in a main character's party longest of all Pokémon that have been known to evolve under its Trainer's ownership during {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Forretress is the first {{type|Steel}} Pokémon to be owned by a main character.
* Forretress is Brock's only Pokémon to be kept inside a [[Poké Ball]] variant.
** Forretress is also the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to be permanently kept inside a Poké Ball variant.
* Forretress is Brock's only [[Generation II]] Pokémon to have been caught in Johto.
** Forretress is also Brock's only Generation II Pokémon to not have a cross-generational evolutionary stage.
* Forretress is the only Pokémon belonging to a main character to have used an {{cat|Entry hazard-creating moves|entry hazard-creating move}}.
* Out of all the Pokémon that were obtained and evolved during {{aniseries|GS}}, Pineco took the longest to evolve, at 116 episodes.

==Related articles==
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{{Brock's Pokémon|bug|steel}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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[[zh:小刚的佛烈托斯]]

SM076

2024-05-16T21:37:26Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Trivia */

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'''A Battle Hand-Off!''' (Japanese: '''スーパー決戦！ピカチュウVSミミッキュ！！''' ''Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS {{tt|Mimikkyu|Mimikyu}}!!'') is the 76th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,015th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 24, 2018, in New Zealand on September 14, 2018, in Canada on October 13, 2018, in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2018, and in the United States on October 27, 2018.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash has been training hard, preparing for his rematch against Nanu on Ula’ula Island. But when he tells the kahuna he’s ready, Nanu has another idea. Team Rocket has just come looking for the Twerp so Mimikyu can try out its new Z-Move against Pikachu, so Nanu sends him out to battle them instead!

Mimikyu proves to be a powerful opponent, but Pikachu overwhelms the opposition with a new move, Electroweb, and the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Ash wins, setting the stage for his Ula’ula Island grand trial!

==Plot==
[[Jessie]] states that she and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} have mastered their [[Z-Move]]. In celebration, {{TRT}} performs the Z-Move, but just as the [[Z-Power]] is passed onto Mimikyu, a call from [[Matori]] comes through. Matori asks about the trio's progress, and Jessie proudly displays her the recently obtained [[Z-Power Ring]]. Jessie reveals that they are intent on catching {{AP|Pikachu}} for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. Matori notes that knowing a Z-Move will help them to catch rare Pokémon, and commends Jessie's enthusiasm before signing out. Jessie is left infuriated by Matori's disruptive and frequent check-ins. Meanwhile, {{an|Bewear}} continues to stockpile {{Berries}}, pausing for a moment to listen to the decoy Team Rocket's dialogue.

Outside [[Acerola]]'s home, Ash prepares {{AP|Lycanroc}} and Pikachu for some training. The technique surprises Acerola, though {{Rotom}} assures her that this is normal for Ash. Pikachu begins with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, though Lycanroc responds with {{m|Accelerock}}. Pikachu lands an {{m|Iron Tail}} and follows it up with an {{m|Electro Ball}}. As Pikachu launches its attack, he slips in a mud puddle and the attack instead sprays Lycanroc's face with mud, but fortunately, it does not erupt into anger. As Ash addresses Pikachu, he notes that Pikachu's Electro Ball went amiss and Rotom adds that it appeared to split apart for some unknown reason. Ash declares the practice match a success and looks forward to challenging [[Nanu]].

At the [[Alola Route 17|Po Town Police Station]], Nanu is busy playing around with his {{wp|kendama}} when he is startled by Team Rocket's arrival. They ask for his assistance to find Ash, claiming that they wish to have a {{pkmn|battle}} against Pikachu. Nanu blindly points to a map, and explains that Team Rocket can find Ash at the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}. As Team Rocket makes their way there, Ash soon arrives at the police station, demanding a [[Island challenge|trial]] against him. Nanu agrees to a Grand Trial battle against Ash on the condition that he defeat some {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their Mimikyu at the abandoned Thrifty Megamart first. He also elects Acerola to judge the match. Ash begins making his way over to the abandoned site, while Nanu smirks at his cunning evasion tactic and returns to relaxing.

At the abandoned Thrifty Megamart, Team Rocket awaits their opponent. {{MTR}} becomes tired of waiting and decides to look behind a stall shelf. He screams, directing Jessie and [[James]]'s attention to a set of glowing eyes. They are all terrified, but quickly recover when they learn it is just Jessie's Mimikyu. Suddenly, a shopping cart nearly falls on Team Rocket, forcing them to briefly flee. Elsewhere, {{AP|Poipole}} pushes several of the shopping carts towards Pikachu, who evades them. Ash tells Poipole to stop fooling around, but Rotom reassures him that Poipole enjoys practical jokes. His attention soon turns to Team Rocket, who perform their {{motto}}. Ash quickly realizes that his trial opponents are Team Rocket and their Mimikyu. Acerola announces that she will be the judge, and Team Rocket bow in respect of her authority. Left with no other choice, Ash officially accepts the challenge.

Bewear finally goes into Team Rocket's base in her den. She looks at the dummies, who soon begin to repeat their lines and fail. Realizing the real Team Rocket trio is away, Bewear screams. She jumps out of the base, leaving a path of destruction in its wake, and goes out to find them.

Meanwhile, at the [[Pokémon School]], {{an|Professor Kukui}} is in the midst of teaching a class based on {{p|Mimikyu}} and asks what should his students be aware of when battling it. {{an|Lillie}} states that Mimikyu is immune to {{t|Dragon}}, {{t|Normal}}, and {{type|Fighting}} [[moves]]. {{an|Kiawe}} is reminded of Team Rocket's Mimikyu while the other students wish to see what is under its Pikachu-shaped cloth. Kukui explains that Mimikyu are more common on [[Ula'ula Island]] than anywhere else in [[Alola]]. At that moment, Kiawe and {{an|Mallow}} wonder how Ash's trial is going.

Back on Ula'ula Island, Pikachu lands a successful {{m|Iron Tail}}, but it only triggers Mimikyu's {{a|Disguise}} [[Ability]] and does little damage to it. Mimikyu retaliates with {{m|Play Rough}}, followed by {{m|Shadow Claw}}. Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball to avoid close combat, one of Mimikyu's strength. However the attack is returned to him as Mimikyu uses {{m|Wood Hammer}}. Ash tries another Electro Ball; this time, the attack splits, like what happened earlier that day, and hits Team Rocket instead. Pikachu dodges Mimikyu's approach with Quick Attack, but its {{m|Thunderbolt}} is interrupted by a Shadow Claw. Just as Jessie is about to perform a Z-Move with Mimikyu, Meowth is distracted, thinking that James touched him. James denies it, but he suddenly feels something touch him as well. At that moment, Bewear arrives and prepares to take Team Rocket away, despite their pleas. However, Mimikyu stares darkly at Bewear, prompting her to free Team Rocket and allow the battle to continue.

Mimikyu turns its attention to Pikachu and unleashes several Shadow Claw attacks, which he dodges and counters with Iron Tail. Mimikyu's Wood Hammer clashes with Pikachu's Iron Tail, before Mimikyu resorts to knocking down several shop stands. The two foes continue to exchange blows amongst the obstacle course, running along shelve tops and in-between the aisles. Pikachu dodges another Shadow Claw, and responds with Electro Ball. Mimikyu deflects the attack, which instead nearly hits Team Rocket. Spotting Pikachu's exhaustion, James, Meowth, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} launch into their Z-Move pose with Jessie, who twists the [[Mimikium Z]] on the Z-Power Ring. Pikachu manages to stand up, but it is too late as Mimikyu performs {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}. Mimikyu drapes its costume over Pikachu and beats its opponent, leaving Team Rocket shocked by the amount of violence displayed. Jessie tears up, believing her fortunes have finally changed and anticipates the Boss's praise.

However, as Mimikyu jumps off, Pikachu is revealed to have unknowingly protected himself in an {{m|Electroweb}}. Proud of the new move, Ash has Pikachu trap Mimikyu with another Electroweb. Ash declares that he will respond with his own Z-Move, and [[SM054|his Z-Crystal again changes]] into a [[Pikashunium Z]]. Ash places [[Ash's hat|his hat]] [[Pikachu in a cap|on Pikachu]] and the two perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The multicolored thunder beams hit their mark, blasting a large hole in the Thrifty Megamart's ceiling and leaving Team Rocket burned. As Mimikyu faints, Acerola declares Ash and Pikachu the trial winners. Ash happily embraces Pikachu, thanking him for his efforts, while Jessie demands Mimikyu to continue going, only to be stared down by Bewear, who gently picks up the unconscious Pokémon. Bewear drops Team Rocket into a shopping cart and carefully places Mimikyu on top of the heap. Using the collapsed ceiling as a ramp, she quickly wheels the trolley up and flies out of the area.

Nanu arrives on the scene and is irritated by Ash's victory, but concedes and decides to keep his promise to Ash. Ash is overjoyed by this and thanks Nanu.

==Major events==

* [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] is revealed to have {{a|Disguise}} as its [[Ability]].
* [[Jessie]] and Mimikyu perform {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} for the first time.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] learns {{m|Electroweb}}.
* {{Ash}}'s [[Electrium Z]] temporarily changes into a [[Pikashunium Z]] [[SM054|again]].
* Ash clears the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]], thus becoming qualified to challenge [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM076.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Nanu]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Matori]] (video hologram)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM076.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krookodile}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Mimikyu}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; [[Pikachu in a cap|Alola Cap]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Poipole}} ({{OP|Ash|Poipole}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ([[Acerola]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Mimikins)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})

==Trivia==
[[File:SM076 original trailer.png|thumb|200px|The flags as they appeared in the original trailer]]
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Which one of Team Rocket's Pokémon uses a Z-Move in today's episode?''
** Host: [[James]]
** Choices: {{TP|James|Mareanie}}, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}
** Answer: Mimikyu
* This is the first time that {{AP|Pikachu}} learns a new move since he learned {{m|Electro Ball}} in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', 338 episodes earlier. This marks the largest number of episodes it has ever taken between Pikachu learning new moves to date in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** This is the last episode where Pikachu uses Electro Ball.
** This is also the final time Pikachu learns a new move during his time as a protagonist.
* This marks the first time a main character has completed a [[Island challenge|trial]] and does not receive a [[Z-Crystal]] as a reward, as well as the first non-grand trial to not feature a [[Totem Pokémon]].
* [[Future Connection]] is used as an insert song when Pikachu's [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} is used to defeat [[Jessie's Mimikyu]].
* [[Acerola]] and [[Nanu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM077|next episode]].
* The original trailer for this episode that aired following [[SM075]] depicted the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} with flags bearing symbols similar to those of real-life chain {{wp|Walmart}}. In the broadcast version of the episode, the flags bore a different, original symbol.
* This marks the first time Pikachu officially defeats Mimikyu, as all of their previous {{pkmn|battle}}s were interrupted by {{an|Bewear}}.
* {{Ash}}, Acerola, [[Jessie]], James, and Meowth read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting the names of {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}} and 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt are edited out in the dub.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=90BDDC|bordercolor=F1912B
|zh_cmn={{tt|超級決戰！皮卡丘VS謎擬Ｑ！！|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikyu!!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|超級決戰，Pikachu對戰謎擬Ｑ|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu Versus Mimikyu}}
|cs={{tt|Přenechaný zápas!|A handed-over battle!}}
|da={{tt|Mimikyu mod Pikachu!|Mimikyu versus Pikachu!}}
|nl={{tt|Het gevecht overdragen!|The battle hand over!}}
|fi={{tt|Siirretty ottelu!|A postponed battle!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une revanche éblouissante !|A dazzling revenge!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Rückkampf in Abwesenheit!|A rematch in absence!}}
|it={{tt|Una lotta delegata!|A delegated fight!}}
|ko={{tt|슈퍼 결전! 피카츄 VS 따라큐!!|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikyu!!}}
|no={{tt|Forandring i kampplanene!|Change in the fighting plan!}}
|pl={{tt|Bitwa na zastępstwo!|A battle for replacement!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma batalha adiada!|A postponed battle!}}
|ru={{tt|Новый соперник!|A new rival!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Una batalla por encargo!|A battle on request!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Un combate de armas tomar!|To take a weapon battle!}}
|sv={{tt|Mimikyu mot Pikachu!|Mimikyu versus Pikachu!}}
|he={{tt|!חילופי קרבות|Battles Blows!}}
|th={{tt|การต่อสู้ครั้งใหญ่! พิคาชู ปะทะ มิมิคคิว!!|Super Decisive Battle! Pikachu VS Mimikkyu!!}}
|tr={{tt|Bir Maç Devri!|A Battle Era!}}
}}
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prevcode=SM075 |
prevtitle=Some Kind of Laziness! |
nextcode=SM077 |
nexttitle=Guiding an Awakening! |
series=Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon |
colorscheme=Alola}}
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Masahiro Sekino]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Fumihiro Ueno]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Takashi Shinohara]]
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==Pokemon that has one type==
* Pikachu
* Meowth
* Tepig
* Bayleef
* Muk
* Golduck
* Torkoal

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 1====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon?
* Choices: {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Seaking}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Cacturne}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 2====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon comes first?
* Choices: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Raichu}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Pichu}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 3====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon has a double weakness?
* Choices: {{p|Whiscash}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Seviper}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Whiscash}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 4====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Combusken}}?
* Choices: {{p|Silcoon}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Torkoal}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torchic}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 5====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Seedot}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Zangoose}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 6====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Volbeat?
* Choices: {{p|Seel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Duskull}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torkoal}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 7====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Swellow}}?
* Choices: {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Volbeat}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Taillow}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 8====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has at least two evolutions?
* Choices: {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Spoink}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Trapinch, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 9====
* Question: Trainers, what is the final evolution of {{p|Machop}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Milotic}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Machamp, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 10====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has only one evolution?
* Choices: {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Wurmple}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Shuppet, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 11====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Masquerain}}?
* Choices: {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Poochyena}}.
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Surskit, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 12====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Dustox}}?
* Choices: {{P|Pikachu}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Shroomish}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Nosepass, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 13====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Nosepass}}?
* Choices: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Lotad, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 14====
* Question: Trainers, What humble Pokémon does {{p|Slaking}} begin as?
* Choices: {{P|Spheal}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Slakoth, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 15====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a {{type|Ghost}}?
* Choices: {{P|Kirlia}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Shedinja you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 16====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Lairon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Zangoose}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Aron}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 17====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is not a {{type|Dragon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Salamence}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Gyarados}}, you were right!

==Contest winners==

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|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytl|6px}}" | {{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytr|6px}}" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Place}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| CoolPokeGuy
| {{aow|279}}
| {{P|Pelipper}}
|Winners
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[James]]
| {{aow|439}}
| {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}
| 2nd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|May}}
| {{aow|133}}
| {{TP|May|Eevee|Glaceon}}
| 3rd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Max]]
| {{aow|446}}
| {{TP|May|Munchlax}}
| 4th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| {{aow|438}}
| {{TP|Brock|Bonsly|Sudowoodo}}
| 5th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{aow|025}}
| {{AP|Pikachu}}
| 6th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie]]
| {{aow|215}}/{{aow|052}}
| {{MTR}}
| 7th
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Other Pokémon}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|043|D}} {{p|Oddish}}
| {{aow|207|D}} {{p|Gligar}}
| {{aow|032|D}} {{p|Nidoran♂}}
| {{aow|240|D}} {{p|Magby}}
| {{aow|060|D}} {{p|Poliwag}}
| {{aow|352|D}} {{p|Kecleon}}
| {{aow|325|D}} {{p|Spoink}}
| {{aow|184|D}} {{p|Azumarill}}

|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|353|D}} {{p|Shuppet}}
| {{aow|261|D}} {{p|Poochyena}}
| {{aow|304|D}} {{p|Aron}}
| {{aow|276|D}} {{p|Taillow}}
| {{aow|283|D}} {{p|Surskit}}
| {{aow|263|D}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}
| {{aow|084|D}} {{p|Doduo}}
| {{aow|255|D}} {{p|Torchic}}
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==Evolved Pokémon==

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! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Trainer
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Duration
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Difference
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Circumstances
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|664|Scatterbug}} → {{MS|665|Spewpa}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY012
| 0 episodes
| After battling.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|665|Spewpa}} → {{MS|666Mod|Vivillon}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY025
| 13 episodes
| After battling.
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Currently unevolved==

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|- align="center"
! colspan="2" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Debut
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|708|Phantump}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| CoolPokéGuy's Phantump
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|667|Litleo}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Litleo
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|585S|Deerling}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Deerling
| N/A
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==Moves Weakness Set==

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Water}}

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Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
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*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Ice}}

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type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=400 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=25 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Grass}}

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Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
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Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Poison}}

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Fairy=50 |
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*{{t|Grass}} / {{t|Psychic}}

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Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=50 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=200 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Dark}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
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type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
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Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Dark}}

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Flying=50|
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Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Flying}}

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Fighting=25 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=200 |
Ground=0 |
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Bug=25 |
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Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=100 |
}}
*{{t|Psychic}} / {{t|Fairy}}

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Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Electric}}

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type2=Electric|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=25 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Bug}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Bug|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=25 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Dark|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Normal}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Normal|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25|
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100|
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Deerling
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|img=585Deerling-Summer.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Deerling is the Pokemon JasonL caught prior in Unova.

Deerling's known moves are {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Echoed Voice}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Vivillon
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=664Scatterbug.png
|cap=
|img2=666Vivillon-Modern.png
|cap2=
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=JasonL caught a {{p|Scatterbug}} being all alone. After Dolan got arrested, it evolved into {{p|Spewpa}}. During a Gym battle it evolved into Vivillon in it's Modern Pattern.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Hurricane}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=667Litleo.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Litleo is the Pokémon JasonL caught prior while in [[Coumarine City]]. He used it in a Gym battle against Ramos and wins.

Litleo's known moves are {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|nick=Phantump [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=708Phantump.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|desc=Phantump's known moves are {{m|Forest's Curse}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Horn Leech}}.}}

====In Storage====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Darumaka|554Darumaka.png|Fire|disp=Darumaka|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Yanma|193Yanma.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Spoink|325Spoink.png|Psychic|disp=Spoink|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Klang|600Klang.png|steel|fir=Klink|link=no}
}
|
{{InactivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Breloom|286Breloom.png|Grass|Fighting|fir=Shroomish|link=no}}
|}

User:CoolPokeGuy

2024-05-03T15:09:29Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* On hand */

This is my first time here on this Bulbapedia. If you need any help or if something goes wrong just let me know and I'll be here to assist!

==Info==
{{User Country|628|the United States|0000DD|FFFFFF|DD0000}}
{{User Birthday|March 3}}
{{User Astrology|Pisces}}
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==Pokemon that has one type==
* Pikachu
* Meowth
* Tepig
* Bayleef
* Muk
* Golduck
* Torkoal

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 1====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon?
* Choices: {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Seaking}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Cacturne}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 2====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon comes first?
* Choices: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Raichu}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Pichu}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 3====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon has a double weakness?
* Choices: {{p|Whiscash}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Seviper}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Whiscash}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 4====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Combusken}}?
* Choices: {{p|Silcoon}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Torkoal}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torchic}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 5====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Seedot}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Zangoose}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 6====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Volbeat?
* Choices: {{p|Seel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Duskull}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torkoal}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 7====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Swellow}}?
* Choices: {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Volbeat}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Taillow}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 8====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has at least two evolutions?
* Choices: {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Spoink}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Trapinch, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 9====
* Question: Trainers, what is the final evolution of {{p|Machop}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Milotic}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Machamp, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 10====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has only one evolution?
* Choices: {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Wurmple}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Shuppet, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 11====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Masquerain}}?
* Choices: {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Poochyena}}.
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Surskit, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 12====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Dustox}}?
* Choices: {{P|Pikachu}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Shroomish}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Nosepass, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 13====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Nosepass}}?
* Choices: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Lotad, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 14====
* Question: Trainers, What humble Pokémon does {{p|Slaking}} begin as?
* Choices: {{P|Spheal}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Slakoth, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 15====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a {{type|Ghost}}?
* Choices: {{P|Kirlia}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Shedinja you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 16====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Lairon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Zangoose}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Aron}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 17====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is not a {{type|Dragon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Salamence}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Gyarados}}, you were right!

==Contest winners==

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{stamina color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{skill color}}; width: 35%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytl|6px}}" | {{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytr|6px}}" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Place}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| CoolPokeGuy
| {{aow|279}}
| {{P|Pelipper}}
|Winners
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[James]]
| {{aow|439}}
| {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}
| 2nd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|May}}
| {{aow|133}}
| {{TP|May|Eevee|Glaceon}}
| 3rd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Max]]
| {{aow|446}}
| {{TP|May|Munchlax}}
| 4th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| {{aow|438}}
| {{TP|Brock|Bonsly|Sudowoodo}}
| 5th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{aow|025}}
| {{AP|Pikachu}}
| 6th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie]]
| {{aow|215}}/{{aow|052}}
| {{MTR}}
| 7th
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Other Pokémon}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|043|D}} {{p|Oddish}}
| {{aow|207|D}} {{p|Gligar}}
| {{aow|032|D}} {{p|Nidoran♂}}
| {{aow|240|D}} {{p|Magby}}
| {{aow|060|D}} {{p|Poliwag}}
| {{aow|352|D}} {{p|Kecleon}}
| {{aow|325|D}} {{p|Spoink}}
| {{aow|184|D}} {{p|Azumarill}}

|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|353|D}} {{p|Shuppet}}
| {{aow|261|D}} {{p|Poochyena}}
| {{aow|304|D}} {{p|Aron}}
| {{aow|276|D}} {{p|Taillow}}
| {{aow|283|D}} {{p|Surskit}}
| {{aow|263|D}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}
| {{aow|084|D}} {{p|Doduo}}
| {{aow|255|D}} {{p|Torchic}}
|}
{{-}}

==Evolved Pokémon==

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #6D8040; border: 5px solid #C4E673"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Trainer
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Duration
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Difference
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Circumstances
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|664|Scatterbug}} → {{MS|665|Spewpa}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY012
| 0 episodes
| After battling.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|665|Spewpa}} → {{MS|666Mod|Vivillon}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY025
| 13 episodes
| After battling.
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Currently unevolved==

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #6D8040; border: 5px solid #C4E673"
|- align="center"
! colspan="2" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Debut
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|708|Phantump}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| CoolPokéGuy's Phantump
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|667|Litleo}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Litleo
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|585S|Deerling}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Deerling
| N/A
|
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Moves Weakness Set==

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Water}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Water|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=50 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=400 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=25 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Grass}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Grass|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Grass}} / {{t|Psychic}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Grass|
type2=Psychic|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=400 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=50 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=200 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Dark}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Flying}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Flying|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=200 |
Ground=0 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=100 |
}}
*{{t|Psychic}} / {{t|Fairy}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
type2=Fairy|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Electric}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Electric|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=25 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Bug}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Bug|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=25 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Dark|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Normal}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Normal|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25|
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100|
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Deerling
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|img=585Deerling-Summer.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Deerling is the Pokemon JasonL caught prior in Unova.

Deerling's known moves are {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Echoed Voice}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Vivillon
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=664Scatterbug.png
|cap=
|img2=666Vivillon-Modern.png
|cap2=
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=JasonL caught a {{p|Scatterbug}} being all alone. After Dolan got arrested, it evolved into {{p|Spewpa}}. During a Gym battle it evolved into Vivillon in it's Modern Pattern.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Hurricane}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=667Litleo.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Litleo is the Pokémon JasonL caught prior while in [[Coumarine City]]. He used it in a Gym battle against Ramos and wins.

Litleo's known moves are {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|nick=Phantump [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=708Phantump.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|desc=Phantump's known moves are {{m|Forest's Curse}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Horn Leech}}.}}

====In Storage====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Darumaka|554Darumaka.png|Fire|disp=Darumaka|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Yanma|193Yanma.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Spoink|325Spoink.png|Psychic|disp=Spoink|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Klang|600Klang.png|steel|fir=Klink|link=no}
}
|
{{InactivePoké|CoolPokeGuy|Breloom|286Breloom.png|Grass|Fighting|fir=Shroomish|link=no}}
|}

User:CoolPokeGuy

2024-05-03T15:08:29Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* On hand */

User:CoolPokeGuy

2024-05-03T14:49:20Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Moves Weakness Set */

This is my first time here on this Bulbapedia. If you need any help or if something goes wrong just let me know and I'll be here to assist!

==Info==
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==Pokemon that has one type==
* Pikachu
* Meowth
* Tepig
* Bayleef
* Muk
* Golduck
* Torkoal

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 1====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon?
* Choices: {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Seaking}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Cacturne}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 2====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon comes first?
* Choices: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Raichu}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Pichu}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 3====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon has a double weakness?
* Choices: {{p|Whiscash}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Seviper}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Whiscash}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 4====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Combusken}}?
* Choices: {{p|Silcoon}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Torkoal}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torchic}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 5====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Seedot}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Zangoose}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 6====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Volbeat?
* Choices: {{p|Seel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Duskull}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torkoal}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 7====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Swellow}}?
* Choices: {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Volbeat}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Taillow}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 8====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has at least two evolutions?
* Choices: {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Spoink}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Trapinch, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 9====
* Question: Trainers, what is the final evolution of {{p|Machop}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Milotic}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Machamp, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 10====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has only one evolution?
* Choices: {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Wurmple}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Shuppet, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 11====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Masquerain}}?
* Choices: {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Poochyena}}.
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Surskit, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 12====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Dustox}}?
* Choices: {{P|Pikachu}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Shroomish}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Nosepass, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 13====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Nosepass}}?
* Choices: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Lotad, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 14====
* Question: Trainers, What humble Pokémon does {{p|Slaking}} begin as?
* Choices: {{P|Spheal}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Slakoth, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 15====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a {{type|Ghost}}?
* Choices: {{P|Kirlia}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Shedinja you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 16====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Lairon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Zangoose}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Aron}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 17====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is not a {{type|Dragon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Salamence}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Gyarados}}, you were right!

==Contest winners==

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{stamina color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{skill color}}; width: 35%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytl|6px}}" | {{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytr|6px}}" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Place}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| CoolPokeGuy
| {{aow|279}}
| {{P|Pelipper}}
|Winners
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[James]]
| {{aow|439}}
| {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}
| 2nd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|May}}
| {{aow|133}}
| {{TP|May|Eevee|Glaceon}}
| 3rd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Max]]
| {{aow|446}}
| {{TP|May|Munchlax}}
| 4th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| {{aow|438}}
| {{TP|Brock|Bonsly|Sudowoodo}}
| 5th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{aow|025}}
| {{AP|Pikachu}}
| 6th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie]]
| {{aow|215}}/{{aow|052}}
| {{MTR}}
| 7th
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Other Pokémon}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|043|D}} {{p|Oddish}}
| {{aow|207|D}} {{p|Gligar}}
| {{aow|032|D}} {{p|Nidoran♂}}
| {{aow|240|D}} {{p|Magby}}
| {{aow|060|D}} {{p|Poliwag}}
| {{aow|352|D}} {{p|Kecleon}}
| {{aow|325|D}} {{p|Spoink}}
| {{aow|184|D}} {{p|Azumarill}}

|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|353|D}} {{p|Shuppet}}
| {{aow|261|D}} {{p|Poochyena}}
| {{aow|304|D}} {{p|Aron}}
| {{aow|276|D}} {{p|Taillow}}
| {{aow|283|D}} {{p|Surskit}}
| {{aow|263|D}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}
| {{aow|084|D}} {{p|Doduo}}
| {{aow|255|D}} {{p|Torchic}}
|}
{{-}}

==Evolved Pokémon==

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #6D8040; border: 5px solid #C4E673"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Trainer
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Duration
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Difference
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Circumstances
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|664|Scatterbug}} → {{MS|665|Spewpa}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY012
| 0 episodes
| After battling.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|665|Spewpa}} → {{MS|666Mod|Vivillon}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY025
| 13 episodes
| After battling.
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Currently unevolved==

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #6D8040; border: 5px solid #C4E673"
|- align="center"
! colspan="2" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Debut
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|708|Phantump}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| CoolPokéGuy's Phantump
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|667|Litleo}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Litleo
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|585S|Deerling}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Deerling
| N/A
|
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Moves Weakness Set==

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Water}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Water|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=50 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=400 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=25 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Grass}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Grass|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Grass}} / {{t|Psychic}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Grass|
type2=Psychic|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=400 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=50 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=200 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Dark}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Flying}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Flying|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=200 |
Ground=0 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=100 |
}}
*{{t|Psychic}} / {{t|Fairy}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
type2=Fairy|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Electric}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Electric|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=25 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Bug}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Bug|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=25 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Dark|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Normal}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Normal|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25|
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100|
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Deerling
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|img=585Deerling-Summer.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Deerling is the Pokemon JasonL caught prior in Unova.

Deerling's known moves are {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Echoed Voice}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Vivillon
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=664Scatterbug.png
|cap=
|img2=666Vivillon-Modern.png
|cap2=
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=JasonL caught a {{p|Scatterbug}} being all alone. After Dolan got arrested, it evolved into {{p|Spewpa}}. During a Gym battle it evolved into Vivillon in it's Modern Pattern.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Hurricane}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=667Litleo.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Litleo is the Pokémon JasonL caught prior while in [[Coumarine City]]. He used it in a Gym battle against Ramos and wins.

Litleo's known moves are {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|nick=Phantump [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=708Phantump.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|desc=Phantump's known moves are {{m|Forest's Curse}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Horn Leech}}.}}

====In Storage====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|JasonL|Darumaka|554Darumaka.png|Fire|disp=Darumaka|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|JasonL|Yanma|193Yanma.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|JasonL|Spoink|325Spoink.png|Psychic|disp=Spoink|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|JasonL|Klang|600Klang.png|steel|fir=Klink|link=no}}
|}

User:CoolPokeGuy

2024-05-03T14:37:25Z

CoolPokeGuy:

This is my first time here on this Bulbapedia. If you need any help or if something goes wrong just let me know and I'll be here to assist!

==Info==
{{User Country|628|the United States|0000DD|FFFFFF|DD0000}}
{{User Birthday|March 3}}
{{User Astrology|Pisces}}
{{User FireRed}}
{{User Ruby}}
{{User Sapphire}}
{{User Diamond}}
{{User Pearl}}
{{User Platinum}}
{{User Heartgold}}
{{User SoulSilver}}
{{User Black}}
{{User White}}
{{User Black 2}}
{{User White 2}}
{{User Omega Ruby}}
{{User Alpha Sapphire}}
{{User X}}
{{User Y}}
{{User Sun}}
{{User Moon}}
{{User Ultra Sun}}
{{User Ultra Moon}}
{{User Sword}}
{{User Shield}}
{{User Brilliant Diamond}}
{{User Shining Pearl}}

==Pokemon that has one type==
* Pikachu
* Meowth
* Tepig
* Bayleef
* Muk
* Golduck
* Torkoal

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 1====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a dual-type Pokémon?
* Choices: {{p|Cacturne}}, {{p|Volbeat}}, {{p|Seaking}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Cacturne}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 2====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon comes first?
* Choices: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Raichu}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Pichu}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 3====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon has a double weakness?
* Choices: {{p|Whiscash}}, {{p|Swellow}}, {{p|Seviper}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Whiscash}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 4====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Combusken}}?
* Choices: {{p|Silcoon}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Torkoal}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torchic}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 5====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon does not evolve?
* Choices: {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Seedot}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Zangoose}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 6====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle Volbeat?
* Choices: {{p|Seel}}, {{p|Torkoal}}, {{p|Duskull}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Torkoal}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 7====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolve into {{p|Swellow}}?
* Choices: {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Volbeat}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose {{p|Taillow}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 8====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has at least two evolutions?
* Choices: {{p|Corphish}}, {{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Spoink}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Trapinch, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 9====
* Question: Trainers, what is the final evolution of {{p|Machop}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Milotic}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Machamp, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 10====
* Question: Trainers, which of these Pokémon has only one evolution?
* Choices: {{p|Chimecho}}, {{p|Shuppet}}, {{p|Wurmple}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you choose Shuppet, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 11====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Masquerain}}?
* Choices: {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Poochyena}}.
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Surskit, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 12====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Dustox}}?
* Choices: {{P|Pikachu}}, {{p|Nosepass}}, {{p|Shroomish}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Nosepass, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 13====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon is the best choice to battle {{p|Nosepass}}?
* Choices: {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Lotad, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 14====
* Question: Trainers, What humble Pokémon does {{p|Slaking}} begin as?
* Choices: {{P|Spheal}}, {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}
* Ok, Trainers! If you choose Slakoth, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 15====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is a {{type|Ghost}}?
* Choices: {{P|Kirlia}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Marshtomp}}
* OK, Trainers! If you choose Shedinja you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 16====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Lairon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Aron}}, {{p|Barboach}}, {{p|Zangoose}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Aron}}, you were right!

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] 17====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is not a {{type|Dragon}}?
* Choices: {{p|Altaria}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Salamence}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers, if you chose {{p|Gyarados}}, you were right!

==Contest winners==

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{stamina color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{skill color}}; width: 35%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytl|6px}}" | {{color2|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}; {{roundytr|6px}}" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Place}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| CoolPokeGuy
| {{aow|279}}
| {{P|Pelipper}}
|Winners
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[James]]
| {{aow|439}}
| {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}
| 2nd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|May}}
| {{aow|133}}
| {{TP|May|Eevee|Glaceon}}
| 3rd
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Max]]
| {{aow|446}}
| {{TP|May|Munchlax}}
| 4th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Brock}}
| {{aow|438}}
| {{TP|Brock|Bonsly|Sudowoodo}}
| 5th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| {{aow|025}}
| {{AP|Pikachu}}
| 6th
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie]]
| {{aow|215}}/{{aow|052}}
| {{MTR}}
| 7th
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{stamina color dark}}|Other Pokémon}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|043|D}} {{p|Oddish}}
| {{aow|207|D}} {{p|Gligar}}
| {{aow|032|D}} {{p|Nidoran♂}}
| {{aow|240|D}} {{p|Magby}}
| {{aow|060|D}} {{p|Poliwag}}
| {{aow|352|D}} {{p|Kecleon}}
| {{aow|325|D}} {{p|Spoink}}
| {{aow|184|D}} {{p|Azumarill}}

|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| {{aow|353|D}} {{p|Shuppet}}
| {{aow|261|D}} {{p|Poochyena}}
| {{aow|304|D}} {{p|Aron}}
| {{aow|276|D}} {{p|Taillow}}
| {{aow|283|D}} {{p|Surskit}}
| {{aow|263|D}} {{p|Zigzagoon}}
| {{aow|084|D}} {{p|Doduo}}
| {{aow|255|D}} {{p|Torchic}}
|}
{{-}}

==Evolved Pokémon==

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; background: #6D8040; border: 5px solid #C4E673"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Trainer
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Duration
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Difference
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Circumstances
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|664|Scatterbug}} → {{MS|665|Spewpa}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY012
| 0 episodes
| After battling.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|665|Spewpa}} → {{MS|666Mod|Vivillon}}
| JasonL
| XY012 → XY025
| 13 episodes
| After battling.
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Currently unevolved==

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #6D8040; border: 5px solid #C4E673"
|- align="center"
! colspan="2" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#E0F2B6" | Debut
! style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|708|Phantump}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| CoolPokéGuy's Phantump
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|667|Litleo}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Litleo
| N/A
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{MSP|585S|Deerling}}
| CoolPokéGuy's Deerling
| N/A
|
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#E0F2B6; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==Moves Weakness Set==

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Water}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Water|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=50 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=400 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=100 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=25 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Grass}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Grass|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Grass}} / {{t|Psychic}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Grass|
type2=Psychic|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=200|
Poison=200 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=400 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=50 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=200 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Dark}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Dark|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}
*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Flying}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Flying|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100 |
Poison=200 |
Ground=0 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=200 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=100 |
}}
*{{t|Psychic}} / {{t|Fairy}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
type2=Fairy|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25 |
Flying=100|
Poison=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=200 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=50 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Electric}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Electric|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=50|
Poison=100 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=25 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Bug}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Bug|
type2=Dark|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100 |
Ground=50 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Fire}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fire|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=400 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=25 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Dark}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Dark|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=200 |
Ghost=50 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=0 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Rock}} / {{t|Normal}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Rock|
type2=Normal|
Normal=50 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=50|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=50 |
Water=200 |
Grass=200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Fairy}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Fairy|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=25|
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=100 |
Bug=25 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=0 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Ice}} / {{t|Poison}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Ice|
type2=Poison|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=50 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=50 |
}}

*{{t|Electric}} / {{t|Fighting}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Electric|
type2=Fighting|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100 |
Ground=200 |
Rock=50 |
Bug=50 |
Ghost=100 |
Steel=50 |
Fire=100 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic=200 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=50 |
Fairy=200 |
}}

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Ice}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Ice|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=400 |
Flying=100|
Poison=100|
Ground=100 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=200 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=50 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

*{{t|Normal}} / {{t|Bug}}

{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=Normal|
type2=Bug|
Normal=100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying=200|
Poison=100|
Ground=50 |
Rock=200 |
Bug=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Steel=100 |
Fire=200 |
Water=100 |
Grass=50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Fairy=100 |
}}

===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Deerling
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|type2=Grass
|img=585Deerling-Summer.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Deerling is the Pokemon JasonL caught prior in Unova.

Deerling's known moves are {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Echoed Voice}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Vivillon
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=664Scatterbug.png
|cap=
|img2=666Vivillon-Modern.png
|cap2=
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=JasonL caught a {{p|Scatterbug}} being all alone. After Dolan got arrested, it evolved into {{p|Spewpa}}. During a Gym battle it evolved into Vivillon in it's Modern Pattern.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Stun Spore}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Psychic}}, and {{m|Hurricane}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=667Litleo.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Litleo is the Pokémon JasonL caught prior while in [[Coumarine City]]. He used it in a Gym battle against Ramos and wins.

Litleo's known moves are {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Hidden Power}} and {{m|Fire Fang}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=CoolPokéGuy
|nick=Phantump [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Grass
|img=708Phantump.png
|epnum=
|epname=
|desc=Phantump's known moves are {{m|Forest's Curse}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, and {{m|Horn Leech}}.}}

====In Storage====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|JasonL|Darumaka|554Darumaka.png|Fire|disp=Darumaka|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|JasonL|Yanma|193Yanma.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|JasonL|Spoink|325Spoink.png|Psychic|disp=Spoink|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|JasonL|Klang|600Klang.png|steel|fir=Klink|link=no}}
|}

EP157

2024-03-17T04:41:14Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Major events */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=EP156 |
prevtitle=The Psychic Sidekicks! |
nextcode=EP158 |
nexttitle=A Goldenrod Opportunity |
series=Original series |
colorscheme=Johto | }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP157 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=The Fortune Hunters |
title_ja=ポケモンうらない！？だいらんせん！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon Fortune-Telling!? Battle Royal! |
broadcast_jp=July 27, 2000 |
broadcast_us=May 19, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Takeshi's Paradise|タケシのパラダイス]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP151-EP160 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|159}}
}}
'''The Fortune Hunters''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンうらない！？だいらんせん！''' ''Pokémon Fortune-Telling!? Battle Royal!'') is the 157th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 27, 2000, and in the United States on May 19, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

A Pokémon Fortune Telling boom turns out to be a Team Rocket plot to steal Pokémon from local trainers. The engineers of this plot, though, are not the Team Rocket regulars, but by the formidable Butch and Cassidy.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in a new city and head towards the [[Pokémon Center]]. There they encounter a group of children who tell them about the newest fad: Pokémon Fortune Telling, an activity similar to {{wp|horoscope}}s in which people are assigned a Pokémon personality type based on their birthdate. Eager to find out her Pokémon type, {{an|Misty}} drags her companions along to a local {{pkmn|Day Care}} that has been giving out copies of the Fortune Telling book. Arriving at the Day Care, the owners explain to Misty that it's considered good luck to own the Pokémon that corresponds to one's personality type. The Day Care center has a booming business in matching Trainers with their Pokémon type and frequently holds Pokémon for Trainers until a suitable [[trade]] can be made.

After getting a copy of the book, Misty reveals each of her companion's Pokémon types. Ash is listed as a {{p|Bellsprout}} type, while {{an|Brock}} is an {{p|Onix}} type. Misty eagerly looks up her own type, but is shocked to see that she's listed as a {{p|Gyarados}} type. Ash tells her that it's nothing to get worked up about, but he is unable to stop Misty's growing anger. Traveling back to the Pokémon Center, the group falls into one of {{TRT}}'s pitfall traps, but an angry Misty easily climbs out and sends them blasting off. Upon landing, Team Rocket collects themselves and notices that they've unwittingly obtained Misty's Fortune Telling book. [[Jessie]] looks at it and finds that she's an {{p|Eevee}} type. {{MTR}} tries to look himself up, but Jessie reminds him that as an actual Pokémon, his type should be glaringly obvious. She then reads [[James]]'s type, and is shocked to see that he's a {{p|Moltres}} type. Initially skeptical, a series of bizarre coincidences soon convince James that the book can actually tell his future. Taking its words that the Moltres type will "soar above the others" literally, he begins to see himself as unbeatable, and quickly appoints himself the new leader of Team Rocket. Impressed with his sudden shift in personality, Jessie and Meowth decide to follow his lead.

James leads them to the Day Care, planning on using his Moltres powers to steal every Pokémon inside. He attempts to intimidate the Day Care's owners, but is surprised when they reveal themselves to be none other than fellow members of [[Team Rocket]], [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]], who quickly capture and lock up the trio. Tied up inside the Day Care, James once again surprises his companions by easily breaking out of his bonds and clearing an escape route. Leading them out of the Day Care, he begins to plan their revenge.

Meanwhile, Misty continues to stew over her Pokémon type. When she overhears Brock talking about how Gyarados suits her, she decides to return to the Day Care and demand an explanation from its owners, dragging Brock and Ash along with her. Entering the Day Care, they see that the front desk is empty and decide to look for the owners in the back rooms. There they see all of the Pokémon in cages and overhear a conversation between Butch, Cassidy, and {{an|Giovanni}}. Realizing that the entire Day Care is another Rocket scheme, the group decides to free the captured Pokémon. Unfortunately, they are quickly discovered by Butch and Cassidy, who begin to battle them with their {{p|Raticate}} and {{p|Primeape}}.

Suddenly, Jessie and Meowth appear by driving a crane through the wall. To everyone's surprise, James comes flying in on the crane, dressed in a Moltres suit. Declaring himself the "flame that burns brightest", he announces his intention to steal all of the Pokémon in the Day Care, as well as those that belong to the [[twerp]]s. He calls out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, and this time doesn't allow it to munch on his head, instead quickly bringing it into line and unexpectedly managing to defeat Raticate with it. Unfortunately, James's ego is quickly shot down when Butch and Cassidy reveal that the Fortune Telling book was just part of their scam. Depressed that he's not actually a Moltres type, James quickly reverts back to his old self, forcing Jessie to start battling with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, which makes Cassidy and Butch laugh at the Patient Pokémon. However, Wobbuffet alone isn't enough and Primeape quickly sends Jessie, James, Meowth, and their Pokémon blasting off. Taking advantage of the battle, Ash and his friends go searching for the keys to the Pokémon cages, but are quickly cornered by Butch and Cassidy.

Butch and Cassidy begin battling, but are defeated by the combined efforts of {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, {{AP|Totodile}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}. A quick call to [[Officer Jenny]], and the two Rockets are once again arrested. While talking with Jenny, Misty notices that she has an official Pokémon Fortune Telling book, and uses the opportunity to check out her real type. Elsewhere, Jessie finds the same book, and decides to see what James's actually is. Upon seeing what it is, James is horrified.

==Major events==

* [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] appear again.
* Butch is revealed to own a {{p|Primeape}}.
* [[James's Victreebel]] is revealed to know {{m|Stun Spore}}.
* [[Ash's Totodile]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP157.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Cassidy]]
* [[Butch]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* Children

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP157.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Girafarig}} (''US and international''), {{p|Gyarados}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Raticate}} ([[Cassidy]]'s)
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Butch]]'s)
* {{p|Spearow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golbat}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gloom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Paras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sentret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Krabby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drowzee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Onix}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Eevee}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Moltres}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Takeshi's Paradise]] replaces [[Exciting² Pokémon Relay]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This is the second time that [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] take over a Breeding Center, with the first time occurring exactly [[EP057|100 episodes ago]].
** Coincidentally, both are the final episodes of a [[dub]] season.
* The {{pkmn|Day Care}} in this episode may be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the Day Care located on {{rt|34|Johto}} in the {{pkmn|games}}, as both of them are located near [[Goldenrod City]].
* This is the first time {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} see and hear {{an|Giovanni}}, as they spy on a video conversation Butch and Cassidy have with him.
* Up until the November 10, 2015 DVD release of ''Pokémon The Johto Journey: The Complete Collection'', this episode, along with ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]'', wasn't released on [[List of English language The Johto Journeys home video releases (Region 1)|Region 1 VHS or DVD]] much like the lost episode ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]''.
** Both the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese}} and the {{pmin|Spain|European Spanish}} versions of this episode and ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks]]'' were released by Salvat, the company that distributes DVD versions of the episodes in the Iberian Peninsula. Both of these episodes were also included in the Australian [[S03|season 3]] box set.
* This is the season finale of [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]].
** This is also the last episode:
*** of the English dub to feature a [[Pokémon Karaokémon|music video segment]].
*** with the original title card in the dub (in the Japanese version, it was still used until [[EP191]]).
*** in the dub where the episode starts only after the opening sequence.
*** of the [[Pokémon in Italy|Italian]] dub to have been redubbed.
* This episode contains one of the few occasions when a character other than Cassidy gets Butch's name right straight away—Brock identifies him correctly when they discover the Center was a fake.
* [[Eric Stuart]], the English voice actor for [[James]], has stated that his favorite line from the anime is "I am a flaming {{p|Moltres}}," which comes from this episode.
* What James says after first appearing in his Moltres costume in the Japanese version, "The heavens call...the earth cries out..the wind roars." is a reference to the catchphrase from the series ''{{wp|Kamen Rider Stronger}}'', in which the main character says "The heavens call...the earth cries out...the crowds roar".
* The Pokémon Fortune Telling craze could be a reference to {{wp|Dōbutsu uranai}}, a Japanese version of {{wp|Horoscope}}s.

===Errors===
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} are surprised when they see the Day Care workers removing their masks, the edges of a {{p|Sentret}}'s ears are colored medium-brown instead of dark-brown. Additionally, a {{p|Sandshrew}} has a completely yellow face when the bottom half should be cream-colored.
* After {{TRT}} is blasted away by Cassidy's {{p|Raticate}}, {{TP|James|Victreebel}} disappears.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[You & Me & Pokémon]]

==In other languages==
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
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Ash's Totodile

2024-03-17T04:36:43Z

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|tmpokemonname=Waninoko
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'''Ash's Totodile''' (Japanese: '''サトシのワニノコ''' ''Satoshi's Waninoko'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Johto]] [[region]], and his eighteenth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
[[File:EP151.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash and Misty fighting over who gets to keep Totodile]]
Totodile first appeared in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''. Both {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} wanted to catch him, and although Totodile was stunned briefly by {{AP|Pikachu}}, he managed to escape from their [[Poké Ball]]s and knock them down with a powerful Water Gun attack. Totodile then came across {{TRT}}, devoured their lunch, and sent them blasting off. Finally tracked down by Ash and Misty, Totodile jumped into the bushes just as they threw their [[Lure Ball]]s at him. They then found out that one of the Lure Balls had caught him. As both of them wanted Totodile for themselves, {{an|Brock}} declared a {{pkmn|battle}} to decide who would keep him. [[Ash's Chikorita]] and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} defeated [[Misty's Staryu]] and her newly-evolved {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, respectively, winning the battle and earning Ash the new Totodile.
[[File:EP153.png|thumb|220px|Totodile in love]]
Totodile was shown to be fairly romantic, as he quickly fell in love with an {{p|Azumarill}} in ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]''. Totodile's advances were spurned repeatedly by Azumarill, and Brock's decision to teach Totodile to be successful in love was no more successful. But when Azumarill and Pikachu were captured by Team Rocket, Totodile ignored Ash and Brock's orders for him to come back and single-handedly chased Team Rocket down, locating them in a log cabin. Totodile got captured himself but managed to cheer Azumarill up at least. When Azumarill's Trainer, [[Trixie]], arrived with Ash and his friends, Totodile blasted Team Rocket down to help rescue Azumarill but discovered that Azumarill was in love with Trixie's {{p|Golduck}}, who had defeated {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Brock consoled Totodile that love is worth fighting for even though he can't win every time. Totodile seemed to take this advice in stride, falling for a {{p|Quagsire}} before the end of the episode.

Totodile was used fairly often during Ash's travels in [[Johto]], but he was only used once in a Gym battle in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]''. He went up against [[Whitney's Miltank]], which proved to be far too powerful, and her {{m|Rollout}} attack, already powered up in the battle with {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, knocked out Totodile in one hit. In the [[EP159|rematch]], Totodile performed better, launching himself into the air with Water Gun and landing on top of Miltank, but he was quickly shaken off and knocked out.

In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', he was initially used against [[Janina]], whom Ash believed to be [[Jasmine]], the Olivine City Gym Leader. Against her {{p|Onix}}, which had been coated in waterproof polish, Totodile was defeated by one {{m|Tackle}}.
[[File:Ash Totodile battling in vain.png|thumb|left|220px|Totodile battling in vain against Miltank]]
As one of Ash's only {{type|Water}} Pokémon, Totodile was the first choice for Ash's team in the [[Whirl Cup]], along with {{AP|Kingler}}. In the battle with {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}} and his {{p|Kingdra}} in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', Totodile showed his skills by escaping a {{m|Twister}} and defeating Kingdra by using Bite on its snout while Kingdra used {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and the result of having too much water in its body sent it off flying, and thus was defeated. In the head-to-head battle with {{an|Misty}} in ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', Totodile put up a good fight against her Poliwhirl by Headbutting it into a pillar, but was knocked out by a high-speed dive and {{m|Double Slap}}.

Totodile was used briefly in the {{jo|Battle Park}} in ''[[EP248|One Trick Phony!]]'', where he defeated a powerful {{p|Charizard}} used by [[Jessie]] after using Scary Face for the first time. He also fought in the unofficial Coastline Gym in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', where he was revealed to know Slash. Totodile put up a very good fight in the underwater arena against [[Dorian]]'s {{p|Lanturn}}, but Ash's inexperience in such battles and a type disadvantage caused him to lose.

In ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]'', Totodile was sent out to battle a wild {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}} that was preventing the retrieval of the {{m|Sacred Fire}} needed to begin the [[Silver Conference]]. However, through a combination of Slash and {{m|Shadow Ball}}, Totodile and Ash were sent flying back.
[[File:Totodile Dance.png|thumb|220px|Totodile dancing in excitement after defeating Sneasel]]
Totodile joined {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Phanpy}} in Ash's battle against [[Macy]] in ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]''. He squared off against her {{p|Slugma}}, who was quickly swapped with her surprise entrant, {{p|Electabuzz}}. Ash responded to this by [[recall]]ing Totodile in favor of Phanpy. Later in the battle, Totodile faced Electabuzz again, and the type disadvantage was evident - Totodile's water was blocked by {{m|Light Screen}}, and an attempt to Headbutt through resulted in a {{m|Thunder Punch}} knockout.

Totodile redeemed himself in a battle against {{jo|Harrison}} in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', settling the score with Sneasel. Totodile bit down on Sneasel's arm to prevent a {{m|Metal Claw}} attack, and knocked it out with his tail. His victory dance was very well received by the audience. Totodile's Scary Face attack had no effect against Harrison's {{p|Hypno}}, and he was taken control of with a {{m|Hypnosis}} attack, before being defeated by {{m|Psychic}}.

Ash left Totodile at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], along with his other Johto Pokémon, when he departed for the [[Hoenn]] region.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and [[Pokémon Chronicles]]====
In ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', Totodile was seen squirting [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] with a Water Gun attack, but he was fired back again. Totodile later had his revenge by squirting them again with Water Gun, this time landing a successful hit. Later, he was seen blasting Cassidy and Butch off and destroying their helicopter.

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line!]]'', a string of events caused by {{AP|Kingler}} caused Totodile to land next to {{AP|Snorlax}}, which eventually led to the {{AP|Tauros}} stampeding through Professor Oak's lab. This allowed a group of [[first partner Pokémon]] to escape.

In ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', Totodile met and danced with {{AP|Glalie}}.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', Totodile reunited with Ash. He was found dancing in a water fountain and affectionately nibbled on Ash's head before being recalled to his Lure Ball. Later, he helped to put out the fire caused by Cyndaquil, together with {{AP|Corphish}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Totodile was not seen participating in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
Totodile was reunited with Ash in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where he and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====

Totodile briefly appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', swimming underwater at a pond near Oak's Laboratory with Corphish.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash Pokémon celebration.png|250px|thumb|Totodile celebrating Ash's win against Leon]]
In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Totodile reunited with Ash during his visit to Professor Oak's Laboratory with [[Goh]].

Totodile, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. During the visit, he was seen relaxing with {{AP|Snorlax}} and {{AP|Krookodile}} and later watched the battle between Ash and [[Paul]]. Before Ash left, he posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

From ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'' onwards, Totodile watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] matches against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Totodile appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]]. After Ash won the battle, Totodile joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Totodile, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.

In ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]'', Totodile was shown to have rejoined Ash's team. During the episode, he reunited with {{an|Misty}} and later watched as she and Ash battled over a wild {{TP|Misty|Clauncher}}. Totodile and Pikachu were also seen greeting {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} when Misty chose it for battle.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash and Totodile.png|thumb|250px|left|Totodile and Ash]]
Totodile is a highly energetic Pokémon. He is always happy and shows this by dancing, a theme that is focused on when he is released from his Lure Ball, even when being called into a battle. He also unabashedly introduced himself to {{AP|Larvitar}} first in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', energetically swinging Larvitar around in a circle. However, when times call for it, Totodile can be a powerful opponent, as seen when he managed to defeat [[Harrison's Sneasel]], who had been causing trouble for Ash and Harrison earlier on in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''.
[[File:Ash Krookodile Snorlax and Totodile.png|thumb|250px|Totodile with Krookodile and Snorlax]]
Totodile also acts as a comic relief character, as his tendency to dance is shown in many important matches, frustrating Ash, and confusing his opponents. His most significant battle, defeating Harrison's Sneasel, depicted him biting Sneasel's hand and dancing around whilst thrashing Sneasel into the ground. His Scary Face attack has also been used as a joke a couple of times, one being in a battle with [[Duplica]]'s {{p|Ditto}}, Mini-Dit, where Totodile laughed at its {{m|Transform|imitation}} of the move before continuing the battle.

Totodile likes to spend time with [[Ash's Corphish]], as shown in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', where they were found near each other on [[Lily of the Valley Island]], and in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', where they were seen underwater together.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP151|The Totodile Duel}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|EP151|The Totodile Duel|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP151|The Totodile Duel|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP157|The Fortune Hunters|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|EP213|A Corsola Caper!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scary Face|EP248|One Trick Phony!{{tt|*|Revealed to know in EP174 where it was used by Duplica's Mini-Dit while transform into Totodile}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|EP256|Just Add Water}}
{{anmov/f|water|x=yes}}

* Ash commanded Totodile to use {{m|Skull Bash}} in the English dub of ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a move which Totodile cannot legally learn. In the original Japanese version, Ash commanded him to use {{m|Headbutt}}.
* Ash commanded Totodile to use {{m|Leer}} in the English dub of ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]''. In the original Japanese version, he commanded him to use {{m|Scary Face}}.

===Artwork===
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===Voice actors===
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|ja=西村ちなみ ''[[Chinami Nishimura]]''
|en=[[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[EP151]]-[[DP182]]) [[Lisa Ortiz]] ([[SM042]]-present)
|de=Benedikt Weber
|pt_br=Úrsula Bezerra{{tt|*|some loops}}
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==In the games==
[[File:Catch the Numbers JP title screen.png|thumb|150px|Totodile in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]]]
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
Totodile appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]] as one of the Pokémon the player needs to get back from {{TRT}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Totodile AP.png|thumb|200px|Totodile in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Totodile appeared in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]''.
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[[File:Ash Totodile M03 manga.png|thumb|200px|Totodile in {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}]]
===Movie adaptations===
Totodile appeared in {{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}.
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====Moves used====
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{{anmov|Water|Water Gun|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Water|Hydro Pump|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov/f|Water}}
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[[File:Ash Pokémon JNM20.png|thumb|200px|Totodile in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Totodile appeared in ''[[JNM20|Advice to Goh!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
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==Trivia==
* Totodile is {{Ash}}'s only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} contained in an [[Apricorn]] [[Poké Ball]]. He is also his first Pokémon to be permanently kept inside a Poké Ball variant.
** Totodile is also the only Pokémon that Ash currently owns that is kept in a Poké Ball variant.
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is the only completed [[series]] where Ash is a protagonist in which Totodile has not appeared in any capacity.

==References==
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==See also==
{{Animespecies|Totodile}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|water}} 
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[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Totodile]]
[[Category:Pokémon with anime move errors]]
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Ash's Pidgeot

2023-08-10T08:01:32Z

CoolPokeGuy: It did rejoined

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'''Ash's Pidgeot''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピジョット''' ''Satoshi's Pigeot'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his third overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash Pidgeotto.png|thumb|left|220px|As a Pidgeotto]]
====[[Original series]]====
Ash caught Pidgeot as a Pidgeotto in [[Viridian Forest]] in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''. Having [[EP001|previously]] failed to capture its pre-evolution {{p|Pidgey}} and a {{p|Spearow}}, Ash was prepared to fight the Pidgeotto before attempting a capture. However, his {{AP|Caterpie}} was easily overwhelmed by the {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. After recalling Caterpie, Ash sent out his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Pikachu used {{m|Thunder Shock}} to weaken Pidgeotto, allowing Ash to capture it. Later, Ash used Pidgeotto in its first battle against {{TRT}}, but it was ultimately defeated.

In ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', Pidgeotto was used to weaken a wild {{p|Weedle}} for Ash to capture, but the Weedle escaped when [[Samurai]] arrived and challenged Ash to a battle. Weakened by the battle with Weedle, Pidgeotto battled Samurai's {{p|Pinsir}}. Pidgeotto started off with {{m|Sand Attack}}, but Pinsir simply ran through the dust and defeated it with a single {{m|Tackle}}.
[[File:Brock Geodude Ash Pidgeotto.png|thumb|220px|Pidgeotto fighting Geodude]]
In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', it battled {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} in Ash's [[rematch]] with {{an|Brock}}. Its {{m|Gust}} proved ineffective on the {{2t|Rock|Ground}} type Pokémon, and it was quickly knocked out.

In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Pidgeotto was used in Ash's [[Cerulean Gym]] match against {{an|Misty}}, where it fought {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. Pidgeotto started off with {{m|Whirlwind}}, but {{p|Starmie}} jumped into the water and hit Pidgeotto with Tackle. Starmie went for another Tackle but got knocked into the water by Pidgeotto's {{m|Wing Attack}}. Starmie, however, quickly recovered and struck it with Tackle again. As Starmie headed back to attack once again, Pidgeotto used Gust to propel it with great force into the Gym's wall. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal the Gym's Pokémon.

Pidgeotto was used in a battle to repel {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', where it joined a group of other Pidgeotto to use Gust on the Grunts.

In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', Pidgeotto bore Pikachu into battle with a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{p|Tentacruel}}, and was the only one of itself, Butterfree, and {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} to avoid Tentacruel's attacks, allowing Pikachu to attempt to negotiate a truce with the Tentacruel.
[[File:Ash Pidgeotto towing balloon.png|thumb|220px|left|Pidgeotto towing Ash to the Indigo Plateau]]
In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Pidgeotto was used in Ash's [[Fuchsia Gym]] battle against [[Koga]], where it faced his {{p|Venonat}}, which promptly [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Venomoth}}. Pidgeotto tried blowing Venomoth's {{m|Stun Spore}} away with Whirlwind but failed to do so, crippling it. Pidgeotto was put to sleep by {{m|Sleep Powder}}, forcing Ash to substitute it for {{AP|Charmander}}.

In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', Pidgeotto played a very important part in Ash's [[Viridian Gym]] battle. [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Squirtle}} were being brutalized by {{an|Giovanni}}'s {{p|Kingler}} and {{p|Machamp}}, commanded by [[Jessie]], but Pidgeotto turned the tables by using a {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Double-Edge}} combination to inflict serious damage on her {{p|Rhydon}}.

In ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', Pidgeotto was sent out to battle an ancient giant {{p|Gengar}}. However, its Gust had no effect on Gengar, and it was absorbed by the monster. It was saved after the giant {{p|Jigglypuff}} put the huge creature to sleep.
[[File:Ash Pidgeot released.png|thumb|220px|Pidgeot leaving]]
In ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', Pidgeotto towed Team Rocket's balloon all the way to the stadium at the [[Indigo Plateau]] in order to allow Ash to reach his battle with [[Ritchie]] in time. However, this left it too exhausted to battle, leaving Ash with only his disobedient Charizard to fight with once Squirtle and Pikachu were defeated.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', following the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], Ash made a brief stop at [[Pallet Town]] before setting off for the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. Traversing through Viridian Forest along the way, he encountered the {{p|Spearow}} he had tried to catch [[EP001|the first day of his journey]], who had since evolved into {{DL|Ash's Fearow|In the anime|Fearow}} and was leading other wild Spearow in harassing the local Pidgey flock. Pidgeotto tried to lead the wild Pidgey to safety, but it was badly injured. Desperate to help its fellow birds, Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot and attacked Fearow with Gust and Quick Attack. It led the other Pidgey and Pidgeotto to defeat Fearow. After their victory, Ash released Pidgeot to guard the wild Pidgey so that Fearow would not return for a revenge attack.

Ash promised to return for it after he was finished in the Orange Islands, a sentiment that he still held in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', where it appeared in a flashback when seeing [[Falkner]]'s Pidgeot reminded him of his friend.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
Pidgeot appeared in a flashback as a Pidgeotto in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', when Ash recalled [[Snow Way Out!|the night]] he was stuck in a snowstorm and his entire [[Party|team]], including Pidgeotto, helped keep Ash warm.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Pidgeot.png|thumb|250px|Pidgeot and Ash]]
In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pidgeot appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against {{an|Leon}}'s {{p|Charizard}}.

In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy while Ash reminisced about the Pokémon he'd caught on his journey.

In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Pidgeot reunited with Ash when it saved Pikachu from being captured by Team Rocket. Seeing that the members of its flock had grown up, Ash invited Pidgeot to rejoin his team, which it accepted.

===Personality and characteristics===
Ash's Pidgeot did not undergo as much character development as his other five original team members, as it had far fewer episodes focused on it. However, it was loyal and had an extremely strong relationship with Ash, the only one of his original six Pokémon he had never been on bad terms with before or after capture. It always followed his orders to the letter, even when this ran the risk of self-injury, such as when taking on {{DL|Ash's Fearow|In the anime|Fearow}}, [[Jessie's Arbok]], and the Ancient Giant {{p|Gengar}}.

Early in Ash's journey, Pidgeotto was one of his primary battlers, but it was gradually weeded out as an everyday battler after Ash added more Pokémon to his team. It was typically used to blow away {{m|Smokescreen}}s, pop holes in [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]], or conduct aerial searches.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Sand Attack|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP063|The Battle of the Badge}}
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====Moves improvised====
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A variation of Gust, used to force the foe to evade. This technique was used once by Pidgeotto in ''Ash Catches a Pokémon''. Pidgeotto slams its wings together, creating a small airflow around its wings, forcing [[Jessie's Ekans]] to jump away.
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===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x250px]]
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| Poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master}}''
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Pidgeotto EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pidgeotto in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] also owns a Pidgeotto in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}}. It is the fourth Pokémon that Ash captures in the manga. It first debuts in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]''. In that chapter, it was given the nickname {{wp|Walter Pidgeon|Walter Pidgeotto}} (Japanese: '''ビジョン''' ''Vision'').

Pidgeotto's capture is not shown, it is first seen when Ash is writing home to [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]] describing the Pokémon he has caught on his journey so far. Later, he tries to use it in his Gym battle against {{an|Misty}}, but it has disappeared from its {{i|Poké Ball}}, leaving a note saying "I'm beat! Off to get some R&R. Don't forget to write! -Pidgeotto".

It is unknown if Pidgeotto has permanently left Ash's party following this. It does not appear in the manga since then, including when Ash brings his entire party out of their Poké Balls in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. The role of Ash's main Flying Pokémon is instead filled by [[Ash's Fearow]].
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==Trivia==
[[File:OPJ10 Pidgeot Larvitar.png|thumb|220px|Pidgeot in Spurt!]]
* Pidgeot is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Flying}} [[type]]s to have been owned by a main character in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Pidgeot is the first of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon:
** To have been caught in an [[Evolution|evolved]] form.
** To have used a [[move]] that causes [[recoil]] damage, in this case, {{m|Double-Edge}}.
* Pidgeotto never won a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} under Ash's ownership; though it took a strong lead against both [[Misty's Starmie]] and {{an|Giovanni}}'s {{p|Rhydon}} (under [[Jessie]]'s command), neither battle was officially called for Ash.
* Pidgeot is the only Pokémon that Ash has had in his active [[Party|team]] at the time of a [[Pokémon League Conference]] that has not been seen participating in a League battle.
* Pidgeot is the only member of Ash's original team of six that was never seen using {{m|Tackle}}.
* Pidgeot is the last of Ash's released Pokémon that has reunited with him, and the only one to have permanently rejoined his team.
* Out of all the Pokémon that were obtained and evolved in [[Kanto]] during the [[original series]], Pidgeotto took the longest to evolve, at 78 episodes.
* Pidgeot is Ash's oldest caught Pokémon to currently be under his ownership.

* Pidgeotto's evolution into Pidgeot has been teased or, at least, influenced by the [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|first opening]] of the anime, which displays Ash throwing a Poké Ball containing a {{p|Pidgeot}} to battle a {{p|Fearow}}.
* Pidgeot made a cameo appearance in the tenth Japanese opening theme, [[Spurt!]]. However, it did not return in any episodes aired with the opening.
** It also appeared in the [[Battle Frontier (dub)|correspondant dub opening]] alongside {{AP|Larvitar}}'s mother, thus making it the only one of Ash's Pokémon to have its Spurt! scene carried across to the dub opening.
* In {{game|Yellow}}, it is possible to catch {{pkmn2|underleveled}} Pidgeotto in [[Viridian Forest]], possibly as a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to Ash's Pidgeotto.

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EP117

2023-08-09T03:29:07Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Plot */ https://watch.pokemon.com/en-us/#/player?id=16aff18ec2bb42388e2e5b09e56f765d

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=The Rivalry Revival |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP117 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Don't Touch That 'dile |
title_ja=ワカバタウン！はじまりをつげるかぜのふくまち！ |
title_ja_trans=Wakaba Town! The Town Where Winds Telling of a Beginning Blow! |
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broadcast_us=October 14, 2000 |
en_series=Johto Journeys |
en_op=[[Pokémon Johto]] |
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ja_ed=[[Meowth's Party|ニャースのパーティ]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|119}}
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d722bGusttw Don't Touch That 'dile]'' on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel
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'''Don't Touch That 'dile''' (Japanese: '''ワカバタウン！はじまりをつげるかぜのふくまち！''' ''{{tt|Wakaba|New Bark}} Town! The Town Where Winds Telling of a Beginning Blow!'') is the 117th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the first episode of the {{DL|List of original series episodes|Johto League arc}}. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 14, 1999 and in the United States on October 14, 2000.

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==Blurb==

Ash begins his journey in Johto, a largely unexplored region said to be thickly populated with Pokémon entirely new to him and his friends.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking through a foggy forest for [[New Bark Town]] in order to register for the [[Johto League]]. Ash notices a familiar tree branch and declares that they must be lost. {{an|Misty}} scolds Ash, and the two of them get into an argument, which {{an|Brock}} is forced to break up. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} senses something and promptly hops out of Misty's arms, prompting the others to follow. The group is startled after seeing a mysterious blue {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, later revealed to be {{p|Suicune}}, on a formation in the middle of the lake. When Suicune notices them, it runs away. Ash tries to follow it but falls off a steep edge, and {{AP|Pikachu}} and Togepi soon follow. Becoming alarmed by his disappearance, Misty and Brock go after Ash, but they also trip and fall. {{an|Jigglypuff}} walks by and seems to find it fun before sliding down the hill as well.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is also lost in the same fog-filled forest. They become hungry and decide to run, and soon find themselves out of the forest and staring at a large building. The trio is started by a horde of {{p|Fearow}} and rushes inside what is actually a Pokémon Lab. A voice suddenly speaks up, and the group soon finds the source, [[Professor Elm]]. He is too busy looking through his microscope to realize the visitors are Team Rocket; thinking it is [[Nurse Joy]], he tells them to check up on his {{p|Totodile}}. They encounter Totodile shortly after, and it bites onto {{MTR}}'s tail and sprays a {{m|Water Gun}} at [[James]]'s face. Posing as Nurse Joy, [[Jessie]] says she will bring Totodile back to the [[Pokémon Center]] before picking Totodile up and running out of the lab, followed by James and Meowth.

Upon reaching New Bark Town, Ash and his friends head for the Pokémon Center, but when they reach it, they are met by [[Nurse Joy's Chansey]]. She presses a button after Brock speculates on Chansey not being Nurse Joy, and a screen appears. A recording of Nurse Joy plays on the screen, saying that she is with Professor Elm and will be back by 2:00. Noting the time on the clock, Misty realizes that it is 3:30. Ash and Misty decide to sit down as they wait, though Brock is furious and demands that they go find her. However, when the three of them reach Elm's laboratory, they see police officers led by [[Officer Jenny]] surrounding the premises. Brock tries to offer Jenny a bouquet of flowers, but Misty pulls him away by his collar.

Ash, Brock, and Misty rush inside the lab and see Nurse Joy scolding Elm for being careless. Brock tries to flirt with Nurse Joy as well but is pulled away by Misty again. Ash and his friends then learn about the stolen Totodile, who was supposed to be picked up by a female {{pkmn|Trainer}}. They also learn about [[Johto]]'s [[starter Pokémon]]. Ash mentions that he is from [[Pallet Town]] and is questioned about having met {{an|Professor Oak}}. Hearing this, Elm then proceeds to rant to Brock about his time as one of Oak's top students at the university while Misty and Ash play with the {{p|Cyndaquil}} that Nurse Joy took from Elm. After this, one of the police officers brings a plaster mold of Team Rocket's footprints. [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]] sniffs the mold and begins to tracks down Team Rocket and Totodile.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket decides to take a break at a local park, and Jessie is furious when Totodile chomps down on her hair. Meowth goes to make a phone call to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}, though Jessie smacks him away with the phone booth door and claims that he would take all of the credit. While the two of them argue, James walks past them and makes the phone call. At that moment, Ash, his friends, and Officer Jenny arrive on the scene. Team Rocket recites their {{motto}} and comments that they can't return Totodile because it won't let go of Jessie's hair. Ash scolds the three for stealing a new Trainer's Pokémon, but Team Rocket is unfazed and attempts to run away. Ash then sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and has it use {{m|Vine Whip}} to trip Team Rocket. James has {{TP|James|Weezing}} use {{m|Smokescreen}}, but [[Ash's Charizard]] blows the smog away.

Bulbasaur manages to pull Totodile off Jessie's hair, and the Pokémon lands in Ash's arms. As {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}} goes in to apprehend the trio, Weezing's {{m|Sludge}} leaves it blinded. James uses the opportunity to call on {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, who latches onto his head. Jessie resorts to using {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}. Ash sends out {{AP|Squirtle}}, and its Water Gun hits Lickitung. Desperate to flee, Jessie calls out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, and together with Team Rocket's other Pokémon, they attempt a group attack. Ash replies with his own group effort: Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}, Bulbasaur's {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Squirtle's Water Gun combine and send Team Rocket's Pokémon flying. To finish things off, Totodile sends Jessie, James, and Meowth on their way with a Water Gun. Officer Jenny is disappointed not to have made any arrests but is grateful that Totodile is safe and sound.

Back at Elm's lab, Ash makes a call through to Oak. Ash speaks briefly before letting Elm talk to his former mentor. As the two Professors get deep into conversation, Nurse Joy arrives and escorts Ash and his friends to the Pokémon Center. There, she officially registers Ash for the Johto League. Ash and his friends then leave New Bark Town and head for the first Johto League [[Gym]] in [[Violet City]], unaware of Jigglypuff, who is still following after them.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} see a {{OBP|Suicune|recurring}}.
* Ash and his friends arrive at [[New Bark Town]] and meet [[Professor Elm]].
* [[James's Victreebel]] is revealed to know {{m|Vine Whip}}{{tt|*|It does not actually use the move until EP155}}.
* Ash registers for the [[Johto League]].
* Ash learns that [[Violet Gym|the first Johto League Gym]] is in [[Violet City]] and decides to head there.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Professor Elm]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OBP|Suicune|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP117.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP117.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chikorita}} (''US and international''), {{p|Fearow}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; flashback)
* {{p|Chikorita}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; photo)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Totodile}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Growlithe}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OBP|Suicune|recurring|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Fearow}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[OK!]] replaced [[The Rivals]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* [[Meowth's Party]] replaced [[Riding on Lapras]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This episode marks the start of [[Generation II]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This is the first episode since his debut to not feature {{Tracey}}.
* The Japanese title of the episode is a reference to the slogan of [[New Bark Town]].
* On home media releases of [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]], this episode is considered the season premiere. However, on televised airings, that title goes to ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]''.
* The English dub of this episode first aired exactly one year after the original version.
* This episode's English dub title is a reference to the advertising {{wp|slogan}} "don't touch that dial!"
* [[Pokémon Johto]] replaces {{so|Pokémon World}} as the English dub opening theme.
* This episode first aired in Japan more than a month prior to {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}'s release in Japan.
** Coincidentally, this is the only time that music from a new [[generation]] premieres after the opening episode of its respective region. Instead, the music debuts in ''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]'', the first episode to air after the release of Gold and Silver in Japan.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 16: Totodile'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series, and ''Pokémon All-Stars: Totodile'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Go West, Young Ash]].
* When [[Professor Elm]] talks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, he mentions an article in a magazine called {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|National Pokégraphic}}, which is a reference to the real-life magazine ''{{wp|National Geographic}}''.
* This episode marks a rare instance in which Team Rocket's Pokémon blast off before Team Rocket themselves. It is also the first time where they are marked as individual twinkling stars as opposed to a single one after blasting off.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, the first eight episodes of the third season had rather poor sound mixing, as some of the lines were too loud and the others were fairly quiet, and the English dub soundtrack may be silently audible in the background.
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' and ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is used in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:EP117 Error.png|thumb|200px|James's missing glove]]
* As {{an|Brock}} starts heading to New Bark Town, he passes through {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* When [[James]] tries to make a phone call, his glove disappears momentarily.
* Towards the end, when Ash's Pokémon all attack at once, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but the sound for {{m|Vine Whip}} can be heard.
* When the plaster cast is made of Team Rocket's footprints, the prints are indents in the plaster, when really they should be protruding from the cast.
* In the scene where all of Ash's Pokémon defeat Team Rocket, {{AP|Charizard}}'s wings are completely orange. In the next scene, they are back to normal.
* When [[Officer Jenny]] takes {{p|Totodile}} from Ash, her arm is briefly layered behind the Pokémon.
* When [[Nurse Joy]] is registering Ash for the [[Johto League]], Ash's gloves are missing.
* In the European Portuguese dub, when Ash is naming the Kanto starters, he says {{p|Charizard}} instead of Charmander.
* In the {{pmin|the Netherlands|Dutch}} dub, [[Jessie]] calls her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} "Lickingtung".

===Dub edits===
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[You & Me & Pokémon]]
* Misty's claim that they may find another Pokémon like {{p|Suicune|the one they saw}} in the woods was originally her wondering what the Pokémon was.
* Ash asking about an entrance fee for the [[Johto League]] was in the dub only.
* Professor Oak's "They always call in the middle of my soap operas" line was originally just him saying, "Hello, this is the Oak Laboratory."
* The dub omitted Professor Elm's mention that the [[Starter Pokémon|starter trio]] Ash had with him are given out in Pallet Town.
* Ash mentioning [[Gary Oak]] was dub-added.
* The English dub implies that the {{pkmn|Trainer}} that {{p|Totodile}} will receive is female, whereas the Japanese version doesn't state the gender of the Trainer picking up Totodile. Interestingly, later in the anime, a female Trainer named {{jo|Marina}} is seen with a Totodile that she received from Professor Elm.
* Originally, Professor Elm doesn't specify when Totodile's Trainer would show up.
* In the English dub, {{an|Misty}} reveals that {{Ash}} slept in until 4:00 PM in the [[EP001|first episode]], while Misty doesn't specify any time in the original version.

==In other languages==
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Ash's Pikachu

2023-08-09T03:27:30Z

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Pokémon anime]] from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his {{pkmn|journey}} as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to him by {{an|Professor Oak}}. Pikachu travels [[Walking Pokémon|outside his Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:JN001.png|thumb|250px|Pichu with his adoptive family]]
As shown in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu was once a lonely {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pichu}} who lived in the woods in the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]]. After falling off a cliff, he was saved by a mother {{p|Kangaskhan}}, who, after realizing Pichu had nowhere to go, placed Pichu in her pouch and took him into her care. Eventually, Pichu and the child Kangaskhan grew bigger, and carrying them both became a burden to the mother. Realizing this, Pichu left his adoptive mother's pouch in the middle of the night while Kangaskhan's pack was asleep. Turning back to say goodbye to his family, his feelings of gratitude caused him to [[evolution|evolve]] into Pikachu. After taking a moment to realize what had just happened to him, Pikachu finished his goodbyes and left for parts unknown.

At some point after his departure, Pikachu was {{pkmn2|caught}} and eventually came under the possession of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

====[[Original series]]====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his {{i|Poké Ball}}, and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well, and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of {{an|Ho-Oh|an unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.
[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. When Onix started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu, Ash saw no other option than to forfeit the match. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type [[move]]s. Ash then challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] with his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again, but despite their training, he was still unable to defeat it. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the Gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about to let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite this, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.
[[File:EP014.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling against Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Indeed, Raichu turned out to be more powerful than Pikachu, and a combination of attacks from it resulted in so much damage to Pikachu that he had to be hospitalized. Later, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a {{p|Raichu}} with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms. During the subsequent rematch with Lt. Surge, Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Using moves like {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Raichu didn't know, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand, dodge Raichu's attacks, and ultimately defeat it, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

Pikachu was separated from Ash in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''—along with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Charmander}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}}—after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} sent them flying with {{m|Dragon Rage}}. During the separation, Pikachu remained adamant that Ash was looking for them, despite Bulbasaur's belief they were abandoned. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, the group came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's attacks. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Eventually, Kadabra used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and repeatedly smash him into the ceiling. Unwilling to see his friend suffer, Ash forfeited the match. In Ash's subsequent rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu fought Kadabra again, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Eventually, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh, leaving them incapacitated. As a result, Ash was declared the winner by [[Sabrina's father]], which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with Squirtle. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs, and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way, this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of wild Pikachu, which was a very rare encounter. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. However, Pikachu refused to leave Ash and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. During the competition, he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt but was then licked by Lickitung and defeated.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]], whose attacks eventually almost caused Pikachu to fall off the battlefield and into the lava below. Seeing that, Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all of the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear, and defeating Arbok and Weezing. After Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu defeated [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}, but in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he was defeated by [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}. Pikachu then faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to fight. After defeating Happy, he faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was defeated.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. To rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which also hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its control.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with his Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Eventually, Pikachu lost.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}, which kept shrugging off Pikachu's attacks. He was eventually defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.
[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty, and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first and separated them from each other.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle, affecting their teamwork negatively. However, after seeing Charizard being repeatedly attacked by Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}}, Pikachu decided to help his partner, cementing their cooperation. Both of their opponents ultimately knocked each other out accidentally, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu was. After continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. After an exchange of attacks, Pikachu defeated Dragonite, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled [[Gary's Eevee]] and was eventually defeated after Eevee used a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. Later on in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Just then, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed, however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled and defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Dodrio}}. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but since he was already tired from his previous matches, he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Fury Cutter.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu struggling against Scyther]]
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} and defeated it. He then went up against Bugsy's last, and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite having the type advantage, Pikachu's Thunderbolts constantly missed because of {{p|Scyther}}'s Double Team. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with a series of {{m|Fury Cutter}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's earlier {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried up, making Thunderbolt useless. Afterwards, Pikachu was defeated by two Rollout attacks, causing Ash to lose the battle. In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch. Due to Ash's strategy with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Miltank lost her balance. This allowed Pikachu to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened, and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} in the process. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedrill with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

Pikachu befriended a group of Pichu in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first, they framed Pikachu for eating some apples, but when the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu warded it off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu was kidnapped by Team Rocket after they sucked away its electricity. However, the Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity, and together, they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]]. He faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}} but was defeated by a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}}, but his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack did not defeat it. Afterwards, it hit Pikachu with a series of powerful {{m|Double Slap}}s, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed, but finally, Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so it could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. Pikachu then finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next, Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and subsequently defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.
[[File:EP238.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu facing Piloswine]]
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In [[EP238|the following episode]], Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who had already defeated Cyndaquil. Though the battle was well-fought, Pikachu wound up receiving more damage. Despite this, he refused to give up and was about to attack again when [[Pryce]] forfeited, giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], pitting him against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Since Ash was unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Pikachu's Electric attacks and [[physical move]]s didn't affect the Dragon Pokémon, forcing him to follow Misty and Brock's advice and recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped stop the rampage of a {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old {{gy|Blackthorn}} {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}}.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite Pikachu having the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be powerful and initially gained the upper hand. Eventually, Pikachu got close enough to defeat the Atrocious Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu. It managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

Pikachu was used many times during the [[Silver Conference]]. In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', he defeated [[Salvador]]'s {{p|Furret}}. In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', this good showing was followed by [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}, but Pikachu was then defeated by Jackson's {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}, defeating his {{p|Kecleon}} before being defeated in turn by [[Harrison's Sneasel]].
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu suffering from an illness]]
After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]], and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu were attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually, thanks to some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny, Pikachu was saved. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but he soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
=====Hoenn=====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Pikachu was treated by [[Professor Birch]], who strapped him to a machine to drain out the overload electricity he received. However, the machine exploded when the electricity levels became too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash found Pikachu, but in his confused state, Pikachu attacked him and fled off a cliff. Ash jumped after him and caught him before grabbing onto a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through to him and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived and captured Pikachu. However, their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness, and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. In the end, Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} defeated Pikachu with a series of {{m|Scratch}} attacks. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole [[May's Torchic]] instead. Later, Pikachu was used alongside Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off in addition to rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.
[[File:AG016.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu fighting against Roxanne's Nosepass]]
In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he went up against her {{p|Geodude}} and eventually defeated it. Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], who took advantage of his difficulties in mastering Iron Tail. Despite this, Pikachu defeated Nosepass and mastered Iron Tail in the process, as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', after entering the [[Mauville Gym]], Ash and his friends encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Wattson]]. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Wattson's Magnemite, {{p|Voltorb}}, and Magneton with one attack each, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|sleep}}. During the battle, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. Then, Pikachu defeated Slugma and proceeded to battle Flannery's last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Despite Pikachu's efforts, Torkoal used {{m|Overheat}} to defeat him.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his official [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman, and he went up against {{p|Slakoth}} but was recalled after Slakoth's {{m|Blizzard}} temporary disabled him. Later, Pikachu faced off against Norman's Vigoroth. Through strategy, Ash had Pikachu let himself get hit by Vigoroth, which activated Pikachu's {{a|Static}} Ability and paralyzed Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth, but he fainted right afterwards due to extensive fatigue from the battle, thus ending it in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled Winona's {{p|Pelipper}}, and despite having a major type advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent. As a result, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close range and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer before using Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, but this caused them to get blasted off while Ash and Pikachu fell in a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu being possessed by the Blue Orb]]
In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader [[Maxie]]. An explosion triggered by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it, but the orb then melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved by Kyogre and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. Eventually, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the Gym using their machine. Following Team Rocket's defeat, they agreed to resume their battle outdoors. With Solrock and Lunatone gaining the upper hand, Ash thought about how to negate their dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure, thus creating a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, and defeated them with Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]] and his {{p|Shelgon}}. However, Pikachu quickly lost, which dealt a serious blow to the massive ego Ash had developed at the time.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu and {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Eventually, Snorunt was knocked out by Seaking's Hyper Beam, and Ash sent out Corphish. Soon after, Pikachu defeated Seaking and rode on Corphish's back as it headed towards Sealeo and defeated it, thus ending the first round of the Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled. In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Eventually, Milotic tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail in an ambush, but he dodged it, climbed onto Milotic's body, and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Milotic, winning Ash the battle, and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against his new rival [[Morrison]], and he faced off against [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, but Beldum eventually managed to land some hits. Soon, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another Take Down, causing a big explosion that knocked both Pokémon out.

Pikachu was used many times by Ash in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', he defeated {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}}'s {{p|Hitmonlee}} after a hard-fought battle. In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Pikachu initially went up against {{ho|Katie}}'s {{p|Golduck}}. However, Katie immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type advantage over Pikachu, and the Mole Pokémon defeated him easily. In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Pikachu went up against Morrison's {{p|Steelix}} and was knocked out as well. In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Pikachu defeated {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} before being defeated himself by [[Tyson's Meowth]] despite all of his efforts. His defeat caused Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
[[File:Agatha Gengar Double Team.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling Agatha's Gengar]]
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Eventually, when Pikachu was about to finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep, then defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}. Later on, Ash decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off, and saving a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', while going to the [[Battle Pike]], Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until he was rescued by [[Lucy]] and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy and her Milotic. When Pikachu suffered major damage, Ash had him use Thunderbolt on himself. This allowed him to use a supercharged Volt Tackle and defeat Milotic, earning him the [[Symbol|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle [[Anabel]]. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's previous two Pokémon. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat Alakazam. He went up against Metagross next but was defeated, losing Ash the battle. In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Though Espeon had great speed and power, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to disable the ceiling lights, temporarily blinding Espeon. Once the lights turned on again, Pikachu was able to overwhelm and defeat Espeon, earning Ash the [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{an|Brandon}} for his final Frontier Symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charizard for training. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep in. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again, and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the [[Battle Pyramid]].

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', going up against {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice|Brandon's Regice}}. Pikachu initially had trouble dealing with Regice's combination of Ice-type attacks, ice-based strategies, and {{m|Rest}}; and he was almost declared unable to battle. However, Pikachu overcame Regice's strategies and ultimately knocked the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win, earning him his last Symbol, the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], an informal event not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings, then used Iron Tail to combine them and trigger a firework-like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. After a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was eventually defeated. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, and he was meant to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} sneaked aboard their ship, and Ash eventually allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash due to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival [[Paul]] and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. The heated battle proved to be a surprisingly even match, as both Pokémon were eventually left so exhausted that they collapsed, resulting in the battle being declared a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. Despite Budew evolving into {{p|Roselia}}, Pikachu was still able to defeat it.
[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'']]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} while Paul observed from the sidelines. Initially, Pikachu was overwhelmed by Cranidos's attacks and speed. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful Electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. Both Pokémon were eventually seriously injured, forcing Ash to recall Pikachu. He later sent Pikachu out to battle Roark's Onix, but Pikachu was overwhelmed by Onix's {{m|Screech}} and blasted away, knocking him out and losing Ash the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again and defeated it this time. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude, only to be sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Despite the activation of Pikachu's Static Ability during the battle, Rampardos was able to hit him hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar, and their teamwork allowed both of their opponents to be knocked out, allowing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}}, which had gone on a rampage after the group accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard-fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting, but the Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced off against Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} and ultimately won.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type Trainer named [[Sho]] asked Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and Raichu and wanted to have the full evolutionary line in his team. Ash refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast in addition to knowing powerful attacks. The battle soon ended with Pikachu's defeat. During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision to not evolve. When Ash went to check on Pikachu, he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may have decided to evolve into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving. After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu and ultimately won after a test of strength for Pikachu.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and eventually won but was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}. Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up against {{p|Floatzel}}, which almost defeated him and even left a part of his back frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other, they exchanged high-fives, and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun.
[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go on stage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his shyness and went onstage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu had ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. Eventually, Drifloon evolved into {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} and put Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. With two of his Pokémon sleeping, Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Despite some initial difficulty, Pikachu was able to defeat Empoleon after hearing Ash's words of encouragement.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Eventually, like their last battle, Drifblim hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. During the battle, Pikachu received multiple serious burns, and though he finally struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, he had to be recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. His Static Ability activated and paralyzed Ursaring, but this, in turn, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack and allowing it to defeat him.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}, but the battle ended prematurely when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it. In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Festival Battle Challenge]], a tournament marking the end of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], whose winner gets the opportunity to battle [[Palmer]]. Pikachu faced off against Barry's Empoleon in the final round and managed to win, earning Ash a battle against the [[Frontier Brain]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead, and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first, giving Daniel the win.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{EF|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his Infernape. After a hard-fought match in which both Pokémon took several hits, Pikachu was ultimately defeated, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} and ultimately defeated it despite the activation of Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability. He was then recalled before going up against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}, but he was eventually knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

During the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}} but was eventually recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]], Pikachu was used again, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}} and defeating it before being recalled once again. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire, who soon knocked him out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. Since Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} when he ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears since they had to say goodbye to each other soon. Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup before he, Ash, and Brock boarded a ship headed for [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash bade farewell to Brock as well and the two continued towards Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
=====Unova=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu No Electric Powers.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being incapable of using his Electric-type moves]]
Ash decided to bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which, unbeknownst to Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, when Pikachu tried using Volt Tackle. Despite Ash realizing Pikachu can use other moves like Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Snivy defeated the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], following another appearance of Zekrom, Pikachu recovered his Electric moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]]. He faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}, and despite having the type advantage, Pikachu was overwhelmed by their water-based strategies and eventually defeated without launching a single hit.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After defeating Tranquill, he then battled Snivy again, who by that point had evolved into Servine. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine managed to strike him with Cut in mid-sprint, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} collided, knocking both Pokémon back. Ultimately, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of trouble-making {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. During the incident, Pikachu learned {{m|Electro Ball}} and blasted the Ducklett off with his new move. Later on, he battled Sandile, who evolved into a {{p|Krokorok}} during the battle, and ultimately used Electro Ball to deflect its Stone Edge back at it, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}, who initially had the upper hand with its Leaf Storm and {{m|String Shot}} attacks. However, he turned both attacks against Leavanny and ultimately defeated it with an Iron Tail-Electro Ball combination, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]], where they went up against {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Though it was a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was ultimately unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, which knocked him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament and Ash the runner-up.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used as the final Pokémon in Ash's Gym battle against [[Elesa]] after his two other Pokémon were defeated. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}} and quickly defeated it. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, which proved to be a tough opponent despite her not looking very strong. Eventually, Pikachu gained the upper hand and defeated Tynamo, thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alder Bouffalant.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu striking Alder's Bouffalant]]
In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all of his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed that Alder had been sleeping throughout the battle. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant, still angry at him, used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle. After defeating Unfezant, Pikachu fought Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite having a type advantage, Pikachu's Electric moves proved to be useless when Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. Pikachu was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of {{m|Hurricane}} and Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. They managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a group of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick candle, which turned out to have been a real Litwick all along, blew out Ash's, causing Ash to end up in second place.
[[File:BW084.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Ash's final Unova Gym battle]]
In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already defeated Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Eventually, all of the physical contact Pikachu made with Garbodor activated its Static Ability, paralyzing Garbodor. This allowed him to defeat Garbodor, earning Ash his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who turned out to be evenly matched against him. Finally, Pikachu and Quilava collided with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, respectively, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by {{an|Cynthia}}.

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} while trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but Persian immediately defeated Pikachu with {{m|Power Gem}}. Giovanni then captured Meloetta and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force-field prison open by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}} {{an|Forces of Nature}}, Pikachu protected Iris and her {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} from {{DL|Forces of Nature (anime)|Thundurus}}'s Thunder. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost; when he used Electro Ball, it inflicted exceptionally massive damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]], where he went up against Trip's Serperior. The battle properly began in [[BW104|the next episode]]. Serperior initially had the upper hand and was almost able to constrict Pikachu into unconsciousness. Pikachu, however, didn't give in and defeated it with an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, giving Ash his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Pikachu went up against {{un|Cameron}}'s Pokémon, defeating {{p|Samurott}} and Swanna before being recalled. [[BW108|Later]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to continue battling. At the end of the fight, Lucario's Aura Sphere overpowered Pikachu's Electro Ball and him Pikachu out, thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference and placing him in Top 8.
[[File:Colress Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu under Colress's control]]
In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon controlled by [[Colress]] to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control of Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head, and he ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves responsible for the mind control, Ash begged Pikachu to fight it off. During Pikachu's strenuous attempts to do so, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu and Ash's other Pokémon fought Team Plasma's Pokémon to prevent them from awakening {{an|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time, however, Ash's voice didn't get through to Pikachu's control, and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, and they agreed.

In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all of the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his electricity to fight off Ghetsis's control and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting, and together with Reshiram, they destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all of the Pokémon from Team Plasma's control and defeating the [[villainous team]].

=====Decolore Islands=====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers and make it to the finals. He then battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}} and was able to knock it out with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} were captured by Team Rocket while Ash, Iris, and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed from the net and, with the help of Axew, Charizard, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, Pikachu blasted Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris, and Cilan as he, Ash, and [[Alexa]] continued to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived at Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to. In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. However, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded him with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu blasted the trio off. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to {{an|Professor Sycamore}} to heal Froakie.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Fletchling training.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu training for the rematch against Viola]]
In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore. Later, when Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off. Ash immediately leaped in to save his friend, to the shock of many, including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}, who knocked him out. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch, using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, which beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In [[XY006|the next episode]], they were finally able to withstand Noivern's Gust. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced avoiding Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit and finally defeated it. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. During the battle, Pikachu was nearly put to sleep by Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}}, but Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to keep himself awake. Then, Pikachu defeated the Scale Pokémon, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.
[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu hypnotized by {{an|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{an|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash got through to Pikachu, who started fighting Malamar's control. Afterwards, the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device burst in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed its plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. It went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}} and ultimately defeated it, earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], where he faced her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Korrina's Lucario]] but was defeated by it. [[XY032|Later]], he battled Lucario in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. However, during the battle, Lucario lost control of its Mega Evolution and went berserk, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. In response, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his own {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost consciousness and the battle was called off.
[[File:XY044.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu facing Mega Lucario]]
In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Team Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others initially had a hard time due to their opponents' great teamwork, but they eventually overcame this obstacle and defeated all three of their opponents, giving Ash, Serena, and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with {{an|Korrina}}, sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Pikachu was ultimately able to defeat Lucario with Thunderbolt, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Rumble}}.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were captured by Team Rocket. The two escaped after Goomy used the slime on its body to allow them to slip through the bars. However, their escape was noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. The ensuing battle eventually ended when Ash had Pikachu blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu informed Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to catch it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu and Sliggoo were used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, however, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu. After the mecha took Sliggoo, Wartortle, and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, and the crisis was resolved, they restarted their battle with Tierno and ultimately won.
[[File:Ash Pikachu vs Clemont Bunnelby.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu battling Bunnelby]]
In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym battle against Clemont. He went up against his Bunnelby and ultimately defeated it. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but he later sent him out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Ultimately, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon managed to defeat Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, and despite the type disadvantage, Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu and the others visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts. He then tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, Team Rocket attempted to escape with all of the Poké Balls they stole, though by that point, Pikachu freed Ash and they pursued them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt, and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. When Serena called off the battle, Ash and Tierno decided to battle each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Pikachu wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], but he did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike, by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the group viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu was pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved forms and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly, a flaming ghost appeared and attacked them. They managed to escape, after which Squishy revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth, motivating them to help Squishy get to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way, they were attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon, and together, they managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth, and Squishy were awakened by Clemont's invention.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Miette Slurpuff.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu dancing with Slurpuff]]
In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced [[James's Inkay]] and Miette's Slurpuff. Eventually, they were trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}, which left them vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam. With Eevee badly injured, Pikachu tried to battle alone, without much success. However, Eevee evolved into Sylveon and defeated both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in another three-round battle against Sawyer, where he faced and defeated {{p|Honedge}}.

In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Serena, who disguised herself as Ash, who was unwell from last night's training, to battle {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}, a {{tc|Guitarist}} who wanted to challenge Ash and his Pikachu with his own Pikachu, nicknamed Spike. Serena's disguise as Ash works, and the battle was going fine until it was interrupted by Team Rocket, who intended to capture Pikachu and Spike. Fortunately, thanks to the medicine that Clemont and Bonnie had just bought, Ash managed to recover in time to stop Team Rocket and rescue his Pikachu and Spike with the help of Greninja. Eventually, both Pikachu and Spike sent Team Rocket blasting off with their respective Thunderbolts.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried after Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, following his loss to [[Wulfric]], and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu, but when the despondent Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were underwhelmed by his power. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against Wulfric and battled his {{p|Bergmite}}. After defeating it, Pikachu faced off against Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. Despite Pikachu's attempt to strategy, he was ultimately knocked out.

In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer during the semifinals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}, which he eventually defeated. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. [[XY128|Initially]], Pikachu was overwhelmed by Aegislash's alternating use of {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|King's Shield}}, but Ash deduced Aegislash's weaknesses and had Pikachu use them against it, leading to the Royal Sword Pokémon's defeat. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but later used him again to face off against [[Sawyer's Sceptile]], who eventually knocked him out with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alain Metagross.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu using Thunderbolt on Alain's Metagross]]
In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Alain]] during the Lumiose Conference finals. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}} and defeated it. Pikachu was then recalled but later used again to battle and defeat Alain's Metagross. Afterwards, Pikachu battled Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. [[XY131|However]], Pikachu was too exhausted to outmaneuver Charizard by that point, thus he was overpowered and knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Pikachu and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her, they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. In [[XY133|the following episode]], Pikachu watched when Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon in an attempt to control them. However, Pikachu's voice got through to Ash, which enabled him and Greninja to freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]]. Pikachu and the others were then freed, after which they teamed up with Alain's Charizard and [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}} to battle and defeat [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' and ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

Afterwards, Pikachu helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight the [[Giant Rock]]. He and the other Pokémon were eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but they were freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After coming up with a strategy, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, which was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja, and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy its control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. Both Pokémon took substantial hits before the battle was called off by Ash. In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu bade farewell to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash had to return to Kanto. During this, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group was able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like their first battle, but the outcome was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Pikachu joined Ash, Delia, and Mimey on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. After a while, Kiawe had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu later remained in Alola with Ash when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates held a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a battle, which he accepted. Tapu Koko eventually tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. Afterwards, they faced a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Despite its extreme strength, Pikachu outwitted Gumshoos with pure strategy and finished it off with Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, and despite sustaining several hits, Pikachu performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which knocked Hariyama out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again and were challenged to another battle. Unlike their last battle, Pikachu managed to get a few hits on the guardian deity and performed Gigavolt Havoc again; this time, it was powerful enough to send Tapu Koko flying. However, Pikachu was blasted off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.
[[File:Lillie and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and {{an|Lillie}}]]
In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', Professor Kukui tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else. As a result, Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}}, whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{p|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear. Despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty, where he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. At one point, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved her Gyarados. Despite this, Ash and Pikachu performed Gigavolt Havoc, which defeated Gyarados and gave Ash the win.

During Ash and his classmates' travels in [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to rescue {{an|Lusamine}} in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Pikachu fought Lusamine, who had been fused with a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Ash's Electrium Z mysteriously turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], allowing the two to perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} for the first time. The Z-Move defeated Nihilego, allowing Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} to pull Lusamine free from its hold.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his trial battle at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}, where he battled Team Rocket and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Pikachu was left vulnerable to Mimikyu's Z-Move, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, but he protected himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. Using his new move, Pikachu was able to trap Mimikyu, which allowed him and Ash to perform a Z-Move of their own. Ash's Electrium Z then turned into a Pikashunium Z again, allowing Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt once more and defeat Mimikyu. This allowed Ash to qualify for [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.
[[File:Mimikyu defeating Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being defeated by Mimikyu]]
In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', Ash and Pikachu encountered Tapu Koko again and had another rematch against it. Just then, a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko|Tapu Koko}} from another dimension unleashed its own attack, creating a rift that transported Ash and Pikachu to the dimension's [[Ultra Ruin]]. They soon encountered a wild {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, which started chasing after the duo. However, they were saved by {{al|Dia}} and {{p|Zeraora}}. After learning about Guzzlord and the Ultra Ruin, Ash challenged Dia to a battle to prove his ability to help Dia. Pikachu faced off against Zeraora, but was overwhelmed by Zeraora's fast moves and quickly defeated.

[[SM101|Later]], at Dia's base, Pikachu and Ash trained and convinced Dia and Zeraora to join them. Pikachu and Zeraora engaged in another battle, which attracted the attention of Guzzlord. After the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}'s arrival, the group lured it to the [[Ultra Wormhole]] that it emerged from in the past. After trapping Guzzlord with Electroweb, Pikachu and Zeraora attacked the immobilized Ultra Beast in an attempt to send it back through the Ultra Wormhole but failed. However, after the Shiny Tapu Koko intervened, Ash and Dia were able to activate their Z-Rings and have Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double Gigavolt Havoc to successfully push Guzzlord into the wormhole. Afterwards, Pikachu and Zeraora had one more battle to create another dimensional rift, which took Pikachu and Ash back home.

In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his [[Poni Island]] grand trial against [[Hapu]], where he went up against her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Despite the type disadvantage and Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} Ability, Pikachu was able to overcome the obstacles when Musdale was splashed with seawater, allowing Pikachu to knock the Draft Horse Pokémon out with Gigavolt Havoc. Afterwards, Hapu offered Ash a choice of type-specific Z-Crystals; Pikachu opted for a [[Steelium Z]], which Hapu awarded to Ash for his victory.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Team Skull]]'s leader [[Guzma]] and his {{p|Golisopod}}. Despite the type advantage, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Golisopod, as he was unable to penetrate the Hard Scale Pokémon's armor even when using his Z-Move {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}. The match ended prematurely when Golisopod returned to its Poké Ball due to its {{a|Emergency Exit}} Ability.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]], where he was able to defeat various Trainers' Pokémon and allow Ash to proceed to the next round. In ''[[SM137|The Wisdom Not to Run!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his Manalo Conference semifinals battle against Guzma, where he went up against Golisopod after Torracat was defeated. The two Pokémon were evenly matched, but eventually, Pikachu defeated Golisopod, allowing Ash to advance to the finals.
[[File:SM144.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's final battle with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}]]
In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to finish off [[Gladion's Silvally]], who had been worn down by {{AP|Melmetal}}, in the Manalo Conference finals. He then went up against what seemed to be [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], but turned out to be {{p|Zoroark}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}. In the [[SM139|next episode]], the two Pokémon clashed and proved to be equal in strength. When Gladion had Zoroark use {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}, Ash countered with Pikachu's Breakneck Blitz. Both Z-Moves succeeded in hitting their targets, knocking both Pokémon out.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', Ash chose to use Pikachu to battle Professor Kukui's {{p|Empoleon}} during Ash's {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against him. While the two Pokémon were equally matched, Pikachu was eventually caught in Empoleon's {{m|Whirlpool}}, causing him to get dizzy. To save Pikachu from being defeated, Ash withdrew him from the battle and sent out Melmetal to replace him.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash sent Pikachu back into the battle as his final Pokémon to face Tapu Koko, who had taken the place of Kukui's sixth Pokémon in the match. When both Pokémon were evenly matched, Tapu Koko and its fellow deities restored Ash and Kukui's Z-Power, giving them a chance to use another Z-Move, since [[SM143|they already used up their Z-Moves for the match]]. Tapu Koko then handed Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], and it and Kukui started performing {{m|Guardian of Alola}}. During this, Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing Pikachu to counter with 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The two Z-Moves clashed, with Pikachu's attack eventually overpowering Tapu Koko's, defeating it and making Ash the winner of the exhibition match.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu and Ash]]
In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his battle against [[Hodge]] in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals, where he faced Hodge's {{p|Mightyena}}. Pikachu was fairly evenly matched against his opponent, but eventually, he was able to defeat Mightyena, ending the battle and giving the victory to Ash.

In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle a [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Drednaw}} that was rampaging outside [[Wyndon Stadium]]. His attacks were ineffective, forcing Ash and Pikachu to run, but unexpectedly, they stumbled upon glowing cracks on the ground, from which [[Dynamax]] energy poured out and caused Pikachu to Gigantamax too. Initially, Pikachu had trouble moving around in his new, giant form, but soon got used to it. Following advice from {{an|Leon}}, Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}, defeating Drednaw and causing it to revert to normal. Afterward, Pikachu returned to normal as well. Later, Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Leon and his {{p|Charizard}}. With the help of the [[Dynamax Band]] that Ash received from Leon, Pikachu was able to Gigantamax again. Despite this, however, Pikachu was defeated by Charizard's {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.
[[File:JN013.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu Gigantamaxed against Leon]]
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Pikachu first went up against Visquez's Raichu, but started to get overwhelmed. As such, Ash chose to withdraw Pikachu and send out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place. Ash later sent Pikachu back out to face Visquez's Electrode, which had just defeated Gengar. Despite Electrode initially having the upper hand, Pikachu was eventually able to defeat it. However, upon receiving the knockout blow, Electrode's {{a|Aftermath}} [[Ability]] activated, but Pikachu used Electroweb just in the knick of time to protect himself, leading to only Electrode fainting. As such, Ash won the battle, leading to his World Coronation Series ranking shooting up to 3,763.

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Pikachu got jealous when Ash began training frequently with {{AP|Riolu}} instead of him. When Delia came to visit the [[Cerise Laboratory]], Pikachu slept with her for the night and later decided to follow Delia to Pallet Town. Mimey followed along in an effort to stop him. During their journey, Pikachu defended Mimey from a group of Spearow. After arriving in Pallet Town, Pikachu changed his mind and wanted to go back to Ash, but he was surprised to see that his Trainer was already in Pallet Town.

In ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against [[Bea]] at the [[Cianwood Gym]], where he went up against her {{p|Hitmontop}}. After slowing down Hitmontop's movements with Electroweb, Pikachu was able to defeat him. Next, he went up against {{p|Grapploct}}, but he was overwhelmed by its {{m|Octolock}} and defeated soon after.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Pikachu was used to battle [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s {{p|Copperajah}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}} with Riolu. In [[JN045|the next episode]], Pikachu was taken out of the fight when {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} launched a {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} that penetrated through the entire [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. Later, after Ash had defeated Chairman Rose with the help of his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}, Pikachu assisted Leon in stopping Eternatus from attacking [[Galar]]. With the assistance of {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, Pikachu, Lucario, and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} combined their powers and weakened Eternatus until it collapsed. Goh then caught Eternatus and sealed it away, putting an end to the [[Darkest Day]].

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his and [[Goh]]'s battle against {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} on [[Cero Island]], teaming him up with Goh's Cinderace. However, Pikachu was soon defeated, and Ash sent out {{AP|Lucario}} to replace him.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon during his World Coronation Series battle against Volkner, being sent out to face his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}} after it had defeated Gengar. Pikachu managed to bind Rotom with Electroweb, but just when he was about to use Thunderbolt on it, Volkner switched it out for Electivire, whose Motor Drive rendered Thunderbolt useless. After fighting against Electivire for a while, Pikachu was recalled and replaced with Lucario. Once both Ash and Volkner were down to their last Pokémon, Ash called Pikachu back to the battle to face Electivire again. Eventually, Ash decided to finish the match by using 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The Z-Move proved to be too much for Electivire's Motor Drive to absorb, leading to it being defeated and thus giving Ash the victory.
[[File:JN082.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu "Feastamaxed" by Gigantamax Alcremie]]
In ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', Pikachu helped Ash during [[Opal]]'s [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]]. After Ash had won the contest, Opal challenged him to a battle, with Ash using Pikachu against Opal's {{p|Alcremie}}. While Pikachu managed to land several Iron Tails on Alcremie, some of Alcremie's cream got stuck on Pikachu's tail, softening his blows. After Pikachu had managed to shake off Alcremie's {{m|Attract}} and block her {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, Opal chose to Gigantamax her Pokémon and had it use {{m|G-Max Finale}}, covering Pikachu in huge amounts of cream. Pikachu then started growing as well, becoming big enough to swallow an entire G-Max Finale cream projectile whole, much to Opal's shock. At first, everyone assumed that Pikachu had Gigantamaxed as well, but when Ash called for a G-Max Volt Crash and Pikachu didn't attack, it turned out that Pikachu had just eaten all the cream Alcremie had created with the [[G-Max Move]] and grown giant and fat as a result. As such, the battle was subsequently called off.

In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon used during his second rematch against Bea at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], first facing Grapploct. Pikachu's attempt at ensnaring Grapploct in an Electroweb proved unsuccessful, as it was able to use its stretchy tentacles to strike him through the web with a {{m|Close Combat}}. As such, Ash chose to recall Pikachu. In [[JN086|the next episode]], Pikachu was called back to the battlefield to face Bea's {{p|Hawlucha}}. By improving on a strategy he had used against both Lt. Surge and Visquez, Ash was able to repel Hawlucha's {{m|Sky Attack}}, while also dealing damage to it, allowing Pikachu to subsequently defeat it with a super effective Thunderbolt. Next, Pikachu faced Grapploct again, but wound up being ensnared by an Octolock once more, and was defeated soon afterward.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Pikachu [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Pichu and finally an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.

In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon used by Ash in a Raid Battle against an {{p|Articuno}}. Pikachu was able to land a powerful Thunderbolt onto the Freeze Pokémon before being defeated by a {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
[[File:JN118.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu battling Steven's Metagross]]
In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon in his battle against [[Wallace]] in [[Lilycove City]], going up against his Milotic. Pikachu was ultimately victorious, making Ash the winner of the battle.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Pikachu took part in a Battle Royal against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and Gladion's {{p|Nihilego}}, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}. After Lillie and Marowak had been defeated, Pikachu and Incineroar were the only ones left standing, although the ultimate victor of the match was left unclear.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Pikachu was the final Pokémon Ash used during his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. He initially faced {{p|Cradily}}, managing to defeat it after trapping its tentacles in an Electroweb. Next, he came face to face with Steven's Mega Metagross, whose ability to calculate and predict all of Pikachu's moves made it seemingly impossible for Pikachu to land a hit on it. Ash managed to overcome this by performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, dealing enough damage to Metagross to allow Pikachu to finish it with an Iron Tail, making Ash the winner of the match.

In ''[[JN123|Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon used by Ash during his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Cynthia. He first went up against her {{p|Togekiss}}, only to end up being made to [[flinch]] by a {{a|Serene Grace}}-enhanced {{m|Air Slash}}, before Cynthia sent out {{p|Gastrodon}}. Despite being at a type disadvantage, however, Ash was able to defeat Gastrodon through some clever thinking. Pikachu then went on to also knock out Cynthia's Spiritomb but was caught in its last-second {{m|Destiny Bond}}, resulting in him fainting along with his opponent.
[[File:JN132.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's final clash with Charizard]]
In ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon. He went up against {{p|Cinderace}}, with his attacks quickly proving to be useless against Cinderace's Ability, {{a|Libero}}. Because of this, Ash decided to switch Pikachu in and save him for later. In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Pikachu returned to the battle after all of Ash's other Pokémon had been defeated to face Gigantamax Charizard. After enduring some of Charizard's [[Max Move]]s, Pikachu's 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt clashed with Charizard's G-Max Wildfire, canceling out both moves as Charizard returned to its normal size and form.

At the start of [[JN132|the next episode]], Eternatus appeared above Wyndon Stadium and recharged Ash and Leon's Dynamax Bands, prompting Leon to temporarily recall Charizard and Gigantamax his Cinderace, with Ash doing the same with Pikachu. The two Pokémon's clash of G-Max Moves ended with both of them reverting to normal and Cinderace fainting, leaving Leon with just Charizard. During the subsequent battle between the two partner Pokémon, Pikachu took a severe hit from a {{m|Fire Blast}} and momentarily collapsed, experiencing a vision of all of Ash's Pokémon cheering for him. Backed by the mental support of his friends, Pikachu stood back up and executed one more furious exchange of blows with Charizard. While both Pokémon were completely exhausted following the clash, ultimately, Pikachu was able to stay standing as Charizard fell, ending Leon's winning streak, making Ash the winner of the tournament, and earning him the title of Monarch. Later, Pikachu joined Ash and the rest of his team for the awards ceremony.

In ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', Pikachu joined up with Lucario and Goh's Galar starters against Lugia in a Raid Battle. Despite firing off multiple strong attacks—including combining their moves for extra power—they were unable to defeat the Diving Pokémon. Shortly after leaving the Cerise Laboratory, Ash and Goh separated and he and Ash leave on their own journey.

In ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]'', Pikachu reunited with Misty and later acted as the referee for the match between her and Ash.

In ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'', Pikachu got isolated due to one of Team Rocket's schemes and was forced to hold them off until Ash arrived. Thankfully, a wild {{an|Latias}} that had been following Ash intervened and sent the evil group blasting off.

===Personality and characteristics===
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
[[File:Pikachu and Togepi.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Togepi]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen meditating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', and ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. In ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]'', Pikachu also displayed a fondness for orange juice. In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', Pikachu was revealed to have a distaste for [[Poni Island]] radishes. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to accidentally destroy a female companion's bike or unintentionally shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, except for [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships. Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol. While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy (such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks), or by accident (when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake).

[[File:ZappedAgain.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu does not like having his cheeks rubbed]]
In general, {{p|Pikachu}} as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is a notable anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also triumphed over some very powerful Pokémon that had previously defeated several of Ash's other Pokémon, such as {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Dragonite}}, {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}}, and {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} to win the Brave Symbol in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} to a draw in [[DP189|the semifinals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and defeated [[Gladion's Silvally]] and the {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|recurring Tapu Koko}} commanded by {{an|Professor Kukui}} in separate battles at [[Manalo Stadium]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised and discussed in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but he refused, having decided to become stronger as he is, and defeated Raichu by using superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] another Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were not only even matches in power but, unlike before, also in speed; ultimately Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed, power, and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. During this event, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also wanted Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, Pikachu has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having type advantages against Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to noticeably struggle when an opponent hinders his mobility in some fashion, such as when the aforementioned Panpour stopped Volt Tackle with a {{m|Mud Sport}} that covered the battlefield, when [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}} impared his speed and accuracy by immobilizing his tail with {{m|String Shot}}, when the icy battlefield of Viola's Surskit threw him off balance in the first battle, or when [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} prevented him from using Quick Attack by numbing his legs with {{m|Icy Wind}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu walking along with Dawn's Piplup]]
Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Following their first encounter with him in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', the Team Rocket trio made it their life's mission to capture Pikachu for their boss. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or one of their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mechas]], but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else involved. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of the time, in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many other powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into an imperfect {{m|Volt Tackle}} which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Upon mastering the move in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', it became one of Pikachu's most distinctive techniques, to the point of garnering [[Paul]]'s interest, up until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', where Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball. In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Pikachu learned {{m|Electroweb}} in place of Electro Ball, allowing him to not only trap opponents, but also use the move as a springboard to increase his mobility or as a shield to protect himself from damage. In addition to his repertoire of moves, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime, has an affinity for [[Z-Move]]s, and is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Pikachu's imitations====
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

<gallery perrow=6>
File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Togepi.png|{{TP|Misty|Togepi}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Charizard.png|{{AP|Charizard}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Hiusian Growlithe.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Hiusian Braviary.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Basculegion.png|{{p|Basculegion}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Wyrdeer.png|{{p|Wyrdeer}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
</gallery>

====Pikachu's language====
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases mean something. In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "Pika-speak," but this most likely isn't official. This includes:
* Pikapi: ''[[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]]'' (Ash)
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese version). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[BWS02]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."
* Piiika-Chuuuuuu!: When using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika, Chuuu Pii!: When using {{m|Electro Ball}}.
* Pikachu-Pi-Pi-Pi-Pika!: When using {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Pika-Pika-Pika-ChuPi-Ka!: When using {{m|Electroweb}}.
* Chuuu-Pi-Ka!: When using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

===Appearance===
:''See also: [[Pikachu in a cap]], [[Gigantamax]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As an Egg
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | As a Pichu
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's Alola Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's World Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Gigantamax Pikachu
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Pichu Egg.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Pichu.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|180px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=World Cap Iron Tail|7=World Cap Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Iron Tail (World Cap)|7=Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Pichu Thunder Shock|1=ThunderShock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Thunder Shock as a Pichu|1=Thunder Shock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

====[[Z-Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Gigavolt Havoc|1=Breakneck Blitz|2=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Gigavolt Havoc|1=Breakneck Blitz|2=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM010|Trial and Tribulation!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Corkscrew Crash|SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash 1|2=G-Max Volt Crash 2|3=Max Strike}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash (Part 1)|2=G-Max Volt Crash (Part 2)|3=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Max Steelspike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Max Strike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Rocket Punch" was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Kanto starters Elemental Combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''
| {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{AP|Charizard}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with Charizard's Flamethrower, Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water. This was used to defeat [[Jessie's Arbok]] and {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, along with [[James's Weezing]] and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Water Gun.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''
| {{m|Water Gun}} and an {{type|Electric}} attack
| [[Ash's Squirtle]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of one of Pikachu's Electric attacks and Squirtle's Water Gun. Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Squirtle's Water Gun to create an electrified stream of water. This was used to destroy {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|Torcher Scorcher]] and send them blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Water Tornado.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Rapid Spin}}
| [[Misty's Politoed]] and [[Brock's Forretress]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with Politoed's Water Gun and Forretress' Rapid Spin, creating a tornado of water and yellow electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket and the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Solar Beam.png|150px]]
| [[AG033|''Now'' That's ''Flower Power!'']]
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}
| [[Drew's Roselia]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination between Thunderbolt and Solar Beam. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt while Roselia fires a Solar Beam and the two attacks combine to create a white beam of energy surrounded by electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off after they had tried to steal [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]] meant for [[Mr. Big]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': An improvised tactic in which Pikachu uses Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Spinning Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Twister}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Lucy]]'s {{p|Milotic}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination of Thunderbolt, Twister, and Volt Tackle. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on himself to leave him supercharged for his next attack. Milotic then generates a Twister around Pikachu, who spins with the twister to increase the power of his Volt Tackle, which is already supercharged due to Thunderbolt. This was used to defeat Lucy's Milotic in Ash's [[Battle Pike]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} against Lucy.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Pikachu then uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings. This was used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Quick Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack to rush towards the opponent and hit it with Iron Tail, thus boosting the power of the latter move. This was first used against [[Roark's Cranidos]] during Ash's first {{gy|Oreburgh}} [[Gym]] battle. It was used again in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', during Ash's battle with [[Oralie]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt at the battlefield, breaking the ground apart and sending large rocks hurtling at the opponent. This was used to counter [[Roark's Onix]] and its speed during Ash's first Oreburgh Gym battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift attack that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump into the Swift attack. As he runs, the stars from Swift surround the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A move combination that Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used first against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was first used against [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Drifblim}}, and later in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' against [[Paul's Magmortar]] and in ''[[JN123|Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!]]'' against {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Spiritomb}}. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere or creating an electric whirlpool, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to increase the speed of the Electro Ball. This was used when Ash had to battle {{an|Cilan}} as part of [[Luke]]'s movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination that Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash BW Team combination attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Stone Edge}}
| Ash's rotation for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with a joint Flamethrower from {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Snivy}}'s Leaf Storm, {{AP|Oshawott}}'s Hydro Pump, {{AP|Unfezant}}'s Air Cutter, {{AP|Scraggy}}'s Focus Blast, {{AP|Leavanny}}'s Energy Ball, {{AP|Boldore}}'s Flash Cannon, {{AP|Palpitoad}}'s Mud Shot, and {{AP|Krookodile}}'s Stone Edge to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] from Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ground.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu roots himself to the ground with Iron Tail to resist getting blown back by any attacks. This was first used in Ash's [[Santalune Gym]] [[rematch]] against [[Viola]]. It was used again in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', during Ash's first-ever [[World Coronation Series]] battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Draco Meteor Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This strategy consists of climbing the move that is aimed towards Pikachu with {{m|Iron Tail}} and was used first against [[Grant]]'s {{p|Tyrunt}} to counter {{m|Draco Meteor}}. It was used once again in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'' against [[Korrina's Lucario]], but this time to counter {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Serena Team Rocket combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}
| [[Serena's Fennekin]], [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]], and [[James's Inkay]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with a Flamethrower attack from Serena's Fennekin, a Dark Pulse from Jessie's Pumpkaboo, and a Psybeam from James's Inkay to create a swirling blast of energy. This was used to defeat a {{OBP|Pokémon hunter|XY063}} and his {{p|Rhyperior}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple, dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage. This was used to defeat [[Tierno's Wartortle]] and Raichu.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Flamethrower.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}
| [[Serena's Braixen]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Braixen uses Flamethrower while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt and the two attacks converge to create a red-orange stream of fire surrounded by yellow sparks of electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off from [[Count Pumpka]]'s castle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electrified Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' While using Iron Tail, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to surround himself in electricity. This was used in a battle against [[Clemont's Luxray]] in the nineteenth movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electroweb barrier.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu creates an Electroweb to protect himself from any damage. This was first used when Pikachu learned Electroweb during the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]]. It was used again in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', during Ash's first-ever [[World Coronation Series]] battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Pokémon Fireworks.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}, {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Powder Snow}}
| The [[Ultra Guardians]]' Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Super Pokémon Fireworks" (Japanese: '''超特大ポケモン花火''' ''Super Special Pokémon Fireworks'') is a combination move used by the Ultra Guardians' partner Pokémon and their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. Pikachu launches {{m|Electroweb}} into the air, followed by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with {{m|Zing Zap}} and {{m|Discharge}}, respectively. {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Steenee, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} add to the combination with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, and a double {{m|Flamethrower}}, respectively. {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Altaria}} then use a triple {{m|Fire Blast}}, followed by [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{AP|Poipole}}'s poison. Together, the moves make a giant, spinning, ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electroweb Iron Tail combo 1.png|150px]] [[File:Electroweb Iron Tail combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Electroweb and Iron Tail. Pikachu creates an Electroweb which he uses like a springboard to launch himself at the opponent before hitting them with Iron Tail, dealing incredible damage. This was first used to defeat [[Gladion's Silvally]] in the [[Manalo Conference]] finals. It was used again in ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', during the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ember combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''
| {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Goh's Raboot]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Ember and Iron Tail. Raboot fires an Ember at Pikachu, who sends it at the opponent with Iron Tail, thus increasing the Ember's speed and surrounding it with white sparks of energy. This was used to defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Crobat}} and {{p|Skarmory}} and send them and Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electroweb battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu creates an Electroweb that spreads out over the opponent's side of the field. If the opponent tries to charge through the electric threads, they not only slow down, but also take damage. This was used during Ash's first World Coronation Series rematch against [[Bea]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt Thunder combo 1.png|150px]] [[File:Thunderbolt Thunder combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Gary's Electivire]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt and Thunder. Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt while Electivire uses Thunder and the two attacks combine to create a gigantic bolt of yellow electricity. This was used in a battle against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Iron Tail Quick Attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu uses Iron Tail on the ground before using Quick Attack to start vibrating, creating ultrasonic vibrations around his body that he can use to repel incoming attacks. This was used during Ash's second World Coronation Series rematch against Bea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Goh Pokémon combo attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{m|Pyro Ball}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Wood Hammer}}
| [[Ash's Lucario]], [[Goh's Cinderace]], [[Goh's Inteleon]], and [[Goh's Grookey]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt, Aura Sphere, Pyro Ball, Mud Shot, and Wood Hammer. Cinderace kicks a Pyro Ball, which merges with Lucario's Aura Sphere before Grookey swings its Wood Hammer to send the [[Aura]]-clad fireball flying. Inteleon and Pikachu add to the attack with Mud Shot and Thunderbolt, respectively, creating a high-speed flying fireball surrounded by blue energy, mud, and electricity. This was used in a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Lugia}}.
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Otani]]
|en=[[Ikue Otani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann ([[S01]])
|es_la=[[Ikue Otani]] Claudia Motta (voiceover in [[EP017]])
|hi=सोनल कौशल ''Sonal Kaushal'' (Hungama dub)
}}

===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 3.png|x200px]]
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|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| With Ash in ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| {{color2|000|Artwork from}} {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
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====Staff artwork====
This is a collection of fan art drawn by prolific staff members on the series.

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|-
| Artwork as a Pichu by {{color2|000|Atsuko Nishida}}{{fact}}
|}

==In the games==
===Core series===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]], a remake of Yellow, the [[Partner Pokémon (game)|partner]] Pikachu plays a similar role.

====Event distributions====
=====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

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=====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Pokémon the Series: Black & White|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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=====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

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=====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
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=====25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's Pikachu=====
Ash's Pikachu was distributed as part of the 25th anniversary screenings, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' between August 11 and September 8, 2022. This Pikachu is unique in that it is distributed with an Alola Champion's ribbon symbolising Ash's achievement of becoming the Alolan Champion.

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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|Serial Code|hide|August 11 to September 30, 2022}}
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=====Pikachu in a cap=====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and were distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

A [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|seventh Cap Pikachu]], wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attended screenings of the 20th movie.

Pikachu in a cap is not present in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite being based on a {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, but has Pokédex entries in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and can be imported to the games via [[Pokémon HOME]]. An eighth Cap Pikachu, World Cap Pikachu, has since been added in Version 1.2.0 of Sword and Shield. This Pikachu wears Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and was officially revealed September 29, 2020, along with a new set of distributions for the [[Generation VIII]] games.

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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===Spin-off games===
====[[Advanced Pico Beena]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]], [[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]], [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!]], and [[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]].

====Arcade games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Crayon Kids]], [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]], [[Pokémon Medal World]], [[Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal!]], and [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

=====Battle Nine stats=====
{{BattleNinePokémon
|name=Pikachu
|jname=ピカチュウ
|tmname=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|height=0.4
|evolution=None
|start1=Quick Attack|start1type=Normal|start1power=40|start1range=1|start1medal=3
|start2=Thunder Shock|start2type=Electric|start2power=40|start2range=1|start2medal=3
|start3=Thunderbolt|start3type=Electric|start3power=90|start3range=1|start3medal=6
|extra1=Slam|extra1type=Normal|extra1power=80|extra1range=1|extra1medal=4
|extra2=Thunder|extra2type=Electric|extra2power=110|extra2range=1|extra2medal=7
|extra3=Feint|extra3type=Normal|extra3power=30|extra3range=1|extra3medal=3
|extra4=Iron Tail|extra4type=Steel|extra4power=100|extra4range=1|extra4medal=6
|extra5=Discharge|extra5type=Electric|extra5power=80|extra5range=Cross|extra5medal=9
|extra6=Nuzzle|extra6type=Electric|extra6power=20|extra6range=1|extra6medal=2
}}

====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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|}
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=====Disks=====
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Movie 2017}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
In {{g|GO}}, [[Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap Pikachu]], initially referred to as "'''Pikachu in Ash's hat'''", was obtainable in the {{pkmn2|wild}} during the game's first-anniversary celebration from July 6–21, 2017. Any {{p|Pichu}} whose {{pkmn|Egg}}s were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. The Ash hat Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1–2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Event Pokémon|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility it being [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]]. Original Cap Pikachu will be featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 12, 2020.

Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both [[gender]]s and can be [[evolution|evolved]], with the cap being retained upon evolution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pichu [[File:GO172O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

In an event based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' that ran in 2020 from November 6 to November 12, several Pokémon based on Ash's catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/?hl=en%7CSource</ref>

====[[Pokémon Masters Arena]]====
Pikachu appears alongside {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters Arena]].

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu, along with the rest of Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash.

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. Pikachu also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu-World|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Super Tag Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}.

====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

[[File:Pokémon Zany Cards Special Seven Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], as a card in Special Seven mode. The card can be played at any time but cannot be played as the final card from the player's hand.

====[[Sega Pico]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Ash & Pikachu]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu DPM.png|thumb|left||200px|Pikachu in Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
Pikachu appears in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].
{{-}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.
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[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a {{i|Poké Ball}} on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].
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[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}
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[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu in the The Rise of Darkrai manga adaptation]]
===Movie adaptations===
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is also a main character in every movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu JNM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}, playing the same role as he does in the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electroweb|JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Pikachu
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Using {{mcolor|G-Max Volt Crash|000}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Using {{mcolor|Max Strike|000}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Using {{mcolor|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu G-Max Volt Crash JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Max Strike JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt JNM.png|x150px]]
|}
* Ash also told Pikachu to use {{m|Max Steelspike}} once, but the move was interrupted before it could be executed.

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]||type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Pikachu|227}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=367/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears on the cards [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]], [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]], [[Hoopa (XY-P Promo 155)]], and [[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)]].

===Merchandise===
====Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009====
The last item of DPt era merchandise could only be bought at cinemas screening ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', released on July 18, 2009. The '''Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009''' (Japanese: '''映画公開記念スペシャルパック2009''') was made available at the same time as the movie premiere and came with two Holofoil {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}}, one {{TCG|Advent of Arceus}} booster pack, and two {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}}s.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]] ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 43)
*{{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Michina Temple|44}} ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 44)

'''Product images:'''
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====Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit====
{{main|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit (TCG)}}
The '''Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit''' (Japanese: '''30枚デッキ対戦セット「サトシVSロケット団」''') is a Japanese-exclusive Deck Kit released alongside the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset, on April 21, 2017. The deck features Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' of the [[Pokémon anime]], including Ash's Pikachu and Jessie's Mimikyu as {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

'''Product image:'''
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====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
*[[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)

'''Product image:'''
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====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the [[Pikachu in a cap]] distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
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====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' on movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product images:'''
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==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
* The [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured at the end of [[DP013]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: 「パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ」 "''Partners [[Ash Ketchum|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}]] and Pikachu: always feeling good.''"
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric type owned by a main character in the {{pkmn|anime}} prior to {{an|Dawn}} {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}ing {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}.
* Pikachu was the only one of Ash's non-temporary Pokémon to use an Electric-type [[move]] under his ownership until {{AP|Naganadel}} in ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', 1,082 episodes later.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon would later do so as well, notably {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* As revealed in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu is, chronologically, Ash's first:
** Pokémon caught in its evolved form, although {{p|Pichu|its pre-evolved form}} did not yet exist at the time of his debut.
** Pokémon to have evolved via [[friendship]]. However, {{AP|Leavanny}} is the first to do so under his ownership.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon capable of evolving through use of an [[Evolution stone]], not including {{AP|Snorunt}}, as it did not have {{p|Froslass|a stone-induced evolution}} at the time of its debut.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to be have been used in every {{pkmn|Gym}} battle in a region, namely, [[Johto]].
** Pikachu is also Ash's only Pokémon to win a Gym battle single-handedly, excluding one-on-one matches, as shown in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is rarely ever seen, with a total of only six confirmed appearances throughout the whole anime outside of flashbacks: ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof before then, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
** Pikachu's gender had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (in which Pikachu used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (he was present when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (he was seen with Ash and {{an|Brock}} while they claimed that [[Kids Day]] was for boys), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' (as Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as "those guys").
** The species' gender difference was first openly indicated in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', as Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu was shown at various points in the anime, such as ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'' and ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', to be capable of surfing, a potential reference to the {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}} initially featured in {{game|Yellow}}, which itself was inspired by the anime.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to have defeated its evolved form, as he defeated [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the anime to have defeated a [[Legendary Pokémon]], as he defeated {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the anime, having defeated a total of four Legendary Pokémon: the aforementioned Regice, {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' (though the battle ended in a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process), [[Gladion's Silvally]] in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]''.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to have defeated a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, as he defeated {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the anime, having defeated a total of four Mega Evolved Pokémon: the aforementioned Mega Lucario, [[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}} in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', {{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', and {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} in ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon to have defeated a Mega Evolved Pokémon.
* If counting former {{pkmn|Champion}}s, then Pikachu has defeated the most Champion-owned Pokémon onscreen in the anime, at a total of seven Pokémon: [[Wallace]]'s {{p|Milotic}}, Steven's {{p|Cradily}} and Mega Metagross, {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Spiritomb}} (though the battle ended in a draw, as Pikachu was knocked out due to {{m|Destiny Bond}}), and {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Cinderace}} and {{p|Charizard}}.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon to have defeated a Champion-owned Pokémon.
* In the anime, Pikachu is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to have activated their [[Ability]] or Gigantamaxed.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon in the anime to have access to both Z-Moves and Gigantamax.
** Moreover, Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have used different power-ups, the two mentioned above, in a [[JN131|single]] [[JN132|battle]].
* As of ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Pikachu has used more moves than any other Pokémon belonging to a main character in the anime, at a total of 19 moves.
** Pikachu held the overall record of most moves used until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', when Leon's Charizard surpassed him by one move.
** Pikachu has also [[List of moves by anime debut|debuted]] more moves than any other Pokémon in the anime, at eleven, and the most [[Z-Move]]s, at four.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to have been confirmed to have forgotten a move. The confirmation comes from ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', in which {{Rotom}} states that Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} since he doesn't know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move he was last seen using in ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'' prior to him learning {{m|Electro Ball}} in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]''.
* Pikachu is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon used by a member of the final [[World Coronation Series|Masters Eight]] lineup in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]].
** According to a caption in [[JN121]], Pikachu is also the first Pokémon to be brought to the opening ceremony of said tournament.
* If excluding {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have acted as a [[Battle judge|referee]] in the anime, taking up the mantle for Ash and Misty's battle in ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]''.
* In {{wp|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} had a "{{tt|Biografía|''Biografia'' in Brazil}} Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consisted of non-canon biographies of cartoon characters. This segment once did a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu, stating that he is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and that he allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* Pikachu appears as a figure in the [[MC Sixth Generation|sixth generation]] of [[Monster Collection]].
* Event-distributed Pikachu billed as "Ash's Pikachu" consistently have a Naughty [[Nature]], with the sole exception of the Pokémon Center Best Wishes event, which distributed one with a Brave Nature. Both Natures line up with Pikachu's personality in the anime, and both increase the Attack stat.
** All of the distributed [[Pikachu in a cap]], however, have a Hardy Nature, possibly to keep them as neutral, stat-wise, as possible.
* In [[JN128]], the [[announcer]] of the [[World Coronation Series]] identified Pikachu as (Japanese: マサラの黄色い電光 ''The yellow lightning of [[Pallet Town|Masara]]'') when discussing Ash's team.
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' and ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'' are the only main series episodes during his time as a protagonist to not feature Pikachu in any capacity.

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Talk:JN145

2023-07-02T22:23:40Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Theory */ new section

== Delibird ==

The sub confirms the name of Team Rocket’s Delibird to be “Dellie”. Is there a way to mention this fact in the trivia and/or change the name of Delibird’s page?
[[User:MarioKero345|MarioKero345]] ([[User talk:MarioKero345|talk]]) 01:53, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

Is it really necessary for the page to have so much Trivia like this? At this rate, there will be more Trivia than text talking about the episode. Isn't it good to "filter" the content?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 12:46, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
:Took a look at the trivia you removed, and they all seemed fine. Some are trivia that references past episodes, and some were talking about absences of other Team Rocket Pokemon. And the error is definitely an error.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:27, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
::The "error" is more a consequence of the logic of the anime than an error per se. It's like those situations where they destroy an entire scenario in battle and then it appears whole soon after. If it was a regular Pokémon battle, oh yes, I think it would be a mistake, there was no way Latias could dispatch Team Rocket and leave the Dark-type Pokémon behind. And I believe you are aware of this detail.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 14:05, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
:::Regardless of plot convenience, they are still Dark types being affected by a Psychic type move.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:47, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
:: I don't really see the issue with the page for JN145 having a larger-than-normal trivia section. This episode wasn't some random "filler" with CotDs that nobody cares about, if the ending is to be believed it was Team Rocket's last-ever "adventure" before they get written out of the show in April. [[User:Adelon|Adelon]] ([[User talk:Adelon|talk]]) 02:20, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
:::Since these final few episodes have been a culmination of the whole adventure (so far), maybe we could modify the episode page format and create a new section for some of these stats/records, possibly in the major events section. There certainly seems to be enough content within this trivia to warrant "elevating" it higher in the article. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 04:08, 12 March 2023 (UTC)
::::[[SM001#Trivia|SM001]] subsections its trivia due to the amount of trivia that it has due to being the start of a new series, so perhaps something similar could be done here. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 05:37, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

== Theory ==

Even though it wasn’t confirmed yet, the English dub title should be "A Scheming Reunion!" Due to Team Rocket’s usual planning and getting their old Pokémon back. --[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 22:23, 2 July 2023 (UTC)

Talk:JN147

2023-03-26T19:01:14Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Destination */

== Serena ==

Will Serena appear in this episode?--[[User:PokemonBR|PokémonBR]] 12:20, 17 March 2023 (UTC)
:It is unclear at this point if she will or not.--[[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]], Junior Admin Bulbapedia ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]]) 15:22, 17 March 2023 (UTC)
::This is the another episode of ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' where Serena did not appear. Earlier reports and trades stated that Mayuki Makiguchi would return, but this turned out to be untrue.--[[User:PokemonBR|PokémonBR]] 01:03, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

==master==
the trivia says ash says what a pokemon master is in this episode. so what is a pokemon master, the trivia didnt say that and neither does [[Pokemon Master]].

== Destination ==

With Ash and Pikachu no longer the main characters, what will happen to them next, even though it wasn’t confirmed where they’re going.--[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 17:07, 26 March 2023 (UTC)
::I don't want to sound rude or anything, but that's not what this section is for. Anything involving Ash's future at this point is pure speculation or fan theory.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 17:42, 26 March 2023 (UTC)
:::It’s not? I was just asking. It feels like a cliffhanger.--[[User:CoolPokeGuy|CoolPokéGuy]] ([[User talk:CoolPokeGuy|Talk]]) 19:01, 26 March 2023 (UTC)

Meowth (Team Rocket)

2023-03-26T17:09:48Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Intro */ Once again

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:''For the Wizards Promotional card, see [[Team Rocket's Meowth (Wizards Promo 18)]].''
:''For the {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} card, see [[Rocket's Meowth (EX Team Rocket Returns 46)]].
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'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]], more specifically part of a [[Team Rocket trio|trio]] with [[Jessie]] and [[James]], that follows [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{ashfr}} around in the [[Pokémon anime]], usually trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. His major difference from other {{p|Meowth}}, and nearly all other Pokémon, is that he can [[Talking Pokémon|talk]] and walk on two legs like a [[human]].

==In the anime==
===Main series===
====History====
=====Pre-series=====
[[File:Young Meowth.png|thumb|220px|Meowth as a kitten]]
In a flashback in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', {{p|Meowth}}'s earliest memory is being alone at [[Camp Pokéhearst]]. With no food, he was always starving and once tipped over a basket of baseballs believing it was food. As punishment for tipping the basket over, the baseball coach hung him from a tree; from this tree, he was able to see a movie called ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|That Darn Meowth!}}'', which depicted a Meowth in [[Hollywood]] being given delicious food by its family. Meowth instantly decided to go to Hollywood, which he believed would be a paradise.
[[File:Meowth and Meowzie.png|thumb|220px|left|Meowth upon meeting Meowzie]]
However, when he arrived in Hollywood, he was merely perceived as a stray Pokémon, and was constantly being chased for stealing food. Soon, a Meowth gang, led by a {{p|Persian}}, took him in. Meowth lived on the streets as a member of the gang for a long time; the gang annoyed the humans in town by stealing food and causing trouble, the town's local Butcher Shop Owner in particular. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. She rejected him, saying that he was poor and that she preferred [[human]]s, so Meowth attempted to make himself more human-like to make her love him. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he understood—"rocket"—and was inspired to join Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', Meowth stated that he was {{an|Giovanni}}'s "Top Cat" in front of Giovanni with no objection (while noticing that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', however, he was shown to have been present at [[Team Rocket HQ]] for a short time, during which it is revealed that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task because he tripped over a wire, spilled Giovanni's coffee, and got himself shocked. Giovanni didn't appear to be angry, but he assigned Meowth to [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team.

=====[[Original series]]=====
======Kanto======
[[File:Team Rocket Meowth Earlier Design.png|thumb|left|220px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]
Meowth made his debut in the anime in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Alongside Jessie and James, they set their sights on the injured Pokémon in the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. As the two sent out their {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}} from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]], they quickly overtook the Pokémon Center, which only had [[Nurse Joy]], {{Ash}}, and {{an|Misty}} inside. Before they could steal any of the Pokémon, however, [[Ash's Pikachu]], who teamed up with many other {{p|Pikachu}} in the Pokémon Center, used an electric attack, causing the entire Pokémon Center to explode. It was here that {{TRT}} vowed to capture Pikachu, deeming Ash's one as an exceptionally powerful Pokémon, making it their lifelong goal to capture him.

In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', after hearing that Pikachu would fight to defend his own honor and Ash's, the trio were inspired to cheer on Pikachu before his rematch against {{gy|Vermilion}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}.

In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', the Team Rocket trio worked together with other {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s to steal the Pokémon of all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on board the [[S.S. Anne]]. Out on the open ocean, Team Rocket began taking the Pokémon of everyone by force. Ash led a counterattack against the Rockets, leading to a large battle and many of the members of Team Rocket being blasted off through the side of the ship. Afterwards, the S.S. Anne started taking on water and sunk, trapping Team Rocket, Ash, and his friends underwater. [[EP016|When the two groups met up]], they initially fought, but Misty took charge and directed all of them in an emergency escape plan before the ship fell into the depths of the sea floor. They eventually found an exit, with Team Rocket nearly drowning due to having to rely on [[James's Magikarp]] to swim them to safety. After getting stranded, Magikarp evolved into {{p|Gyarados}} and sent them all flying with a cyclone made from {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', following the events of the last episode, Team Rocket was swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]]. Meowth, Ekans, and Koffing were separated from Jessie and James in the chaos and landed on another part of the island. When Meowth found Pikachu without Ash, he ordered Koffing and Ekans to attack Pikachu, but they refused since Meowth was not their actual master. The following day, the trio found their way back to Jessie and James.
[[File:Meowth Togepi Egg.png|thumb|220px|Meowth caring for Togepi's Egg]]
In ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', Meowth fell in love with a girl named [[Cassandra]] after she nursed him back to health. Meowth later tried to repay her by helping her {{p|Paras}} evolve. He, along with Arbok and Weezing, faked losing against Paras to fire it up. This boost in confidence allowed it to defeat [[Ash's Charmeleon]], though the Flame Pokémon went out of control and attacked the trio before he could be stopped. Meowth later asked Cassandra to become the company mascot, but was rejected when {{OBP|Lacy|EP044|her grandmother}} found a Persian to take the role.

In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', Meowth bonded with Ash's {{pkmn|Egg}} after the trio stole it. Ash and his friends later find them and fight for it, and during the squabble the egg hatches into a {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Unable to decide who should raise it, Meowth, Ash, Misty, and Brock decide to battle for it. Meowth's first match was against [[Brock's Onix]], which Meowth was able to defeat by dumping buckets of water onto the Rock Snake Pokémon. Brock called him out for cheating, which Meowth countered by claiming it was his right to be a protective parent unhindered. He later battled Ash's Pikachu, which was cut short by one Thunderbolt from Pikachu. Meowth, charred to a crisp and sobbing, had to be dragged away by Jessie and James. In the end, Togepi chose to stay with Misty.
[[File:Meowth defeating leader Persian.png|thumb|left|220px|The Persian leader being defeated by Meowth]]
Jessie used Meowth during the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', though his lack of battle skills made him fairly useless.

In ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James attempted another ploy to kidnap Pikachu, but ended up with a boy named {{OBP|Timmy|EP053}}. Realizing they could trick the kid, Jessie and James put on an act to look like they wanted to hurt Timmy. Meowth "stopped them" with Fury Swipes and ran back to the school with Timmy where Pikachu waited. The plan backfired, however, when Meowth accidently spoke in front of Misty, forcing him to flee.

In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James were made the temporary [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Giovanni's place. Having rigged the platforms so that the Trainer feels the pain their Pokémon feels, they battled against Ash. Despite using Giovanni's Pokémon and cheating, they ultimately lost and were sent blasting off.

In ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following Ash. While there, Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it (in addition to calling him a ''walking talking freak Meowth''). Meowth was, once again, left heartbroken.

======Orange Archipelago======
The Team Rocket trio [[EP081|continued to follow]] Ash to the [[Orange Islands]], where they were ordered by Giovanni to operate a blimp in an attempt to get rid of them. The three performed their duty as wait staff before realizing no one was piloting the blimp, and because of this it drifted straight into a storm. They then found Ash and friends and started a battle, which tore a hole in the blimp. Meowth attempted to make a parachute from some of the broken fabric, but {{an|Jigglypuff}} landed on top of it and{{m|Sing|sang a song}}. Meowth, unable to stay awake, let go of the fabric, causing the trio to fall into the ocean and drift away.
[[File:EP104.png|thumb|220px|Meowth stuck with Pikachu]]
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Meowth was put under the hypnotism of [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]'s {{p|Drowzee}} and forced to attack Jessie and James. He was later freed by Ash and Pikachu.

Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the [[signature move]] of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James's prized bottle caps in order to appease the islanders.

In ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]'', Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and James. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty, and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first and separated them from each other.

After Jessie fell ill from inhaling {{p|Vileplume}} {{m|Stun Spore}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', Meowth and James attempted to find [[Salveyo weed]]. However, they had to contend with Misty and her newly befriended {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}, also on a mission to heal her friends, for the rare medicinal plant. Despite their antics, Misty later gave them some Salveyo weed.

======Johto======
[[File:Meowth and Snubbull.png|thumb|220px|left|Snubbull biting Meowth's tail]]
In ''[[EP124|Snubbull Snobbery]]'', a [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull|Snubbull]] took interest in Meowth's tail, which they used to their advantage to lure the Fairy Pokémon to them. The plan ended up failing when they were found by Ash and his friends, but, unbeknownst to them, Snubbull followed the trio to stay with Meowth. Snubbull returned in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', biting down onto Meowth. The trio identified it as the same one and decided to keep it. Meowth demanded they pick him or the Snubbull, which backfired when his teammates happily welcomed Snubbull to the group. Dejected, Meowth left, though they later reconnected.

Meowth dressed up as a {{p|Sunflora}} for the first time in ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]'', where he entered the [[Sunflora Festival]]. He repeated the costume in ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', where he and Jessie entered the [[Grass Tournament]]. He did surprisingly well against [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] with his Fury Swipes, but ended up being eliminated when his disguise was shredded by {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
[[File:Team Rocket Disguise EP135.png|thumb|220px|Meowth dressed as a Sunflora]]
In ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]'', Team Rocket first tried using Meowth as bait for a newly evolved {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Granbull}} so they could collect a reward from the Granbull's owner, [[Madame Muchmoney]]. This failed, and they subsequently used a Meowth-shaped mecha for their next attempt. Through a misunderstanding over Meowth trying to release Granbull from the mecha's tail, Team Rocket were mistakenly assumed to have tricked Madame Muchmoney. When Team Rocket was blasted off following a battle between the mecha and Granbull, Granbull returned home and no longer followed Meowth.

In ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', Meowth met [[Simon]], a man who claimed to be able to speak with Pokémon. Although uncertain of his abilities when he failed to understand his conversation with Pikachu, he later came to respect his talent and helped save him when he was kidnapped by the [[Phony Pokémon interpreters]]. Later, Meowth staged a fake talking Pokémon encounter with Simon in order to encourage him to continue his operation.

In ''[[EP207|Got Miltank?]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an encounter with Ash and his friends. He ended up being taken to a Pokémon oasis, where he was treated by a {{p|Miltank}}. When Jessie and James later arrived, Meowth pleaded with them to leave, as the oasis did not welcome humans. Meowth convinced Team Rocket's Pokémon to not attack and tried his best to free Miltank after it was caught in a net by James, but was restrained by his teammates. Thankfully, Ash's Pokémon were able to stop Jessie and James and send them blasting off.

In ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]'', Meowth befriended a {{p|Pidgey}} by the name of [[Orville]], who he sympathized with after he overheard Orville's plan of flying towards the sun. He gave the Tiny Bird Pokémon a headset so they could keep in contact during his flight. With support from Meowth, Orville was able to breach the outer atmosphere and achieve his dream.

In ''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'', the Team Rocket trio learned they'd been disbanded from Team Rocket for unpaid dues. However, a [[Rocket Scout]] informed them she could get them back in if they prove themselves to her by defeating Ash and his friends. The three begged to borrow her {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} to help them, which she agreed to. Even with the support, they failed to complete the mission, but were reinstated anyway due to a labor shortage. Their signing bonus helped pay off their bills, but the Rocket Scout informed them Delibird would be following them to make sure it didn't happen again. By ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', Delibird stopped following them, satisfied with the money they earned during the [[Silver Conference]].

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''=====
======Hoenn======
[[File:Boss fantasy EP104.png|thumb|220px|left|One of Meowth's boss fantasies]]
The trio continued to follow Ash to [[Hoenn]]. It was during this time that Meowth also started having frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine.

In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Team Rocket took on [[Rico]], a [[Pokémon poacher]] who had captured a herd of {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}} in [[Petalburg Woods]]. Eventually, James and Jessie reluctantly ordered Weezing and Arbok to stay in the wild and guard the young Ekans and Koffing while they and Meowth stalled for time by battling Rico's {{p|Tyranitar}}.

In ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing, and Sableye]]'', Meowth found himself lost in a mine and teamed up with a prankster {{p|Sableye}} to play tricks on Ash and his friends. After a few pranks, Meowth convinced the Sableye to help him kidnap Pikachu and [[Ash's Corphish]], after which he escaped with Jessie and James. They were stopped by the twerps and Sableye, who sent them blasting off.
[[File:Jessie Meowth Pacifidlog Contest.png|thumb|220px|Meowth in his first Contest]]
In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon, and the trio ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt. This caused them to get blasted off, while Ash and Pikachu fell into a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.

Upon learning of his species' love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.

Jessie, disguised as "The Jester", used Meowth in the {{to|Pacifidlog}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. In the Appeals Round, he created an ice sculpture of {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]], and himself. [[AG116|During]] his [[Contest Battle]] against [[Erica]]'s {{p|Jynx}}, he used "{{m|Transform}}" by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against Jynx. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. He popped the inflatable Wailord with his claws and Jessie was eventually disqualified.

======Battle Frontier======
In ''[[AG157|Time Warp Heals All Wounds]]'', Meowth overheard [[Edna]]'s tragic backstory and how she lost her husband, {{OBP|Jonathan|AG157}}, in the past. He headed to the train station where she last saw him to think it over and in the process ran into {{an|May}}. Her {{TP|May|Squirtle}} then found Edna's lost locket. The locket emitted a mysterious light and enveloped the three. They soon realized they'd been transported [[Time travel|back in time]] to when Edna's husband was about to make his departure. Working together, they delayed the train long enough for Edna to catch up to Jonathan and stop him from leaving. They then returned to the present, and due to their actions, found the couple living happily together.

In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', Meowth entered [[Potpourri Island]]'s [[Pokémon Orienteering]] with Jessie. The duo had trouble finding the checkpoints and decided to drop out of the competition. They planned on letting James and his {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} collect the five stamps, thinking James would share the sample of [[Berry|fruit]] prize with them. To assure James's victory, they dug several pitfall traps throughout the island so as to slow down the other contestants. When James was declared the winner, they were certain they would get to eat some fruit. However, James was more interested in the Pokémon Teamwork Medal and he agreed to donate the fruit after [[Nurse Joy]] asked him to, much to their disappointment.
[[File:AG176.png|thumb|220px|Meowth's temporary separation from Team Rocket]]
In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', Meowth, along with Mime Jr., Pikachu, and [[Brock's Bonsly]], were blasted off after an encounter with Ash and his friends. After landing somewhere in the nearby town, the group was chased by three men in black suits. Escaping them a few times, they stumbled upon a casting crew, where it was revealed that a Bonsly and Mime Jr. had gone missing from the set. With no other choice, the {{OBP|Director|AG165}} decided to cast the two. Jessie and James, having found Meowth, interrupted the filming, causing a fight to break out. Mime Jr. and Bonsly attacked each other, and the battle was captured by the camera. The strange turn of events ended up satisfying the Director, who wrapped up the filming.

In ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[AG172|2]]'', the trio head about a {{an|Deoxys}} and set their sights on capturing it. However, Meowth ended up being possessed and used as the DNA Pokémon's translator. He and {{an|Max}} were then taken to [[Deoxys's unnamed world|another dimension]], where Deoxys explained it was scared during the space flight and felt lonely. Ash and his friends later arrived and battled Deoxys, causing friction in the alternate dimension. With help from Jessie and May, Meowth and Max were able to escape. Deoxys possessed Meowth one last time to thank Max for everything before flying away, wanting to explore the planet even more.

In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', following a failed attempt of getting Ash's Pikachu, Meowth separated with Jessie and James. He later got involved in a Team Rocket scheme and met up with the two again, where he was the first to stop their arguing and remind them of the good times they had together. The three quickly reunited and became a team again.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''=====
[[File:Dress Up Contest Meowth.png|thumb|220px|left|Meowth dressed as a Weavile in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]
In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plans to set up a Team Rocket branch in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Meowth and Jessie entered in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. During the event, Meowth was seen dressed as a {{p|Weavile}}, earning him perfect marks. In the second round Meowth noticed the prize, an {{pkmn|Egg}}, was unguarded, and he and Jessie abandon the competition to steal it, greatly upset James.

The trio were hired by [[Team Galactic]] to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]] in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''. Team Rocket successfully made the theft, framing [[Nando]] in the process, but ultimately failed to get away with the orb.

In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', the trio argued with Butch and Cassidy over who would steal a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Their constant bickering made it easy for Ash and his friends to save the Heavyweight Pokémon.

In ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'', Jessie and James dressed Meowth up in a {{p|Croagunk}} costume and entered him in the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]]. Meowth was thoroughly embarrassed, but the crowd and judges went wild for his appearance. In the brick-breaking contest, Meowth charged the pile of bricks, but since he couldn't learn {{m|Brick Break}}, the only thing he broke was his paw. Out of the festival, the trio settled for stealing the Croagunk. They were stopped by [[Nurse Joy]]'s Croagunk, Chrissy.
[[File:Meowth noodles.png|thumb|220px|Working at Christopher's ramen shop]]
In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James during an explosion and landed with Pikachu. Devising a plan to later kidnap him, he told Pikachu he no longer wanted to be with Team Rocket and wanted to instead travel with the twerps. Pikachu remained suspicious, which forced Meowth to run from Jessie and James when he found them. As the ruse continued, Meowth started to consider actually leaving and, following a suggestion to become a television personality, headed to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get in contact with [[Sinnoh Now]] host [[Rhonda]]. Along the way, however, the group falls into one of Team Rocket's pitfall traps. As the two groups battled, Meowth remembered his times with his friends and attacked [[Barry's Empoleon]] with Fury Swipes, claiming his heart always belonged to Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', {{OBP|Christopher|DP117}}, a former Team Rocket member and the owner of the ramen shop, saw Meowth use {{m|Fury Swipes}} to slice dough in order to make ramen and asked him to work in his restaurant as a noodle maker. After some thought, which included reflecting back on previous failures and the lack of appreciation and respect from Jessie and James, Meowth quit the Team Rocket Trio and accepted the offer. However, he eventually rejoined the group after hearing that James and Jessie were in danger.
[[File:Jessilina and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth in the Lilypad Contest]]
In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Jessie and Meowth were competing against another {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his {{p|Marowak}}. Although Jessie complained that Marowak's [[Thick Club]] would put her and Meowth at a huge disadvantage, the match continued. However, they were immediately disqualified from the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], because Meowth accidentally sliced the ball with his Fury Swipes, instead of hitting it.

In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised himself as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', was used during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], where he used his talent for slicing ramen noodles. The two then gave the [[Contest Judge|judges]] the ramen to taste, which was declared to be of excellent quality. The performance was impressive enough to advance Jessilina to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. Upon seeing the appeal on [[Television|TV]], Christopher became very proud.

Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''. Determined to stay with his love, he convinced his teammates to steal it, which backfired when the two decided to send it to Giovanni. Late at night, Meowth left a note saying he resigned and was leaving to start a new life with Glameow. He took Glameow away by boat, hoping to woo it, but the cat remained skeptical of Meowth's intentions. The next day, Meowth was found by his former team and the twerps, who were determined to take Glameow away from him. Using his "Fury Swipes of love", Meowth defeated several of the group's Pokémon. However, after [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}} managed to hit Glameow, it evolved into {{p|Purugly}}. Along with becoming much larger, Purugly developed a bossy personality and started to order Meowth about, as well as squishing him with its larger body. Meowth, in shock, lost interest in Purugly and was quickly defeated. He then allowed Purugly to return to [[Mamie|its Trainer]].

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=====
======Unova======
[[File:Meowth BW anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Meowth as seen in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
Meowth, Jessie, and James were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from Giovanni after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow Jessie's and James's other Pokémon to be sent to them, only making them use Pokémon native to Unova. This, however, made Meowth think of what would happen to him. Throughout most of the series, Meowth and his two friends were presented as horribly failing and erroneous criminals, always failing in their missions to capture Ash's Pikachu or other Pokémon. In Unova, however, he, along with the rest of his team, developed a more serious attitude in their work, as he had when first introduced, being quicker-witted and much more resourceful than before, using ingenious methods of escape and thus proving much more difficult for Ash to defeat. He has also demonstrated better battling skills, being agile enough to land on his feet when blown back by Ash's {{TP|Ash|Pidove}}'s {{m|Gust}}, and unlike before, does not horribly injure himself in battle.

The trio completed multiple missions for Giovanni in the early episodes of this series, with their first mission coming in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]''. After arriving in [[Striaton City]], Giovanni ordered them to visit a former laboratory located at the nearby [[Dreamyard]], where they were tasked to take control of the area's mysterious ‘Future Energy'. [[BW006|They arrive]] and assemble a machine to collect data to be sent back to headquarters, though the machine ended up alerting Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] of their plan. The machine is destroyed, but not before they transmitted the data back to HQ for analysis.

In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'', Giovanni instructed the trio to head to the [[Desert Resort]] and meet up with another Team Rocket agent to investigate a [[Meteonite|meteorite fragment]] located there. [[BW010|Upon arriving]] at the meetup location, the trio were surrounded by the police. As Officer Jenny prepared to arrest them, the agent-[[Pierce]]-arrived and rescued them. As they escaped, Pierce handed a briefcase to James with vital information.

In ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]'', the trio succeeded in their mission to steal data concerning the Meteonite from the [[Antimony Research Lab]].

In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', the trio was given a mission to break into the [[Nacrene Museum]] and swap out a fake meteorite with the real one, which they accomplished in the [[BW015|next episode]], and [[BW017|later]] handed it off to [[Dr. Zager]].

In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', they located the Meteonite in the Desert Resort. This would be their final mission from Giovanni, and after this they were advised to act on their own in the best interest of Team Rocket. The three decided to focus on what they do best-trying to capture Ash's Pikachu.
[[File:Iris catching Meowth attempt.png|thumb|250px|Meowth almost getting caught by Iris]]
In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', while in [[Nimbasa City]], Team Rocket prepared to put their latest plan into action. Later, in the next episode, ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', Meowth was found injured by Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}}. While recovering, Meowth explained that while in Nimbasa City, he had botched up Team Rocket's scheme badly and was fired by Giovanni, leading to Jessie and James turning their backs on him. Later, [[Iris's Axew]] was kidnapped by a {{p|Scrafty}}, who wanted Axew's help to get its home back from a {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Using his ability to speak to both Pokémon and humans, Meowth not only helped get Axew back but also helped Scrafty get its home back and helped Mandibuzz return to her original nest.

Afterwards, Meowth decided to travel with Ash and his friends, only for Iris to attempt to capture him in a {{i|Poké Ball}}. The capture nearly succeeded but Meowth broke out and told her he was going to help her regardless. Ever since, it seems to have become a running gag that he ends up in a Poké Ball at one point in an episode, as Iris tried twice (one of which was because Meowth didn't want a {{p|Purrloin}} to get caught), and by {{OBP|Cliff|BW046}}. However, in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]'', it was revealed that Meowth's being fired was fake and all just one of Team Rocket's schemes to steal all the Pokémon from Nimbasa City's Pokémon Center.

In ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', [[BW057|after]] [[BW058|destroying]] the shrines of {{an|Forces of Nature|Tornadus}} and {{an|Forces of Nature|Thundurus}}, Team Rocket tried to capture the Forces of Nature, but were thwarted by Ash and his friends.
[[File:Team Rocket saving Giovanni.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket saving Giovanni]]
In ''[[BW075|A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1]]'', the trio were given a mission by Dr. Zager to obtain a [[Cover Fossil]] inside [[Twist Mountain]], which would be used to open a time gate to steal countless [[Fossil]] Pokémon from the past. Once they stole one from [[Ferris]], they retreated to Dr. Zager's helicopter. The Cover Fossil was successfully revived into a {{p|Tirtouga}}, but it escaped from the group. Team Rocket chased it down-where it evolved into a {{p|Carracosta}}-and held it down in front of the Time Gate. As they were about to pass through the gate, Ash and his friends arrived to stop them. This, along with Carracosta from the past, forced Team Rocket to flee emptyhanded.

The trio reappeared in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'', where they tried to capture a {{an|Meloetta}} for a future job: Operation
Tempest. The plan continued in ''[[BW095| All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', where they were able to injure Meloetta before it was found by Ash and {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', the operation began in full, with the trio capturing Ash, Pikachu, and Meloetta and bringing them to the [[Abyssal Ruins]].

Once there, Giovanni used Meloetta's song to summon the [[Reveal Glass]] and the Forces of Nature. During the battle, Giovanni possessed by the Reveal Glass, and Meowth, Jessie, and James jumped in and removed him from its influence. He then ordered a full retreat from the Unova region, with the trio joining him.

He, along with Jessie and James, returned to Unova starting in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', where they set their goals on Pikachu once again.
[[File:Meowth under Colress control.png|thumb|250px|Meowth under Colress's control]]
In ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', the Team Rocket trio invaded [[Colress]]'s newest laboratory and drew his security into a trap in the woods. Once Colress was alone, Meowth approached him and attempted to convince him to join Team Rocket. Colress refused, but offered to allow Meowth to participate in an experiment to increase his strength. Meowth agreed, having undergone training to resist the mind control device. However, Colress still managed to take control of Meowth, and ordered him to attack Jessie and James. Using {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, they managed to snap him out of it before escaping. In ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', the extension of his battling skill was shown again; he took on multiple opponents, including several of [[Team Plasma]]'s {{p|Liepard}}.

======Decolore Islands======
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', Meowth was separated from Jessie and James, getting stuck with Pikachu, [[Ash's Oshawott]], and [[Iris's Axew]]. During their journey to find their friends, Meowth formed a connection with the three, and upon returning to their separate groups, Meowth was unable to join in Jessie and James's attack due to the bonds he formed.

In ''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'', Meowth, disguised as a {{p|Dewott}}, entered the [[Scalchop King Competition]]. He was able to make it through a few rounds before his costume was destroyed and he was eliminated.

In ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', Meowth entered the [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] disguised as a {{p|Golem}}. He was easily pushed out of the ring by a {{p|Golurk}} and sent blasting off with Jessie and James.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''=====
Meowth continued to travel with Jessie and James through Kalos in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plan to steal as many rare and powerful Pokémon as they could in [[Kalos]].
[[File:Meowth confronting evil Malamar.png|thumb|left|250px|Meowth confronting the evil Malamar]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', Meowth, along with Jessie and James, encountered an evil {{an|Malamar}}, who managed to take control of Jessie and James, as well as their Pokémon, but Meowth used Fury Swipes on himself to endure the hypnotizing. After escaping, Meowth encountered Ash and his friends and warned them of the Malamar. With Team Rocket in tow, Malamar found the whereabouts of Ash's group by a tree. It took Pikachu with them and forced him to be under their control. By the time Meowth, Ash and his friends arrived in the observation chamber of the radio observatory, Malamar took control of {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Serena}}. Meowth and Ash managed to endure it by once again using Fury Swipes on their faces to keep focus. The [[Clemontic Gear|Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device]] that Clemont built earlier entered the observatory and crashes into Malamar, breaking its control over everyone it hypnotized. Meowth translated Malamar's evil ambitions of conquering the world as part of an evil grand design to Ash and company and tried to stop it from doing so. But unfortunately for them, Malamar escaped. As Team Rocket recuperated from their ordeal with Malamar, Meowth revealed them that Malamar is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of {{p|Inkay}}, causing them to react nervously when they looked at [[James's Inkay]].

In ''[[XY023|Coming Back Into the Cold!]]'', Meowth tried to stop Serena, Bonnie, and [[Alexa]] from rescuing an {{p|Amaura}} that he stole alongside Jessie and James, even showing off his prehensile strategy of using Fury Swipes to block [[Serena's Fennekin]]'s {{m|Hidden Power}}. However, the parent {{p|Aurorus}} appeared in front of Meowth and froze him with {{m|Blizzard}}, allowing the three heroes to save Amaura.

In ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'', the Team Rocket trio entered the [[Poké Puff Contest]]. After failing the preliminary round, the three decided to instead steal all the food and Pokémon at the event. They are stopped by a combined attack from the twerps Pokémon.

In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', Team Rocket, Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] faced the evil Malamar from before. Meowth was scared of Inkay again because Inkay evolves into Malamar. They followed Inkay and met the evil Malamar again, who had now two Malamar allies. Clemont, Meowth, and James managed to escape, but the evil Malamar held Ash, Pikachu, Serena, Bonnie, Jessie, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, and Officer Jenny with {{m|Psychic}}. However, thanks to the combined forces of the good Malamar and Inkay from the forest below [[Grace Tower]], they managed to stop the evil Malamar, rescue everyone and save the world from certain destruction. But the evil Malamar escaped into the future, swearing to fight again and their grand design will succeed someday once they return.

In ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]'', Meowth became tethered to Bonnie after a failed attempt to capture the twerps Pokémon. The two bickered at first, but were eventually able to cooperate and later separate.
[[File:XY079.png|thumb|250px|Meowth battling Pikachu in the Poké Ball Factory]]
In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Team Rocket staged an ambush for Ash and his friends, tricking the heroes into giving them their Pokémon in their [[Poké Ball]]s before trapping them. However, after stealing some freshly made Poké Balls, the group discovered that Pikachu was still free. Meowth then chased Pikachu throughout the [[Poké Ball Factory]], attempting to [[recall]] the Mouse Pokémon into his Poké Ball. Failing to do so, Team Rocket attempted to escape with their stash of stolen Poké Balls in their getaway van, but got stopped in their tracks by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. Meowth then challenged Pikachu to a duel, wagering Ash and his friends's Poké Balls, while at the same time trying to recall Pikachu again. However, the Scratch Cat Pokémon was defeated again by his enemy before being blasting off with the rest of his team.

In ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'', he performed with Jessie and {{p|Wobbuffet}} in the [[Dendemille Town]] [[Pokémon Showcase]]. They lost but they made it to the performing round.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', Meowth appeared with [[Jessie|other]] [[James|members]] of his group, apparently unable to sleep due to the loud snoring of Jessie and James, but successfully did so after putting in earplugs and counting {{p|Mareep}}. Later it woke up in a nightmare of [[Squishy]], caused by a [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Darkrai}}'s {{a|Bad Dreams}}. He later woke up due to Clemont's alarm clock exploding. Meowth then returned to Jessie and James and explained his strange dream. James, however, claimed that Meowth has been working too much and is starting to hallucinate, and Jessie suggested that Meowth should go back to sleep, but the Normal-type Pokémon decided that he's never going to sleep again, because he didn't want that dream again.

In ''[[XY101|A Dancing Debut!]]'', he and his teammates reached [[Couriway Town]] and witnessed the Showcase venue. Later they sneaked up in the Showcase premises to learn the theme of the Theme Performance so that Jessie might prepare before hand. When Jessie revealed a sheet with an abstract drawing on it she stole rather hastily due to Meowth setting up the alarm, he deduced that Theme Performance is about fashion and making hats. However his intuition is proved wrong when they learn that the theme actually revolves around [[Poké Puff]] baking. Later, in Jessilee's performance, the Scratch Cat Pokémon was seen giving a 'paw massage' to the dough and later imprinted his charm on the Poké Puff. He then ended his part by using {{m|Fury Swipes}} to spread chocolate syrup on the Poké Puff. When the Showcase ended and Jessie is awarded the Princess Key, he was seen crying, happy that Jessie managed to win the Princess Key.
[[File:XY107.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket trying to stop Team Flare from taking Z2]]
In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James were seen contacting Giovanni and informed them about [[Team Flare]] and [[Squishy|a powerful Pokémon which can exhibit various Formes]]. Intrigued, Giovanni assigned them with the task to catch the {{p|Zygarde|Pokémon}}. As the trio searched for Squishy, they met up with [[Z2|another Pokémon resembling Squishy but having a blue core]] and Team Flare scientists [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]]. After James's Inkay successfully damaged the device which was used by Team Flare to catch Z2, Jessie sent out her Gourgeist to attack [[Mable#Weavile|Mable's Weavile]] and [[Aliana#Druddigon|Aliana's Druddigon]] with {{m|Seed Bomb}}, which created smoke, successfully allowing Team Rocket to flee with Z2. She and her teammates were confronted once again by Team Flare, but despite putting up a good fight, her Gourgeist ended up being knocked out. Later, they witnessed Z2 transform into its 50% Forme to fight against Team Flare's Pokémon and later [[Alain's Charizard]]. When the Order Pokémon lost, she along with her teammates jumped in front of Z2 to rescue it from Team Flare but ended up being blasted off by Mable's {{p|Weavile}} and Aliana's {{p|Druddigon}}.

In ''[[XY112|Master Class Is in Session!]]'', Meowth first appeared praising Jessie, who had entered the [[Gloire City]] Pokémon Showcase Master Class, as the future Kalos Queen. During the first round, he was seen with Wobbuffet in the waiting room, cheering on Jessilee as she performed with her {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}. He was Jessie's partner Pokémon in the quarter finals and semi-finals (along with {{p|Gourgeist}}). When Jessie lost the semi-finals, he and Gourgeist held on to each other, fearing Jessie's anger, but their fears were unfounded, as she seemed pretty delighted at her performance in the Master Class, happy that Kalos could see her beauty. When the Master Class was over, he, along with James, Inkay, Gourgeist, and Wobbuffet, were seen walking behind a silent Jessie through Gloire City, fearing her wrath on losing. However, she shrugged their fears and decided that she just wanted to give them a feast for supporting her, which caused them to be overjoyed and jump over her; Jessie then angrily declared that the feast shall be financed by James.

He along with his teammates and Jessie's Wobbuffet worked as [[Malva]]'s assistants during the [[Lumiose Conference]] from ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'' to ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', with the aim of earning money and capturing any strong Pokémon in the [[Lumiose Conference|Kalos League]]. However, they were not very pleased with their job and felt that they were over-working; despite this, they did not quit their jobs. In ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', they made it a point to steal the two finalists' Pokémon, Ash and [[Alain]]'s, after the battle, but could not execute their plan due to [[Team Flare]] wreaking havoc in [[Lumiose City]].

In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', he, in disguise of a news reporter, set out with his teammates, Serena, [[Mairin]] and {{an|Professor Sycamore}} towards [[Lysandre Labs]] in an attempt to take over the base and bring Team Flare down. In [[XY135|the next episode]], he fled the building after the [[Giant Rock]] transformed into a Zygarde, along with his teammates, on their helicopter. He was in-charge of shooting footage of the entire incident surrounding the Rock as he followed it on their helicopter on its way towards [[Anistar City]], and like his teammates, was utterly surprised to see the seven [[Gym Leader]]s and Kalos {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Diantha]] arrive on the scene to deal with the Giant Rock.

After the disaster, he and his teammates claimed sole credit for defeating Team Flare to Giovanni.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''=====
[[File:Bewear rescuing Team Rocket.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket and Bewear]]
In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', the trio arrived in the [[Alola]] region to obtain some rare Alolan Pokémon for Giovanni. The first Pokémon they encountered was a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} on [[Melemele Island]]. After being scared by it, Meowth was the first to ascertain that it was not actually a {{p|Pikachu}}. He also refused to translate what Mimikyu was saying, determining it to be too scary. Since Jessie and James had left Gourgeist and Inkay at headquarters before going to Alola, Jessie threw Meowth at Mimikyu to try to capture it. Fury Swipes had no effect on it. Meowth then tried to remove its Pikachu costume. But when it looked within, Meowth was badly hexed, and fell unconscious. He had a vision of walking down a long tunnel, then ran into a light, finding visions of {{p|Glaceon}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{p|Lopunny}} calling for him. They turned out to be projections cast by {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Gengar}}. Everything disappeared, and he fell into an abyss.

In the real world, Jessie and James dumped water on Meowth, reviving him. After relating his apparent near-death experience, he blamed Mimikyu for it. They hid from the approaching {{Ash}} and his classmates from the [[Pokémon School]]. When Mimikyu battled Pikachu hard, Team Rocket decided to attempt to capture it, and stepped in to stop Ash. When Pikachu threw an {{m|Electro Ball}} at Meowth, Mimikyu used {{m|Shadow Ball}} to deflect it, aligning itself with Team Rocket. Before they could fight again, however, a {{an|Bewear}} stepped in and carried Jessie and James off. Meowth got Mimikyu to disengage from Pikachu so they could chase the {{p|Bewear}}.

In ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', Bewear looked after the trio, giving them food and shelter at her {{TP|Bewear|den}}.

In ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', Meowth participated in a battle against Ash, and, working with his teammates, was finally able to gain the upper-hand by {{status|poisoning}} his {{AP|Rowlet}} and dealing serious damage to Pikachu. As Mimikyu was about to launch one final attack, Bewear suddenly appeared from the water and took Team Rocket away with her.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', Meowth and Wobbuffet teamed up inside of a Bewear robot to compete in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]]. Using the rocket thrusters, they shot towards the finish line, but were grabbed by Bewear right before winning.

In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Meowth attempted to catch Ash's Rowlet and [[Lana's Popplio]], who had been separated from their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, but was defeated by a wild {{AP|Litten}}. Later, when {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, and {{p|Popplio}} were caught by Team Rocket, Meowth invited Litten to join them. The Fire Cat Pokémon apparently agreed, but it turned out to be a ruse to get itself and the other two free. Afterwards, they sent Team Rocket blasting off.

In ''[[SM018|A Seasoned Search!]]'', the trio completed their secret base in Bewear's den.
[[File:Meowth and Litten.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth worried about Litten]]
In ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]'', Meowth became worried for Litten after its caretaker {{an|Stoutland}} came down with an illness. Later, he came across Ash and told him to protect Litten. Following {{p|Stoutland}}'s disappearance, Meowth visited Litten to try and get it to talk before leaving when Ash approached. Meowth later watched as Ash caught Litten, claiming that it was for the best, even though it turned them into enemies.

In ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]'', the trio, upon learning about [[Z-Move]]s, began their search for a [[Z-Ring]]. They discovered a [[Darkinium Z]] in a nest of {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, led by a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Raticate, and attempted to retrieve it. However, they were intercepted by members of [[Team Skull]], who were after the same Z-Crystal. Ultimately, after a clash with the other team, and with the Totem Pokémon, the trio obtained the Z-Crystal for themselves.

Meowth competed in the in [[Charjabug race]] in ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''. He hid inside a fake {{p|Charjabug}} racer, making it past the first pit stop before accidently getting ejected and disqualified. In ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]'', he competed in the [[Vikavolt race]] and captured the competing {{p|Vikavolt}} in a net. [[Horacio]] had his {{p|Vikavolt}} destroy Meowth's mecha with {{m|Charge Beam}}, with Bewear coming to the rescue moments later.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have flown to Kanto as per orders from the headquarters. At the airport, the trio noticed {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} meet up with Ash and his classmates, and after eavesdropping on the group's conversation, decided to steal Pokémon off of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to present them to Giovanni. However, their attempt to steal the group's Pokémon was thwarted, and they were carried back to Alola by Bewear in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.
[[File:Matori Meowth and Meowth.png|thumb|250px|Meowth with Matori's Meowth]]
In ''[[SM062|Acting True to Form!]]'', Meowth became upset when Jessie stole his limited-edition ice cream and ran off, upset only to fall into some mud and encountered an {{rf|Alolan}} Meowth. Jessie and James came looking for him and mistook the Alolan Meowth for him. Returning to base, he discovered the Alolan Meowth was winning over Jessie and James and ignored his warnings about not trusting it. Later, the Alolan Meowth arrived at Team Rocket Headquarters and found itself the [[Matori's Meowth|assistant]] of [[Matori]]. It later contacted Meowth, stating its intentions to replace {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} on Giovanni's lap.

In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', [[James's Mareanie]] learned {{m|Knock Off}}, meaning the trio finally had a move that worked with their Darkinium Z. They reported this to Giovanni and Matori, who informed them they needed a Z-Ring to use it. Giovanni told them to head to [[Ula'ula Island]] to meet [[Nanu]], an old acquaintance of his who could help them out. They later arrived on the island and ran into a {{p|Gengar}}-nicknamed Greedy Rapooh-who stole their Darkinium Z. They chased it down, with Mimikyu attacking it with Shadow Ball. Greedy Rapooh jumps from body to body possessing them; James used the distraction to retrieve the Darkinium Z. As the battle continued, Nanu arrived and gave the trio a [[Z-Power Ring]]. The Greedy Rapooh is then defeated with Mareanie's {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. Afterwards, Jessie was given a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]].

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Team Rocket acted as Ash's opponent during his {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]]. Mimikyu battled Pikachu, and eventually Mimikyu used {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, with all of Team Rocket working together to provide the Z-Power. However, Pikachu was able to survive the Z-Move when he shielded himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. When Ash's [[Electrium Z]] turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Pikachu was able to use {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, which defeated Mimikyu.

In ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]'', Meowth fell in love with a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Pheromosa}}. Meowth helped it search for Z-Crystals in an attempt to win its affection, but became heartbroken when he realized how little it cared for him.

In ''[[SM122|Spying for the Big Guy!]]'', Giovanni informed the trio that he wanted them to send Bewear to him, as they had earlier stated they had caught her. They attempted to catch her before realizing it would be impossible, after which Matorni and her Meowth appeared demanding the Strong Arm Pokémon. They managed to stall by promising other strong Pokémon-namely those belonging to Ash and his friends and [[Grandpa Forest]]. Both attempts failed, and Matori settled for taking {{p|Stufful}}. Unable to let their friend be taken, the trio tricked Matori into taking Meowth disgused as Stufful. When the ruse was discovered, Matori's Meowth attacked, which summoned Bewear to the rescue.

In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Team Rocket received a call from HQ to return to headquarters. Unable to believe Mimikyu and Mareanie would be happy there, they released the two Pokémon before returning to Kanto.

=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Giovanni ordered Meowth, Jessie, James, and Wobbuffet to steal strong and rare Pokémon for the organization and make Team Rocket known and feared across the world. He then promised to deliver them a new secret weapon meant to help them achieve these objectives: The [[Rocket Prize Master]]. They used it for the first time against Ash and [[Goh]], receiving a {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the powerful Pokémon, they lost to Ash's Pikachu.

Sometime prior to ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have made a secret base in [[Vermilion City]].
[[File:Team Rocket Kublock Ditto.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket encouraging Ditto]]
In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a movie-star {{p|Ditto}} who'd run away due to its inability to properly {{m|Transform}} and its [[Kublock|Trainer's]] short temper. Deciding to make Ditto a new member of Team Rocket, the group worked to teach Ditto to control its nerves and transform properly. After learning that Ditto was needed back, however, Team Rocket pretended they'd kidnapped Ditto to cover up the fact it ran away. The trio provoked Ash and Pikachu to blast them off, and with that Ditto was returned to the studio.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered to go on vacation to the [[Resort Area]] in [[Sinnoh]]. However, the reward was a ploy by Matori and her agents, who planned to steal many Pokémon from the Resort Area. After overhearing her insulting them, the four decided to get their revenge by helping Ash and Goh free the Pokémon. The subsequent battle quickly turned against Matori and her unit, and when [[Officer Jenny]] arrived, they retreated.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', the trio were sent to [[Galar]] on Giovanni's command. During the trip, the [[Darkest Day]] began, and the trio planned on using the opportunity to capture {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. The plan failed, however, when Meowth was hit by a beam of [[Dynamax]] energy, causing him to [[Gigantamax]]. Unable to handle the energy, he began to attack his teammates. He [[JN045|eventually]] regained control of himself and went to attack Eternatus with {{m|G-Max Gold Rush}}, but was robbed of his [[Dynamax]] energy and subsequently sent blasting off by the Gigantic Pokémon.
[[File:JN106.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket's radio show]]
In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Meowth lost his ability to speak his human language as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the temporal and spacial Pokémon repairs the distortions their fighting had caused and grants the Jessie and James's wish in restoring the Pokémon when Meowth started talking again, reversing the [[devolution]].

In ''[[JN095|The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and Wobbuffet met up with Butch, who was running a bakery in a quiet coastal village alongside a female Meowth. The group helped Butch run his place as repayment for a few days; then Jessie and Wobbuffet continued their Team Rocket duties while persuading Meowth to stay, as he had taken interest in Butch's Meowth. A heartbroken Meowth eventually left Butch after realizing the female Meowth was in love with a Persian.
[[File:Team Rocket split.png|thumb|250px|left|Jessie, James, and Meowth going their separate ways]]
In ''[[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered by Giovanni to recruit new members for Team Rocket. They figured radio was the best method, and as a result started a new late-night radio show. However, after their first episode, they discovered not a single person tuned in to listen. The second episode went no better, and as a result they gave the show a major overhaul. Through many changes, Team Rocket's radio program started to become more and more popular, but along the way they forgot about the goal of recruitment. They were later scolded by Giovanni for this, though they occasionally did the show for fun.

In ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'', Meowth briefly travels alongside Jessie and James to the [[Paldea]] region.

In [[JN145]], Meowth, Jessie, and James reunited with Team Rocket's Pokémon that had been residing at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}. Realizing the potential of such a large group, the team hatched a scheme to isolate Ash's Pikachu and capture him. Meowth was one of the many Pokémon that waited at the end of the trap, where he ambushed an isolated Pikachu. Despite their efforts, however, Pikachu was able to evade capture, and a wild {{an|Latias}} that had been following Ash intervened and sent the evil group blasting off. Upset over the failure, the trio decided it was time to go their separate ways.

In [[JN146]] he returned to headquarters and gained a job working in the cafeteria, though the work was harder than he imagined. He [[JN147|later]] snuck out to try and steal Pikachu once again, where he unexpectedly ran into Jessie and James, who had gotten the same idea. Tired of working at the cafeteria, the Team Rocket trio rekindled their friendship and decided to work together once more. They launched their attack, snatching Pikachu in a net and reciting their motto to celebrate their reunion. [[Ash's Pidgeot]] came to Ash and Pikachu's rescue, and Pikachu delivered the usual blast-off Thunderbolt. Despite failing once again, the Team Rocket trio were happy to be together again and vowed to never give up on chasing after Pikachu as a team as they disappeared into the distance.

====Personality and characteristics====
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Meowth}}
[[File:Team Rocket and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowth, Jessie, and James]]
Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please his boss, {{an|Giovanni}}, and will stop at nothing to capture or steal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''.

Meowth is a characteristically jealous individual, particularly towards other cat Pokémon such as [[Giovanni's Persian]] and [[Matori]]'s own {{TP|Matori|Meowth}}. He often clashes with them because they are equally as smug and conniving as he. Many of his personality traits are typical for other Meowth, where they have an affinity for affection, but he has an eye for sparkling objects. Unlike most other Pokémon, who are not truly evil and will only commit evil deeds when ordered to do so, as stated by [[Jessie's Ekans]] in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Meowth is both perfectly capable of and willing to commit evil deeds without the aid of others (and takes great pride in that fact). He is motivated by self-interest and greed, but also enjoys the thrill of taking advantage of others.

His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James' incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends, although at one point in Giovanni's Gym in Viridian City, they threatened to split up. However they realized they had over reacted, and became friends again, proving themselves very loyal to each other.
[[File:Meowth learning to speak.png|thumb|220px|Meowth learning to speak the human language]]
Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side that is not seen as often. In one of his image songs, [[Meowth's Song]], and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is a philosopher. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and even expressed some admiration for {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}. On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth, but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once he and Pikachu find [[Jessie]] and [[James]].

Meowth recognizes himself as a Pokémon, but has always felt at odds where he doesn't perfectly fit into the [[Pokémon world]] because of his ability to speak like a [[human]]. Despite his often self-interested nature, he is willing to support individuals with their own passions, and will go out of his way to ensure they achieve their goal. Examples include [[Simon]] from ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'', who was certain he could understand the feelings of Pokémon, or [[Michelle]]'s {{p|Bagon}} who was keen on learning how to fly.
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|left|250px|Meowth in love]]
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion, which often jeopardize Team Rocket's operations. He has also demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, like in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', when he coddled {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} before fighting for custody of it, only to lose it to {{an|Misty}}. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a {{m|Fury Swipes}} attack to the head.

Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it, most notably Brock's Onix in ''Who Gets to Keep Togepi?''. He has also used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when he wanted to get into [[Canalave City]]'s [[Old Chateau]] in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''.
[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|220px|Meowth and Pikachu]]
Much like Ash's Pikachu, Meowth does not stay inside a {{i|Poké Ball}}, though he is technically a [[wild Pokémon]]. He remains a part of the trio because he feels he has a place with them. Meowth considers himself the brains of the trio's operations, namely because his ability to translate [[Pokémon language|Pokémon speech]] for Jessie and James, and also because of his extensive technical knowledge, which has helped construct many of [[Team Rocket's mechas]]. He utilizes [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] to explain his schemes to his teammates, though these also expose Meowth's ambitions to be Giovanni's sole companion. On several occasions, Meowth's value has been questioned, and he has shown signs of having abandonment issues, for example in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'' or in ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''. He even had some tension towards [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] when he first joined the trio and kept taking his place in the Team Rocket {{motto}}, but the pair now gets along. His attachment to Jessie and James is more obvious when he finds himself separated or when the trio has decided to go their separate ways. Examples of this include ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' or ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', when he became sad after Jessie and James got swallowed up by the [[Tree of Beginning]]'s antibodies.

During ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', Meowth developed a bond with {{AP|Litten}}. In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Meowth was brought to tears when Litten explained its past. His concern for Litten grew in ''[[SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...]]'', when {{an|Stoutland}} began to grow ill before disappearing, and he even informed Ash that he had better protect Litten. Following Stoutland's disappearance, Meowth visited Litten to try and get it to talk before leaving when Ash approached. Meowth later watched as Ash caught Litten, knowing that it was for the best even though it meant they were enemies. Encountering {{p|Torracat}} for the first time since Litten evolved during ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', Meowth seemed to be excited by its evolution.

====Moves used====
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===== [[G-Max Move]]s used=====
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{{anmov|normal|G-Max Gold Rush|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!{{tt|*|Base move is Fury Swipes or Scratch}}}}
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=====Moves improvised=====
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| ''[[EP104|Bound For Trouble]]''
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Meowth jumps onto a {{p|Rhydon}} and uses an improvised {{m|Tickle}} attack. However, the move Tickle wasn't released until Generation III.
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| ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]''
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Meowth uses a "{{m|Scratch}} {{m|Fake Out}}", clapping his hands in the face of Bulbasaur, stunning it, before kicking it. However, the move Fake Out wasn't released until Generation III.
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| ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth!]]''
| {{m|Fury Swipes}}
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Meowth also improvised a move that he called "{{m|Fury Swipes}} of Love" to protect a {{p|Glameow}} he was in love with.
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===''I Choose You!'', ''The Power of Us'', and ''Secrets of the Jungle''===
{{incomplete|section|2=Expansion of role in M20, full role in M21}}
[[File:Team Rocket trio M21.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'']]
Meowth appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', which is set in a different continuity from the main series. He first appeared in disguise with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in a Pokémon Center, being wanted for stealing Pokémon. When a Trainer who had just battled an {{p|Entei}} hurried inside the Pokémon Center, Team Rocket eavesdropped on the conversation and decided to hunt for Entei themselves. While looking for Entei in the forest, they were blasted off by a raging {{p|Onix}}.

====Voice actors====
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|ja=犬山イヌコ ''[[Inuko Inuyama]]''
|en=[[Nathan Price]] ([[EP002]]-[[EP017]], [[EP019]]-[[EP031]]), ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'' [[Maddie Blaustein]] ([[EP018]], [[EP032]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Carter Cathcart]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng'' 龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì'' 雷碧文 ''Léi Bìwén'' 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''
|ar=عادل أبو حسون ''Adel Abo Hassoon'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) حسن حمدان ''Hasan Hamdan'' ([[EP106]]-present)
|ca=César Lechiguero
|hr=Pero Juričić Sven Šestak
|cs=Zbyšek Pantůček ([[EP002]]-[[EP209]], [[M01]]-[[M03]]) Marek Libert ([[DP001]]-present)
|da=Peter Zhelder
|nl=Jan Nonhof ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]]) Bas Keijzer ([[AG093]]-[[BW048]], [[BW062]]-[[BW097]], [[M08]]-[[M14]]) Fred Meijer ([[BW056]]-[[BW060]], [[BW109]]-present, [[M16]]-present) Unknown Voice Actor ([[M04]]-[[M07]])
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fi=Pauli Virta ([[EP002]]-[[AG092]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[Pikachu short]]s, [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Mika Ala-Panula ([[M04]]) Arto Nieminen ([[AG093]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fr_ca=François Sasseville
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]]; [[M01]]-[[M05]], [[M07]]) Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-present) Unknown voice actor ([[M06]])
|de=Gerhard Acktun
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος ''Haris Grigoropoulos''
|he=יוסי צברי ''Yossi Tzabari'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP121]], [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[PK01]], [[PK04]], [[PK07]]) ירון מלאכי ''Yaron Malachi'' ([[EP122]]-[[EP262]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[M04]]) עידו מוסרי ''{{wp|Ido Mosseri}}'' ([[EP263]]-[[AG096]]) יואב נאמן ''Yoav Ne'eman'' ([[AG097]]-[[AG145]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) דור סרוגו ''Dor Srogo'' ([[AG146]]-present, [[M12]])
|hi=दमनदीप सिंह बग्गन ''Damandeep Singh Baggan'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] and [[S02]]) संदीप कर्णिक ''Sandeep Karnik'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S03]] to [[S14]]) सौम्य दान ''{{wp|Saumya Daan}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hu=Péter Minárovics Péter Szokol (Advanced saga-present) Szabolcs Sesztak ([[M03]])
|is=Sturla Sighvatsson ([[M03]]) Hallgrímur Ólafsson ([[M05]])
|id=Agung (Kanto saga) Jack Hamzah (Johto saga-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]] & [[M16]], Indosiar dub) Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[DP160]]-[[DP161]], [[M11]]) Salman Pranata (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', Disney dub) Wiwiek Supadmi (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', [[XY001]]-[[XY093]]) Leni Marlina (''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'') Hari Suseno (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''-''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'') Jajang Noerjaman ([[M22]])
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[M01]]-[[M05]]) Pietro Ubaldi ([[AG041]]-present, [[M06]]-present, {{TPCi}} redub of [[EP002]]-[[EP157]])
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weonhyeong'' ([[original series]], all original {{pkmn|movie}}s up to [[M09]]) 박지훈 ''Park Jihoon'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') 오인성 ''Oh Inseong'' (later ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' - present, and all redubbed movies)
|no=Tommy Karlsen Sandrum
|pl=Mirosław Wieprzewski ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all dubbed movies) Łukasz Lewandowski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Armando Tiraboschi ([[EP002]]-[[EP051]], [[EP103]]-[[XY093]], [[M01]], [[M06]]-[[M18]], [[M06]]-[[M07]] second dub) Marcelo Pissardini ([[EP052]]-[[EP102]], [[M04]]-[[M05]]) Márcio Simões ([[M02]]-[[M03]]) Sérgio Stern ([[XY094]]-[[SM146]], [[M19]]-[[M22]]) Gustavo Berriel ([[JN003]]-present, [[M23]]-present) Unknown voice actor ([[M06]] third dub)
|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], [[M01]]-[[M04]]) Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]]) Rui de Sá ([[Pokémon Live!]]) Tiago Castro ([[M07]]) Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]]) Mário Santos ([[DP053]]-present)
|ro=Sebastian Lupu
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitry Zavatskiy'' and Анатолий Зиновенко ''Anatoly Zinovenko'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP105]]) Ярослав Агикян ''Yaroslav Agikyan'' ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]]) Александр Гаврилин ''Alexander Gavrilin'' ([[DP053]]-[[DP104]]; [[M11]]) Дмитрий Филимонов ''Dmitry Filimonov'' ([[AG001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP105]]-present; [[M01]]-[[M03]], [[M08]]-[[M10]], [[M12]]-present)
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez Gabriel Cobayassi ([[M04]]-[[M05]])
|es_eu=José Escobosa Mario Arenas ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|sv=Linus Wahlgren ([[S11]]) Sebastian Karlsson ([[S23]])
|th=ไกรวัล วัฒนไกร ''Graiwan Watthanagrai'' อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantakul'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu Fatih Özkul ([[SM001]]-present) Ziya Kürküt ([[M03]]) İlham Erdoğan ([[M05]])
|vi=Thái Minh Vũ ([[BW001]]-[[BW097]], [[M22]]) Nguyễn Anh Tuấn ([[EP002]]-[[EP080]], [[BW109]]-present, [[M19]]-present) Nguyễn Kim Anh ([[M10]]-[[M18]])
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====Artwork====
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:052Meowth XY anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Team Rocket trio SM.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}"| [[File:Meowth JN.png|x250px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| Team Rocket trio from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
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| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Meowth|Meowth]] and [[a:Category:Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the games==
===In the [[core series]]===
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team each time they appear in {{game|Yellow}}, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}, {{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}}, and their evolved forms. However, unlike in the anime, Meowth resides in a [[Poké Ball]] instead of traveling around with Jessie and James. He reappeared in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], which is based on Yellow. Unlike Yellow, he is no longer a part of the battles that Jessie and James have against the player. Also unlike the anime, he does not speak the human language, and instead, his dialogue mainly consists of making generic cat noises.

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! First battle ([[Mt. Moon]])
! Second to fourth battle ([[Team Rocket Hideout|Rocket Hideout]]/[[Pokémon Tower]]/[[Silph Co.]])
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|level={{tt|25|Rocket Hideout battle}}/{{tt|27|Pokémon Tower battle}}/{{tt|31|Silph Co. battle}}|type1=Normal
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|}

====In {{pkmn2|event}}s====
Team Rocket's Meowth was distributed via Wi-Fi from December 7, 2012, to January 10, 2013, for [[List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Japanese]] players of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], because of its involvement in the ''Best Wishes: Episode N'' season of the anime.

Team Rocket's Meowth was again distributed via Wi-Fi from May 10 to June 9, 2013, for [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Korean]] players of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, because of its involvement in the ''Best Wishes: Episode N'' season of the anime.

Team Rocket's Meowth was also distributed in [[List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Team Rocket Meowth|Italy]] as part of the [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Pokémon Day]] event held at the {{wp|Mirabilandia (Italy)|Mirabilandia}} amusement park. It was available from July 13 to 14, 2013.

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===In the spin-off games===
====Arcade games====
[[File:Battle Nine Gameplay 4.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Meowth in [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]]]]
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]] and [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

In Battle Nine, if a Meowth or Team Rocket symbol is selected instead of a Poké Ball, it will trigger the appearance of Meowth or the whole [[Team Rocket trio]] respectively. If Meowth appears, it will attempt to steal 1 captured Pokémon. If successful, it will replace it with a fresh Pokémon. If the whole Team appears, they will steal all captured Pokémon and replace them with fresh ones, essentially causing the player to start over. Both actions will cause the player to lose potential combo bonuses involving the captured Pokémon.

In Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!, players use medals to bring forth and control various Pokémon in order to reach a goal guarded by Meowth. He begins facing the tree chanting "ソーナンスがころんだニャ!", ''"Wobbuffet fell down, meow!"'' at varying speeds. He will turn around upon saying ''"meow!"'', and any Pokémon he sees at this time will be frozen from the game.

====[[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]]====
Meowth appears in [[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]].

====[[Pokémon Channel]]====
Meowth appears on the PNF (Pokémon News Flash), along with {{p|Psyduck}}. He goes out and interviews random Pokémon in random locations.

Meowth also appears in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]'', along with [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] and the [[Squirtle Squad]]. He plans a party for himself and invites all the Pokémon from [[Big Town]].

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{incomplete|section|Double Trouble event information}}
Starting on July 1, 2020, Meowth would occasionally appear in the {{DL|Pokémon Masters EX|Pokémon Center}}, stating how he got separated from his teammates {{mas|Jessie}} and {{mas|James}} while searching for a [[Mythical Pokémon]]. They are reunited for the Double Trouble Event.

Unlike most characters in Pokémon Masters EX, Meowth's appearance is based directly on his anime incarnation, and retains his Japanese voice actress.

=====Quotes=====
{{main|Team Rocket trio/Quotes}}

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
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====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Spa Service Intro.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in Pokémon Puzzle League]]
Meowth is a playable character, along with Jessie and James. Their theme is [[Double Trouble]].

====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
[[File:Zany Cards Meowth.png|thumb|right|Meowth in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
In Special Seven mode, Meowth appears as card #2. When the Meowth card is used, he will force the opponent to draw 2 cards. This can be countered if the player has another Meowth card, in which case the effect will pass on to the next player, unless they also have a Meowth card, and so on.

Meowth also makes a cameo in Four Kings mode. When the game is won, he tells the player to try the next level of difficulty. Meowth also appears on the box art.

====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]====
Meowth appears as a trophy. This trophy is unlocked after obtaining each All-Star trophy for all 25 playable characters.

=====Melee trophy information=====
''This...is Meowth's dream. Meowth strides all over the globe scattering invitations to other Pokemon, insisting they come to "[[Meowth's Party]]". At this wonderful party, guests are packed in like sardines as Meowth climbs up the stage with its faithful guitar. It strikes a chord, pauses, and then rocks their world.''

====[[Sega Pico]] games====
Meowth appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Team Rocket Meowth AP.png|thumb|200px|Meowth in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
In [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the {{pkmn|anime}}, Meowth appears along with [[Jessie]] and [[James]].
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====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|normal||Team Rocket Meowth Fury Swipes AP.png|Using Fury Swipes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|SP27|Tale Of The Friendship Between Pikachu And Meowth}}
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===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Meowth EToP.png|thumb|180px|Meowth in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]
[[File:Meowth Team Rocket M10 manga.png|thumb|left|180px|Meowth in the [[M10|tenth movie]] manga adaptation]]
Meowth debuts in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', where he is searching for the [[Hidden Village]] with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] when he runs into {{OBP|Tommy|EP034}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and other Pokémon, who are also searching for the village. Meowth offers them free breakfast (made by Jessie and James) and the trio travel with them to the village. Later, he is expelled from the Hidden Village by {{p|Kangaskhan}} when Jessie and James try to steal the Pokémon.

Meowth reappears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', when he, Jessie, and James attempt to steal a herd of wild {{p|Pikachu}}. Following this, the [[Team Rocket trio]] begin regularly appearing in the manga, following {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} to the [[Pokémon League]] championship at [[Indigo Plateau]] and cheering him on at the [[Orange League]].
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===Movie adaptations===
As Meowth appeared in every movie to date, he appeared in the manga adaptations of them as well.
{{sectionstub}}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Team Rocket Trio JNM.png|thumb|right|200px|Meowth in the {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
Meowth debuted in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''. In the manga, the role of Team Rocket Trio is quite reduced compared to the anime, so their participation ends up being removed or much smaller than the episodes on which each chapter is based.
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==In the TCG==
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.
{{cardlist/header|Meowth|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Team Rocket's Meowth (Wizards Promo 18)|Team Rocket's Meowth]]|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=18|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Rocket's Meowth (EX Team Rocket Returns 46)|Rocket's Meowth]]|type=Darkness|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=46/109|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=059/084}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=017/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Meowth (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 13)|Meowth]]|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=013/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

* Meowth also appears in the cards [[Here Comes Team Rocket! (Team Rocket 15)]], [[Wobbuffet (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 8)]], [[Team Rocket's Mimikyu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 10)]], [[Bewear (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 18)]], [[Jessie & James (Sky Legend 48)]], and [[Jessie & James (Hidden Fates 58)]].

===Merchandise===
====20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case====
The final item released during the XY BREAK Era, and the XY Era as a whole, was the '''20th Anniversary Team Rocket Special Case''' (Japanese: '''20周年記念ロケット団スペシャルケース'''). This item could only be purchased from the Pokémon Center Online as part of a make to order run, with each case costing ¥12,000 plus tax. The reservation period began on November 3, 2016, and closed after December 18, 2016. Cases began shipping to customers from mid-February 2017. Each case is made of high-quality plastic and includes a handle and clasps to secure it when closed. Inside are molded high-density foam inserts that contain the case's 2 exclusive {{TCG|Full Art card|Full Art}} promotional cards, [[Team Rocket]]-themed Deck Case, set of 64 sleeves, and metal {{TCG|coin}}.

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====Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit====
{{main|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit (TCG)}}
The '''Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit''' (Japanese: '''30枚デッキ対戦セット「サトシVSロケット団」''') is a Japanese-exclusive Deck Kit released alongside the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset, on April 21, 2017. The deck features Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' of the [[Pokémon anime]], including Ash's Pikachu and Jessie's Mimikyu as {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

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====SM10b accessories====
April 26, 2019 saw the release of {{TCG|Sky Legend}}, the second subset associated with the {{TCG|Double Blaze}} expansion, as well as the {{TCG|Great Detective Pikachu}} subset, promoting the {{movie|Detective Pikachu}} movie that premiered in Japan the following Friday. A variety of merchandise featuring artwork based on the two subsets was available to purchase from the same day, as were many other items in anticipation of {{wp|Golden Week (Japan)|Golden Week}}, traditionally a busy shopping period and longer in 2019 than usual due to the {{wp|2019 Japanese imperial transition|Japanese imperial transition}}.

'''Deck cases:''' Each deck case comes with 2 organizational dividers and can store up to 180 cards.
:The '''Team Rocket Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケースロケット団''') features a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of the [[Team Rocket]] trio [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth. This deck case was limited to Pokémon Centers.

'''Playmats:''' Each single-player playmat is made from a resilient rubber-like material. All playmats available from April 26, 2019, were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:The '''Team Rocket Rubber Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ハーフプレイマットロケット団''') features [[Team Rocket]] members [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth against a space-themed backdrop containing planets and galaxies.

'''Sleeves:'''
:The '''Team Rocket Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドロケット団''' ''Deck Shield: Team Rocket'') feature the infamous trio of [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth in front of the Team Rocket emblem. These sleeves case could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers.

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==Trivia==
[[File:Meowth without charm.png|thumb|220px|Meowth without his koban]]
* Meowth is the first [[talking Pokémon]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}. He is also one of the few talking Pokémon that do not do so telepathically.
* While Meowth is able to interpret most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} speech, he cannot understand the "space talk" spoken by some [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] like the {{an|Deoxys}} featured in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|Part 2]]'', as well as [[Ultra Beast]]s like [[Ash's Poipole]].
* Meowth claims that he is unable to learn {{m|Pay Day}} as a trade off for learning to speak. He claims to have "used up all [his] smarts" doing so.
* In the English dub, Meowth refers to his {{wp|Koban (coin)|koban}} as a charm.
* {{p|Sunflora}} is Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguise in the anime, using the disguise seven times.
* There is some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', he wanted a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the Egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. Meowth has suggested that he and his teammates go into the water in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and again in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'', while in episodes like ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]'', he prominently remains swimming in the sea without showing any displeasure. However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', and ''[[HS09|Big Meowth, Little Dreams (Part 1)]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.
* Meowth is the only known Pokémon to have been a [[Gym Leader]], briefly sharing the title with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' after they had to fill in for {{an|Giovanni}}.
* In the Japanese version, Meowth will still say at least part of his name as a verbal tic, a common trait in anime. The same occurs in the early episodes of the dub, but it is far less frequent, and eventually scrapped altogether except when reciting the {{motto}}.
* For [[DP022]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Meowth. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about him: 「ピカチュウに　いつかはかちたい　ニャースかな」 ''"Wanting to beat Pikachu someday, is that {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}?"''.

==References==
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AG043

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'''Let Bagons Be Bagons''' (Japanese: '''飛べ、タツベイ！明日にむかって！！''' ''Fly {{tt|Tatsubay|Bagon}}! Towards the Future!!'') is the 43rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 317th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 18, 2003 and in the United States on September 18, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends are headed to Fallarbor Town when they are nearly hit by a Bagon jumping off a cliff. Ash sends out Taillow to attack the Bagon, but a girl named Michelle leaps out to accuse them of launching a sneak attack. After learning Bagon was at fault, Michelle apologizes and explains that her Bagon is trying to learn how to fly.

Ash challenges Michelle to a battle so Bagon can get more experience so it will evolve into Shelgon and then Salamence (which can fly). With Michelle using her special computerized glasses to guide Bagon, Pikachu takes a real beating from Bagon's Skull Bash attack.

The battle is interrupted by the arrival of Team Rocket in a helicopter. Meowth swoops down wearing a jetpack and grabs Bagon. Treecko hits the helicopter with Bullet Seed, causing Team Rocket to drop the remote control for the jetpack. Ash and the others run to find Bagon. Ash tells Michelle that she needs to encourage Bagon more so it can evolve.

Team Rocket meets up with Meowth and Bagon, discovering that Bagon is thrilled because it got to fly (using the jetpack). Ash and the others catch up, and Pikachu hits Team Rocket hard with Quick Attack. But Team Rocket captures Pikachu, flying off in their helicopter.

Bagon and Treecko use the jetpack to follow Team Rocket and attack the helicopter, freeing Pikachu. Pikachu zaps the helicopter, sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Bagon, Treecko, and Pikachu ride through the sky on the jetpack, and when they land, Bagon evolves into Shelgon!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue through a mountainous pass to [[Fallabor Town]]. Some falling rocks alert them to a small blue Pokémon standing on the top of a cliff. Ash immediately brings out his [[Pokédex]], which identifies the Pokémon as {{p|Bagon}}, the Rock Head Pokémon. [[Max]] notes that a {{m|Skull Bash}} from that height would squish them like pancakes, with his older sister {{an|May}} reprimanding him for trying to scare her. {{an|Brock}} clarifies that [[wild Pokémon]] can attack unexpectedly, but soon after the Bagon launches itself off the cliff’s edge and the group fearfully screams in anticipation of an impact. They rush out of the way as Bagon obliterates a large boulder with its head. The dust soon clears and Bagon is standing in a determined manner. Max deduces that the Bagon is looking for a fight so Ash calls on his {{AP|Taillow}} to deal with it. Bagon turns around and climbs back up the cliff on all fours, Taillow flying upwards near it. As Taillow swoops in, Ash calls for it to watch itself as Bagon once again launches itself off the cliff. It leaps out from its landing and its helmet-like head shines, again wearing a determined expression.

Ash commands Taillow to use {{m|Wing Attack}}, but before Taillow strikes, a girl agilely jumps down from the cliff, her appearance startling the group. The girl turns and looks at Taillow overhead, speaking coordinates, distance, and the speed of approaching Taillow out loud. She taps a button on her unusual glasses, calculates collision factors and tells Bagon to shift one meter to the left. Bagon efficiently dodges Taillow's attack and Taillow swoops upward, startled at Bagon's evasion. The purple-haired girl sternly reprimands the group, asking where they got off to launch a sneak attack on her Bagon. Ash defends himself, exclaiming that her Bagon attacked the group first. Belligerently the girl tells them that if it is a fight they are after, they have got their wish. May’s explanation settles tensions, with the girl removing her glasses and apologizing. Brock immediately approaches her with hearts in his eyes, and assures her that it is no problem. Concernedly, due to Brock’s unusual behavior, the girl asks if Brock is all right. Brock provides his name, and states that he will be just fine if she were to tell him who she was. The girl provides her name, [[Michelle]], and Brock raves on what a beautiful name it is as the others introduce themselves.

Taillow flaps into the air, alerting everyone to Bagon's latest cliff jump. Tracking Bagon's fall with her glasses, Michelle locks onto landing coordinates. Ash concernedly rushes in to rescue it, though Bagon leaps away from the boulder impact and into Michelle's arms. Max inquires about the glasses, and Michelle reveals that she programmed the glasses with an in-built computer analysis tool to improve Bagon's accuracy in battle. She explains her theory behind Bagon's cliff jumping antics, adding that it wants to swoop gracefully in the sky. May and Ash share Bagon's sentiments, though Max criticizes the pair for being immature. Brock comments that there is something strange about Bagon’s desire to fly, continuing that he thought Bagon evolved into {{p|Shelgon}} first before gaining wings when it evolves into a {{p|Salamence}}. Michelle affirms that it is correct, but clarifies that she is willing to support Bagon by providing it with all the extra experience to get it to evolve. Hearing this, Ash challenges Michelle to a battle, and she accepts the offer. Hiding behind a nearby ledge of rock, {{TRT}} observes Bagon and the situation. [[James]] states that Bagon is interesting, but [[Jessie]] is unimpressed. {{MTR}} adds that it would make a great gift for {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Boss fantasy|elaborating]] that Bagon’s hard head would be perfect for cracking open a coconut. His teammates cheer to the idea, with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} also seeming to agree.

Brock referees the battle, calling for the one-on-one match to begin. Ash chooses Pikachu, though from the sidelines Max has his doubts, remarking that Bagon’s {{t|Dragon}} typing gives it the advantage. Ash says his command first, commanding Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}}. Michelle analyzes Pikachu's movements with her glasses, and calls for Bagon to fly thirty degrees left and be defensive. Bagon braces itself, and Pikachu zigzags off a rock and lunges toward Bagon. Pikachu's head strikes Bagon's head, and due to the hardness of the impact, Pikachu recoils and Bagon throws him from its head. Pikachu roughly tumbles on the ground from the throw, holding his head in pain. Michelle analyzes Pikachu from her glasses, stating that Pikachu took seventy-percent damage and the morale is dropping. Michelle commands Bagon to use Skull Bash, and Bagon jumps forward. At Ash’s command, Pikachu hurriedly jumps out of the way. Michelle commands Bagon to change course forty-five degrees to the right, and Bagon leaps off a rock, changing direction and leaping directly towards Pikachu, who narrowly dodges it. Bagon, continuing from the momentum, smashes into a rock and Pikachu nervously looks on. Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Michelle analyzes Pikachu's Thunderbolt's effective target area before instructing Bagon to move two meters to the left. Michelle has Bagon follow up with a Skull Bash, which hits its mark, knocking Pikachu into a surrounding boulder. Ash rushes to Pikachu’s side, with Michelle’s glasses revealing that Pikachu has suffered extensive damage. As she concludes that the match may have already been won, Pikachu displays great resolve as he stands to his feet again. Awestruck, Michelle stares at Pikachu and Ash, asking herself how encouragement could boost his morale. Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, and Pikachu runs forward. Michelle analyzes Thunder's effective shock zone, concluding that it is too big to dodge and that Bagon must instead attack. Michelle has Bagon charge straight into Pikachu at full velocity. At their collision, there is a massive explosion of dust and electrical energy, and Pikachu is revealed to have successfully hit Bagon with Thunder. Bagon, stunned, falls and skids across the ground. Max states that Bagon took some damage at the attack, and May adds that there is no telling who is going to win. Michelle attempts Ash's encouragement tactic, telling Bagon that it has to get up. In response, Bagon opens its eyes and rises to its feet. Michelle commands Bagon to hit Pikachu again with another Skull Bash, and Bagon lunges forward. Ash commands Pikachu to fight back, and as the distance between Bagon and its impact with Pikachu becomes shorter, Ash instructs Pikachu to dodge at the last second. At the precise moment, Pikachu leaps above Bagon. Bagon redirects its lunge to stop its momentum, standing and turning to face Pikachu. As Ash orders a Thunderbolt, Michelle calls for Bagon to jump thirty degrees upward before launching a midair Skull Bash. Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, and Pikachu lunges forward, turning himself around in the air to thrust his tail at Bagon's head. Michelle is incredulous, and Ash exclaims happily that it worked. Michelle compliments Ash on using an offensive attack for defense. Ash confidently asks Pikachu if he hears that compliment, when suddenly Jessie’s voice is heard and Ash, Michelle and the others are startled.

James replies to Jessie, starting their {{motto}} as their helicopter vehicle rises into the air. During the motto, James mentions remote-control. Brock, confused, asks what remote-control is supposed to mean. James laughs, as a panel opens in the front portion of the helicopter, revealing Meowth with a jetpack attached to his back. Meowth rockets towards Pikachu, and Ash tells Pikachu to watch out. Jessie states that he fell for it, tapping a button on a device. Meowth suddenly swerves direction, grabbing Bagon instead of Pikachu. Bagon struggles in Meowth's grip as they ascend. In the helicopter, Jessie remarks that it is going great and that they should do all of their operations by remote control. Ash sends out {{AP|Treecko}} and orders a {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Treecko fires Bullet Seed at Team Rocket’s helicopter, causing the aircraft to tilt and the remote fumbles out of Jessie’s hands. Without anyone directing the remote control, Meowth's missile jetpack begins flying erratically and zooms off into the distance. James swerves and pursues him in the helicopter.

Michelle bends down and picks the fallen remote control off the ground, she explains to the others that they will need to be at close range for it to work. Meowth, with the erratically moving rocket still strapped to his back, yells for James to find the off switch. Bagon, still in Meowth's arms, seems to now enjoy the ride, and flaps its arms happily. As James positions the helicopter, Jessie calls for Meowth to fly directly into the extended net. However, the rocket pack makes a sharp dive, causing Meowth and Bagon to crash through the several trees below. The joy flight comes to an abrupt end when Meowth collides into a tree trunk, with Bagon slipping from his grasp. Meanwhile, Treecko agilely somersaults through the forest, leading Ash and the others to Bagon. Michelle commends Ash on his well-trained Pokémon, remarking that he is a great Trainer. Ash thanks her, but states that it is his Pokémon that deserve the credit. Brock comments that Ash is being too modest, that he has worked with both Pokémon for a long time to help them master the attacks. Michelle states, with some rising realization, that his encouragement and determination to fulfill their dreams are key to their incredible strengths.

Jessie and James, with the landed helicopter nearby, examine Meowth for injury, but he explains that much of the damage is psychological. Bagon curiously pokes the jetpack, and James asks what Bagon is so happy about. Bagon stands on the tips of its toes and flaps its arms, and Meowth translates that Bagon always dreamed of flying and finally was able to see what it was like. Jessie incredulously and disparagingly states that Bagon cannot fly, James adding that it is not even a remote possibility. Meowth angrily brings out his claws and yells that he has had enough of James's remotes before swiping him. Painfully, James exclaims that he think he has the point. Meowth breathes momentarily on his claws before reminding them that he himself has accomplished the impossible. At Jessie's request, Meowth recalls how he learned human speech. In a cheerful nature. Meowth walks over to Bagon and encourages it to achieve its ambitions. Bagon pantomimes flying again, jumping into the air and flapping its arms. Jessie, slumped over, remarks if she just heard Team Rocket praising the virtues of hard work, James and Wobbuffet are also disparaged. Meowth reminds his teammates that a flying Bagon is more valuable, and the fantasy sequence helps them to realize.

Ash exclaims that has found Team Rocket and Michelle demands her Bagon be returned. Team Rocket retorts with childish taunts. Ash commands Pikachu to use Quick Attack, and Pikachu rushes into Team Rocket, causing them to slam into their helicopter. Bagon, holding the jetpack in its hands, presents it to Michelle. Michelle concernedly asks Bagon if they hurt it, but Bagon assures her that they did not. The helicopter’s blades suddenly spin, and a clamp appears and grabs Pikachu. Ash demands Team Rocket to stop, but Bagon speaks out. The jetpack is around Bagon's back, and Max asks if it wishes to follow after Team Rocket. Bagon affirms this, and Treecko leaps onto its back also wanting to pursue them. Michelle gives her nod of approval before donning her computer glasses to analyse Bagon and Treecko's aerial pursuit. Michelle calculates the helicopter’s speed and distance, holding the remote control and telling Bagon and Treecko to get ready before launching them into the sky. Once in the air, Bagon happily surveys the view as they approach Team Rocket's helicopter. Inside the aircraft, Pikachu attempts to use one of his Electric attacks, but it has no effect as Meowth reveals that the cage is electric proof. James looks towards a window and states that it would appear they have some company. The rocket swerves towards Team Rocket, flying directly through it and making a hole in its cabin. Treecko leaps atop the helicopter as Team Rocket stares in fright. Jessie assumes a more belligerent expression, sending out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Seviper's head bumps into the ceiling, and its length makes the helicopter cramped. The helicopter shakes violently as Bagon rams its head into the hull on the outside. Treecko uses Bullet Seed on the inside of the helicopter and the projectiles ricochet off the walls, causing several explosions in the helicopter, making it tilt. One of the ricocheting Bullet Seeds hits the lock on Pikachu's cage, and Pikachu scampers out. Pikachu and Treecko leap from the helicopter, landing on the rocketing Bagon. Jessie and Meowth call for James to fly the craft properly, but it is not correcting properly. Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu follows suit, leaping from Bagon's jetpack before sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Bagon continues circles in the air several times with Pikachu and Treecko happily enjoying the flight. The others are thrilled to see Bagon’s dreams have finally come true. Michelle removes her glasses and looks up to Bagon, adding that she owes a lot to Bagon too. By sunset, Bagon lands with Pikachu and Treecko disembarking. Michelle asks Bagon how it liked its first flight, and Bagon happily replies. Suddenly, Bagon begins to evolve, and the group watches in awe. As Bagon's body glows and expands, the jetpack slips off, and it finally evolves into Shelgon. Michelle happily embraces her newly evolved Pokemon, commending it on never giving up its dream. As a flock of {{p|Pidgeotto}} fly overhead, Brock remarks that the Pidgeotto are the perfect symbol for Shelgon's dream of flying someday.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Bagon}}
* {{p|Shelgon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Michelle]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG043.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer’s Choice]]: {{p|Treecko}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Bagon}} ([[Michelle]]'s; evolves; debut)
* {{p|Shelgon}} ([[Michelle]]'s; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (multiple)
* {{p|Salamence}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* The dub title is based on the phrase "Let bygones be bygones", and uses the incorrect plural form of ''Bagons'' to accomplish the pun.
* For the first time, two boss fantasies occur in a single episode.
* This episode and the next three aired in the U.S. exactly one year after they aired in Japan.
* [[Advance Adventure]] and music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' are used.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 8: Dragon'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].

===Errors===
* When {{p|Bagon}} dodges {{AP|Taillow}} and a split-screen appears, Bagon disappears, but the left screen view doesn't move.

===Dub edits===
* The [[Pokémon in South Asia|Hungama TV Hindi dub]] cuts the scene in which {{an|Brock}} makes romantic advancements towards [[Michelle]], and she introduces herself, perhaps considering the age of the target audience. This creates a plot hole as to how the group know her name and refer to her accordingly.

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon [[evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Grovyle}}?
* Choices: {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Lotad}}, {{p|Treecko}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Treecko}}, you were right!

==In other languages==
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Ash's Pikachu

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|nature=Unknown<ref>Game events based on Ash's Pikachu can be either Naughty, Brave, or Hardy depending on which event Pikachu is received from.</ref>
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his {{pkmn|journey}} as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to him by {{an|Professor Oak}}. Pikachu travels [[Walking Pokémon|outside his Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:JN001.png|thumb|250px|Pichu with his adoptive family]]
As shown in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu was once a lonely {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pichu}} who lived in the woods in the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]]. After falling off a cliff, he was saved by a mother {{p|Kangaskhan}}, who, after realizing Pichu had nowhere to go, placed Pichu in her pouch and took him into her care. Eventually, Pichu and the child Kangaskhan grew bigger, and carrying them both became a burden to the mother. Realizing this, Pichu left his adoptive mother's pouch in the middle of the night while Kangaskhan's pack was asleep. Turning back to say goodbye to his family, his feelings of gratitude caused him to [[evolution|evolve]] into Pikachu. After taking a moment to realize what had just happened to him, Pikachu finished his goodbyes and left for parts unknown.

At some point after his departure, Pikachu was {{pkmn2|caught}} and eventually came under the possession of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

====[[Original series]]====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his {{i|Poké Ball}}, and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well, and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of {{an|Ho-Oh|an unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.
[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. When Onix started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu, Ash saw no other option than to forfeit the match. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type [[move]]s. Ash then challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] with his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again, but despite their training, he was still unable to defeat it. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the Gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about to let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite this, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.
[[File:EP014.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling against Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Indeed, Raichu turned out to be more powerful than Pikachu, and a combination of attacks from it resulted in so much damage to Pikachu that he had to be hospitalized. Later, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a {{p|Raichu}} with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms. During the subsequent rematch with Lt. Surge, Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Using moves like {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Raichu didn't know, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand, dodge Raichu's attacks, and ultimately defeat it, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

Pikachu was separated from Ash in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''—along with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Charmander}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}}—after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} sent them flying with {{m|Dragon Rage}}. During the separation, Pikachu remained adamant that Ash was looking for them, despite Bulbasaur's belief they were abandoned. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, the group came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's attacks. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Eventually, Kadabra used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and repeatedly smash him into the ceiling. Unwilling to see his friend suffer, Ash forfeited the match. In Ash's subsequent rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu fought Kadabra again, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Eventually, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh, leaving them incapacitated. As a result, Ash was declared the winner by [[Sabrina's father]], which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with Squirtle. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs, and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way, this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of wild Pikachu, which was a very rare encounter. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. However, Pikachu refused to leave Ash and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. During the competition, he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt but was then licked by Lickitung and defeated.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]], whose attacks eventually almost caused Pikachu to fall off the battlefield and into the lava below. Seeing that, Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all of the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear, and defeating Arbok and Weezing. After Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu defeated [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}, but in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he was defeated by [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}. Pikachu then faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to fight. After defeating Happy, he faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was defeated.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. To rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which also hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its control.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with his Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Eventually, Pikachu lost.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}, which kept shrugging off Pikachu's attacks. He was eventually defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.
[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty, and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first and separated them from each other.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle, affecting their teamwork negatively. However, after seeing Charizard being repeatedly attacked by Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}}, Pikachu decided to help his partner, cementing their cooperation. Both of their opponents ultimately knocked each other out accidentally, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu was. After continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. After an exchange of attacks, Pikachu defeated Dragonite, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled [[Gary's Eevee]] and was eventually defeated after Eevee used a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. Later on in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Just then, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed, however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled and defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Dodrio}}. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but since he was already tired from his previous matches, he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Fury Cutter.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu struggling against Scyther]]
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} and defeated it. He then went up against Bugsy's last, and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite having the type advantage, Pikachu's Thunderbolts constantly missed because of {{p|Scyther}}'s Double Team. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with a series of {{m|Fury Cutter}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's earlier {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried up, making Thunderbolt useless. Afterwards, Pikachu was defeated by two Rollout attacks, causing Ash to lose the battle. In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch. Due to Ash's strategy with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Miltank lost her balance. This allowed Pikachu to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened, and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} in the process. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedrill with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

Pikachu befriended a group of Pichu in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first, they framed Pikachu for eating some apples, but when the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu warded it off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu was kidnapped by Team Rocket after they sucked away its electricity. However, the Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity, and together, they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]]. He faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}} but was defeated by a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}}, but his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack did not defeat it. Afterwards, it hit Pikachu with a series of powerful {{m|Double Slap}}s, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed, but finally, Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so it could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. Pikachu then finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next, Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and subsequently defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.
[[File:EP238.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu facing Piloswine]]
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In [[EP238|the following episode]], Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who had already defeated Cyndaquil. Though the battle was well-fought, Pikachu wound up receiving more damage. Despite this, he refused to give up and was about to attack again when [[Pryce]] forfeited, giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], pitting him against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Since Ash was unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Pikachu's Electric attacks and [[physical move]]s didn't affect the Dragon Pokémon, forcing him to follow Misty and Brock's advice and recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped stop the rampage of a {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old {{gy|Blackthorn}} {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}}.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite Pikachu having the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be powerful and initially gained the upper hand. Eventually, Pikachu got close enough to defeat the Atrocious Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu. It managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

Pikachu was used many times during the [[Silver Conference]]. In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', he defeated [[Salvador]]'s {{p|Furret}}. In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', this good showing was followed by [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}, but Pikachu was then defeated by Jackson's {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}, defeating his {{p|Kecleon}} before being defeated in turn by [[Harrison's Sneasel]].
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu suffering from an illness]]
After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]], and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu were attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually, thanks to some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny, Pikachu was saved. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but he soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
=====Hoenn=====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Pikachu was treated by [[Professor Birch]], who strapped him to a machine to drain out the overload electricity he received. However, the machine exploded when the electricity levels became too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash found Pikachu, but in his confused state, Pikachu attacked him and fled off a cliff. Ash jumped after him and caught him before grabbing onto a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through to him and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived and captured Pikachu. However, their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness, and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. In the end, Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} defeated Pikachu with a series of {{m|Scratch}} attacks. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole [[May's Torchic]] instead. Later, Pikachu was used alongside Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off in addition to rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.
[[File:AG016.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu fighting against Roxanne's Nosepass]]
In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he went up against her {{p|Geodude}} and eventually defeated it. Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], who took advantage of his difficulties in mastering Iron Tail. Despite this, Pikachu defeated Nosepass and mastered Iron Tail in the process, as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', after entering the [[Mauville Gym]], Ash and his friends encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Wattson]]. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Wattson's Magnemite, {{p|Voltorb}}, and Magneton with one attack each, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|sleep}}. During the battle, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. Then, Pikachu defeated Slugma and proceeded to battle Flannery's last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Despite Pikachu's efforts, Torkoal used {{m|Overheat}} to defeat him.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his official [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman, and he went up against {{p|Slakoth}} but was recalled after Slakoth's {{m|Blizzard}} temporary disabled him. Later, Pikachu faced off against Norman's Vigoroth. Through strategy, Ash had Pikachu let himself get hit by Vigoroth, which activated Pikachu's {{a|Static}} Ability and paralyzed Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth, but he fainted right afterwards due to extensive fatigue from the battle, thus ending it in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled Winona's {{p|Pelipper}}, and despite having a major type advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent. As a result, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close range and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer before using Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, but this caused them to get blasted off while Ash and Pikachu fell in a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu being possessed by the Blue Orb]]
In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader [[Maxie]]. An explosion triggered by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it, but the orb then melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved by Kyogre and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. Eventually, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the Gym using their machine. Following Team Rocket's defeat, they agreed to resume their battle outdoors. With Solrock and Lunatone gaining the upper hand, Ash thought about how to negate their dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure, thus creating a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, and defeated them with Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]] and his {{p|Shelgon}}. However, Pikachu quickly lost, which dealt a serious blow to the massive ego Ash had developed at the time.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu and {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Eventually, Snorunt was knocked out by Seaking's Hyper Beam, and Ash sent out Corphish. Soon after, Pikachu defeated Seaking and rode on Corphish's back as it headed towards Sealeo and defeated it, thus ending the first round of the Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled. In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Eventually, Milotic tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail in an ambush, but he dodged it, climbed onto Milotic's body, and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Milotic, winning Ash the battle, and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against his new rival [[Morrison]], and he faced off against [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, but Beldum eventually managed to land some hits. Soon, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another Take Down, causing a big explosion that knocked both Pokémon out.

Pikachu was used many times by Ash in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', he defeated {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}}'s {{p|Hitmonlee}} after a hard-fought battle. In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Pikachu initially went up against {{ho|Katie}}'s {{p|Golduck}}. However, Katie immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type advantage over Pikachu, and the Mole Pokémon defeated him easily. In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Pikachu went up against Morrison's {{p|Steelix}} and was knocked out as well. In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Pikachu defeated {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} before being defeated himself by [[Tyson's Meowth]] despite all of his efforts. His defeat caused Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
[[File:Agatha Gengar Double Team.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling Agatha's Gengar]]
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Eventually, when Pikachu was about to finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep, then defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}. Later on, Ash decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off, and saving a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', while going to the [[Battle Pike]], Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until he was rescued by [[Lucy]] and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy and her Milotic. When Pikachu suffered major damage, Ash had him use Thunderbolt on himself. This allowed him to use a supercharged Volt Tackle and defeat Milotic, earning him the [[Symbol|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle [[Anabel]]. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's previous two Pokémon. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat Alakazam. He went up against Metagross next but was defeated, losing Ash the battle. In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Though Espeon had great speed and power, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to disable the ceiling lights, temporarily blinding Espeon. Once the lights turned on again, Pikachu was able to overwhelm and defeat Espeon, earning Ash the [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{an|Brandon}} for his final Frontier Symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charizard for training. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep in. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again, and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the [[Battle Pyramid]].

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', going up against {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice|Brandon's Regice}}. Pikachu initially had trouble dealing with Regice's combination of Ice-type attacks, ice-based strategies, and {{m|Rest}}; and he was almost declared unable to battle. However, Pikachu overcame Regice's strategies and ultimately knocked the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win, earning him his last Symbol, the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], an informal event not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings, then used Iron Tail to combine them and trigger a firework-like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. After a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was eventually defeated. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, and he was meant to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} sneaked aboard their ship, and Ash eventually allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash due to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival [[Paul]] and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. The heated battle proved to be a surprisingly even match, as both Pokémon were eventually left so exhausted that they collapsed, resulting in the battle being declared a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. Despite Budew evolving into {{p|Roselia}}, Pikachu was still able to defeat it.
[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'']]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} while Paul observed from the sidelines. Initially, Pikachu was overwhelmed by Cranidos's attacks and speed. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful Electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. Both Pokémon were eventually seriously injured, forcing Ash to recall Pikachu. He later sent Pikachu out to battle Roark's Onix, but Pikachu was overwhelmed by Onix's {{m|Screech}} and blasted away, knocking him out and losing Ash the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again and defeated it this time. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude, only to be sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Despite the activation of Pikachu's Static Ability during the battle, Rampardos was able to hit him hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar, and their teamwork allowed both of their opponents to be knocked out, allowing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}}, which had gone on a rampage after the group accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard-fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting, but the Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced off against Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} and ultimately won.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type Trainer named [[Sho]] asked Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and Raichu and wanted to have the full evolutionary line in his team. Ash refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast in addition to knowing powerful attacks. The battle soon ended with Pikachu's defeat. During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision to not evolve. When Ash went to check on Pikachu, he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may have decided to evolve into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving. After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu and ultimately won after a test of strength for Pikachu.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and eventually won but was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}. Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up against {{p|Floatzel}}, which almost defeated him and even left a part of his back frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other, they exchanged high-fives, and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun.
[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go on stage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his shyness and went onstage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu had ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. Eventually, Drifloon evolved into {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} and put Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. With two of his Pokémon sleeping, Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Despite some initial difficulty, Pikachu was able to defeat Empoleon after hearing Ash's words of encouragement.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Eventually, like their last battle, Drifblim hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. During the battle, Pikachu received multiple serious burns, and though he finally struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, he had to be recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. His Static Ability activated and paralyzed Ursaring, but this, in turn, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack and allowing it to defeat him.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}, but the battle ended prematurely when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it. In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Festival Battle Challenge]], a tournament marking the end of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], whose winner gets the opportunity to battle [[Palmer]]. Pikachu faced off against Barry's Empoleon in the final round and managed to win, earning Ash a battle against the [[Frontier Brain]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead, and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first, giving Daniel the win.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{EF|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his Infernape. After a hard-fought match in which both Pokémon took several hits, Pikachu was ultimately defeated, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} and ultimately defeated it despite the activation of Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability. He was then recalled before going up against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}, but he was eventually knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

During the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}} but was eventually recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]], Pikachu was used again, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}} and defeating it before being recalled once again. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire, who soon knocked him out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. Since Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} when he ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears since they had to say goodbye to each other soon. Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup before he, Ash, and Brock boarded a ship headed for [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash bade farewell to Brock as well and the two continued towards Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
=====Unova=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu No Electric Powers.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being incapable of using his Electric-type moves]]
Ash decided to bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which, unbeknownst to Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, when Pikachu tried using Volt Tackle. Despite Ash realizing Pikachu can use other moves like Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Snivy defeated the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], following another appearance of Zekrom, Pikachu recovered his Electric moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]]. He faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}, and despite having the type advantage, Pikachu was overwhelmed by their water-based strategies and eventually defeated without launching a single hit.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After defeating Tranquill, he then battled Snivy again, who by that point had evolved into Servine. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine managed to strike him with Cut in mid-sprint, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} collided, knocking both Pokémon back. Ultimately, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of trouble-making {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. During the incident, Pikachu learned {{m|Electro Ball}} and blasted the Ducklett off with his new move. Later on, he battled Sandile, who evolved into a {{p|Krokorok}} during the battle, and ultimately used Electro Ball to deflect its Stone Edge back at it, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}, who initially had the upper hand with its Leaf Storm and {{m|String Shot}} attacks. However, he turned both attacks against Leavanny and ultimately defeated it with an Iron Tail-Electro Ball combination, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]], where they went up against {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Though it was a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was ultimately unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, which knocked him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament and Ash the runner-up.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used as the final Pokémon in Ash's Gym battle against [[Elesa]] after his two other Pokémon were defeated. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}} and quickly defeated it. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, which proved to be a tough opponent despite her not looking very strong. Eventually, Pikachu gained the upper hand and defeated Tynamo, thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alder Bouffalant.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu striking Alder's Bouffalant]]
In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all of his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed that Alder had been sleeping throughout the battle. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant, still angry at him, used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle. After defeating Unfezant, Pikachu fought Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite having a type advantage, Pikachu's Electric moves proved to be useless when Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. Pikachu was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of {{m|Hurricane}} and Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. They managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a group of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick candle, which turned out to have been a real Litwick all along, blew out Ash's, causing Ash to end up in second place.
[[File:BW084.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Ash's final Unova Gym battle]]
In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already defeated Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Eventually, all of the physical contact Pikachu made with Garbodor activated its Static Ability, paralyzing Garbodor. This allowed him to defeat Garbodor, earning Ash his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who turned out to be evenly matched against him. Finally, Pikachu and Quilava collided with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, respectively, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by {{an|Cynthia}}.

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} while trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but Persian immediately defeated Pikachu with {{m|Power Gem}}. Giovanni then captured Meloetta and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force-field prison open by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}} {{an|Forces of Nature}}, Pikachu protected Iris and her {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} from {{DL|Forces of Nature (anime)|Thundurus}}'s Thunder. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost; when he used Electro Ball, it inflicted exceptionally massive damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]], where he went up against Trip's Serperior. The battle properly began in [[BW104|the next episode]]. Serperior initially had the upper hand and was almost able to constrict Pikachu into unconsciousness. Pikachu, however, didn't give in and defeated it with an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, giving Ash his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Pikachu went up against {{un|Cameron}}'s Pokémon, defeating {{p|Samurott}} and Swanna before being recalled. [[BW108|Later]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to continue battling. At the end of the fight, Lucario's Aura Sphere overpowered Pikachu's Electro Ball and him Pikachu out, thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference and placing him in Top 8.
[[File:Colress Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu under Colress's control]]
In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon controlled by [[Colress]] to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control of Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head, and he ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves responsible for the mind control, Ash begged Pikachu to fight it off. During Pikachu's strenuous attempts to do so, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu and Ash's other Pokémon fought Team Plasma's Pokémon to prevent them from awakening {{an|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time, however, Ash's voice didn't get through to Pikachu's control, and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, and they agreed.

In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all of the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his electricity to fight off Ghetsis's control and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting, and together with Reshiram, they destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all of the Pokémon from Team Plasma's control and defeating the [[villainous team]].

=====Decolore Islands=====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers and make it to the finals. He then battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}} and was able to knock it out with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} were captured by Team Rocket while Ash, Iris, and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed from the net and, with the help of Axew, Charizard, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, Pikachu blasted Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris, and Cilan as he, Ash, and [[Alexa]] continued to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived at Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to. In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. However, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded him with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu blasted the trio off. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to {{an|Professor Sycamore}} to heal Froakie.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Fletchling training.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu training for the rematch against Viola]]
In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore. Later, when Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off. Ash immediately leaped in to save his friend, to the shock of many, including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}, who knocked him out. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch, using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, which beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In [[XY006|the next episode]], they were finally able to withstand Noivern's Gust. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced avoiding Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit and finally defeated it. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. During the battle, Pikachu was nearly put to sleep by Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}}, but Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to keep himself awake. Then, Pikachu defeated the Scale Pokémon, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.
[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu hypnotized by {{an|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{an|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash got through to Pikachu, who started fighting Malamar's control. Afterwards, the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device burst in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed its plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. It went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}} and ultimately defeated it, earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], where he faced her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Korrina's Lucario]] but was defeated by it. [[XY032|Later]], he battled Lucario in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. However, during the battle, Lucario lost control of its Mega Evolution and went berserk, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. In response, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his own {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost consciousness and the battle was called off.
[[File:XY044.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu facing Mega Lucario]]
In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Team Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others initially had a hard time due to their opponents' great teamwork, but they eventually overcame this obstacle and defeated all three of their opponents, giving Ash, Serena, and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with {{an|Korrina}}, sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Pikachu was ultimately able to defeat Lucario with Thunderbolt, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Rumble}}.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were captured by Team Rocket. The two escaped after Goomy used the slime on its body to allow them to slip through the bars. However, their escape was noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. The ensuing battle eventually ended when Ash had Pikachu blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu informed Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to catch it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu and Sliggoo were used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, however, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu. After the mecha took Sliggoo, Wartortle, and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, and the crisis was resolved, they restarted their battle with Tierno and ultimately won.
[[File:Ash Pikachu vs Clemont Bunnelby.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu battling Bunnelby]]
In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym battle against Clemont. He went up against his Bunnelby and ultimately defeated it. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but he later sent him out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Ultimately, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon managed to defeat Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, and despite the type disadvantage, Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu and the others visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts. He then tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, Team Rocket attempted to escape with all of the Poké Balls they stole, though by that point, Pikachu freed Ash and they pursued them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt, and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. When Serena called off the battle, Ash and Tierno decided to battle each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Pikachu wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], but he did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike, by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the group viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu was pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved forms and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly, a flaming ghost appeared and attacked them. They managed to escape, after which Squishy revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth, motivating them to help Squishy get to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way, they were attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon, and together, they managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth, and Squishy were awakened by Clemont's invention.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Miette Slurpuff.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu dancing with Slurpuff]]
In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced [[James's Inkay]] and Miette's Slurpuff. Eventually, they were trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}, which left them vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam. With Eevee badly injured, Pikachu tried to battle alone, without much success. However, Eevee evolved into Sylveon and defeated both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in another three-round battle against Sawyer, where he faced and defeated {{p|Honedge}}.

In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Serena, who disguised herself as Ash, who was unwell from last night's training, to battle {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}, a {{tc|Guitarist}} who wanted to challenge Ash and his Pikachu with his own Pikachu, nicknamed Spike. Serena's disguise as Ash works, and the battle was going fine until it was interrupted by Team Rocket, who intended to capture Pikachu and Spike. Fortunately, thanks to the medicine that Clemont and Bonnie had just bought, Ash managed to recover in time to stop Team Rocket and rescue his Pikachu and Spike with the help of Greninja. Eventually, both Pikachu and Spike sent Team Rocket blasting off with their respective Thunderbolts.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried after Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, following his loss to [[Wulfric]], and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu, but when the despondent Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were underwhelmed by his power. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against Wulfric and battled his {{p|Bergmite}}. After defeating it, Pikachu faced off against Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. Despite Pikachu's attempt to strategy, he was ultimately knocked out.

In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer during the semifinals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}, which he eventually defeated. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. [[XY128|Initially]], Pikachu was overwhelmed by Aegislash's alternating use of {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|King's Shield}}, but Ash deduced Aegislash's weaknesses and had Pikachu use them against it, leading to the Royal Sword Pokémon's defeat. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but later used him again to face off against [[Sawyer's Sceptile]], who eventually knocked him out with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alain Metagross.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu using Thunderbolt on Alain's Metagross]]
In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Alain]] during the Lumiose Conference finals. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}} and defeated it. Pikachu was then recalled but later used again to battle and defeat Alain's Metagross. Afterwards, Pikachu battled Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. [[XY131|However]], Pikachu was too exhausted to outmaneuver Charizard by that point, thus he was overpowered and knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Pikachu and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her, they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. In [[XY133|the following episode]], Pikachu watched when Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon in an attempt to control them. However, Pikachu's voice got through to Ash, which enabled him and Greninja to freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]]. Pikachu and the others were then freed, after which they teamed up with Alain's Charizard and [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}} to battle and defeat [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' and ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

Afterwards, Pikachu helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight the [[Giant Rock]]. He and the other Pokémon were eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but they were freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After coming up with a strategy, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, which was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja, and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy its control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. Both Pokémon took substantial hits before the battle was called off by Ash. In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu bade farewell to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash had to return to Kanto. During this, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group was able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like their first battle, but the outcome was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Pikachu joined Ash, Delia, and Mimey on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. After a while, Kiawe had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu later remained in Alola with Ash when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates held a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a battle, which he accepted. Tapu Koko eventually tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. Afterwards, they faced a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Despite its extreme strength, Pikachu outwitted Gumshoos with pure strategy and finished it off with Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, and despite sustaining several hits, Pikachu performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which knocked Hariyama out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again and were challenged to another battle. Unlike their last battle, Pikachu managed to get a few hits on the guardian deity and performed Gigavolt Havoc again; this time, it was powerful enough to send Tapu Koko flying. However, Pikachu was blasted off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.
[[File:Lillie and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and {{an|Lillie}}]]
In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', Professor Kukui tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else. As a result, Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}}, whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{p|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear. Despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty, where he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. At one point, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved her Gyarados. Despite this, Ash and Pikachu performed Gigavolt Havoc, which defeated Gyarados and gave Ash the win.

During Ash and his classmates' travels in [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to rescue {{an|Lusamine}} in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Pikachu fought Lusamine, who had been fused with a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Ash's Electrium Z mysteriously turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], allowing the two to perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} for the first time. The Z-Move defeated Nihilego, allowing Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} to pull Lusamine free from its hold.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his trial battle at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}, where he battled Team Rocket and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Pikachu was left vulnerable to Mimikyu's Z-Move, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, but he protected himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. Using his new move, Pikachu was able to trap Mimikyu, which allowed him and Ash to perform a Z-Move of their own. Ash's Electrium Z then turned into a Pikashunium Z again, allowing Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt once more and defeat Mimikyu. This allowed Ash to qualify for [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.
[[File:Mimikyu defeating Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being defeated by Mimikyu]]
In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', Ash and Pikachu encountered Tapu Koko again and had another rematch against it. Just then, a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko|Tapu Koko}} from another dimension unleashed its own attack, creating a rift that transported Ash and Pikachu to the dimension's [[Ultra Ruin]]. They soon encountered a wild {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, which started chasing after the duo. However, they were saved by {{al|Dia}} and {{p|Zeraora}}. After learning about Guzzlord and the Ultra Ruin, Ash challenged Dia to a battle to prove his ability to help Dia. Pikachu faced off against Zeraora, but was overwhelmed by Zeraora's fast moves and quickly defeated.

[[SM101|Later]], at Dia's base, Pikachu and Ash trained and convinced Dia and Zeraora to join them. Pikachu and Zeraora engaged in another battle, which attracted the attention of Guzzlord. After the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}'s arrival, the group lured it to the [[Ultra Wormhole]] that it emerged from in the past. After trapping Guzzlord with Electroweb, Pikachu and Zeraora attacked the immobilized Ultra Beast in an attempt to send it back through the Ultra Wormhole but failed. However, after the Shiny Tapu Koko intervened, Ash and Dia were able to activate their Z-Rings and have Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double Gigavolt Havoc to successfully push Guzzlord into the wormhole. Afterwards, Pikachu and Zeraora had one more battle to create another dimensional rift, which took Pikachu and Ash back home.

In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his [[Poni Island]] grand trial against [[Hapu]], where he went up against her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Despite the type disadvantage and Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} Ability, Pikachu was able to overcome the obstacles when Musdale was splashed with seawater, allowing Pikachu to knock the Draft Horse Pokémon out with Gigavolt Havoc. Afterwards, Hapu offered Ash a choice of type-specific Z-Crystals; Pikachu opted for a [[Steelium Z]], which Hapu awarded to Ash for his victory.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Team Skull]]'s leader [[Guzma]] and his {{p|Golisopod}}. Despite the type advantage, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Golisopod, as he was unable to penetrate the Hard Scale Pokémon's armor even when using his Z-Move {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}. The match ended prematurely when Golisopod returned to its Poké Ball due to its {{a|Emergency Exit}} Ability.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]], where he was able to defeat various Trainers' Pokémon and allow Ash to proceed to the next round. In ''[[SM137|The Wisdom Not to Run!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his Manalo Conference semifinals battle against Guzma, where he went up against Golisopod after Torracat was defeated. The two Pokémon were evenly matched, but eventually, Pikachu defeated Golisopod, allowing Ash to advance to the finals.
[[File:SM144.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's final battle with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}]]
In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to finish off [[Gladion's Silvally]], who had been worn down by {{AP|Melmetal}}, in the Manalo Conference finals. He then went up against what seemed to be [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], but turned out to be {{p|Zoroark}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}. In the [[SM139|next episode]], the two Pokémon clashed and proved to be equal in strength. When Gladion had Zoroark use {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}, Ash countered with Pikachu's Breakneck Blitz. Both Z-Moves succeeded in hitting their targets, knocking both Pokémon out.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', Ash chose to use Pikachu to battle Professor Kukui's {{p|Empoleon}} during Ash's {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against him. While the two Pokémon were equally matched, Pikachu was eventually caught in Empoleon's {{m|Whirlpool}}, causing him to get dizzy. To save Pikachu from being defeated, Ash withdrew him from the battle and sent out Melmetal to replace him.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash sent Pikachu back into the battle as his final Pokémon to face Tapu Koko, who had taken the place of Kukui's sixth Pokémon in the match. When both Pokémon were evenly matched, Tapu Koko and its fellow deities restored Ash and Kukui's Z-Power, giving them a chance to use another Z-Move, since [[SM143|they already used up their Z-Moves for the match]]. Tapu Koko then handed Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], and it and Kukui started performing {{m|Guardian of Alola}}. During this, Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing Pikachu to counter with 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The two Z-Moves clashed, with Pikachu's attack eventually overpowering Tapu Koko's, defeating it and making Ash the winner of the exhibition match.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu and Ash]]
In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his battle against [[Hodge]] in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals, where he faced Hodge's {{p|Mightyena}}. Pikachu was fairly evenly matched against his opponent, but eventually, he was able to defeat Mightyena, ending the battle and giving the victory to Ash.

In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle a [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Drednaw}} that was rampaging outside [[Wyndon Stadium]]. His attacks were ineffective, forcing Ash and Pikachu to run, but unexpectedly, they stumbled upon glowing cracks on the ground, from which [[Dynamax]] energy poured out and caused Pikachu to Gigantamax too. Initially, Pikachu had trouble moving around in his new, giant form, but soon got used to it. Following advice from {{an|Leon}}, Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}, defeating Drednaw and causing it to revert to normal. Afterwards, Pikachu returned to normal as well. Later, Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Leon and his {{p|Charizard}}. With the help of the [[Dynamax Band]] that Ash received from Leon, Pikachu was able to Gigantamax again. Despite this, however, Pikachu was defeated by Charizard's {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.
[[File:JN013.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu Gigantamaxed against Leon]]
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Pikachu first went up against Visquez's Raichu, but started to get overwhelmed. As such, Ash chose to withdraw Pikachu and send out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place. Ash later sent Pikachu back out to face Visquez's Electrode, which had just defeated Gengar. Despite Electrode initially having the upper hand, Pikachu was eventually able to defeat it. However, upon receiving the knockout blow, Electrode's {{a|Aftermath}} activated, but Pikachu used Electroweb just in the knick of time to protect himself, leading to only Electrode fainting. As such, Ash won the battle, leading to his World Coronation Series ranking shooting up to 3,763.

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Pikachu got jealous when Ash began training frequently with {{AP|Riolu}} instead of him. When Delia came to visit the [[Cerise Laboratory]], Pikachu slept with her for the night and later decided to follow Delia to Pallet Town. Mimey followed along in an effort to stop him. During their journey, Pikachu defended Mimey from a group of Spearow. After arriving in Pallet Town, Pikachu changed his mind and wanted to go back to Ash, but he was surprised to see that his Trainer was already in Pallet Town.

In ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against [[Bea]] at the [[Cianwood Gym]], where he went up against her {{p|Hitmontop}}. After slowing down Hitmontop's movements with Electroweb, Pikachu was able to defeat him. Next, he went up against {{p|Grapploct}}, but he was overwhelmed by its {{m|Octolock}} and defeated soon after.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Pikachu was used to battle [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s {{p|Copperajah}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}} with Riolu. In [[JN045|the next episode]], Pikachu was taken out of the fight when {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} launched a {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} that penetrated through the entire [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. Later, after Ash had defeated Chairman Rose with the help of his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}, Pikachu assisted Leon in stopping Eternatus from attacking [[Galar]]. With the assistance of {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, Pikachu, Lucario, and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} combined their powers and weakened Eternatus until it collapsed. Goh then caught Eternatus and sealed it away, putting an end to the [[Darkest Day]].

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his and [[Goh]]'s battle against {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} on [[Cero Island]], teaming him up with Goh's Cinderace. However, Pikachu was soon defeated, and Ash sent out {{AP|Lucario}} to replace him.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon during his World Coronation Series battle against Volkner, being sent out to face his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}} after it had defeated Gengar. Pikachu managed to bind Rotom with Electroweb, but just when he was about to use Thunderbolt on it, Volkner switched it out for Electivire, whose Motor Drive rendered Thunderbolt useless. After fighting against Electivire for a while, Pikachu was recalled and replaced with Lucario. Once both Ash and Volkner were down to their last Pokémon, Ash called Pikachu back to the battle to face Electivire again. Eventually, Ash decided to finish the match by using 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The Z-Move proved to be too much for Electivire's Motor Drive to absorb, leading to it being defeated and thus giving Ash the victory.
[[File:JN082.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu "Feastamaxed" by Gigantamax Alcremie]]
In ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', Pikachu helped Ash during [[Opal]]'s [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]]. After Ash had won the contest, Opal challenged him to a battle, with Ash using Pikachu against Opal's {{p|Alcremie}}. While Pikachu managed to land several Iron Tails on Alcremie, some of Alcremie's cream got stuck on Pikachu's tail, softening his blows. After Pikachu had managed to shake of Alcremie's {{m|Attract}} and block her {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, Opal chose to Gigantamax her Pokémon and had it use {{m|G-Max Finale}}, covering Pikachu in huge amounts of cream. Pikachu then started growing as well, becoming big enough to swallow an entire G-Max Finale cream projectile whole, much to Opal's shock. At first, everyone assumed that Pikachu had Gigantamaxed as well, but when Ash called for a G-Max Volt Crash and Pikachu didn't attack, it turned out that Pikachu had just eaten all the cream Alcremie had created with the [[G-Max Move]] and grown giant and fat as a result. As such, the battle was subsequently called off.

In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon as used during his second rematch against Bea at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], first facing Grapploct. Pikachu's attempt at ensnaring Grapploct in an Electroweb proved unsuccessful, as it was able to use its stretchy tentacles to strike him through the web with a {{m|Close Combat}}. As such, Ash chose to recall Pikachu. In [[JN086|the next episode]], Pikachu was called back to the battlefield to face Bea's {{p|Hawlucha}}. By improving on a strategy he had used against both Lt. Surge and Visquez, Ash was able to repel Hawlucha's {{m|Sky Attack}}, while also dealing damage to it, allowing Pikachu to subsequently defeat it with a super effective Thunderbolt. Next, Pikachu faced Grapploct again, but wound up being ensnared by an Octolock once more, and was defeated soon afterwards.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Pikachu [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Pichu and finally an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.

In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon used by Ash in a Raid Battle against an {{p|Articuno}}. Pikachu was able to land a powerful Thunderbolt onto the Freeze Pokémon before being defeated by a {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
[[File:JN118.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu battling Steven's Metagross]]
In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon in his battle against [[Wallace]] in [[Lilycove City]], going up against his Milotic. Pikachu was ultimately victorious, making Ash the winner of the battle.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Pikachu took part in a Battle Royal against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and Gladion's {{p|Nihilego}}, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}. After Lillie and Marowak had been defeated, Pikachu and Incineroar were the only ones left standing, although the ultimate victor of the match was left unclear.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Pikachu was the final Pokémon Ash used during his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. He initially faced {{p|Cradily}}, managing to defeat it after trapping its tentacles in an Electroweb. Next, he came face to face with Steven's Mega Metagross, whose ability to calculate and predict all of Pikachu's moves made it seemingly impossible for Pikachu to land a hit on it. Ash managed to overcome this by performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, dealing enough damage to Metagross to allow Pikachu to finish it with an Iron Tail, making Ash the winner of the match.

In ''[[JN123|Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon used by Ash during his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Cynthia. He first went up against her {{p|Togekiss}}, only to end up getting [[flinch]]ed by a {{a|Serene Grace}}-boosted {{m|Air Slash}}, before Cynthia sent out {{p|Gastrodon}}. Despite the type advantage, however, Ash was able to defeat Gastrodon through some clever thinking. Pikachu then went on to also knock out Cynthia's Spiritomb, but was caught in its last-second {{m|Destiny Bond}}, resulting in him fainting along with his opponent.
[[File:JN132.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's final clash with Charizard]]
In ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon. He went up against {{p|Cinderace}}, with his attacks quickly proving to be useless against Cinderace's Ability, {{a|Libero}}. Because of this, Ash decided to switch Pikachu in and save him for later. In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Pikachu returned to the battle after all of Ash's other Pokémon had been defeated to face Gigantamax Charizard. After enduring some of Charizard's [[Max Move]]s, Pikachu's 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt clashed with Charizard's G-Max Wildfire, cancelling out both moves as Charizard returned to its normal size and form.

At the start of [[JN132|the next episode]], Eternatus appeared above Wyndon Stadium and recharged Ash and Leon's Dynamax Bands, prompting Leon to temporarily recall Charizard and Gigantamax his Cinderace, with Ash doing the same with Pikachu. The two Pokémon's clash of G-Max Moves ended with both of them reverting to normal and Cinderace fainting, leaving Leon with just Charizard. During the subsequent battle between the two partner Pokémon, Pikachu took a severe hit from a {{m|Fire Blast}} and momentarily collapsed, experiencing a vision of all of Ash's Pokémon cheering for him. Backed by the mental support of his friends, Pikachu stood back up and executed one more furious exchange of blows with Charizard. While both Pokémon were completely exhausted following the clash, ultimately, Pikachu was able to stay standing as Charizard fell, ending Leon's winning streak, making Ash the winner of the tournament, and earning him the title of Monarch. Later, Pikachu joined Ash and the rest of his team for the awards ceremony.

In [[JN136]], Pikachu joined up with Lucario and Goh's Galar starters against Lugia in a Raid Battle. Despite firing off multiple strong attacks—including combining their moves for extra power—they were unable to defeat the Diving Pokémon. Shortly after leaving the Cerise Laboratory, Ash and Goh separated and he and Ash leave on their own journey.

In [[JN138]], Pikachu reunited with Misty and later acted as the referee for the match between her and Ash.

In [[JN145]], Pikachu got isolated due to one of Team Rocket’s schemes and was forced to hold them off until Ash arrives.

===Personality and characteristics===
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
[[File:Pikachu and Togepi.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Togepi]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen meditating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', and [[JN138]].
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. In ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]'', Pikachu also displayed a fondness for orange juice. In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', Pikachu was revealed to have a distaste for [[Poni Island]] radishes. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to accidentally destroy a female companion's bike or unintentionally shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, except for [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships. Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol. While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy (such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks), or by accident (when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake).

[[File:ZappedAgain.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu does not like having his cheeks rubbed]]
In general, {{p|Pikachu}} as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is a notable anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also triumphed over some very powerful Pokémon that had previously defeated several of Ash's other Pokémon, such as {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Dragonite}}, {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}}, and {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} to win the Brave Symbol in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} to a draw in [[DP189|the semifinals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and defeated [[Gladion's Silvally]] and the {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|recurring Tapu Koko}} commanded by {{an|Professor Kukui}} in separate battles at [[Manalo Stadium]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised and discussed in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but he refused, having decided to become stronger as he is, and defeated Raichu by using superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] another Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were not only even matches in power but, unlike before, also in speed; ultimately Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed, power, and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. During this event, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also wanted Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, Pikachu has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having type advantages against Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to noticeably struggle when an opponent hinders his mobility in some fashion, such as when the aforementioned Panpour stopped Volt Tackle with a {{m|Mud Sport}} that covered the battlefield, when [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}} impared his speed and accuracy by immobilizing his tail with {{m|String Shot}}, when the icy battlefield of Viola's Surskit threw him off balance in the first battle, or when [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} prevented him from using Quick Attack by numbing his legs with {{m|Icy Wind}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu walking along with Dawn's Piplup]]
Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Following their first encounter with him in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', the Team Rocket trio made it their life's mission to capture Pikachu for their boss. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or one of their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mechas]], but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else involved. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of the time, in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many other powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into an imperfect {{m|Volt Tackle}} which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Upon mastering the move in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', it became one of Pikachu's most distinctive techniques, to the point of garnering [[Paul]]'s interest, up until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', where Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball. In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Pikachu learned {{m|Electroweb}} in place of Electro Ball, allowing him to not only trap opponents, but also use the move as a springboard to increase his mobility or as a shield to protect himself from damage. In addition to his repertoire of moves, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime, has an affinity for [[Z-Move]]s, and is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Pikachu's imitations====
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

<gallery perrow=6>
File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Togepi.png|{{TP|Misty|Togepi}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Charizard.png|{{AP|Charizard}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Hiusian Growlithe.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Hiusian Braviary.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Basculegion.png|{{p|Basculegion}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Wyrdeer.png|{{p|Wyrdeer}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
</gallery>

====Pikachu's language====
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases mean something. In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "Pika-speak," but this most likely isn't official. This includes:
* Pikapi: ''[[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]]'' (Ash)
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese version). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[BWS02]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."
* Piiika-Chuuuuuu!: When using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika, Chuuu Pii!: When using {{m|Electro Ball}}.
* Pikachu-Pi-Pi-Pi-Pika!: When using {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Pika-Pika-Pika-ChuPi-Ka!: When using {{m|Electroweb}}.
* Chuuu-Pi-Ka!: When using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

===Appearance===
:''See also: [[Pikachu in a cap]], [[Gigantamax]]''
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! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's World Cap
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| [[File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|180px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=World Cap Iron Tail|7=World Cap Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Iron Tail (World Cap)|7=Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Pichu Thunder Shock|1=ThunderShock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Thunder Shock as a Pichu|1=Thunder Shock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

====[[Z-Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Gigavolt Havoc|1=Breakneck Blitz|2=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Gigavolt Havoc|1=Breakneck Blitz|2=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM010|Trial and Tribulation!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Corkscrew Crash|SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash 1|2=G-Max Volt Crash 2|3=Max Strike}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash (Part 1)|2=G-Max Volt Crash (Part 2)|3=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Max Steelspike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Max Strike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Rocket Punch" was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Kanto starters Elemental Combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''
| {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and an {{type|Electric}} attack
| [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{AP|Charizard}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Charizard's Flamethrower, Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water. This was used to defeat [[Jessie's Arbok]] and {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, along with [[James's Weezing]] and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Water Gun.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''
| {{m|Water Gun}} and an {{type|Electric}} attack
| [[Ash's Squirtle]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of one of Pikachu's Electric attacks and Squirtle's Water Gun. Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Squirtle's Water Gun to create an electrified stream of water. This was used to destroy {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|Torcher Scorcher]] and send them blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Water Tornado.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Rapid Spin}}
| [[Misty's Politoed]] and [[Brock's Forretress]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with Politoed's Water Gun and Forretress' Rapid Spin, creating a tornado of water and yellow electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket and the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Solar Beam.png|150px]]
| [[AG033|''Now'' That's ''Flower Power!'']]
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}
| [[Drew's Roselia]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination between Thunderbolt and Solar Beam. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt while Roselia fires a Solar Beam and the two attacks combine to create a white beam of energy surrounded by electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off after they had tried to steal [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]] meant for [[Mr. Big]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': An improvised tactic in which Pikachu uses Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Spinning Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Twister}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Lucy]]'s {{p|Milotic}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination of Thunderbolt, Twister, and Volt Tackle. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on himself to leave him supercharged for his next attack. Milotic then generates a Twister around Pikachu, who spins with the twister to increase the power of his Volt Tackle, which is already supercharged due to Thunderbolt. This was used to defeat Lucy's Milotic in Ash's [[Battle Pike]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} against Lucy.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Pikachu then uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings. This was used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Quick Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack to rush towards the opponent and hit it with Iron Tail, thus boosting the power of the latter move. This was first used against [[Roark's Cranidos]] during Ash's first {{gy|Oreburgh}} [[Gym]] battle. It was used again in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', during Ash's battle with [[Oralie]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt at the battlefield, breaking the ground apart and sending large rocks hurtling at the opponent. This was used to counter [[Roark's Onix]] and its speed during Ash's first Oreburgh Gym battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift attack that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump into the Swift attack. As he runs, the stars from Swift surround the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A move combination that Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used first against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was first used against [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Drifblim}}, and later in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' against [[Paul's Magmortar]] and in ''[[JN123|Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!]]'' against {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Spiritomb}}. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere or creating an electric whirlpool, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to increase the speed of the Electro Ball. This was used when Ash had to battle {{an|Cilan}} as part of [[Luke]]'s movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination that Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash BW Team combination attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Stone Edge}}
| Ash's rotation for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with a joint Flamethrower attack from {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Snivy}}'s Leaf Storm, {{AP|Oshawott}}'s Hydro Pump attack, {{AP|Unfezant}}'s Air Cutter attack, {{AP|Scraggy}}'s Focus Blast, {{AP|Leavanny}}'s Energy Ball, {{AP|Boldore}}'s Flash Cannon attack, {{AP|Palpitoad}}'s Mud Shot, and {{AP|Krookodile}}'s Stone Edge attack to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] from Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ground.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu roots himself to the ground with Iron Tail to resist getting blown back by any attacks. This was first used in Ash's [[Santalune Gym]] [[rematch]] against [[Viola]]. It was used again in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', during Ash's first-ever [[World Coronation Series]] battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Draco Meteor Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This strategy consists of climbing the move that is aimed towards Pikachu with {{m|Iron Tail}} and was used first against [[Grant]]'s {{p|Tyrunt}} to counter {{m|Draco Meteor}}. It was used once again in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'' against [[Korrina's Lucario]], but this time to counter {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Serena Team Rocket combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}
| [[Serena's Fennekin]], [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]], and [[James's Inkay]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with a Flamethrower attack from Serena's Fennekin, a Dark Pulse from Jessie's Pumpkaboo, and a Psybeam from James's Inkay to create a swirling blast of energy. This was used to defeat a {{OBP|Pokémon hunter|XY063}} and his {{p|Rhyperior}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple, dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage. This was used to defeat [[Tierno's Wartortle]] and Raichu.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Flamethrower.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}
| [[Serena's Braixen]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Braixen uses Flamethrower while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt and the two attacks converge to create a red-orange stream of fire surrounded by yellow sparks of electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off from [[Count Pumpka]]'s castle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electrified Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' While using Iron Tail, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to surround himself in electricity. This was used in a battle against [[Clemont's Luxray]] in the nineteenth movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electroweb barrier.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu creates an Electroweb to protect himself from any damage. This was first used when Pikachu learned Electroweb during the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]]. It was used again in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', during Ash's first-ever [[World Coronation Series]] battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Pokémon Fireworks.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}, {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Powder Snow}}
| The [[Ultra Guardians]]' Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Super Pokémon Fireworks (Japanese: '''超特大ポケモン花火''' ''Super Special Pokémon Fireworks'') is a combination move used by the Ultra Guardians' partner Pokémon and their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. Pikachu launches {{m|Electroweb}} into the air, followed by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with {{m|Zing Zap}} and {{m|Discharge}}, respectively. {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Steenee, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} add to the combination with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, and a double {{m|Flamethrower}}, respectively. {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Altaria}} then use a triple {{m|Fire Blast}}, followed by [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{AP|Poipole}}'s poison. Together, the moves make a giant, spinning, ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electroweb Iron Tail combo 1.png|150px]] [[File:Electroweb Iron Tail combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Electroweb and Iron Tail. Pikachu creates an Electroweb which he uses like a springboard to launch himself at the opponent before hitting them with Iron Tail, dealing incredible damage. This was first used to defeat [[Gladion's Silvally]] in the [[Manalo Conference]] finals. It was used again in ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', during the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ember combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''
| {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Goh's Raboot]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Ember and Iron Tail. Raboot fires an Ember at Pikachu, who sends it at the opponent with Iron Tail, thus increasing the Ember's speed and surrounding it with white sparks of energy. This was used to defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Crobat}} and {{p|Skarmory}} and send them and Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electroweb battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu creates an Electroweb that spreads out over the opponent's side of the field. If the opponent tries to charge through the electric threads, they not only slow down, but also take damage. This was used during Ash's first World Coronation Series rematch against [[Bea]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt Thunder combo 1.png|150px]] [[File:Thunderbolt Thunder combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Gary's Electivire]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt and Thunder. Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt while Electivire uses Thunder and the two attacks combine to create a gigantic bolt of yellow electricity. This was used in a battle against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Iron Tail Quick Attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu uses Iron Tail on the ground before using Quick Attack to start vibrating, creating ultrasonic vibrations around his body that he can use to repel incoming attacks. This was used during Ash's second World Coronation Series rematch against Bea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Goh Pokémon combo attack.png|150px]]
| [[JN136]]
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{m|Pyro Ball}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Wood Hammer}}
| [[Ash's Lucario]], [[Goh's Cinderace]], [[Goh's Inteleon]], and [[Goh's Grookey]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt, Aura Sphere, Pyro Ball, Mud Shot, and Wood Hammer. Cinderace kicks a Pyro Ball, which merges with Lucario's Aura Sphere before Grookey swings its Wood Hammer to send the [[Aura]]-clad fireball flying. Inteleon and Pikachu add to the attack with Mud Shot and Thunderbolt, respectively, creating a high-speed flying fireball surrounded by blue energy, mud, and electricity. This was used in a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Lugia}}.
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Otani]]
|en=[[Ikue Otani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann ([[S01]])
|es_la=[[Ikue Otani]] Claudia Motta (voiceover in [[EP017]])
|hi=सोनल कौशल ''Sonal Kaushal'' (Hungama dub)
}}

===Artwork===
<div class="scrollbox">
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu OS anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu AG anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu DP anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu BW anime.png|x200px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:JN001 illustration.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Master Class Artwork JN.png|x200px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| With Ash in ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| An illustration of Pikachu as a {{pcolor|Pichu|000}} by {{color2|000|Atsuko Nishida}}
| {{color2|000|Artwork from}} {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Pikachu|Pikachu]] and [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}
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==In the games==
===Core series===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]], a remake of Yellow, the [[Partner Pokémon (game)|partner]] Pikachu plays a similar role.

====Event distributions====
=====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

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=====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Pokémon the Series: Black & White|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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=====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

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|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
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|nature=Naughty
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|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|July 18 to September 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

=====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
{{G6event/head
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|ndex=025
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|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Nintendo Network|Japanese|online|August 24 to 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

=====25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's Pikachu=====
Ash's Pikachu was distributed as part of the 25th anniversary screenings, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' between August 11 and September 8, 2022. This Pikachu is unique in that it is distributed with an Alola Champion's ribbon symbolising Ash's achievement of becoming the Alolan Champion.

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|level=80
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|ot=サトシ
|id=970401
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|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|Serial Code|hide|August 11 to September 30, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|multiredeem=yes|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Pikachu in a cap=====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and were distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

A [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|seventh Cap Pikachu]], wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attended screenings of the 20th movie.

Pikachu in a cap is not present in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite being based on a {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, but has Pokédex entries in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and can be imported to the games via [[Pokémon HOME]]. An eighth Cap Pikachu, World Cap Pikachu, has since been added in Version 1.2.0 of Sword and Shield. This Pikachu wears Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and was officially revealed September 29, 2020, along with a new set of distributions for the [[Generation VIII]] games.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="250px"
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===Spin-off games===
====[[Advanced Pico Beena]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]], [[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]], [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!]], and [[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]].

====Arcade games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Crayon Kids]], [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]], [[Pokémon Medal World]], [[Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal!]], and [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

=====Battle Nine stats=====
{{BattleNinePokémon
|name=Pikachu
|jname=ピカチュウ
|tmname=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|height=0.4
|evolution=None
|start1=Quick Attack|start1type=Normal|start1power=40|start1range=1|start1medal=3
|start2=Thunder Shock|start2type=Electric|start2power=40|start2range=1|start2medal=3
|start3=Thunderbolt|start3type=Electric|start3power=90|start3range=1|start3medal=6
|extra1=Slam|extra1type=Normal|extra1power=80|extra1range=1|extra1medal=4
|extra2=Thunder|extra2type=Electric|extra2power=110|extra2range=1|extra2medal=7
|extra3=Feint|extra3type=Normal|extra3power=30|extra3range=1|extra3medal=3
|extra4=Iron Tail|extra4type=Steel|extra4power=100|extra4range=1|extra4medal=6
|extra5=Discharge|extra5type=Electric|extra5power=80|extra5range=Cross|extra5medal=9
|extra6=Nuzzle|extra6type=Electric|extra6power=20|extra6range=1|extra6medal=2
}}

====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}
=====Disks=====
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Movie 2017}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
In {{g|GO}}, [[Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap Pikachu]], initially referred to as "'''Pikachu in Ash's hat'''", was obtainable in the {{pkmn2|wild}} during the game's first-anniversary celebration from July 6–21, 2017. Any {{p|Pichu}} whose {{pkmn|Egg}}s were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. The Ash hat Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1–2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Event Pokémon|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility it being [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]]. Original Cap Pikachu will be featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 12, 2020.

Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both [[gender]]s and can be [[evolution|evolved]], with the cap being retained upon evolution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pichu [[File:GO172O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

In an event based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' that ran in 2020 from November 6 to November 12, several Pokémon based on Ash's catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/?hl=en%7CSource</ref>

====[[Pokémon Masters Arena]]====
Pikachu appears alongside {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters Arena]].

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu, along with the rest of Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, first appeared during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash.

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. Pikachu also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu-World|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Super Tag Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}.

====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

[[File:Pokémon Zany Cards Special Seven Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], as a card in Special Seven mode. The card can be played at any time but cannot be played as the final card from the player's hand.

====[[Sega Pico]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Ash & Pikachu]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu DPM.png|thumb|left||200px|Pikachu in Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
Pikachu appears in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].
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[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.
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[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a {{i|Poké Ball}} on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].
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[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}
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[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu in the The Rise of Darkrai manga adaptation]]
===Movie adaptations===
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is also a main character in every movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu JNM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}, playing the same role as he does in the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electroweb|JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Pikachu
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Using {{mcolor|G-Max Volt Crash|000}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Using {{mcolor|Max Strike|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu G-Max Volt Crash JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Max Strike JNM.png|x150px]]
|}
* Ash also told Pikachu to use {{m|Max Steelspike}} once, but the move was interrupted before it could be executed.

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Pikachu|227}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=367/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears on the cards [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]], [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]], [[Hoopa (XY-P Promo 155)]], and [[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)]].

===Merchandise===
====Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009====
The last item of DPt era merchandise could only be bought at cinemas screening ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', released on July 18, 2009. The '''Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009''' (Japanese: '''映画公開記念スペシャルパック2009''') was made available at the same time as the movie premiere and came with two Holofoil {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}}, one {{TCG|Advent of Arceus}} booster pack, and two {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}}s.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]] ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 43)
*{{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Michina Temple|44}} ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 44)

'''Product images:'''
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====Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit====
{{main|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit (TCG)}}
The '''Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit''' (Japanese: '''30枚デッキ対戦セット「サトシVSロケット団」''') is a Japanese-exclusive Deck Kit released alongside the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset, on April 21, 2017. The deck features Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' of the [[Pokémon anime]], including Ash's Pikachu and Jessie's Mimikyu as {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

'''Product image:'''
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====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
*[[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)

'''Product image:'''
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====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the [[Pikachu in a cap]] distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
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====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' on movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product images:'''
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==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
* The [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured at the end of [[DP013]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: 「パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ」 "''Partners [[Ash Ketchum|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}]] and Pikachu: always feeling good.''"
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric type owned by a main character in the {{pkmn|anime}} prior to {{an|Dawn}} {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}ing {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}.
** Pikachu was also Ash's only [[walking Pokémon]] until {{AP|Rowlet}} was caught in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', 943 episodes later.
* Pikachu was the only one of Ash's non-temporary Pokémon to use an Electric-type [[move]] under his ownership until {{AP|Naganadel}} in ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', 1,082 episodes later.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon would later do so as well, notably {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* As revealed in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu is, chronologically, Ash's first:
** Pokémon caught in its evolved form, although {{p|Pichu|its pre-evolved form}} did not yet exist at the time of his debut.
** Pokémon to have evolved via [[friendship]]. However, {{AP|Leavanny}} is the first to do so under his ownership.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon capable of evolving through use of an [[Evolution stone]], not including {{AP|Snorunt}}, as it did not have {{p|Froslass|a stone-induced evolution}} at the time of its debut.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to be have been used in every {{pkmn|Gym}} battle in a region, namely, [[Johto]].
** Pikachu is also Ash's only Pokémon to win a Gym battle single-handedly, excluding one-on-one matches, as shown in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is rarely ever seen, with a total of only six confirmed appearances throughout the whole anime outside of flashbacks: ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof before then, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's gender had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (in which Pikachu used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (he was present when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (he was seen with Ash and {{an|Brock}} while they claimed that [[Kids Day]] was for boys), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' (as Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as "those guys").
** The species' gender difference was first openly indicated in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', as Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu was shown at various points in the anime, such as ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'' and ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', to be capable of surfing, a potential reference to the {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}} initially featured in {{game|Yellow}}, which itself was inspired by the anime.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to have defeated its evolved form, as he defeated [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the anime to have defeated a [[Legendary Pokémon]], as he defeated {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the anime, having defeated a total of four Legendary Pokémon: the aforementioned Regice, {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' (though the battle ended in a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process), [[Gladion's Silvally]] in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]''.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to have defeated a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, as he defeated {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the anime, having defeated a total of four Mega Evolved Pokémon: the aforementioned Mega Lucario, [[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}} in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', {{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', and {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} in ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon to have defeated a Mega Evolved Pokémon.
* If counting former {{pkmn|Champion}}s, then Pikachu has defeated the most Champion-owned Pokémon onscreen in the anime, at a total of seven Pokémon: [[Wallace]]'s {{p|Milotic}}, Steven's {{p|Cradily}} and Mega Metagross, {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Spiritomb}} (though the battle ended in a draw, as Pikachu was knocked out due to {{m|Destiny Bond}}), and {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Cinderace}} and {{p|Charizard}}.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon to have defeated a Champion-owned Pokémon.
* In the anime, Pikachu is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to have activated their [[Ability]] or Gigantamaxed.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon in the anime to have access to both Z-Moves and Gigantamax.
** Moreover, Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have used different power-ups, the two mentioned above, in a [[JN131|single]] [[JN132|battle]].
* As of ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Pikachu has used more moves than any other Pokémon belonging to a main character in the anime, at a total of 19 moves.
** Pikachu held the overall record of most moves used until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', when Leon's Charizard surpassed him by one move.
** Pikachu has also [[List of moves by anime debut|debuted]] more moves than any other Pokémon in the anime, at eleven, and the most [[Z-Move]]s, at four.
* Pikachu is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon used by a member of the final [[World Coronation Series|Masters Eight]] lineup in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]].
** According to a caption in [[JN121]], Pikachu is also the first Pokémon to be brought to the opening ceremony of said tournament.
* If excluding {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have acted as a [[Battle judge|referee]] in the anime, taking up the mantle for Ash and Misty's battle in [[JN138]].
* In {{wp|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} had a "{{tt|Biografía|''Biografia'' in Brazil}} Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consisted of non-canon biographies of cartoon characters. This segment once did a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu, stating that he is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and that he allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* Pikachu appears as a figure in the [[MC Sixth Generation|sixth generation]] of [[Monster Collection]].
* Event-distributed Pikachu billed as "Ash's Pikachu" consistently have a Naughty [[Nature]], with the sole exception of the Pokémon Center Best Wishes event, which distributed one with a Brave Nature. Both Natures line up with Pikachu's personality in the anime, and both increase the Attack stat.
** All of the distributed [[Pikachu in a cap]], however, have a Hardy Nature, possibly to keep them as neutral, stat-wise, as possible.
* In [[JN128]], the [[announcer]] of the [[World Coronation Series]] identified Pikachu as (Japanese: マサラの黄色い電光 ''The yellow lightning of [[Pallet Town|Masara]]'') when discussing Ash's team.
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' and [[JN133]] are the only main series episodes during his time as a protagonist to not feature Pikachu in any capacity.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo1|Pichu|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}
* [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Pikachu in a cap]]

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JN145

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* {{BMGf|296087|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|296540|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''逆襲のロケット団！''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} Strikes Back!'') is the ninth episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pocket Monsters: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'', the 145th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,230th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 10, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
[[File:Team Rocket party.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Rocket's Pokémon]]
While traveling along a road, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} spot a {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} flying across the sky. Said Delibird soon arrives in front of the [[Team Rocket trio]], delivering them boxed lunches and ten {{i|Poké Ball}}s, containing the Pokémon they had previously left behind at the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, much to their great delight. Delibird then produces a golden statue of {{an|Giovanni}}, through which the actual Giovanni contacts them, telling [[Jessie]] and [[James]] take charge of managing these Pokémon from now on. The statue then self-destructs and Delibird flies away. The trio is happy to reunite with their Pokémon and takes a moment to reminisce about the Pokémon that are no longer with them. With all these Pokémon at their disposal, they decide to launch an ultimate {{AP|Pikachu}} capture scheme, with James already having a plan in mind.

Soon after, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} appears before Ash and his friends, pleading for help. Pikachu, recognizing it, is distrustful, but the others sympathize with it due to its distressed expression, just as James had planned. Team Rocket appears on a nearby tree and performs their {{motto}} before declaring that Mime Jr. has betrayed them and is trying to meet up with an [[Officer Jenny]] to turn them in. Ash has Pikachu send Team Rocket blasting off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} to defend Mime Jr., who then starts leading them towards the spot where it supposedly wants to meet Officer Jenny. Along the way, however, the second part of Team Rocket's scheme is put into action in order to split the group up. First off, {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} attack the group, with {{an|Brock}} staying behind so he and {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} can hold them off. Next up, Ash and {{an|Misty}} run into {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Yamask}}. Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and stays behind to fight them. {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} also emerges to join in, only for Yamask to attach its mask to its face and render it useless. Further ahead, Ash runs into {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}, which he fights with {{AP|Infernape}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}} while telling Pikachu and Mime Jr. to run ahead.
[[File:Ash party JN145.png|thumb|250px|Ash's team for this episode]]
Pikachu and Mime Jr. arrive at the supposed meetup spot, where Jessie, James, {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} emerge. Mime Jr. then reveals its true colors and tries to hold Pikachu back while James fires a net at it, but Pikachu manages to break free, resulting in Mime Jr. getting caught in the net instead. James frees the {{pkmn|category|Mime Pokémon}} and congratulates it on its great work. {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, and {{TP|James|Inkay}} join in to keep Pikachu from getting away while Jessie and James prepare to seize him in a net, forcing Pikachu to fight off his enemies alone.

{{OBP|Latias|recurring}}, who has invisibly been watching the entire scheme unfold, refuses to just stand by any longer and relays Ash a telepathic vision of Pikachu's distressed state. Though confused, Ash trusts the vision and abandons the fight with Carnivine and Gourgeist to go save his partner. Gourgeist fires {{m|Seed Bomb}}s into the air to signal that the plan has been exposed, but before Pikachu can be seized, Ash rushes in the nick of time and has Infernape destroy Team Rocket's nets with {{m|Flare Blitz}}.

All of Team Rocket's Pokémon come together while the trio reveals to Ash that Mime Jr.'s seeming betrayal was just a part of their plan all along. The Pokémon launch a devastating combo attack towards Ash and his Pokémon, but they quickly steps out of the way, forcing Wobbuffet to take the hit instead. He manages to reflect the attack back with {{m|Mirror Coat}}, causing it to strike a nearby tree and obliterate part of its trunk. When the tree falls down, a {{p|Slakoth}} that was resting on it is sent flying, so Ash runs up a rock and jumps high into the air to save it. Just as Brock and Misty arrive, they notice Ash seemingly floating through the air and being brought back down. Ash realizes Latias was behind this, and she reveals herself, much to Brock and Misty's surprise. Latias then turns to Team Rocket, using {{m|Psychic}} to send them and their Pokémon blasting off. After crashing down, the trio starts considering what they did wrong. The situation quickly dissolves into the trio members blaming each other, until they finally declare they're through and head their different ways, their Pokémon sadly looking after them.

Meanwhile, Ash is thanking Latias for her help, understanding that she was also the source behind the vision he saw. Brock and Misty reveal that Ash had actually told them of [[JN137|his encounter with her]]. Suddenly, Latias starts showing them another vision, this time showing them a {{p|Latios}} trapped in an underground facility. He breaks free and flies out, showing the group a view of the surrounding landscape before the vision cuts off. Latias is looking sad, making Ash wonder what exactly is going on.

==Major events==

[[File:Team Rocket split.png|thumb|220px|Team Rocket splitting up]]
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] reunite with all of their Pokémon from the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} and add them back to their respective [[Party|teams]].
** In the process, {{an|Giovanni}} returns {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}} and {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} to Jessie's ownership, and {{TP|James|Yamask}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} to James's.
* James's Amoonguss is revealed to have learned {{m|Energy Ball}} and {{m|Spore}}.
* [[Brock's Ludicolo]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Teeter Dance}}.
* [[James's Carnivine]] is revealed to have learned Energy Ball.
* [[Jessie's Seviper]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.
* {{Ash}} learns that {{OBP|Latias|recurring}} has been following him.
* Blaming each other for their failures, the [[Team Rocket trio]] splits up.
* Latias asks for Ash and {{ashfr}}' help in saving a {{p|Latios}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN145.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} (voice)

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{OP|Brock|Ludicolo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Arbok}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Arbok}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Lickitung}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})
* {{p|Frillish}} ({{OP|Jessie|Frillish}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Weezing}} (formerly {{OP|James|Weezing}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Victreebel}} (formerly {{OP|James|Victreebel}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})
* {{p|Amoonguss}} ({{OP|James|Amoonguss}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} (formerly {{OP|James|Mareanie}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode}})
* {{p|Delibird}} ([[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Latias}} ({{OBP|Latias|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Latios}} (vision)

==Trivia==

* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!|Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!! - Episode Paldea]]: {{p|Miraidon}}
* [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]], [[Takeshi's Paradise]], and [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] are used as insert songs in this episode.
* This episode's title card features {{MTR}} instead of {{AP|Pikachu}}.

* This episode marks the first appearance of many of {{TRT}}'s Pokémon after long absences:
** {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', 588 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all of whom last appeared in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', 573 episodes earlier.
*** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Carnivine}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since then, as well as the first appearance of a {{p|Yanmega}} in the anime since ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', 361 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]'', 434 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', 432 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|James|Yamask}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 431 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|James|Inkay}} and {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 291 episodes earlier.
*** Aside from Seviper and Mime Jr., this is the first appearance of the aforementioned Pokémon outside of their debut series.
*** This is the first time Wobbuffet interacted with Team Rocket’s Unova Pokémon since he didn’t appear in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Brock's Ludicolo]] since ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'', 779 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of [[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Delibird]] since ''Memories are Made of Bliss!'', 573 episodes earlier.
* The appearance of [[Misty's Staryu]] confirms that, like {{Ash}}, she is also rotating her Pokémon in and out of her [[party]].
* This episode marks the first appreance of {{p|Latios}} in the main series since its main series debut in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', 579 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time Team Rocket has used Pokémon {{pkmn2|caught}} in previous series other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
* This is the first episode where [[Jessie]] has had more than two Pokémon on hand since ''Memories are Made of Bliss!'', 573 episodes earlier, as well as the first episode where [[James]] has had more than one Pokémon on hand since ''The Dream Continues!'', 431 episodes earlier.
** This is also the first time Jessie and James have had a full [[Party|team]] of six Pokémon on hand each.
** This is also the first episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' when Jessie has had Pokémon other than Wobbuffet in her active team.
* At 12 Pokémon (21 including fantasies), this episode features the highest number of Team Rocket's Pokémon ever seen in a single episode.
* {{TP|James|Gyarados}} is the only Pokémon that has been in Team Rocket's party for longer than one episode to not appear in this episode in any capacity.
** [[Growlie]] also didn't appear in the episode. However, even though it appeared in two episodes and is James's Pokémon, it never was a part of Team Rocket and never joined James's active party.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from the [[original series]], ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' are reused as background music in this episode.
** Team Rocket's motto music from ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' is also reused as background music in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time James's Amoonguss has used a new move since its [[BW109|debut]], 464 episodes prior.
* Gourgeist's method of firing {{m|Seed Bomb}}s that explode like fireworks up into the sky is reminiscent of [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] doing so with its {{m|Solar Beam}} in ''The Dream Continues!''.
* [[Unshō Ishizuka]] was added into the credits for this episode, with archived audio of his voice being used for [[James's Weezing]].
* As of this episode, all of {{Ash}}'s [[Kalos]] Pokémon that reside at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] have been in his active party at some point during ''Aim to Be a Pokémon Master''.
* Mime Jr.'s act of seemingly leaving Team Rocket is similar to what Meowth did in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{OBP|Latias|recurring}}, {{an|Brock}}, and a Latios narrate the preview for the [[JN146|next episode]].
* This is the second episode where Team Rocket blame each other for their failure of capturing Pikachu. The first time was ''[[AG176|The Old Berate and Switch]]''.
===Errors===
* Latias sends {{TRT}} and their Pokémon blasting off with {{m|Psychic}}, including Inkay and {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, even though they’re {{t|Dark}} types.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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JN145

2023-03-11T15:55:54Z

CoolPokeGuy: Also, Wobbuffet wasn’t with Team Rocket in BW, just the finale

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* {{BMGf|296087|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|296540|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''逆襲のロケット団！''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} Strikes Back!'') is the ninth episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pocket Monsters: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'', the 145th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,230th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 10, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
[[File:Team Rocket party.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Rocket's Pokémon]]
While traveling along a road, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} spot a {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} flying across the sky. Said Delibird soon arrives in front of the [[Team Rocket trio]], delivering them boxed lunches and ten {{i|Poké Ball}}s, containing the Pokémon they had previously left behind at the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, much to their great delight. Delibird the produces a golden statue of {{an|Giovanni}}, through which the actual Giovanni contacts them, telling [[Jessie]] and [[James]] take charge of managing these Pokémon from now on. The statue then self-destructs and Delibird flies away. The trio is happy to reunite with their Pokémon and takes a moment to reminisce about the Pokémon that are no longer with them. With all these Pokémon at their disposal, they decide to launch an ultimate {{AP|Pikachu}} capture scheme, with James already having a plan in mind.

Soon after, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} appears before Ash and his friends, pleading for help. Pikachu, recognizing it, is distrustful, but the others sympathize with it due to its distressed expression, just as James had planned. Team Rocket appears on a nearby tree and performs their {{motto}} before declaring that Mime Jr. has betrayed them and is trying to meet up with an [[Officer Jenny]] to turn them in. Ash has Pikachu send Team Rocket blasting off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} to defend Mime Jr., who then starts leading them towards the spot where it supposedly wants to meet Officer Jenny. Along the way, however, the second part of Team Rocket's scheme is put into action in order to split the group up. First off, {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} attack the group, with {{an|Brock}} staying behind so he and {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} can hold them off. Next up, Ash and {{an|Misty}} run into {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Yamask}}. Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and stays behind to fight them. {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} also emerges to join in, only for Yamask to attach its mask to its face and render it useless. Further ahead, Ash runs into {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}, which he fights with {{AP|Infernape}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}} while telling Pikachu and Mime Jr. to run ahead.
[[File:Ash party JN145.png|thumb|250px|Ash's team for this episode]]
Pikachu and Mime Jr. arrive at the supposed meetup spot, where Jessie, James, {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} emerge. Mime Jr. then reveals its true colors and tries to hold Pikachu back while James fires a net at it, but Pikachu manages to break free, resulting in Mime Jr. getting caught in the net instead. James frees the {{pkmn|category|Mime Pokémon}} and congratulates it on its great work. {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, and {{TP|James|Inkay}} join in to keep Pikachu from getting away while Jessie and James prepare to seize him in a net, forcing Pikachu to fight off his enemies alone.

{{OBP|Latias|recurring}}, who has invisibly been watching the entire scheme unfold, refuses to just stand by any longer and relays Ash a telepathic vision of Pikachu's distressed state. Though confused, Ash trusts the vision and abandons the fight with Carnivine and Gourgeist to go save his partner. Gourgeist fires {{m|Seed Bomb}}s into the air to signal that the plan has been exposed, but before Pikachu can be seized, Ash rushes in the Nick of time and has Infernape destroy Team Rocket's nets with {{m|Flare Blitz}}.

All of Team Rocket's Pokémon come together while the trio reveals to Ash that Mime Jr.'s seeming betrayal was just a part of their plan all along. The Pokémon launch a devastating combo attack towards Ash and his Pokémon, but they quickly steps out of the way, forcing Wobbuffet to take the hit instead. He manages to reflect the attack back with {{m|Mirror Coat}}, causing it to strike a nearby tree and obliterate part of its trunk. When the tree falls down, a {{p|Slakoth}} that was resting on it is sent flying, so Ash runs up a rock and jumps high into the air to save it. Just as Brock and Misty arrive, they notice Ash seemingly floating through the air and being brought back down. Ash realizes Latias was behind this, and she reveals herself, much to Brock and Misty's surprise. Latias then turns to Team Rocket, using {{m|Psychic}} to send them and their Pokémon blasting off. After crashing down, the trio starts considering what they did wrong. The situation quickly dissolves into the trio members blaming each other, until they finally declare they're through and head their different ways, their Pokémon sadly looking after them.

Meanwhile, Ash is thanking Latias for her help, understanding that she was also the source behind the vision he saw. Brock and Misty reveal that Ash had actually told them of [[JN137|his encounter with her]]. Suddenly, Latias starts showing them another vision, this time showing them a {{p|Latios}} trapped in an underground facility. He breaks free and flies out, showing the group a view of the surrounding landscape before the vision cuts off. Latias is looking sad, making Ash wonder what exactly is going on.

==Major events==

[[File:Team Rocket split.png|thumb|220px|Team Rocket splitting up]]
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] reunite with all of their Pokémon from the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}} and add them back to their respective [[Party|teams]].
** In the process, {{an|Giovanni}} returns {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}} and {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} to Jessie's ownership, and {{TP|James|Yamask}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} to James's.
* James's Amoonguss is revealed to have learned {{m|Energy Ball}} and {{m|Spore}}.
* [[Brock's Ludicolo]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Teeter Dance}}.
* [[James's Carnivine]] is revealed to have learned Energy Ball.
* [[Jessie's Seviper]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.
* {{Ash}} learns that {{OBP|Latias|recurring}} has been following him.
* Blaming each other for their failures, the [[Team Rocket trio]] splits up.
* Latias asks for Ash and {{ashfr}}' help in saving a {{p|Latios}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN145.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} (voice)

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{OP|Brock|Ludicolo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Arbok}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Arbok}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Lickitung}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Lickitung}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})
* {{p|Frillish}} ({{OP|Jessie|Frillish}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} (formerly {{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Weezing}} (formerly {{OP|James|Weezing}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Victreebel}} (formerly {{OP|James|Victreebel}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})
* {{p|Amoonguss}} ({{OP|James|Amoonguss}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Mareanie}} (formerly {{OP|James|Mareanie}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Full Belly Mode}})
* {{p|Delibird}} ([[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Latias}} ({{OBP|Latias|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Latios}} (vision)

==Trivia==

* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!|Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!! - Episode Paldea]]: {{p|Miraidon}}
* [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]], [[Takeshi's Paradise]], and [[Team Rocket's Team Song]] are used as insert songs in this episode.
* This episode's title card features {{MTR}} instead of {{AP|Pikachu}}.

* This episode marks the first appearance of many of {{TRT}}'s Pokémon after long absences:
** {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]'', 588 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all of whom last appeared in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', 573 episodes earlier.
*** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Carnivine}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since then, as well as the first appearance of a {{p|Yanmega}} in the anime since ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', 361 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]'', 434 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}} and {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', 432 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|James|Yamask}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 431 episodes earlier.
** {{TP|James|Inkay}} and {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 291 episodes earlier.
*** Aside from Seviper and Mime Jr., this is the first appearance of the aforementioned Pokémon outside of their debut series.
*** This is the first time Wobbuffet interacted with Team Rocket’s Unova Pokémon since he didn’t appear in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Brock's Ludicolo]] since ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'', 779 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of [[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Delibird]] since ''Memories are Made of Bliss!'', 573 episodes earlier.
* The appearance of [[Misty's Staryu]] confirms that, like {{Ash}}, she is also rotating her Pokémon in and out of her [[party]].
* This episode marks the first appreance of {{p|Latios}} in the main series since its main series debut in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', 579 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the first time Team Rocket has used Pokémon {{pkmn2|caught}} in previous series other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
* This is the first episode where [[Jessie]] has had more than two Pokémon on hand since ''Memories are Made of Bliss!'', 573 episodes earlier, as well as the first episode where [[James]] has had more than one Pokémon on hand since ''The Dream Continues!'', 431 episodes earlier.
** This is also the first time Jessie and James have had a full [[Party|team]] of six Pokémon on hand each.
** This is also the first episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' when Jessie has had Pokémon other than Wobbuffet in her active team.
* At 12 Pokémon (21 including fantasies), this episode features the highest number of Team Rocket's Pokémon ever seen in a single episode.
* {{TP|James|Gyarados}} is the only Pokémon that has been in Team Rocket's party for longer than one episode to not appear in this episode in any capacity.
** [[Growlie]] also didn't appear in the episode. However, even though it appeared in two episodes and is James's Pokémon, it never was a part of Team Rocket and never joined James's active party.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from the [[original series]], ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' are reused as background music in this episode.
** Team Rocket's motto music from ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' is also reused as background music in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time James's Amoonguss has used a new move since its [[BW109|debut]], 464 episodes prior.
* Gourgeist's method of firing {{m|Seed Bomb}}s that explode like fireworks up into the sky is reminiscent of [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] doing so with its {{m|Solar Beam}} in ''The Dream Continues!''.
* [[Unshō Ishizuka]] was added into the credits for this episode, with archived audio of his voice being used for [[James's Weezing]].
* As of this episode, all of {{Ash}}'s [[Kalos]] Pokémon that reside at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] have been in his active party at some point during ''Aim to Be a Pokémon Master''.
* Mime Jr.'s act of seemingly leaving Team Rocket is similar to what Meowth did in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{OBP|Latias|recurring}}, {{an|Brock}}, and a Latios narrate the preview for the [[JN146|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Latias sends {{TRT}} and their Pokémon blasting off with {{m|Psychic}}, including Inkay and {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, even though they’re {{t|Dark}} types.

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Ash's Pikachu

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his {{pkmn|journey}} as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to him by {{an|Professor Oak}}. Pikachu travels [[Walking Pokémon|outside his Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:JN001.png|thumb|250px|Pichu with his adoptive family]]
As shown in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu was once a lonely {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pichu}} who lived in the woods in the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]]. After falling off a cliff, he was saved by a mother {{p|Kangaskhan}}, who, after realizing Pichu had nowhere to go, placed Pichu in her pouch and took him into her care. Eventually, Pichu and the child Kangaskhan grew bigger, and carrying them both became a burden to the mother. Realizing this, Pichu left his adoptive mother's pouch in the middle of the night while Kangaskhan's pack was asleep. Turning back to say goodbye to his family, his feelings of gratitude caused him to [[evolution|evolve]] into Pikachu. After taking a moment to realize what had just happened to him, Pikachu finished his goodbyes and left for parts unknown.

At some point after his departure, Pikachu was {{pkmn2|caught}} and eventually came under the possession of {{an|Professor Oak}}.

====[[Original series]]====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his {{i|Poké Ball}}, and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well, and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of {{an|Ho-Oh|an unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.
[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. When Onix started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu, Ash saw no other option than to forfeit the match. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type [[move]]s. Ash then challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] with his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again, but despite their training, he was still unable to defeat it. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the Gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about to let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite this, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.
[[File:EP014.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling against Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Indeed, Raichu turned out to be more powerful than Pikachu, and a combination of attacks from it resulted in so much damage to Pikachu that he had to be hospitalized. Later, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a {{p|Raichu}} with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms. During the subsequent rematch with Lt. Surge, Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Using moves like {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Raichu didn't know, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand, dodge Raichu's attacks, and ultimately defeat it, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

Pikachu was separated from Ash in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''—along with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Charmander}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}}—after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} sent them flying with {{m|Dragon Rage}}. During the separation, Pikachu remained adamant that Ash was looking for them, despite Bulbasaur's belief they were abandoned. When Ash's Pokémon came across Team Rocket's Pokémon, who were also separated from their Trainers, the two groups of Pokémon joined forces to look for them. The next day, the group came across a group of giant Pokémon and ended up being chased by them straight to Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket, allowing them to reunite.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's attacks. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Eventually, Kadabra used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and repeatedly smash him into the ceiling. Unwilling to see his friend suffer, Ash forfeited the match. In Ash's subsequent rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu fought Kadabra again, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Eventually, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh, leaving them incapacitated. As a result, Ash was declared the winner by [[Sabrina's father]], which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with Squirtle. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs, and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way, this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of wild Pikachu, which was a very rare encounter. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. However, Pikachu refused to leave Ash and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. During the competition, he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt but was then licked by Lickitung and defeated.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]], whose attacks eventually almost caused Pikachu to fall off the battlefield and into the lava below. Seeing that, Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all of the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear, and defeating Arbok and Weezing. After Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu defeated [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}, but in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he was defeated by [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}. Pikachu then faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to fight. After defeating Happy, he faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was defeated.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. To rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which also hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its control.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with his Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Eventually, Pikachu lost.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}, which kept shrugging off Pikachu's attacks. He was eventually defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.
[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty, and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first and separated them from each other.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle, affecting their teamwork negatively. However, after seeing Charizard being repeatedly attacked by Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}}, Pikachu decided to help his partner, cementing their cooperation. Both of their opponents ultimately knocked each other out accidentally, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu was. After continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. After an exchange of attacks, Pikachu defeated Dragonite, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled [[Gary's Eevee]] and was eventually defeated after Eevee used a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. Later on in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Just then, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed, however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled and defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Dodrio}}. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but since he was already tired from his previous matches, he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Fury Cutter.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu struggling against Scyther]]
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} and defeated it. He then went up against Bugsy's last, and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite having the type advantage, Pikachu's Thunderbolts constantly missed because of {{p|Scyther}}'s Double Team. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with a series of {{m|Fury Cutter}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's earlier {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried up, making Thunderbolt useless. Afterwards, Pikachu was defeated by two Rollout attacks, causing Ash to lose the battle. In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch. Due to Ash's strategy with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Miltank lost her balance. This allowed Pikachu to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened, and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} in the process. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedrill with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

Pikachu befriended a group of Pichu in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first, they framed Pikachu for eating some apples, but when the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu warded it off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu was kidnapped by Team Rocket after they sucked away its electricity. However, the Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity, and together, they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]]. He faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}} but was defeated by a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}}, but his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack did not defeat it. Afterwards, it hit Pikachu with a series of powerful {{m|Double Slap}}s, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed, but finally, Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so it could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. Pikachu then finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next, Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and subsequently defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.
[[File:EP238.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu facing Piloswine]]
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In [[EP238|the following episode]], Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who had already defeated Cyndaquil. Though the battle was well-fought, Pikachu wound up receiving more damage. Despite this, he refused to give up and was about to attack again when [[Pryce]] forfeited, giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], pitting him against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Since Ash was unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Pikachu's Electric attacks and [[physical move]]s didn't affect the Dragon Pokémon, forcing him to follow Misty and Brock's advice and recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped stop the rampage of a {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old {{gy|Blackthorn}} {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}}.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite Pikachu having the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be powerful and initially gained the upper hand. Eventually, Pikachu got close enough to defeat the Atrocious Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu. It managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

Pikachu was used many times during the [[Silver Conference]]. In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', he defeated [[Salvador]]'s {{p|Furret}}. In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', this good showing was followed by [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}, but Pikachu was then defeated by Jackson's {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}, defeating his {{p|Kecleon}} before being defeated in turn by [[Harrison's Sneasel]].
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu suffering from an illness]]
After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]], and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu were attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually, thanks to some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny, Pikachu was saved. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but he soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
=====Hoenn=====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Pikachu was treated by [[Professor Birch]], who strapped him to a machine to drain out the overload electricity he received. However, the machine exploded when the electricity levels became too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash found Pikachu, but in his confused state, Pikachu attacked him and fled off a cliff. Ash jumped after him and caught him before grabbing onto a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through to him and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived and captured Pikachu. However, their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness, and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. In the end, Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} defeated Pikachu with a series of {{m|Scratch}} attacks. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole [[May's Torchic]] instead. Later, Pikachu was used alongside Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off in addition to rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.
[[File:AG016.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu fighting against Roxanne's Nosepass]]
In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he went up against her {{p|Geodude}} and eventually defeated it. Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], who took advantage of his difficulties in mastering Iron Tail. Despite this, Pikachu defeated Nosepass and mastered Iron Tail in the process, as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', after entering the [[Mauville Gym]], Ash and his friends encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Wattson]]. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Wattson's Magnemite, {{p|Voltorb}}, and Magneton with one attack each, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|sleep}}. During the battle, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. Then, Pikachu defeated Slugma and proceeded to battle Flannery's last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Despite Pikachu's efforts, Torkoal used {{m|Overheat}} to defeat him.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his official [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman, and he went up against {{p|Slakoth}} but was recalled after Slakoth's {{m|Blizzard}} temporary disabled him. Later, Pikachu faced off against Norman's Vigoroth. Through strategy, Ash had Pikachu let himself get hit by Vigoroth, which activated Pikachu's {{a|Static}} Ability and paralyzed Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth, but he fainted right afterwards due to extensive fatigue from the battle, thus ending it in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled Winona's {{p|Pelipper}}, and despite having a major type advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent. As a result, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close range and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer before using Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, but this caused them to get blasted off while Ash and Pikachu fell in a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu being possessed by the Blue Orb]]
In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader [[Maxie]]. An explosion triggered by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it, but the orb then melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved by Kyogre and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. Eventually, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the Gym using their machine. Following Team Rocket's defeat, they agreed to resume their battle outdoors. With Solrock and Lunatone gaining the upper hand, Ash thought about how to negate their dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure, thus creating a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, and defeated them with Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]] and his {{p|Shelgon}}. However, Pikachu quickly lost, which dealt a serious blow to the massive ego Ash had developed at the time.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu and {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Eventually, Snorunt was knocked out by Seaking's Hyper Beam, and Ash sent out Corphish. Soon after, Pikachu defeated Seaking and rode on Corphish's back as it headed towards Sealeo and defeated it, thus ending the first round of the Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled. In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Eventually, Milotic tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail in an ambush, but he dodged it, climbed onto Milotic's body, and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Milotic, winning Ash the battle, and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against his new rival [[Morrison]], and he faced off against [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, but Beldum eventually managed to land some hits. Soon, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another Take Down, causing a big explosion that knocked both Pokémon out.

Pikachu was used many times by Ash in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', he defeated {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}}'s {{p|Hitmonlee}} after a hard-fought battle. In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Pikachu initially went up against {{ho|Katie}}'s {{p|Golduck}}. However, Katie immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type advantage over Pikachu, and the Mole Pokémon defeated him easily. In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Pikachu went up against Morrison's {{p|Steelix}} and was knocked out as well. In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Pikachu defeated {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} before being defeated himself by [[Tyson's Meowth]] despite all of his efforts. His defeat caused Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
[[File:Agatha Gengar Double Team.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling Agatha's Gengar]]
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Eventually, when Pikachu was about to finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep, then defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}. Later on, Ash decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off, and saving a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', while going to the [[Battle Pike]], Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until he was rescued by [[Lucy]] and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy and her Milotic. When Pikachu suffered major damage, Ash had him use Thunderbolt on himself. This allowed him to use a supercharged Volt Tackle and defeat Milotic, earning him the [[Symbol|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle [[Anabel]]. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's previous two Pokémon. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat Alakazam. He went up against Metagross next but was defeated, losing Ash the battle. In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Though Espeon had great speed and power, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to disable the ceiling lights, temporarily blinding Espeon. Once the lights turned on again, Pikachu was able to overwhelm and defeat Espeon, earning Ash the [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{an|Brandon}} for his final Frontier Symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charizard for training. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep in. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again, and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the [[Battle Pyramid]].

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', going up against {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice|Brandon's Regice}}. Pikachu initially had trouble dealing with Regice's combination of Ice-type attacks, ice-based strategies, and {{m|Rest}}; and he was almost declared unable to battle. However, Pikachu overcame Regice's strategies and ultimately knocked the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win, earning him his last Symbol, the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], an informal event not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings, then used Iron Tail to combine them and trigger a firework-like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. After a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was eventually defeated. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, and he was meant to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} sneaked aboard their ship, and Ash eventually allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash due to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival [[Paul]] and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. The heated battle proved to be a surprisingly even match, as both Pokémon were eventually left so exhausted that they collapsed, resulting in the battle being declared a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. Despite Budew evolving into {{p|Roselia}}, Pikachu was still able to defeat it.
[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'']]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} while Paul observed from the sidelines. Initially, Pikachu was overwhelmed by Cranidos's attacks and speed. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful Electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. Both Pokémon were eventually seriously injured, forcing Ash to recall Pikachu. He later sent Pikachu out to battle Roark's Onix, but Pikachu was overwhelmed by Onix's {{m|Screech}} and blasted away, knocking him out and losing Ash the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again and defeated it this time. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude, only to be sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Despite the activation of Pikachu's Static Ability during the battle, Rampardos was able to hit him hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar, and their teamwork allowed both of their opponents to be knocked out, allowing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}}, which had gone on a rampage after the group accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard-fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting, but the Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced off against Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} and ultimately won.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type Trainer named [[Sho]] asked Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and Raichu and wanted to have the full evolutionary line in his team. Ash refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast in addition to knowing powerful attacks. The battle soon ended with Pikachu's defeat. During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision to not evolve. When Ash went to check on Pikachu, he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may have decided to evolve into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving. After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu and ultimately won after a test of strength for Pikachu.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and eventually won but was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}. Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up against {{p|Floatzel}}, which almost defeated him and even left a part of his back frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other, they exchanged high-fives, and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun.
[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photo shoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go on stage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his shyness and went onstage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu had ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. Eventually, Drifloon evolved into {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} and put Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. With two of his Pokémon sleeping, Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Despite some initial difficulty, Pikachu was able to defeat Empoleon after hearing Ash's words of encouragement.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Eventually, like their last battle, Drifblim hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. During the battle, Pikachu received multiple serious burns, and though he finally struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, he had to be recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. His Static Ability activated and paralyzed Ursaring, but this, in turn, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack and allowing it to defeat him.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}, but the battle ended prematurely when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it. In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Festival Battle Challenge]], a tournament marking the end of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], whose winner gets the opportunity to battle [[Palmer]]. Pikachu faced off against Barry's Empoleon in the final round and managed to win, earning Ash a battle against the [[Frontier Brain]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead, and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first, giving Daniel the win.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{EF|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his Infernape. After a hard-fought match in which both Pokémon took several hits, Pikachu was ultimately defeated, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} and ultimately defeated it despite the activation of Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability. He was then recalled before going up against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}, but he was eventually knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

During the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}} but was eventually recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]], Pikachu was used again, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}} and defeating it before being recalled once again. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire, who soon knocked him out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. Since Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} when he ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears since they had to say goodbye to each other soon. Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup before he, Ash, and Brock boarded a ship headed for [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash bade farewell to Brock as well and the two continued towards Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
=====Unova=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu No Electric Powers.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being incapable of using his Electric-type moves]]
Ash decided to bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which, unbeknownst to Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, when Pikachu tried using Volt Tackle. Despite Ash realizing Pikachu can use other moves like Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Snivy defeated the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], following another appearance of Zekrom, Pikachu recovered his Electric moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]]. He faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}, and despite having the type advantage, Pikachu was overwhelmed by their water-based strategies and eventually defeated without launching a single hit.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After defeating Tranquill, he then battled Snivy again, who by that point had evolved into Servine. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine managed to strike him with Cut in mid-sprint, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} collided, knocking both Pokémon back. Ultimately, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of trouble-making {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. During the incident, Pikachu learned {{m|Electro Ball}} and blasted the Ducklett off with his new move. Later on, he battled Sandile, who evolved into a {{p|Krokorok}} during the battle, and ultimately used Electro Ball to deflect its Stone Edge back at it, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}, who initially had the upper hand with its Leaf Storm and {{m|String Shot}} attacks. However, he turned both attacks against Leavanny and ultimately defeated it with an Iron Tail-Electro Ball combination, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]], where they went up against {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Though it was a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was ultimately unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, which knocked him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament and Ash the runner-up.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used as the final Pokémon in Ash's Gym battle against [[Elesa]] after his two other Pokémon were defeated. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}} and quickly defeated it. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, which proved to be a tough opponent despite her not looking very strong. Eventually, Pikachu gained the upper hand and defeated Tynamo, thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alder Bouffalant.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu striking Alder's Bouffalant]]
In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all of his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed that Alder had been sleeping throughout the battle. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant, still angry at him, used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle. After defeating Unfezant, Pikachu fought Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite having a type advantage, Pikachu's Electric moves proved to be useless when Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. Pikachu was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of {{m|Hurricane}} and Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. They managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a group of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick candle, which turned out to have been a real Litwick all along, blew out Ash's, causing Ash to end up in second place.
[[File:BW084.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Ash's final Unova Gym battle]]
In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already defeated Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Eventually, all of the physical contact Pikachu made with Garbodor activated its Static Ability, paralyzing Garbodor. This allowed him to defeat Garbodor, earning Ash his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who turned out to be evenly matched against him. Finally, Pikachu and Quilava collided with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, respectively, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by {{an|Cynthia}}.

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} while trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but Persian immediately defeated Pikachu with {{m|Power Gem}}. Giovanni then captured Meloetta and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force-field prison open by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}} {{an|Forces of Nature}}, Pikachu protected Iris and her {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} from {{DL|Forces of Nature (anime)|Thundurus}}'s Thunder. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost; when he used Electro Ball, it inflicted exceptionally massive damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]], where he went up against Trip's Serperior. The battle properly began in [[BW104|the next episode]]. Serperior initially had the upper hand and was almost able to constrict Pikachu into unconsciousness. Pikachu, however, didn't give in and defeated it with an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, giving Ash his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Pikachu went up against {{un|Cameron}}'s Pokémon, defeating {{p|Samurott}} and Swanna before being recalled. [[BW108|Later]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to continue battling. At the end of the fight, Lucario's Aura Sphere overpowered Pikachu's Electro Ball and him Pikachu out, thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference and placing him in Top 8.
[[File:Colress Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu under Colress's control]]
In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon controlled by [[Colress]] to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control of Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head, and he ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves responsible for the mind control, Ash begged Pikachu to fight it off. During Pikachu's strenuous attempts to do so, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu and Ash's other Pokémon fought Team Plasma's Pokémon to prevent them from awakening {{an|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time, however, Ash's voice didn't get through to Pikachu's control, and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, and they agreed.

In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all of the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his electricity to fight off Ghetsis's control and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting, and together with Reshiram, they destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all of the Pokémon from Team Plasma's control and defeating the [[villainous team]].

=====Decolore Islands=====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers and make it to the finals. He then battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}} and was able to knock it out with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} were captured by Team Rocket while Ash, Iris, and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed from the net and, with the help of Axew, Charizard, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, Pikachu blasted Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris, and Cilan as he, Ash, and [[Alexa]] continued to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived at Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to. In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. However, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded him with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu blasted the trio off. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to {{an|Professor Sycamore}} to heal Froakie.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Fletchling training.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu training for the rematch against Viola]]
In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore. Later, when Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off. Ash immediately leaped in to save his friend, to the shock of many, including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}, who knocked him out. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch, using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, which beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In [[XY006|the next episode]], they were finally able to withstand Noivern's Gust. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced avoiding Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit and finally defeated it. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. During the battle, Pikachu was nearly put to sleep by Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}}, but Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to keep himself awake. Then, Pikachu defeated the Scale Pokémon, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.
[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu hypnotized by {{an|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{an|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash got through to Pikachu, who started fighting Malamar's control. Afterwards, the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device burst in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed its plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. It went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}} and ultimately defeated it, earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], where he faced her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Korrina's Lucario]] but was defeated by it. [[XY032|Later]], he battled Lucario in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. However, during the battle, Lucario lost control of its Mega Evolution and went berserk, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. In response, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his own {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost consciousness and the battle was called off.
[[File:XY044.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu facing Mega Lucario]]
In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Team Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others initially had a hard time due to their opponents' great teamwork, but they eventually overcame this obstacle and defeated all three of their opponents, giving Ash, Serena, and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with {{an|Korrina}}, sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Pikachu was ultimately able to defeat Lucario with Thunderbolt, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Rumble}}.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were captured by Team Rocket. The two escaped after Goomy used the slime on its body to allow them to slip through the bars. However, their escape was noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. The ensuing battle eventually ended when Ash had Pikachu blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu informed Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to catch it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu and Sliggoo were used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, however, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu. After the mecha took Sliggoo, Wartortle, and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, and the crisis was resolved, they restarted their battle with Tierno and ultimately won.
[[File:Ash Pikachu vs Clemont Bunnelby.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu battling Bunnelby]]
In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym battle against Clemont. He went up against his Bunnelby and ultimately defeated it. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but he later sent him out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Ultimately, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon managed to defeat Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, and despite the type disadvantage, Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu and the others visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts. He then tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, Team Rocket attempted to escape with all of the Poké Balls they stole, though by that point, Pikachu freed Ash and they pursued them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt, and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. When Serena called off the battle, Ash and Tierno decided to battle each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Pikachu wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], but he did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike, by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the group viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu was pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved forms and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly, a flaming ghost appeared and attacked them. They managed to escape, after which Squishy revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth, motivating them to help Squishy get to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way, they were attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon, and together, they managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth, and Squishy were awakened by Clemont's invention.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Miette Slurpuff.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu dancing with Slurpuff]]
In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced [[James's Inkay]] and Miette's Slurpuff. Eventually, they were trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}, which left them vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam. With Eevee badly injured, Pikachu tried to battle alone, without much success. However, Eevee evolved into Sylveon and defeated both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in another three-round battle against Sawyer, where he faced and defeated {{p|Honedge}}.

In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Serena, who disguised herself as Ash, who was unwell from last night's training, to battle {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}, a {{tc|Guitarist}} who wanted to challenge Ash and his Pikachu with his own Pikachu, nicknamed Spike. Serena's disguise as Ash works, and the battle was going fine until it was interrupted by Team Rocket, who intended to capture Pikachu and Spike. Fortunately, thanks to the medicine that Clemont and Bonnie had just bought, Ash managed to recover in time to stop Team Rocket and rescue his Pikachu and Spike with the help of Greninja. Eventually, both Pikachu and Spike sent Team Rocket blasting off with their respective Thunderbolts.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried after Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, following his loss to [[Wulfric]], and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu, but when the despondent Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were underwhelmed by his power. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against Wulfric and battled his {{p|Bergmite}}. After defeating it, Pikachu faced off against Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. Despite Pikachu's attempt to strategy, he was ultimately knocked out.

In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer during the semifinals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}, which he eventually defeated. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. [[XY128|Initially]], Pikachu was overwhelmed by Aegislash's alternating use of {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|King's Shield}}, but Ash deduced Aegislash's weaknesses and had Pikachu use them against it, leading to the Royal Sword Pokémon's defeat. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but later used him again to face off against [[Sawyer's Sceptile]], who eventually knocked him out with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alain Metagross.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu using Thunderbolt on Alain's Metagross]]
In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Alain]] during the Lumiose Conference finals. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}} and defeated it. Pikachu was then recalled but later used again to battle and defeat Alain's Metagross. Afterwards, Pikachu battled Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. [[XY131|However]], Pikachu was too exhausted to outmaneuver Charizard by that point, thus he was overpowered and knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Pikachu and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her, they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. In [[XY133|the following episode]], Pikachu watched when Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon in an attempt to control them. However, Pikachu's voice got through to Ash, which enabled him and Greninja to freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]]. Pikachu and the others were then freed, after which they teamed up with Alain's Charizard and [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}} to battle and defeat [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' and ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

Afterwards, Pikachu helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight the [[Giant Rock]]. He and the other Pokémon were eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but they were freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After coming up with a strategy, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, which was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja, and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy its control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. Both Pokémon took substantial hits before the battle was called off by Ash. In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu bade farewell to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash had to return to Kanto. During this, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group was able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like their first battle, but the outcome was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Pikachu joined Ash, Delia, and Mimey on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. After a while, Kiawe had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu later remained in Alola with Ash when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates held a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a battle, which he accepted. Tapu Koko eventually tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. Afterwards, they faced a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Despite its extreme strength, Pikachu outwitted Gumshoos with pure strategy and finished it off with Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, and despite sustaining several hits, Pikachu performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which knocked Hariyama out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again and were challenged to another battle. Unlike their last battle, Pikachu managed to get a few hits on the guardian deity and performed Gigavolt Havoc again; this time, it was powerful enough to send Tapu Koko flying. However, Pikachu was blasted off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.
[[File:Lillie and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and {{an|Lillie}}]]
In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', Professor Kukui tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else. As a result, Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}}, whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{p|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear. Despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty, where he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. At one point, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved her Gyarados. Despite this, Ash and Pikachu performed Gigavolt Havoc, which defeated Gyarados and gave Ash the win.

During Ash and his classmates' travels in [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to rescue {{an|Lusamine}} in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Pikachu fought Lusamine, who had been fused with a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Ash's Electrium Z mysteriously turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], allowing the two to perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} for the first time. The Z-Move defeated Nihilego, allowing Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} to pull Lusamine free from its hold.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his trial battle at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}, where he battled Team Rocket and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Pikachu was left vulnerable to Mimikyu's Z-Move, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, but he protected himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. Using his new move, Pikachu was able to trap Mimikyu, which allowed him and Ash to perform a Z-Move of their own. Ash's Electrium Z then turned into a Pikashunium Z again, allowing Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt once more and defeat Mimikyu. This allowed Ash to qualify for [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.
[[File:Mimikyu defeating Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being defeated by Mimikyu]]
In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', Ash and Pikachu encountered Tapu Koko again and had another rematch against it. Just then, a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko|Tapu Koko}} from another dimension unleashed its own attack, creating a rift that transported Ash and Pikachu to the dimension's [[Ultra Ruin]]. They soon encountered a wild {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, which started chasing after the duo. However, they were saved by {{al|Dia}} and {{p|Zeraora}}. After learning about Guzzlord and the Ultra Ruin, Ash challenged Dia to a battle to prove his ability to help Dia. Pikachu faced off against Zeraora, but was overwhelmed by Zeraora's fast moves and quickly defeated.

[[SM101|Later]], at Dia's base, Pikachu and Ash trained and convinced Dia and Zeraora to join them. Pikachu and Zeraora engaged in another battle, which attracted the attention of Guzzlord. After the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}'s arrival, the group lured it to the [[Ultra Wormhole]] that it emerged from in the past. After trapping Guzzlord with Electroweb, Pikachu and Zeraora attacked the immobilized Ultra Beast in an attempt to send it back through the Ultra Wormhole but failed. However, after the Shiny Tapu Koko intervened, Ash and Dia were able to activate their Z-Rings and have Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double Gigavolt Havoc to successfully push Guzzlord into the wormhole. Afterwards, Pikachu and Zeraora had one more battle to create another dimensional rift, which took Pikachu and Ash back home.

In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his [[Poni Island]] grand trial against [[Hapu]], where he went up against her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Despite the type disadvantage and Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} Ability, Pikachu was able to overcome the obstacles when Musdale was splashed with seawater, allowing Pikachu to knock the Draft Horse Pokémon out with Gigavolt Havoc. Afterwards, Hapu offered Ash a choice of type-specific Z-Crystals; Pikachu opted for a [[Steelium Z]], which Hapu awarded to Ash for his victory.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Team Skull]]'s leader [[Guzma]] and his {{p|Golisopod}}. Despite the type advantage, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Golisopod, as he was unable to penetrate the Hard Scale Pokémon's armor even when using his Z-Move {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}. The match ended prematurely when Golisopod returned to its Poké Ball due to its {{a|Emergency Exit}} Ability.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]], where he was able to defeat various Trainers' Pokémon and allow Ash to proceed to the next round. In ''[[SM137|The Wisdom Not to Run!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his Manalo Conference semifinals battle against Guzma, where he went up against Golisopod after Torracat was defeated. The two Pokémon were evenly matched, but eventually, Pikachu defeated Golisopod, allowing Ash to advance to the finals.
[[File:SM144.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's final battle with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}]]
In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to finish off [[Gladion's Silvally]], who had been worn down by {{AP|Melmetal}}, in the Manalo Conference finals. He then went up against what seemed to be [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], but turned out to be {{p|Zoroark}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}. In the [[SM139|next episode]], the two Pokémon clashed and proved to be equal in strength. When Gladion had Zoroark use {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}, Ash countered with Pikachu's Breakneck Blitz. Both Z-Moves succeeded in hitting their targets, knocking both Pokémon out.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', Ash chose to use Pikachu to battle Professor Kukui's {{p|Empoleon}} during Ash's {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against him. While the two Pokémon were equally matched, Pikachu was eventually caught in Empoleon's {{m|Whirlpool}}, causing him to get dizzy. To save Pikachu from being defeated, Ash withdrew him from the battle and sent out Melmetal to replace him.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash sent Pikachu back into the battle as his final Pokémon to face Tapu Koko, who had taken the place of Kukui's sixth Pokémon in the match. When both Pokémon were evenly matched, Tapu Koko and its fellow deities restored Ash and Kukui's Z-Power, giving them a chance to use another Z-Move, since [[SM143|they already used up their Z-Moves for the match]]. Tapu Koko then handed Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], and it and Kukui started performing {{m|Guardian of Alola}}. During this, Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing Pikachu to counter with 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The two Z-Moves clashed, with Pikachu's attack eventually overpowering Tapu Koko's, defeating it and making Ash the winner of the exhibition match.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu and Ash]]
In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his battle against [[Hodge]] in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals, where he faced Hodge's {{p|Mightyena}}. Pikachu was fairly evenly matched against his opponent, but eventually, he was able to defeat Mightyena, ending the battle and giving the victory to Ash.

In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle a [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Drednaw}} that was rampaging outside [[Wyndon Stadium]]. His attacks were ineffective, forcing Ash and Pikachu to run, but unexpectedly, they stumbled upon glowing cracks on the ground, from which [[Dynamax]] energy poured out and caused Pikachu to Gigantamax too. Initially, Pikachu had trouble moving around in his new, giant form, but soon got used to it. Following advice from {{an|Leon}}, Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}, defeating Drednaw and causing it to revert to normal. Afterwards, Pikachu returned to normal as well. Later, Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Leon and his {{p|Charizard}}. With the help of the [[Dynamax Band]] that Ash received from Leon, Pikachu was able to Gigantamax again. Despite this, however, Pikachu was defeated by Charizard's {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.
[[File:JN013.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu Gigantamaxed against Leon]]
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Pikachu first went up against Visquez's Raichu, but started to get overwhelmed. As such, Ash chose to withdraw Pikachu and send out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place. Ash later sent Pikachu back out to face Visquez's Electrode, which had just defeated Gengar. Despite Electrode initially having the upper hand, Pikachu was eventually able to defeat it. However, upon receiving the knockout blow, Electrode's {{a|Aftermath}} activated, but Pikachu used Electroweb just in the knick of time to protect himself, leading to only Electrode fainting. As such, Ash won the battle, leading to his World Coronation Series ranking shooting up to 3,763.

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Pikachu got jealous when Ash began training frequently with {{AP|Riolu}} instead of him. When Delia came to visit the [[Cerise Laboratory]], Pikachu slept with her for the night and later decided to follow Delia to Pallet Town. Mimey followed along in an effort to stop him. During their journey, Pikachu defended Mimey from a group of Spearow. After arriving in Pallet Town, Pikachu changed his mind and wanted to go back to Ash, but he was surprised to see that his Trainer was already in Pallet Town.

In ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against [[Bea]] at the [[Cianwood Gym]], where he went up against her {{p|Hitmontop}}. After slowing down Hitmontop's movements with Electroweb, Pikachu was able to defeat him. Next, he went up against {{p|Grapploct}}, but he was overwhelmed by its {{m|Octolock}} and defeated soon after.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Pikachu was used to battle [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s {{p|Copperajah}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}} with Riolu. In [[JN045|the next episode]], Pikachu was taken out of the fight when {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} launched a {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} that penetrated through the entire [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. Later, after Ash had defeated Chairman Rose with the help of his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}, Pikachu assisted Leon in stopping Eternatus from attacking [[Galar]]. With the assistance of {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, Pikachu, Lucario, and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} combined their powers and weakened Eternatus until it collapsed. Goh then caught Eternatus and sealed it away, putting an end to the [[Darkest Day]].

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his and [[Goh]]'s battle against {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} on [[Cero Island]], teaming him up with Goh's Cinderace. However, Pikachu was soon defeated, and Ash sent out {{AP|Lucario}} to replace him.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon during his World Coronation Series battle against Volkner, being sent out to face his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}} after it had defeated Gengar. Pikachu managed to bind Rotom with Electroweb, but just when he was about to use Thunderbolt on it, Volkner switched it out for Electivire, whose Motor Drive rendered Thunderbolt useless. After fighting against Electivire for a while, Pikachu was recalled and replaced with Lucario. Once both Ash and Volkner were down to their last Pokémon, Ash called Pikachu back to the battle to face Electivire again. Eventually, Ash decided to finish the match by using 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The Z-Move proved to be too much for Electivire's Motor Drive to absorb, leading to it being defeated and thus giving Ash the victory.
[[File:JN082.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu "Feastamaxed" by Gigantamax Alcremie]]
In ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', Pikachu helped Ash during [[Opal]]'s [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]]. After Ash had won the contest, Opal challenged him to a battle, with Ash using Pikachu against Opal's {{p|Alcremie}}. While Pikachu managed to land several Iron Tails on Alcremie, some of Alcremie's cream got stuck on Pikachu's tail, softening his blows. After Pikachu had managed to shake of Alcremie's {{m|Attract}} and block her {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, Opal chose to Gigantamax her Pokémon and had it use {{m|G-Max Finale}}, covering Pikachu in huge amounts of cream. Pikachu then started growing as well, becoming big enough to swallow an entire G-Max Finale cream projectile whole, much to Opal's shock. At first, everyone assumed that Pikachu had Gigantamaxed as well, but when Ash called for a G-Max Volt Crash and Pikachu didn't attack, it turned out that Pikachu had just eaten all the cream Alcremie had created with the [[G-Max Move]] and grown giant and fat as a result. As such, the battle was subsequently called off.

In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon as used during his second rematch against Bea at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], first facing Grapploct. Pikachu's attempt at ensnaring Grapploct in an Electroweb proved unsuccessful, as it was able to use its stretchy tentacles to strike him through the web with a {{m|Close Combat}}. As such, Ash chose to recall Pikachu. In [[JN086|the next episode]], Pikachu was called back to the battlefield to face Bea's {{p|Hawlucha}}. By improving on a strategy he had used against both Lt. Surge and Visquez, Ash was able to repel Hawlucha's {{m|Sky Attack}}, while also dealing damage to it, allowing Pikachu to subsequently defeat it with a super effective Thunderbolt. Next, Pikachu faced Grapploct again, but wound up being ensnared by an Octolock once more, and was defeated soon afterwards.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Pikachu [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Pichu and finally an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.

In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon used by Ash in a Raid Battle against an {{p|Articuno}}. Pikachu was able to land a powerful Thunderbolt onto the Freeze Pokémon before being defeated by a {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
[[File:JN118.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu battling Steven's Metagross]]
In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon in his battle against [[Wallace]] in [[Lilycove City]], going up against his Milotic. Pikachu was ultimately victorious, making Ash the winner of the battle.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Pikachu took part in a Battle Royal against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and Gladion's {{p|Nihilego}}, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}. After Lillie and Marowak had been defeated, Pikachu and Incineroar were the only ones left standing, although the ultimate victor of the match was left unclear.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Pikachu was the final Pokémon Ash used during his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. He initially faced {{p|Cradily}}, managing to defeat it after trapping its tentacles in an Electroweb. Next, he came face to face with Steven's Mega Metagross, whose ability to calculate and predict all of Pikachu's moves made it seemingly impossible for Pikachu to land a hit on it. Ash managed to overcome this by performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, dealing enough damage to Metagross to allow Pikachu to finish it with an Iron Tail, making Ash the winner of the match.

In ''[[JN123|Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon used by Ash during his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Cynthia. He first went up against her {{p|Togekiss}}, only to end up getting [[flinch]]ed by a {{a|Serene Grace}}-boosted {{m|Air Slash}}, before Cynthia sent out {{p|Gastrodon}}. Despite the type advantage, however, Ash was able to defeat Gastrodon through some clever thinking. Pikachu then went on to also knock out Cynthia's Spiritomb, but was caught in its last-second {{m|Destiny Bond}}, resulting in him fainting along with his opponent.
[[File:JN132.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's final clash with Charizard]]
In ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon. He went up against {{p|Cinderace}}, with his attacks quickly proving to be useless against Cinderace's Ability, {{a|Libero}}. Because of this, Ash decided to switch Pikachu in and save him for later. In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Pikachu returned to the battle after all of Ash's other Pokémon had been defeated to face Gigantamax Charizard. After enduring some of Charizard's [[Max Move]]s, Pikachu's 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt clashed with Charizard's G-Max Wildfire, cancelling out both moves as Charizard returned to its normal size and form.

At the start of [[JN132|the next episode]], Eternatus appeared above Wyndon Stadium and recharged Ash and Leon's Dynamax Bands, prompting Leon to temporarily recall Charizard and Gigantamax his Cinderace, with Ash doing the same with Pikachu. The two Pokémon's clash of G-Max Moves ended with both of them reverting to normal and Cinderace fainting, leaving Leon with just Charizard. During the subsequent battle between the two partner Pokémon, Pikachu took a severe hit from a {{m|Fire Blast}} and momentarily collapsed, experiencing a vision of all of Ash's Pokémon cheering for him. Backed by the mental support of his friends, Pikachu stood back up and executed one more furious exchange of blows with Charizard. While both Pokémon were completely exhausted following the clash, ultimately, Pikachu was able to stay standing as Charizard fell, ending Leon's winning streak, making Ash the winner of the tournament, and earning him the title of Monarch. Later, Pikachu joined Ash and the rest of his team for the awards ceremony.

In [[JN136]], Pikachu joined up with Lucario and Goh's Galar starters against Lugia in a Raid Battle. Despite firing off multiple strong attacks—including combining their moves for extra power—they were unable to defeat the Diving Pokémon. Shortly after leaving the Cerise Laboratory, Ash and Goh separated and he and Ash leave on their own journey.

In [[JN138]], Pikachu reunited with Misty and later acted as the referee for the match between her and Ash.

===Personality and characteristics===
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
[[File:Pikachu and Togepi.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Togepi]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen meditating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', and [[JN138]].
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. In ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]'', Pikachu also displayed a fondness for orange juice. In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', Pikachu was revealed to have a distaste for [[Poni Island]] radishes. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to accidentally destroy a female companion's bike or unintentionally shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, except for [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships. Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol. While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy (such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks), or by accident (when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake).

[[File:ZappedAgain.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu does not like having his cheeks rubbed]]
In general, {{p|Pikachu}} as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is a notable anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also triumphed over some very powerful Pokémon that had previously defeated several of Ash's other Pokémon, such as {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Dragonite}}, {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}}, and {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} to win the Brave Symbol in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} to a draw in [[DP189|the semifinals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and defeated [[Gladion's Silvally]] and the {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|recurring Tapu Koko}} commanded by {{an|Professor Kukui}} in separate battles at [[Manalo Stadium]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised and discussed in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but he refused, having decided to become stronger as he is, and defeated Raichu by using superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] another Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were not only even matches in power but, unlike before, also in speed; ultimately Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed, power, and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. During this event, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also wanted Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, Pikachu has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having type advantages against Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to noticeably struggle when an opponent hinders his mobility in some fashion, such as when the aforementioned Panpour stopped Volt Tackle with a {{m|Mud Sport}} that covered the battlefield, when [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}} impared his speed and accuracy by immobilizing his tail with {{m|String Shot}}, when the icy battlefield of Viola's Surskit threw him off balance in the first battle, or when [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} prevented him from using Quick Attack by numbing his legs with {{m|Icy Wind}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu walking along with Dawn's Piplup]]
Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Following their first encounter with him in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', the Team Rocket trio made it their life's mission to capture Pikachu for their boss. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or one of their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mechas]], but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else involved. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of the time, in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many other powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into an imperfect {{m|Volt Tackle}} which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Upon mastering the move in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', it became one of Pikachu's most distinctive techniques, to the point of garnering [[Paul]]'s interest, up until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', where Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball. In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Pikachu learned {{m|Electroweb}} in place of Electro Ball, allowing him to not only trap opponents, but also use the move as a springboard to increase his mobility or as a shield to protect himself from damage. In addition to his repertoire of moves, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime, has an affinity for [[Z-Move]]s, and is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Pikachu's imitations====
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

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File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Togepi.png|{{TP|Misty|Togepi}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Charizard.png|{{AP|Charizard}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Hiusian Growlithe.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Hiusian Braviary.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Basculegion.png|{{p|Basculegion}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Wyrdeer.png|{{p|Wyrdeer}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
</gallery>

====Pikachu's language====
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases mean something. In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "Pika-speak," but this most likely isn't official. This includes:
* Pikapi: ''[[Ash Ketchum|Satoshi]]'' (Ash)
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese version). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[BWS02]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."
* Piiika-Chuuuuuu!: When using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika, Chuuu Pii!: When using {{m|Electro Ball}}.
* Pikachu-Pi-Pi-Pi-Pika!: When using {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Pika-Pika-Pika-ChuPi-Ka!: When using {{m|Electroweb}}.
* Chuuu-Pi-Ka!: When using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

===Appearance===
:''See also: [[Pikachu in a cap]], [[Gigantamax]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As an Egg
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | As a Pichu
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's Alola Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's World Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Gigantamax Pikachu
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Pichu Egg.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Pichu.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|180px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=World Cap Iron Tail|7=World Cap Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 8}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Iron Tail (World Cap)|7=Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Pichu Thunder Shock|1=ThunderShock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Thunder Shock as a Pichu|1=Thunder Shock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

====[[Z-Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Gigavolt Havoc|1=Breakneck Blitz|2=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Gigavolt Havoc|1=Breakneck Blitz|2=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM010|Trial and Tribulation!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Corkscrew Crash|SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash 1|2=G-Max Volt Crash 2|3=Max Strike}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash (Part 1)|2=G-Max Volt Crash (Part 2)|3=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Max Steelspike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Max Strike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Rocket Punch" was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Kanto starters Elemental Combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''
| {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and an {{type|Electric}} attack
| [[Ash's Squirtle]], {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{AP|Charizard}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Charizard's Flamethrower, Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water. This was used to defeat [[Jessie's Arbok]] and {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, along with [[James's Weezing]] and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Water Gun.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''
| {{m|Water Gun}} and an {{type|Electric}} attack
| [[Ash's Squirtle]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of one of Pikachu's Electric attacks and Squirtle's Water Gun. Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Squirtle's Water Gun to create an electrified stream of water. This was used to destroy {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|Torcher Scorcher]] and send them blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Water Tornado.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, and {{m|Rapid Spin}}
| [[Misty's Politoed]] and [[Brock's Forretress]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with Politoed's Water Gun and Forretress' Rapid Spin, creating a tornado of water and yellow electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket and the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Electric Solar Beam.png|150px]]
| [[AG033|''Now'' That's ''Flower Power!'']]
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Solar Beam}}
| [[Drew's Roselia]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination between Thunderbolt and Solar Beam. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt while Roselia fires a Solar Beam and the two attacks combine to create a white beam of energy surrounded by electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off after they had tried to steal [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]] meant for [[Mr. Big]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': An improvised tactic in which Pikachu uses Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Spinning Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Twister}}, and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Lucy]]'s {{p|Milotic}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A combination of Thunderbolt, Twister, and Volt Tackle. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on himself to leave him supercharged for his next attack. Milotic then generates a Twister around Pikachu, who spins with the twister to increase the power of his Volt Tackle, which is already supercharged due to Thunderbolt. This was used to defeat Lucy's Milotic in Ash's [[Battle Pike]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} against Lucy.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Pikachu then uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings. This was used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Quick Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack to rush towards the opponent and hit it with Iron Tail, thus boosting the power of the latter move. This was first used against [[Roark's Cranidos]] during Ash's first {{gy|Oreburgh}} [[Gym]] battle. It was used again in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', during Ash's battle with [[Oralie]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt at the battlefield, breaking the ground apart and sending large rocks hurtling at the opponent. This was used to counter [[Roark's Onix]] and its speed during Ash's first Oreburgh Gym battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift attack that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump into the Swift attack. As he runs, the stars from Swift surround the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A move combination that Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used first against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was first used against [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Drifblim}}, and later in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' against [[Paul's Magmortar]] and in ''[[JN123|Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!]]'' against {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Spiritomb}}. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere or creating an electric whirlpool, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to increase the speed of the Electro Ball. This was used when Ash had to battle {{an|Cilan}} as part of [[Luke]]'s movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination that Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash BW Team combination attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Leaf Storm}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Air Cutter}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Stone Edge}}
| Ash's rotation for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with a joint Flamethrower attack from {{AP|Pignite}} and {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Snivy}}'s Leaf Storm, {{AP|Oshawott}}'s Hydro Pump attack, {{AP|Unfezant}}'s Air Cutter attack, {{AP|Scraggy}}'s Focus Blast, {{AP|Leavanny}}'s Energy Ball, {{AP|Boldore}}'s Flash Cannon attack, {{AP|Palpitoad}}'s Mud Shot, and {{AP|Krookodile}}'s Stone Edge attack to create a gigantic blast of energy. This was used to defend [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] from Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ground.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu roots himself to the ground with Iron Tail to resist getting blown back by any attacks. This was first used in Ash's [[Santalune Gym]] [[rematch]] against [[Viola]]. It was used again in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', during Ash's first-ever [[World Coronation Series]] battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Draco Meteor Climb.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This strategy consists of climbing the move that is aimed towards Pikachu with {{m|Iron Tail}} and was used first against [[Grant]]'s {{p|Tyrunt}} to counter {{m|Draco Meteor}}. It was used once again in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'' against [[Korrina's Lucario]], but this time to counter {{m|Aura Sphere}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Serena Team Rocket combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}
| [[Serena's Fennekin]], [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]], and [[James's Inkay]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu combines his Thunderbolt with a Flamethrower attack from Serena's Fennekin, a Dark Pulse from Jessie's Pumpkaboo, and a Psybeam from James's Inkay to create a swirling blast of energy. This was used to defeat a {{OBP|Pokémon hunter|XY063}} and his {{p|Rhyperior}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple, dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage. This was used to defeat [[Tierno's Wartortle]] and Raichu.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Flamethrower.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}
| [[Serena's Braixen]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Thunderbolt and Flamethrower. Braixen uses Flamethrower while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt and the two attacks converge to create a red-orange stream of fire surrounded by yellow sparks of electricity. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off from [[Count Pumpka]]'s castle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electrified Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' While using Iron Tail, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to surround himself in electricity. This was used in a battle against [[Clemont's Luxray]] in the nineteenth movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electroweb barrier.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu creates an Electroweb to protect himself from any damage. This was first used when Pikachu learned Electroweb during the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]]. It was used again in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', during Ash's first-ever [[World Coronation Series]] battle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Pokémon Fireworks.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}, {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Powder Snow}}
| The [[Ultra Guardians]]' Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Super Pokémon Fireworks (Japanese: '''超特大ポケモン花火''' ''Super Special Pokémon Fireworks'') is a combination move used by the Ultra Guardians' partner Pokémon and their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. Pikachu launches {{m|Electroweb}} into the air, followed by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with {{m|Zing Zap}} and {{m|Discharge}}, respectively. {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Steenee, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} add to the combination with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, and a double {{m|Flamethrower}}, respectively. {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Altaria}} then use a triple {{m|Fire Blast}}, followed by [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{AP|Poipole}}'s poison. Together, the moves make a giant, spinning, ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electroweb Iron Tail combo 1.png|150px]] [[File:Electroweb Iron Tail combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Electroweb and Iron Tail. Pikachu creates an Electroweb which he uses like a springboard to launch himself at the opponent before hitting them with Iron Tail, dealing incredible damage. This was first used to defeat [[Gladion's Silvally]] in the [[Manalo Conference]] finals. It was used again in ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', during the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ember combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''
| {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Goh's Raboot]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Ember and Iron Tail. Raboot fires an Ember at Pikachu, who sends it at the opponent with Iron Tail, thus increasing the Ember's speed and surrounding it with white sparks of energy. This was used to defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Crobat}} and {{p|Skarmory}} and send them and Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electroweb battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu creates an Electroweb that spreads out over the opponent's side of the field. If the opponent tries to charge through the electric threads, they not only slow down, but also take damage. This was used during Ash's first World Coronation Series rematch against [[Bea]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt Thunder combo 1.png|150px]] [[File:Thunderbolt Thunder combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Gary's Electivire]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt and Thunder. Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt while Electivire uses Thunder and the two attacks combine to create a gigantic bolt of yellow electricity. This was used in a battle against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Iron Tail Quick Attack.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu uses Iron Tail on the ground before using Quick Attack to start vibrating, creating ultrasonic vibrations around his body that he can use to repel incoming attacks. This was used during Ash's second World Coronation Series rematch against Bea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Goh Pokémon combo attack.png|150px]]
| [[JN136]]
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, {{m|Pyro Ball}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}, and {{m|Wood Hammer}}
| [[Ash's Lucario]], [[Goh's Cinderace]], [[Goh's Inteleon]], and [[Goh's Grookey]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Thunderbolt, Aura Sphere, Pyro Ball, Mud Shot, and Wood Hammer. Cinderace kicks a Pyro Ball, which merges with Lucario's Aura Sphere before Grookey swings its Wood Hammer to send the [[Aura]]-clad fireball flying. Inteleon and Pikachu add to the attack with Mud Shot and Thunderbolt, respectively, creating a high-speed flying fireball surrounded by blue energy, mud, and electricity. This was used in a {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Lugia}}.
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Otani]]
|en=[[Ikue Otani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann ([[S01]])
|es_la=[[Ikue Otani]] Claudia Motta (voiceover in [[EP017]])
|hi=सोनल कौशल ''Sonal Kaushal'' (Hungama dub)
}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:JN001 illustration.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Master Class Artwork JN.png|x200px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| With Ash in ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| An illustration of Pikachu as a {{pcolor|Pichu|000}} by {{color2|000|Atsuko Nishida}}
| {{color2|000|Artwork from}} {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Pikachu|Pikachu]] and [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the games==
===Core series===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]], a remake of Yellow, the [[Partner Pokémon (game)|partner]] Pikachu plays a similar role.

====Event distributions====
=====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

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=====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Pokémon the Series: Black & White|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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=====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

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|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=00711
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|July 18 to September 30, 2015}}
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=====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
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|item=Light Ball
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|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
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{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Nintendo Network|Japanese|online|August 24 to 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

=====25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's Pikachu=====
Ash's Pikachu was distributed as part of the 25th anniversary screenings, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' between August 11 and September 8, 2022. This Pikachu is unique in that it is distributed with an Alola Champion's ribbon symbolising Ash's achievement of becoming the Alolan Champion.

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|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
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|level=80
|ndex=025
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|ot=サトシ
|id=970401
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|nature=Hardy
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|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
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{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|Serial Code|hide|August 11 to September 30, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|multiredeem=yes|originlang=Japanese}}

=====Pikachu in a cap=====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and were distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

A [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|seventh Cap Pikachu]], wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attended screenings of the 20th movie.

Pikachu in a cap is not present in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite being based on a {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, but has Pokédex entries in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and can be imported to the games via [[Pokémon HOME]]. An eighth Cap Pikachu, World Cap Pikachu, has since been added in Version 1.2.0 of Sword and Shield. This Pikachu wears Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and was officially revealed September 29, 2020, along with a new set of distributions for the [[Generation VIII]] games.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="250px"
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===Spin-off games===
====[[Advanced Pico Beena]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]], [[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]], [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!]], and [[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]].

====Arcade games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Crayon Kids]], [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]], [[Pokémon Medal World]], [[Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal!]], and [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

=====Battle Nine stats=====
{{BattleNinePokémon
|name=Pikachu
|jname=ピカチュウ
|tmname=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|height=0.4
|evolution=None
|start1=Quick Attack|start1type=Normal|start1power=40|start1range=1|start1medal=3
|start2=Thunder Shock|start2type=Electric|start2power=40|start2range=1|start2medal=3
|start3=Thunderbolt|start3type=Electric|start3power=90|start3range=1|start3medal=6
|extra1=Slam|extra1type=Normal|extra1power=80|extra1range=1|extra1medal=4
|extra2=Thunder|extra2type=Electric|extra2power=110|extra2range=1|extra2medal=7
|extra3=Feint|extra3type=Normal|extra3power=30|extra3range=1|extra3medal=3
|extra4=Iron Tail|extra4type=Steel|extra4power=100|extra4range=1|extra4medal=6
|extra5=Discharge|extra5type=Electric|extra5power=80|extra5range=Cross|extra5medal=9
|extra6=Nuzzle|extra6type=Electric|extra6power=20|extra6range=1|extra6medal=2
}}

====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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=====Disks=====
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Movie 2017}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
In {{g|GO}}, [[Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap Pikachu]], initially referred to as "'''Pikachu in Ash's hat'''", was obtainable in the {{pkmn2|wild}} during the game's first-anniversary celebration from July 6–21, 2017. Any {{p|Pichu}} whose {{pkmn|Egg}}s were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. The Ash hat Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1–2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Event Pokémon|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility it being [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]]. Original Cap Pikachu will be featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 12, 2020.

Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both [[gender]]s and can be [[evolution|evolved]], with the cap being retained upon evolution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pichu [[File:GO172O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

In an event based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' that ran in 2020 from November 6 to November 12, several Pokémon based on Ash's catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/?hl=en%7CSource</ref>

====[[Pokémon Masters Arena]]====
Pikachu appears alongside {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters Arena]].

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu, along with the rest of Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, first appeared during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash.

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. Pikachu also appeared as an opponent in an event that recreated the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] that ran from October 27 to November 21, 2022.

=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Super Tag Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band+}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}.

====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

[[File:Pokémon Zany Cards Special Seven Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], as a card in Special Seven mode. The card can be played at any time but cannot be played as the final card from the player's hand.

====[[Sega Pico]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Ash & Pikachu]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu DPM.png|thumb|left||200px|Pikachu in Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
Pikachu appears in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].
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[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.
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[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a {{i|Poké Ball}} on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].
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[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}
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[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu in the The Rise of Darkrai manga adaptation]]
===Movie adaptations===
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is also a main character in every movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

[[File:Ash Pikachu JNM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}, playing the same role as he does in the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electroweb|JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|JNM02|Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Pikachu
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Using {{mcolor|G-Max Volt Crash|000}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Using {{mcolor|Max Strike|000}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu G-Max Volt Crash JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Max Strike JNM.png|x150px]]
|}
* Ash also told Pikachu to use {{m|Max Steelspike}} once, but the move was interrupted before it could be executed.

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]||type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Pikachu|227}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=367/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears on the cards [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]], [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]], [[Hoopa (XY-P Promo 155)]], and [[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)]].

===Merchandise===
====Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009====
The last item of DPt era merchandise could only be bought at cinemas screening ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', released on July 18, 2009. The '''Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009''' (Japanese: '''映画公開記念スペシャルパック2009''') was made available at the same time as the movie premiere and came with two Holofoil {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}}, one {{TCG|Advent of Arceus}} booster pack, and two {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}}s.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]] ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 43)
*{{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Michina Temple|44}} ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 44)

'''Product images:'''
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====Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit====
{{main|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit (TCG)}}
The '''Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit''' (Japanese: '''30枚デッキ対戦セット「サトシVSロケット団」''') is a Japanese-exclusive Deck Kit released alongside the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset, on April 21, 2017. The deck features Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' of the [[Pokémon anime]], including Ash's Pikachu and Jessie's Mimikyu as {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

'''Product image:'''
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====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
*[[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)

'''Product image:'''
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====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the [[Pikachu in a cap]] distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
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====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' on movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product images:'''
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==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
* The [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] featured at the end of [[DP013]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: 「パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ」 "''Partners [[Ash Ketchum|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}]] and Pikachu: always feeling good.''"
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric type owned by a main character in the {{pkmn|anime}} prior to {{an|Dawn}} {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}ing {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}.
** Pikachu was also Ash's only [[walking Pokémon]] until {{AP|Rowlet}} was caught in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', 943 episodes later.
* Pikachu was the only one of Ash's non-temporary Pokémon to use an Electric-type [[move]] under his ownership until {{AP|Naganadel}} in ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', 1,082 episodes later.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon would later do so as well, notably {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* As revealed in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu is, chronologically, Ash's first:
** Pokémon caught in its evolved form, although {{p|Pichu|its pre-evolved form}} did not yet exist at the time of his debut.
** Pokémon to have evolved via [[friendship]]. However, {{AP|Leavanny}} is the first to do so under his ownership.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon capable of evolving through use of an [[Evolution stone]], not including {{AP|Snorunt}}, as it did not have {{p|Froslass|a stone-induced evolution}} at the time of its debut.
* Pikachu is the only one of Ash's Pokémon to be have been used in every {{pkmn|Gym}} battle in a region, namely, [[Johto]].
** Pikachu is also Ash's only Pokémon to win a Gym battle single-handedly, excluding one-on-one matches, as shown in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is rarely ever seen, with a total of only six confirmed appearances throughout the whole anime outside of flashbacks: ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof before then, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's gender had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (in which Pikachu used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (he was present when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (he was seen with Ash and {{an|Brock}} while they claimed that [[Kids Day]] was for boys), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' (as Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as "those guys").
** The species' gender difference was first openly indicated in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', as Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu was shown at various points in the anime, such as ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'' and ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', to be capable of surfing, a potential reference to the {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu}} initially featured in {{game|Yellow}}, which itself was inspired by the anime.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to have defeated its evolved form, as he defeated [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the anime to have defeated a [[Legendary Pokémon]], as he defeated {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the anime, having defeated a total of four Legendary Pokémon: the aforementioned Regice, {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' (though the battle ended in a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process), [[Gladion's Silvally]] in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]''.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to have defeated a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, as he defeated {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the anime, having defeated a total of four Mega Evolved Pokémon: the aforementioned Mega Lucario, [[Lysandre]]'s Mega {{p|Gyarados}} in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', {{an|Misty}}'s Mega {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', and {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}'s Mega {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} in ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon to have defeated a Mega Evolved Pokémon.
* If counting former {{pkmn|Champion}}s, then Pikachu has defeated the most Champion-owned Pokémon onscreen in the anime, at a total of seven Pokémon: [[Wallace]]'s {{p|Milotic}}, Steven's {{p|Cradily}} and Mega Metagross, {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{p|Spiritomb}} (though the battle ended in a draw, as Pikachu was knocked out due to {{m|Destiny Bond}}), and {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Cinderace}} and {{p|Charizard}}.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon to have defeated a Champion-owned Pokémon.
* In the anime, Pikachu is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to have activated their [[Ability]] or Gigantamaxed.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon in the anime to have access to both Z-Moves and Gigantamax.
** Moreover, Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have used different power-ups, the two mentioned above, in a [[JN131|single]] [[JN132|battle]].
* As of ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Pikachu has used more moves than any other Pokémon belonging to a main character in the anime, at a total of 19 moves.
** Pikachu held the overall record of most moves used until ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', when Leon's Charizard surpassed him by one move.
** Pikachu has also [[List of moves by anime debut|debuted]] more moves than any other Pokémon in the anime, at eleven, and the most [[Z-Move]]s, at four.
* Pikachu is the only non-fully evolved Pokémon used by a member of the final [[World Coronation Series|Masters Eight]] lineup in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]].
** According to a caption in [[JN121]], Pikachu is also the first Pokémon to be brought to the opening ceremony of said tournament.
* If excluding {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have acted as a [[Battle judge|referee]] in the anime, taking up the mantle for Ash and Misty's battle in [[JN138]].
* In {{wp|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} had a "{{tt|Biografía|''Biografia'' in Brazil}} Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consisted of non-canon biographies of cartoon characters. This segment once did a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu, stating that he is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and that he allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* Pikachu appears as a figure in the [[MC Sixth Generation|sixth generation]] of [[Monster Collection]].
* Event-distributed Pikachu billed as "Ash's Pikachu" consistently have a Naughty [[Nature]], with the sole exception of the Pokémon Center Best Wishes event, which distributed one with a Brave Nature. Both Natures line up with Pikachu's personality in the anime, and both increase the Attack stat.
** All of the distributed [[Pikachu in a cap]], however, have a Hardy Nature, possibly to keep them as neutral, stat-wise, as possible.
* In [[JN128]], the [[announcer]] of the [[World Coronation Series]] identified Pikachu as (Japanese: マサラの黄色い電光 ''The yellow lightning of [[Pallet Town|Masara]]'') when discussing Ash's team.
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' and [[JN133]] are the only main series episodes during his time as a protagonist to not feature Pikachu in any capacity.

==Related articles==
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* [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Pikachu in a cap]]

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JN145

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Jessie's Seviper

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'''Jessie's Seviper''' (Japanese: '''ムサシのハブネーク''' ''Musashi's Habunake'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Jessie]] of [[Team Rocket]] during her travels through [[Hoenn]], and her fifth overall.

==History==
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''===
====Hoenn====
[[File:Jessie and Seviper AG.png|thumb|left|220px|Seviper and Jessie]]
Jessie caught Seviper in ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]'' after initially being impressed with its sneaky and aggressive demeanor. It had defeated [[Ash's Treecko]] earlier in the episode, which is why Jessie wanted it so much. Although Seviper was intelligent, and outsmarted Team Rocket's multiple attempts to ensure its capture, Jessie caught Seviper after it had bitten off a chunk of her hair, mangling poor Seviper with her "{{m|Fury Swipes}}" and "{{m|Mega Kick}}". Later in the episode, Seviper had a rematch with Treecko, which it lost due to Treecko's new spinning maneuvers.

Seviper is Jessie's primary [[Pokémon battle|battling]] Pokémon, often seen battling alongside [[James's Cacnea]] in [[Hoenn]] and later [[James's Carnivine]] in [[Sinnoh]]. While shown to be fairly powerful before being caught by Jessie, after it fell into her command, it suffered the inevitable fate that all Team Rocket Pokémon face- defeat by {{Ash}} or another protagonist.

Seviper has also entered a few {{Pkmn|Contest}}s. In ''Mademoiselle Jessica'''s Contest debut, in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Seviper was Jessie's chosen Pokémon to enter the Contest, but miserably failed to pass the Appeal Round, as Jessie didn't prepare herself to the Contest, and ordered Seviper to use attacks that Seviper can't learn, such as {{m|Blaze Kick}}. She is then seen apologizing to it, meaning she does care about Seviper.

In ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', Seviper and Cacnea fought against [[Tabitha]]'s {{p|Mightyena}}. Jessie commanded Seviper to use Poison Tail while James had Cacnea use {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Mightyena proved too powerful for the two and sent them flying back.

In ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'', Seviper was send out in an attempt to capture Pikachu. However, Seviper noticed [[Nicholai]]'s {{p|Zangoose}} and the two of them start to fight, ignoring everyone else around them. They both fall into a river and Seviper knocks Zangoose unconscious with its Poison Tail. Just as Seviper is about to finish Zangoose off, Ash sends out {{AP|Corphish}}. Corphish uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} to attack Seviper, allowing Zangoose to escape. Team Rocket later uses a machine to amplify Seviper's voice to draw Zangoose to them. Seviper and Zangoose continue their fight while everyone else fights over Pikachu. Zangoose ends up beating Seviper this time and Team Rocket is sent blasting off. Throughout this episode, both James and Meowth were shown to be quite scared of Seviper. For example, James called Seviper a "legless loser" but after a threatening look from Seviper, James quickly retracted his statement and began to apologise. Meanwhile, Jessie was supportive of Seviper's feud with Zangoose and stayed to encourage her Pokémon in its battle while James and Meowth attempted to escape with {{AP|Pikachu}}.
[[File:Jessie Lucy Seviper Poison Tail.png|thumb|220px|Seviper battling Lucy's Seviper]]
In ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', Seviper was used in a [[Double Battle]] along with [[James's Cacnea|Cacnea]] against [[Oscar and Andi]] and their {{p|Nidoking}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}}. Seviper ends up using Wrap on Cacnea, which causes Jessie and James to argue, allowing Oscar and Andi to take the win with dual {{m|Hyper Beam}} attacks, sending {{TRT}} flying. Team Rocket later encounters Ash and May and agree to do a tag battle with them, with Ash using {{AP|Corphish}} and May using [[May's Skitty|Skitty]]. Cacnea and Corphish end up working well together and begin to get an advantage over Seviper and Skitty. Jessie soon sends out {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} to help win and the battle quickly grows out of control when attacks start to fly undirected. Meowth then takes the opportunity to try to capture Pikachu and has Seviper and Cacnea use Haze and {{m|Sandstorm}}. Fortunately, Pikachu is rescued and Team Rocket is sent blasting off.

====Kanto Battle Frontier====
In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', Seviper was used to battle against [[Lucy]] and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}}. [[Barbara]] points out that Jessie's Seviper is weaker than Lucy's, which infuriates Jessie and Seviper. Both Seviper collide with their Poison Tails and, true to Barbara's word, Lucy's Seviper's Poison Tail is more powerful and sends Jessie's Seviper flying. Lucy's Seviper finished it off with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, blasting Team Rocket off.

===''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===
[[File:Jessie practicing for Hearthome Contest.png|thumb|220px|Seviper practicing for the Hearthome Contest]]
In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', Jessilina used Seviper in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{to|Floaroma}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. Not much of the appeal was seen, because while Seviper was performing it, {{an|Dawn}} was thinking about her {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s appeal, focusing the attention on her, not on Jessie. However, {{si|Kenny}} stated that Seviper was being quite good. The appeal ends with Jessie ordering Seviper to perform Wrap and Bite on Jessie herself, and thus, amazing the crowd.

In the episode ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', Jessilina decided to face {{an|Dawn}} to practice for the {{ci|Hearthome}} Contest. However, it was [[Zoey]] who accepted the challenge. Jessie used the combination of Seviper and Dustox and her idea was to make Dustox use {{m|Poison Sting}} and then to make Seviper use Poison Tail on Dustox's Poison Sting, making it spin and adding extra-power to it. {{an|Brock}} even said that that was a smart combination. However, that didn't work as [[Zoey's Glameow]] countered with {{m|Iron Tail}}, making the combination go to the other side. [[Zoey's Shellos]] then used {{m|Mud Bomb}}, breaking the combination of Poison Sting and Poison Tail. Seviper and Dustox were then both easily defeated by Zoey's Glameow.

In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'', Seviper was used along with Dustox in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the Hearthome City Pokémon Contest. They were briefly seen battling against [[Nando's Kricketune]] and {{TP|Nando|Roselia}} in the semifinals. The battle ended after Roselia and Kricketune used {{m|Petal Dance}} and {{m|X-Scissor}}, respectively, to deplete their points.

In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', Seviper battled [[Cassidy]]'s {{p|Granbull}}. In the midst of the battle, it was taken out by [[Dawn's Piplup]] and a wild {{OBP|Hippopotas|recurring}}.

In ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', Seviper was sent out alongside Team Rocket and {{an|Barry}}'s Pokémon to confront [[Team Galactic]], only for it to get hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Air Cutter}}.

In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', Seviper was Jessilina's choice for the second round of the {{to|Sandalstraw}} Contest. It battled a {{p|Gastrodon}} in the first match and managed to win by using its Wrap attack, reaching the semifinals. There, it went up against [[Dawn's Ambipom]]. Despite putting up a good fight, it was eventually defeated, resulting in Jessilina's elimination from the event.
[[File:Seviper Carnivine Daybreak Contest.png|thumb|left|250px|At the Daybreak Contest, with Carnivine]]
[[File:Jessilina and Seviper.png|thumb|230px|Seviper having won the Neighborly Town Contest]]
In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', Jessie used Seviper in the [[Daybreak Town]] Pokémon Contest, which was held under the [[Double Performance]] rule. For the Performance Stage, Jessie had placed Seviper's {{i|Poké Ball}} inside {{TP|James|Carnivine}}'s mouth. During their performance, Jessie played an {{p|Arbok}}-shaped flute, a cue for Seviper to pop out of its Poké Ball and join Carnivine on stage. After that, the two Pokémon were able to impress the [[Contest Judge|panel of judges]] with their synchronized moves, securing Jessie a place in the Battle Stage.

In ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore]]'', Seviper battled alongside {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} against [[Ursula]]'s {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest. Seviper and Yanmega were able to combine their attacks well, creating a Haze-Sonic Boom and Poison-Silver Wind. However, Plusle and Minun managed to defeat them using their {{m|Spark}} and {{m|Helping Hand}} attacks, knocking Jessie out of the competition.

In ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', Jessie used it for the [[Neighborly Town]] Pokémon Contest, where it was used for the Performance Stage, aiding her win her fourth [[Ribbon]]. In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', Jessie used Seviper during the Battle Stage of the [[Arrowroot Town]] Contest, where it battled [[Princess Salvia|Salvia]]'s {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}. After a fierce battle it lost, but Salvia gave Jessie the [[a:File:Arrowroot Ribbon.png|Arrowroot Ribbon]] for the performance she gave during their battle, allowing her to enter the [[Grand Festival]].

Jessie used Seviper multiple times during her campaign to become a [[Top Coordinator]] at the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]], including the Performance Stage, in which Seviper performed alongside Yanmega and impressed special guest judge [[Fantina]]. Seviper was also used in the Battle Stage, battling alongside Yanmega once and facing off against [[Dawn's Buneary]] and {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}} along with Carnivine in the semifinals. However, Jessie lost her semifinal battle to {{an|Dawn}}.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Seviper battled Ash and his friends for the final time, but got knocked back by {{AP|Torterra}}'s {{m|Energy Ball}} before getting blasted off with the rest of the team.

Following the Team Rocket trio's journey in Sinnoh, Jessie was forced to leave Seviper at Team Rocket's headquarters as it is not a Pokémon native in the [[Unova]] region and thus would attract unwanted attention to the trio.

===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
In [[JN145]], Seviper, alongside the rest of Team Rocket's Pokémon at {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, were sent to Jessie and James so they could be added back to their team. Realizing the potential of such a large group, the team hatched a scheme to isolate Ash's Pikachu and capture him. Seviper was one of the many Pokémon that waited at the end of the trap, where it ambushed an isolated Pikachu. When the rest of Team Rocket's Pokémon returned, Seviper joined them to launch a combined attack at the Mouse Pokémon. However, it was dodged, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} ended up sending it back with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. A wild {{OBP|Latias|recurring}} that had been following Ash then intervened and sent the evil group blasting off.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:AG048.png|thumb|220px|Seviper's hostility towards Zangoose]]
[[File:Jessie Seviper bullying.png|thumb|left|220px|Seviper bullying May's Torchic]]
From its debut Jessie's Seviper was shown to have a passion for battling. It quickly became Jessie's main battling Pokémon. It was also proven to be intelligent, outsmarting Team Rocket and not falling for their trap. It was also shown to be a mean and nasty Pokémon, bullying [[May's Torchic]] and stealing its food. This, along with its ability to defeat [[Ash's Treecko]], was why Jessie desired to catch it. Even though Seviper has been shown to care for Jessie, it did not hesitate to ignore her orders upon encountering wild Zangoose, a trait of most Seviper. Jessie's reactions to this have varied from encouraging to annoyed, depending on the situation.

Ever since Jessie caught {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Seviper wasn't seen in as many battles as before. However, it was also used as Team Rocket's escapist rogue to blanket the area in Haze, replacing [[James's Weezing]]'s duty to steal innocent Pokémon or other things under the shrouded premises.
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==Moves used==
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{{anmov|ice|Haze|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|poison|Poison Tail|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|normal|Wrap|AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!{{tt|*|First mentioned in AG036}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN145|rec=yes}}
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===Moves improvised===
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! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Spinning Poison Sting.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Poison Tail}}
| [[Jessie's Dustox]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Dustox uses Poison Sting towards the sky. When the purple darts start falling down, Seviper hits them with Poison Tail, making them spin very fast. The spinning darts head towards the opposing Pokémon at great speed with the extra power that the Poison Tail added. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle]] against [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Haze SonicBoom combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]''
| {{m|Haze}} and {{m|Sonic Boom}}
| [[Jessie's Yanmega]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Seviper uses Haze and Yanmega follows up with Sonic Boom. The two moves fuse into a swirling white wave with streaks of thick black smoke. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Ursula]]'s {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} in the [[Daybreak Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Poison Silver Wind combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]''
| {{m|Poison Tail}} and {{m|Silver Wind}}
| [[Jessie's Yanmega]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Yanmega lifts Seviper into the air. Then Seviper uses Poison Tail and Yanmega hits Seviper's tail with Silver Wind, creating multiple arrow-shaped purple beams. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Ursula]]'s {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} in the [[Daybreak Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Team Rocket Combo Attack.png|150px]]
| [[JN145]]
| {{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Psybeam}}, and {{m|Silver Wind}}
| {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, {{TP|Jessie|Frillish}}, {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}, {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, {{TP|James|Yamask}}, {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}, and {{TP|James|Inkay}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination move used by Jessie and James's Pokémon. Woobat launches Air Slash, Frillish, Gourgeist and Yamask launch Shadow Ball, Amoonguss and Carnivine launch Energy Ball, Yanmega launches Silver Wind, Inkay launches Psybeam, and Seviper launches Sludge Bomb. The attacks fuse together to create a single massive beam of energy. This was used against {{Ash}}, {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Ash|Infernape}}, and {{TP|Ash|Hawlucha}} in Team Rocket's attempt to steal Pikachu, but once they dodged, the attack headed towards Team Rocket.
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==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}"| [[File:PK14 JP poster.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}"| [[File:Jessie and Seviper.png|175px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
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==Trivia==
* In [[DP023]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Jessie's Seviper. He writes this Pokémon senryū about it: あかいキバ　わわるとアブネー　ハブネーク ''The red fangs, it's dangerous to touch them; {{tt|Habunake|Seviper}}''.
*In Jessie's first encounter with Seviper, she was taller than Seviper. However, in more recent episodes, Seviper is much taller than her. This could be an error on the animator's part, or could just simply mean it has grown during its time under Jessie's ownership.
* In the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] English dub, rather uniquely, some of the noises made by Satō are retained along with Sinterniklaas's voice. When {{TPCi}} took over the dub, they stopped retaining Satō's voice.
* Seviper is the only Pokémon Jessie currently owns that doesn't have a confirmed gender.

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[[it:Seviper di Jessie]]
[[ja:ムサシのハブネーク]]
[[zh:武藏的饭匙蛇]]

JN139

2023-02-03T14:33:34Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Trivia */

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altepcode=EP1224 |
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title_en= |
title_ja=タケシとデントともりのまじょ！ |
title_ja_trans=Takeshi and Dent and the Forest Witch! |
broadcast_jp=January 27, 2023 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター -with my friends-]] |
ja_ed=[[Takeshi's Paradise|タケシのパラダイス]] |
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scenario=米村正二 |
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* {{BMGf|295744|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|295965|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''タケシとデントともりのまじょ！''' ''{{tt|Takeshi|Brock}} and {{tt|Dent|Cilan}} and the Forest Witch!'') is the third episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pocket Monsters: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'', the 139th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,224th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 27, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}'s {{pkmn|journey}} has led them to [[Stow-on-Side]] in [[Galar]], where they decide to relieve their hunger by stopping at a café. The sandwiches they're served taste familiar to them, and the reason turns out to be because they're made by {{ashfr|their old friend}}, {{an|Brock}}, who explains that he's trying to win over the café owner [[Kathy]]'s heart. However, Kathy suddenly informs Brock that her boyfriend is going to be returning soon and they'll get married once he does, resulting in Brock's heart getting broken once again. Later, while Ash and Misty try to cheer Brock up, they're approached by another one of Ash's old traveling companions, {{an|Cilan}}, whom Misty recognizes from the [[Fishing|lure]] that [[JN138|Ash used recently]]. Cilan introduces himself as a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] and demonstrates his profession by evaluating [[Misty's Psyduck]]. Ash tries to introduce Cilan to Brock, only to learn that they've actually [[BWS01|met before]] in [[Johto]] and also [[JN132|watched his battle]] in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] finals together, with Cilan also remembering to congratulate him on his victory. Up above, {{TRT}} observes the reunion from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] while once again scheming to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}.

Cilan figures that the sight of beautiful flowers could cheer Brock up, so the group takes him to see a flower field nearby. While the sight does momentarily cheer Brock up, he's quickly reminded of Kathy and falls into depression again. His negativity is sensed by a {{p|Hatterene}} lurking in the nearby woods, who uses her {{t|Psychic}} powers to create an illusion of Kathy for Brock to follow. The others try to follow, but Hatterene induces headache on them to keep them from following until she and Brock are out of sight. Once the headache is over, the rest of the group runs into [[Glimwood Tangle]] as well, secretly followed by Team Rocket. When they fail to locate Brock, Cilan assumes his "Connoisseur Detective" mode. He deduces that Hatterene, which is able to sense emotions from {{tt|50 kilometers|30 miles}} away, sensed the heartbroken Brock's negative emotions and used her Psychic powers to lure him into the forest. Also known as "the Forest Witch", Hatterene are said to lure in those with negative emotions and trap them inside their forest. Moreover, they are also known for violently attacking those who get too loud around them, putting Brock in serious danger.

While looking for Brock, the group finds a {{p|Hatenna}}. Ash scans her with his [[Rotom Phone]], which reveals that Hatenna is able to sense the emotions of other creatures with the protrusion on her head. This gives Cilan an idea to ask Hatenna to help them find Brock. Ash agrees and asks Hatenna to do so, which she agrees to. It doesn't take long for Hatenna to sense Brock's negativity, but along the way to him, they encounter a {{p|Hattrem}}, which doesn't take kindly to the strong emotions they're exuding and angrily chases after them until they manage to lose her. Continuing on their way, Ash and Cilan both start feeling hungry again from all the running, while Misty gets scared of a {{p|Joltik}} hanging from a tree. Ash explains to Cilan that Misty loves {{t|Water}} types but hates {{t|Bug}} types. This prompts Cilan to ask her how she'd react to a Pokémon that's both of those types, like a {{p|Dewpider}}, which she doesn't have an easy answer to. Unnoticed by them, Hatterene appears behind them and starts casting illusions on the group: for Ash, she creates an illusion of {{Delia|his mother}} offering him some {{wp|croquette}}s; for Misty, the illusion is a group of Water-type Pokémon; and Cilan's illusion is [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]] offering out boxed lunches. While each of them chases after their respective illusion, Team Rocket encounters Hattrem and is chased by her due to their own strong emotions.

As Ash and his friends run out of the forest, the illusions they were chasing change into much less pleasant forms, with Ash being crushed by a falling tower of giant croquettes, Misty's Water types transforming into Bug types, and Ingo and Emmet driving away from Cilan on a railroad cart. Finally, Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on all three of them, snapping them out of their illusions. After recovering from the return to reality, the group resumes following Hatenna's lead, soon leading them to Brock and Hatterene. With Hatenna relaying the emotions she's sensing to Pikachu, Cilan is able to deduce that Hatterene is making Brock feel love and rejection in an endless cycle to feed from the negativity of each heartbreak. Fearing that this could permanently scar Brock, Ash rushes to help him, only for Hatterene's illusions to make Brock see him as Kathy's boyfriend. Wanting to defend his "love" from him, Brock sends out {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} to confront him, with Hatterene also attacking Ash. When Ash tries to protect Hatenna from the [[Move|attacks]] launched his way, Hatterene's influence on Brock starts to falter, ending completely just before Hatenna is struck by a {{m|Psycho Cut}} from Hatterene. He immediately rushes to help Hatenna, treating the injured spot with a [[Potion]] and bandages. With Brock's negativity gone, Hatterene also calms down, and she expresses her gratitude for Brock helping Hatenna. Above them, the invisible {{OBP|Latias|recurring}} resumes secretly following and observing Ash.

Later, Brock declares that he'll resume traveling with Ash and Misty to train his heart to become stronger. Ash and Misty look forward to tasting the delicious cookings of both Brock and Cilan, but Cilan informs them that he won't be traveling with them, as he intends to check out a new {{wp|Passenger railroad car|coach}} that Ingo and Emmet are about to unveil, as well as taste the boxed lunches they'll be serving. As such, Ash, Brock, and Misty part ways with Cilan and wave him goodbye. Meanwhile, Hatterene has found new "playmates" in Team Rocket, making them think they're eating endless food without actually satisfying their hunger.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} visits [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Misty}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Ash and Misty reunite with {{an|Brock}}.
* Ash and Brock reunite with {{an|Cilan}}, while Misty meets him for the first time.
** In the process, Brock and Cilan are also revealed to have traveled to Galar.
* Brock rejoins {{ashfr|the group}}, while Cilan returns to [[Unova]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Hatenna}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN139.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}} (illusion)
* [[Nurse Joy]] (illusion)
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[The Sensational Sisters]] (fantasy)
** {{an|Daisy}}
** {{an|Violet}}
** {{ka|Lily}}
* [[Ingo]] (illusion)
* [[Emmet]] (illusion)
* [[Kathy]]
* Kathy's boyfriend (photo/illusion)
* Citizens

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Hatterene}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{OP|Brock|Steelix}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Ariados}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Latias}} ({{OBP|Latias|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Hatterene}}
* {{p|Hatenna}} (debut)
* {{p|Hattrem}}
* {{p|Joltik}}
* {{p|Dewpider}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Samurott}} (illusion)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (illusion)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (illusion)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (illusion)
* {{p|Mudkip}} (illusion)
* {{p|Sobble}} (illusion)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (illusion)
* {{p|Venipede}} (illusion)
* {{p|Skorupi}} (illusion)
* {{p|Ninjask}} (illusion)
* {{p|Spinarak}} (illusion)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (illusion)
* {{p|Ariados}} (illusion)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN139 AS.png|thumb|175px|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!|Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!! - Episode Paldea]]: {{p|Smoliv}}
* As of this episode:
** [[Max]] is {{Ash}}'s only [[Ash's friends|traveling companion]] introduced prior to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' who has not reunited with Ash following his departure from the main cast.
** {{an|Clemont}} is Ash's only male friend whom {{an|Misty}} has not met.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.
* This episode is the first one of ''Aim to Be a Pokémon Master'' in which Ash and his friends are traveling through a known location, with the [[JN137|previous]] [[JN138|two episodes]] taking place in unspecified locations.
* This episode marks the first appearance of several Pokémon {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} after long absences:
** {{p|Samurott}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', 459 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Venipede}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY045|Splitting Heirs!]]'', 380 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Skorupi}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', 293 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks [[Ingo]] and [[Emmet]]'s first appearance in the main series since ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', 516 episodes earlier.
* The {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darumaka}} boxed lunches offered by the illusions of Ingo and Emmet in this episode are based on the Darumaka boxed lunches featured in ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]]'' and [[JN132]].
* This is the first episode of Aim to Be a Pokémon Master in which Ash's rotated team, aside from Pikachu, doesn’t appear.
* The farewell between {{ashfr|the group}} and {{an|Cilan}} is reminiscent of the farewell between Ash, Misty, and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''.
* [[Unshō Ishizuka]] was added into the credits for this episode, with archived audio of his voice being used for [[Brock's Steelix]].
* Misty, {{an|Brock}}, Ash, {{AP|Oshawott}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN140|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When the group finds Brock in the forest, {{p|Hatenna}} disappears from the top of Ash's head during the close-up shots of him and Cilan.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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User:CoolPokeGuy/Steven's Aggron

2023-01-26T07:00:05Z

CoolPokeGuy:

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'''Steven's Aggron''' (Japanese: '''ダイゴボスゴドラ''' ''Daigo's Bossgodora'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Steven Stone]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
{{p|Aggron}} debuted in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'', where it was briefly used when {{TRT}} were trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]] in [[Granite Cave]]. It sent them blasting off, and was soon recalled back into its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Steven used Aggron as his second Pokémon in his [[Masters Tournament]] match against {{Ash}}. It battled and defeated his {{AP|Dracovish}} before being defeated by {{AP|Gengar}}.

===Personality and characteristics===

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|steel|rock|Steven Aggron {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Hyper Beam|1=Heavy Slam|2=Smart Strike|3=Rock Tomb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Hyper Beam|1=Heavy Slam|2=Smart Strike|3=Rock Tomb}}}}
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{{anmov/f|rock}}

==In the games==
===In the core series===
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! [[Meteor Falls]]
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|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
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|gender=female
|level=44
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! {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Metal Burst|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
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|ability=Sturdy
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|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
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|-
| Illustration featuring {{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}} and his team
|}

==In the TCG==
===Merchandise===
====Champion Steven Sleeves====
Another entry in the Trainer's Collection series, the '''Champion Steven Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド TC～OA Champion Daigo～''' ''Deck Shield TC～OA Champion Daigo～'') were first made available to customers visiting the Pokémon Center JF Special Branch present at Jump Festa 2016, held at Makuhari Messe on December 19 and 20, 2015. The pack of 32 sleeves were just one of many items released featuring or relating to [[Hoenn]] [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Steven Stone]] and his Pokémon as they appear in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], featuring illustrations by [[Hitoshi Ariga]]. The sleeves were subsequently made available in regular Pokémon Centers from December 26, 2015.

'''Product image:'''
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==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Aggron}}

EP107

2023-01-21T02:16:21Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Errors */ I think he meant Misty

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prevtitle=The Pokémon Water War |
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colorscheme=Orange |
epcode=EP107 |
title_en=Pokémon Food Fight! |
title_ja=もえよ！カビゴン！！ |
title_ja_trans=Burn! Kabigon!! |
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broadcast_jp=August 5, 1999 |
broadcast_us=August 19, 2000 |
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'''Pokémon Food Fight!''' (Japanese: '''もえよ！カビゴン！！''' ''Burn! {{tt|Kabigon|Snorlax}}!!'') is the 107th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 5, 1999 and in the United States on August 19, 2000.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

When a defective Poké Ball prevents Ash from recalling his Snorlax, he and his young friends must somehow heft this Pokémon's slumbering mass over a mountain pass to the nearest Pokémon Center.

==Plot==
A week has passed since [[EP106|their time on Ascorbia Island]], and {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have been unable to get off [[Butwal Island]] due to the fierce current. Despite the scarcity of human food, {{Tracey}} concedes that their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} will be well-fed, as much of the local plant life is considered safe for [[Pokémon food|Pokémon consumption]]. However, when they try to pull up some edible flowers from a group of rocks, they come across a local {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Gulzar]], who is not pleased, as the flowers were part of a headband on his head. A series of faux pas made by Ash and Tracey prompt Gulzar to challenge the former to a {{pkmn|battle}}.

Gulzar begins by sending out a {{p|Gloom}}. Knowing that Gloom is weak to {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Flying}} attacks, Ash intends to send out {{AP|Charizard}}, but {{AP|Squirtle}} is sent out instead. Sticking with Squirtle, Ash decides to use {{m|Water Gun}}, but the attack instead refreshes Gloom. Returning Squirtle, Ash tries once again to send out Charizard, but his sleeping {{AP|Snorlax}} appears instead. Furthermore, Ash drops Snorlax's {{i|Poké Ball}} onto a rock, which damages it. Ash attempts to wake Snorlax up, but the Pokémon continues to sleep. Gulzar, desperate to get the battle started, has Gloom attack Snorlax with {{m|Solar Beam}}, and the impact causes it to wake up. However, it crawls towards Gloom and attempts to eat it, forcing Gulzar to recall Gloom. Still hungry, Snorlax eats Gulzar's knapsack lunch and his head of flowers, infuriating Gulzar to the point of tears. Ash tries to return Snorlax, but as Snorlax's Poké Ball is damaged, it cannot return. Gulzar, fearful for his life, flees and taunts Ash and his friends, claiming the nearest [[Pokémon Center]], where they can have the Poké Ball repaired, is over a mountain.

After trying to tow Snorlax on rollers, Tracey hatches a plan to lure Snorlax into following them using an apple. Unfortunately, Snorlax manages to eat the apple before they can go anywhere. However, Misty realizes that by disguising Ash as an apple, Snorlax will be able to chase Ash as long as Ash can be ahead of Snorlax. Ash initially objects to the idea, and soon concedes as it is his own Snorlax. As Misty intended, this does manage to lure Snorlax all the way uphill. Upon approaching a river, the group builds a log raft, loads Snorlax on it, and begins to float down. However, when they set off downstream, they quickly encounter rapids and then a large waterfall that they all fall over. Though they survive, they believe they are drowning, but Gulzar shows up again to point out that they are in shallow water.

Later, the group makes it to the Pokémon Center, only to find a large crowd there, angry due to the fact that their food shipment is being hampered by the stormy sea weather. [[Nurse Joy]] manages to calm the crowd and assures them that the delayed shipment will arrive by airdrop. As the airdrop arrives, however, it is plucked from the air by {{TRT}}, who quickly ransoms the food shipment for {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Ash refuses to hand him over. The crowd is angered by this, but Gulzar jumps to Ash's defense. Seeing that Ash will not simply give Pikachu, Team Rocket propositions him to put up Pikachu against {{MTR}}, who has been put in a [[Team Rocket's mechas|super armor]]. Ash reluctantly accepts, but quickly finds out that Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attacks are easily absorbed by Meowth's armor. Furthermore, Meowth's armor has a mechanized "{{m|Fury Swipes}}" attack that easily crushes rocks, and Ash claims that his original terms were unfair.

Taking this as a concession of defeat, Team Rocket demands Pikachu, but before anything can be done, Snorlax reappears, having woken up during the ordeal. Meowth turns his attention towards Snorlax, who is able to evade the mechanical Fury Swipes. In the process, one of Meowth's mechanical claws gets stuck in a rock and is broken off. Meowth resorts to a mechanical {{m|Skull Bash}}, but the attack does not faze Snorlax. Meowth then tries to use a mechanical {{m|Body Slam}}, but this attack turns out to be the armor launching Meowth himself at Snorlax. This attack also fails and Snorlax's thick body bounces Meowth into Team Rocket. Snorlax then sends Team Rocket flying with a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and gorges on the food shipment itself.

Later, after Snorlax's Poké Ball has been repaired, the stormy waters calm down, allowing Ash and his friends to leave Butwal Island.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Snorlax]] learns {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
[[File:Dare da EP107.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Gulzar]]
* Villagers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP107.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Marowak}} ''(US and international)''; {{p|Gloom}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OP|Ash|Lapras}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Gulzar]]'s)
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* This episode aired before its predecessor, ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]'', in the U.S.
* This episode marks the first instance where a [[Poké Ball]] is broken; in ''[[EP232|Just Waiting on a Friend]]'', {{an|Brock}} says that the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is freed if this were to happen. However, in that case, the Poké Ball in question took considerably more damage than {{AP|Snorlax}}'s.
* This is the first time {{Ash}} took the wrong Poké Ball off his belt by mistake. He tried to send out {{AP|Charizard}}, but wound up sending out {{AP|Squirtle}}, then {{AP|Snorlax}}.
* When this episode first aired in {{pmin|the United States}}, the dubbed version of [[Meowth's Party]] plays. However, in repeats, it is replaced with [[Pikachu's Jukebox]].
* After Ash is attacked by Snorlax, he says, "I'm an apple for a day and I need a doctor right away..." This is a reference to the quote, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

===Errors===
[[File:EP107 error.png|thumb|200px|Snorlax's discolored feet]]
* When Snorlax begins chasing the disguised Ash, its feet were dark blue instead of the normal cream.
* In the previous episode, Ash states that they would head to next city on the island where there is a seaport. In this episode, when Gulzar explains why its hard to get supplies to the island, he states there is no airport or seaport.
* In the raft scene, Snorlax is considerably smaller than usual.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[Double Trouble]]
* In the English dub, after Snorlax was sent out by accident and the Poké Ball was broken, {{Tracey}} tells Ash, "I guess you'll just have to battle with Snorlax." {{an|Misty}} then adds, "That is if you can ever get him to wake up." Snorlax's gender wasn't stated in the original version.

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Ash's Noivern

2023-01-14T01:28:44Z

CoolPokeGuy: Made a return.

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'''Ash's Noivern''' (Japanese: '''サトシのオンバーン''' ''Satoshi's Onvern'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], and his forty-seventh overall.

==History==
====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
[[File:Ash Noibat flying.png|thumb|left|250px|Noibat learning how to fly]]
In ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'', Noibat was in his {{pkmn|Egg}} when he was first found by {{AP|Hawlucha}}, who was doing {{pkmn|training}} exercises. The {{pkmn|category|Wrestling Pokémon}} brought the Egg back to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, where he was about to hatch. In response, Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Fletchinder}}, Hawlucha, {{an|Bonnie}}, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} covered the Egg to keep it warm while it hatched, with Fletchinder using its {{a|Flame Body}} [[Ability]] to help.

When he hatched, Noibat first saw Ash. He was introduced to him along with his friends and their Pokémon. Noibat was very stressed out, so he let out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack, hurting everyone's ears. He was eventually calmed down by Ash. Afterward, the group found apples for him with Noibat using his ultrasonic waves to sense the apples' taste. Noibat then attempted to fly but failed, causing him to launch another Supersonic blast until he was calmed down by Ash again. The group decided to help teach Noibat how to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder aiding him. Despite Noibat improving, he was still unable to fly. While training with Hawlucha and Fletchinder, {{TRT}} appeared and fired a net at Noibat whom they wanted to evolve into a {{p|Noivern}}. In the process of the kidnapping, they also captured Hawlucha, who attempted to protect him.

The two {{type|Flying}}s were then tied up to a tree. Noibat tried to use Supersonic on them but failed due to Team Rocket's soundproof earphones. Hawlucha managed to cut the rope using his nails and tried to sneak away along with Noibat, but they were soon spotted by Team Rocket. Hawlucha successfully escaped with Noibat, after attacking {{TP|James|Inkay}} with {{m|High Jump Kick}}, and knocking him down together with {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}. As they were still being pursued by the trio, Noibat spotted a cave and told Hawlucha to hide in there. Inside the pitch-black cave, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} tried to capture them and lure them into a trap set by Inkay and Pumpkaboo. Noibat used {{wp|animal echolocation|echolocation}} to sense the trio and had Hawlucha kick off their soundproof headphones, which allowed Noibat to use Supersonic, causing Team Rocket to flee. After Ash appeared and defeated Team Rocket with {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, the two Flying-types left the cave. Afterward, Noibat accepted Ash's offer to go with him and allowed himself to be captured in a {{i|Poké Ball}}. He was then let out, allowing him to train with Hawlucha and Fletchinder again.
[[File:XY077.png|thumb|250px|As a Noibat, participating in the Pokémon Sky Relay]]
In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', he continued to train how to fly along with Fletchinder and Hawlucha. Noibat struggled at tackling high winds, but Hawlucha taught Noibat how to deal with them. Afterwards, the group noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]], where they discovered that the birds came from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Orson]]. Later, Ash used Fletchinder, Hawlucha, and Noibat in the relay. Ash used Noibat in the last segment of the race. He started out in first place, but Starly was right behind him and had the advantage since Noibat hadn't fully mastered flying yet. Although he remained in first place initially, he encountered high winds, which Noibat struggled with. Starly used this to his advantage to pass Noibat and gain first place. After remembering his training with Hawlucha and everyone's support, he managed to overcome this and managed to get neck-to-neck with Starly. He eventually ended up second after barely losing to Starly, and was disappointed at first, but found that he had made his friends happy by learning to fly.

In ''[[XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!]]'', Noibat was used to navigate through [[Terminus Cave]], using echolocation in conjunction with {{an|Clemont}}'s searchlight, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}'s fire, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}'s X-ray sight. During the group battle against [[Team Flare]], Noibat stunned [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Drapion}} with Supersonic and knocked it back with his newly revealed {{m|Tackle}} attack, but was then hit by {{p|Bisharp}}'s {{m|Iron Head}}. Noibat continued to battle until [[Squishy]] transformed to its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|10% Forme]] and defeated Team Flare's Pokémon.

In ''[[XY104|A Windswept Encounter!]]'', while Noibat was flying around as the group settled down for a rest, he accidentally rammed into a {{p|Breloom}} while the Mushroom Pokémon was admiring the flowers he was planning to give to an Orange Flower {{p|Floette}} to proclaim his love. As Noibat tried to apologize for crushing the flowers, the Breloom attacked him in rage first by using {{m|Poison Powder}}, then striking him down with his claw. When Floette passed by, she healed Noibat's condition using {{m|Aromatherapy}} and became friends with him. As Noibat flew around with her on his back, the offending Breloom became heartbroken and furious, leading him to threaten Noibat with his {{p|Beedrill}} entourage to separate Floette from him. Noibat defended Floette by trying to fight Breloom one on one but was beaten down. Pikachu wished to interfere to help, but Hawlucha prevented him from doing so and Ash explained that Noibat wanted to prove his worth as a full-fledged fighter. Noibat eventually managed to hit Breloom with a Tackle attack but was still about to lose. Before Breloom finished Noibat off, Floette saved him but was then kidnapped by Team Rocket along with Breloom. Noibat used Supersonic to search for their location after {{an|Clemont}}'s machine failed and found them quickly. After repeatedly trying to break the cage that held Breloom and Floette hostage with Tackle, he learned {{m|Acrobatics}} and successfully broke it. He then used the move again to defeat James's Inkay, making Team Rocket blast off.
[[File:Ash Noivern saving Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|left|Noivern, right after evolving, saving Hawlucha]]
In ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'', Ash used Noibat to navigate through a cave as Ash needed to deliver medicine to [[Joule Town]]'s hospital. On their way, they got attacked by a rampaging {{p|Zapdos}}. Noibat witnessed Talonflame's and Hawlucha's battles against Zapdos. Although both of them were able to hold their own, Zapdos was able to defeat Talonflame because of its type advantage and likewise blasted Hawlucha off a cliff. Seeing Hawlucha falling down the ravine, Noibat flew to him as quickly as possible, eventually evolving into {{p|Noivern}} for extra speed. After successfully saving Hawlucha, Noivern fought off Zapdos. With his newly-gained speed and power, he was able to dodge Zapdos's attacks and attacked it with his newly-learned {{m|Boomburst}}, although Zapdos dodged that as well. At Ash's command, Noivern engaged with Zapdos in a high-speed aerial duel and eventually managed to hide behind the cliffs, taking Zapdos by surprise with his powerful Boomburst and blasting it into a local mountain range. As Noivern had gained the upper hand, Team Rocket jumped in and tried to capture the weakened Zapdos, but Noivern and Pikachu sent them blasting off. Zapdos, having calmed down and respecting Noivern's power, made the thunderstorm disappear and flew off. Once Ash reunited with his friends, Noivern was seen sitting in a tree, eating some fruit after a long day.

In ''[[XY116|The Synchronicity Test!]]'', Noivern was chosen by Ash to battle [[Alain]]'s {{p|Metang}}. The battle started with a collision between Acrobatics and {{m|Metal Claw}}, after which Noivern countered Metang's {{m|Psyshock}} with Boomburst. He managed to stun Metang using Supersonic and went for another Acrobatics, but Metang quickly recovered and countered with another Psyshock, hitting Noivern hard. While falling down Noivern made a speedy recovery and dodged an incoming {{m|Meteor Mash}}. He then hit Metang with another Boomburst, after which they collided with Acrobatics and Metal Claw again. After the smoke cleared, Noivern fell to the ground and Metang emerged victoriously. Ash then thanked Noivern for the good battle.

In ''[[XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!]]'', Noivern was Ash's first Pokémon used in his three-on-three battle against [[Sawyer]], where he faced Sawyer's {{p|Doublade}}. At first, he constantly attacked with Acrobatics, but Doublade shielded itself with {{m|Iron Defense}}, wearing Noivern out. After they repeatedly clashed this way, Doublade knocked down Noivern with its {{m|Slash}} and attempted to finish Noivern off using {{m|Night Slash}}. Noivern, however, used the dust from the battlefield to dodge Doublade's attack and used echolocation to spot Doublade in the dust cloud. He then proceeded to knock Doublade into the air with his newly revealed {{m|Dragon Claw}}, and finished his opponent off with Acrobatics, netting him his first official win. He then fought Sawyer's {{p|Clawitzer}}, dodging an incoming {{m|Crabhammer}} and knocking Clawitzer down with Boomburst. After Clawitzer recovered with {{m|Heal Pulse}}, Noivern attacked with Dragon Claw, but fell to a {{a|Mega Launcher}}-boosted super-effective {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.
[[File:Ash Noivern vs Sawyer Salamence.png|thumb|250px|Noivern batting Sawyer's Salamence]]
In ''[[XY128|A Riveting Rivalry!]]'', Noivern was used as Ash's fourth Pokémon in the semi-finals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He battled against Sawyer's {{p|Salamence}}. Noivern started off with Boomburst, and although Salamence was initially able to dodge the attack, it was eventually struck down. Both Pokémon then clashed with Dragon Claw and {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but Salamence was able to overpower Noivern, knocking him back. Noivern was then forced to dodge Salamence's {{m|Incinerate}} attacks and was then hit hard by a super-effective {{m|Dragon Tail}}. A collision between Incinerate and Boomburst created a large cloud of smoke. Knowing about Noivern's echolocation ability, Sawyer had Salamence use {{m|Protect}} to block an incoming Acrobatics. After the smoke had cleared, both {{type|Dragon}}s once again clashed with Acrobatics and Dragon Rush, creating a large explosion. As a result, both Pokémon were unable to battle any further, resulting in a draw.

Noivern was Ash's second Pokémon used in the finals of the Conference against Alain in ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', where he went up against his {{p|Weavile}}. Despite being at a severe type disadvantage, Noivern was able to put up a good fight. He started the battle with Supersonic, but Weavile blocked the attack with Protect, allowing it to retaliate with Night Slash. Noivern, however, quickly recovered from the hit and sent Weavile flying into the rocky hill with another Supersonic. After a collision between {{m|Ice Beam}} and Boomburst, Noivern went for Dragon Claw. Weavile used {{m|Double Team}} in an attempt to dodge the attack, but Noivern was able to spot the real Weavile using echolocation. Despite this, Weavile was still able to dodge Dragon Claw and managed to hit Noivern with Ice Beam which partially froze his wing, causing him to fall into the stream. Weavile then dove after Noivern and hit him with Night Slash, knocking him out. Before Ash recalled Noivern, Hawlucha popped out of his Poké Ball to comfort him and decided to fight Weavile in his place.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Noivern, along with Ash and Ash's other Pokémon, was taken captive on the top of Prism Tower by [[Lysandre]]. He could only watch in horror while Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the [[Mega Evolution]] energy weapon, until Ash and Greninja freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]], in [[XY133|the following episode]]. [[Alain's Charizard]] broke Noivern and the other Pokémon free with Dragon Claw, leaving everyone to battle [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and a {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} together. During the battle, Noivern used Boomburst to protect Greninja from {{p|Pyroar}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} and double teamed with Hawlucha to attack the Royal Pokémon. Noivern continued battling Mega Gyarados in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', where he and Pikachu fired off their Boomburst and {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Their attacks were countered by Gyarados's {{m|Hyper Beam}}, however, who then targeted Pikachu for a Dragon Tail. Noivern then protected Pikachu by pushing him aside, taking the hit instead which knocked him out. In ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]'', Noivern and the rest of Ash's Pokémon received medals from {{an|Professor Sycamore}} for their heroic efforts against Team Flare.

Ash left Noivern at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when he decided to go to [[Alola]].

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN068|Advice to Goh!]]'', Noivern reunited with Ash during his visit to Professor Oak's Laboratory with [[Goh]].

Noivern, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab, reunited with Ash in ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''. During the visit, he helped train [[Ash's Dragonite]] and later watched the battle between Ash and [[Paul]]. Before Ash left, he posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

From ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'' onwards, Noivern watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] matches against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}, {{an|Cynthia}}, and {{an|Leon}}. In [[JN132]], Noivern appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's {{p|Charizard}}. After Ash won the battle, Noivern joined the rest of Ash's Pokémon at the lab in celebrating their Trainer's victory.

In [[JN135]], Noivern, along with the rest of the Pokémon at the lab, welcomed Ash back to Pallet Town after his victory over Leon.

In [[JN137]], Noivern was shown to have rejoined Ash's team. Noivern was used to help free Pikachu after Team Rocket captured him. After Ash found an injured wild {{p|Latias}}, {{AP|Sceptile}} and Noivern teamed up to stand guard overnight while she recovered, when Latias is captured by Team Rocket, Noivern helped defeat the trio with Pikachu's help.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Noivern.png|thumb|250px|left|Noivern and Ash]]
After hatching, he quickly imprinted on Ash, presumably because he is who Noivern first saw. He was also impressed by Hawlucha's abilities in his debut. As a newborn Pokémon, he struggled to fly and was upset when he failed. When stressed or upset, he lets out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack. In ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'', he did the same when he was happy. Like all Noivern, he has an affinity toward fruit, but can be a picky eater as he refused to eat apples which he thought were bad. As a Noibat, he had the ability to use ultrasonic waves, which he first used in ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'' to tell if a fruit was bad or good. He later used {{wp|animal echolocation|echolocation}} to spot Team Rocket in pitch darkness, allowing Hawlucha to attack them without being seen.
[[File:Ash Hawlucha Noivern.png|thumb|250px|Noivern and Hawlucha]]
Noivern is shown to have a very parent-child like relationship with Ash. As such, Noivern is able to be calmed down easily by Ash, and very much enjoys being around him. He also has a close relationship with Hawlucha and Talonflame, since they helped Noivern learn how to fly and seems to enjoy being with them. Hawlucha's protective and father-like attitude for Noivern is observed in the events of ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]''. After Noivern is knocked out by Weavile, Hawlucha comes out of its Poké Ball to check on Noivern. Noivern also seems to take after Ash, acting very similarly to him, and seems to take inspiration from him. When in the Pokémon Sky Relay race, Noivern was determined to win and managed to come in second place due to Ash's encouragement. Noivern seems to want Ash's approval and is upset when he is denied a chance to prove himself, as shown when he was very upset at narrowly losing the Pokémon Sky Relay. Once Ash gave Noivern the praise he desired, he quickly cheered up.

During the events of ''[[XY104|A Windswept Encounter!]]'', Noivern wished to prove himself as a full-fledged battler in his own right, and both Ash and Hawlucha understood this and refused to let Pikachu interfere with his battle, even though his opponent had the upper hand. Since evolving, Noivern became much stronger than before and is willing to go up against powerful and formidable foes like {{p|Zapdos}} or {{p|Salamence}}.

Noivern has also been shown to willingly protect his friends, like in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'', where he flied to save Hawlucha while he was falling from the sky after battling a wild Zapdos. In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', he also protected Pikachu when [[Lysandre]]'s {{Shiny}} {{p|Gyarados}} went to hit the Mouse Pokémon with {{m|Dragon Tail}} by pushing Pikachu aside and taking the attack for himself, resulting in Noivern's defeat.

==Appearance==
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==Moves used==
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==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Aim to Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x250px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| Poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master}}''
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==Trivia==

* Noivern's capture as a Noibat was first teased in [[Media:M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|the poster]] for ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''.
* Noivern took the shortest time to hatch out of all of the Pokémon owned by the main cast that hatched from {{pkmn|Egg}}s, with the Egg being ready to hatch before being given to his Trainer.
* Noivern's evolution was first teased in the poster for the ''XY&Z'' arc of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''.
* Noivern is Ash's only Kalos Pokémon that wasn't used in a Gym battle.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo1|Noibat|Noivern}}
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JN136

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(Japanese: '''サトシとゴウ！あらたなる旅立ち！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Go|Goh}}! Embark on a New Journey!!'') is the 136th and final episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,221st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 16, 2022.
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==Plot==
[[File:Tower duo anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Goh encountering Ho-Oh]]
Continuing from where the [[JN135|last episode]] left off, {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] start their {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against {{p|Lugia}}, with Ash using {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Lucario}}, while Goh uses {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}. However, while they manage to land many hits, Lugia hardly even flinches from them. Deciding on a combination attack, Goh has Cinderace use {{m|Pyro Ball}}, which is combined with Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Inteleon's {{m|Mud Shot}}, and then gets sent flying by Grookey's {{m|Wood Hammer}}. The combo move makes contact, but even as Goh hurls a {{i|Poké Ball}} at Lugia, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] shrugs off the hit and counters with {{m|Aeroblast}}, which not only obliterates the Poké Ball but also breaks off the cliff Ash and Goh were standing on. They hastily [[recall]] their Pokémon, but are caught mid-fall as they fall on Lugia's back. Lugia starts flying around while showing Ash and Goh the multiple different kinds of Pokémon that inhabit the [[Pokémon world]]. Seeing first-hand how vast the world is, Goh starts feeling uncertain about his decision to travel alone, because it would mean he'd no longer have Ash's support on his {{pkmn|journey}}. In response, Ash reminds Goh how he was able to join [[Project Mew]] and meet {{an|Mew}} through his own efforts. The two suddenly hear Lugia {{pkmn2|Talking|speaking}} to them telepathically as it rises higher and flies into a thick cloud. A shimmering light comes into their view in the middle of the cloud, and they're amazed to see {{an|Ho-Oh}} flying by and disappearing into the distance as they exit the cloud. This encounter reaffirms both Ash and Goh's decisions to travel the vast world of Pokémon on a never-ending path to learn and meet more of them.

After reuniting with [[Chloe]], Ash and Goh return to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], and [[Ren]] approve their decision and thank them for the help they've provided in their Pokémon research. Ash and Goh are worried if the laboratory will be fine with its [[Professors' aides|research fellows]] gone, but Professor Cerise is unworried, and Chloe enters the conversation to reveal that she's going to be a new research fellow during weekends when she doesn't have to go to [[Vermilion City school|school]]. She also assures that the lab staff will take good care of [[List of Goh's Pokémon|Goh's Pokémon]] while he's away and asks when the two intend to leave, being surprised when they respond they plan to depart the next day. Meanwhile, at the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]] is reporting to {{an|Giovanni}} that observing the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] has allowed them to pinpoint the strongest Pokémon in the world, which they claim to be within their grasp. Giovanni gives them the go-ahead to capture this Pokémon, and the trio leaves Giovanni's office, ecstatic that they've got their boss's support for their plan to capture Pikachu.
[[File:JN136 surprise party.png|thumb|250px|The surprise party at Cerise Park]]
That evening, once they're done cleaning up their room, Ash and Goh head to Cerise Park to feed their Pokémon one more time. Upon entering, though, they're surprised to find not just Chloe and the lab staff, but also {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Delia}}, and Goh and Chloe's families, who had decided to organize a surprise party to commemorate their departure. All of Ash and Goh's Pokémon join the celebration, with even {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} paying the park a visit to observe the party from afar. The next day, Ash and Goh leave their room at the Cerise Lab for the final time and set off, bidding farewell to Chloe and the lab staff. While they traverse through [[Vermilion City]], Pikachu is suddenly snatched by Team Rocket, who recite their {{motto}} and declare that they'll never give up on their attempts to steal Pikachu. They seal Pikachu in an insulated capsule, but {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, in one of its usual fits of hunger, momentarily mistakes the capsule for a [[Berry]] and bites down on it, breaking it and allowing Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, exploding [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]] and sending the trio blasting off once again while he falls safely back into Ash's arms.

Leaving Vermilion City behind, Ash asks Goh what he plans to do next. He says he intends to tour [[Kanto]] first, since it still has many places he hasn't visited yet. Ash, meanwhile, has no set destination, going wherever the road leads him to. After passing through a crossroads together, they eventually come across another one, where they finally decide to take different paths. Goh thanks Ash for the support he's given to him, and the boys share a fist bump before parting ways. After a few moments of walking alone, Goh hesitantly stops, but Ash suddenly appears on a ledge above him, telling him to realize his goal of befriending Mew. Goh smiles and tells Ash to go achieve his dream of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. His confidence reinvigorated, Goh starts running along the road, as does Ash on his own path. He tells Pikachu that this day, filled with sunlight and Pokémon, reminds him of [[EP001|the day they first set off]] from [[Pallet Town]]. Full of excitement, Ash jumps up high, looking forward to what experiences the world of Pokémon has in store for him.
[[File:JN136 group photo.png|thumb|left|250px|The group photo]]
The life continues on: at the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise and his assistants continue taking care of the Pokémon at Cerise Park, while Chloe begins her career as a research fellow by venturing out into the world; in Pallet Town, {{Gary}} introduces [[Horace]] to his grandfather; in [[Galar]], ex-Monarch {{an|Leon}} observes as his little brother [[Hop]] {{pkmn|training|trains}} with [[Bea]] in the [[Wild Area]]; in an Arctic area, [[Quillon]] and [[Danika]] continue their work of helping out Pokémon in need; in [[Cerulean City]], Goh's journey leads him to meeting {{an|Misty}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]]; at a beach, Ash's journey leads to him reuniting with his old friend {{AP|Butterfree}} and [[Pink Butterfree|his mate]]; and, at the [[Player's house|Ketchum household]], Delia and [[Mimey]] continue taking care of the house, with a group photo taken during the party standing on top of a fireplace.

Eventually, in an unnamed city, Chloe and {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, traveling the world as part of their role as research fellows, spot a {{p|Beautifly}}, which flies past them to the other side of a river, where Goh has just {{pkmn2|caught}} himself a new Pokémon. Further away, Ash is battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Lapras}} with his Lucario, while the ever-persistent Team Rocket trio observes him from above. Though separated, all three young Trainers continue their own unique adventures in the endless world of Pokémon.
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==Major events==

[[File:Ash and Butterfree JN.png|thumb|220px|Ash reuniting with Butterfree]]
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against {{OBP|Lugia|recurring}} ends in it being called off.
** Goh also tries to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} Lugia, but fails.
* Ash sees {{an|Ho-Oh}} again, while Goh sees it for the first time.
* [[Chloe]] reveals she will be [[Cerise Laboratory]]'s new [[Professors' aides|research fellow]].
* Goh leaves [[List of Goh's Pokémon|his Pokémon]] in the care of [[Professor Cerise]], except for {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}.
* [[Goh's Suicune]] briefly revisits Cerise Park.
* Ash and Goh leave the Cerise Laboratory and go their separate ways.
* Goh visits [[Cerulean City]] and meets {{an|Misty}} for the first time.
* Ash reunites with his {{AP|Butterfree}}.
* [[Mimey]] returns to [[Pallet Town]] with {{Delia}}.
* Goh catches an unknown Pokémon.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN136.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Gary Oak]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Chloe]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Talia]]
* [[Parker]]
* {{an|Leon}}
* [[Halta]]
* [[Camille]]
* [[Walker]]
* [[Horace]]
* [[Bea]]
* [[Danika]]
* [[Quillon]]
* [[Hop]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{OP|Goh|Venomoth}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Butterfree|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Kakuna|Goh's}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venonat|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scizor}} ({{OP|Goh|Scizor}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Goh|Taillow}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Goh's}}; ×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Mantyke}} ({{OP|Goh|Mantyke}})
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sentret|Goh's}})
* {{p|Stantler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stantler|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{OP|Goh|Misdreavus}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{OP|Goh|Darmanitan}}; {{form|Darmanitan|Standard and Zen Mode}})
* {{p|Sandile}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sandile|Goh's}})
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Spearow|Goh's}})
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Rattata|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pidgey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgey|Goh's}})
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran|Goh's}})
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran|Goh's}})
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Oddish|Goh's}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{OP|Goh|Grimer}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans|Goh's}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh's}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Goldeen|Goh's}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Magikarp|Goh's}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Floette|Goh's}}; ×4; {{form|Floette|Blue, Yellow, Red and Orange Flower}})
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})
* {{p|Phantump}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump|Goh's}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{OP|Goh|Inteleon}})
* {{p|Wingull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Wingull|Goh's}})
* {{p|Ariados}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ariados|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pineco|Goh's}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hitmonchan|Goh's}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})
* {{p|Trapinch}} ({{OP|Goh|Trapinch}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})
* {{p|Pyukumuku}} ({{OP|Goh|Pyukumuku}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|form}})
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})
* {{p|Chinchou}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Chinchou|Goh's}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bunnelby|Goh's}})
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Mankey|Goh's}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Krabby|Goh's}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Goh|Boldore}})
* {{p|Arctozolt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Arctozolt|Goh's}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude|Goh's}})
* {{p|Diglett}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Diglett|Goh's}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}})
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}})
* {{p|Morelull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Morelull|Goh's}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout|Goh's}})
* {{p|Absol}} ({{OP|Goh|Absol}})
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pansear|Goh's}})
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{OP|Goh|Panpour}})
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Raticate|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgeotto|Goh's}})
* {{p|Durant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Durant|Goh's}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Galarian Stunfisk|Goh's}}; {{rf|Galarian|form}})
* {{p|Falinks}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Falinks|Goh's}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Geodude|Goh's}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Bruxish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bruxish|Goh's}})
* {{p|Passimian}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Passimian|Goh's}})
* {{p|Roggenrola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Roggenrola|Goh's}})
* {{p|Ferrothorn}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ferrothorn|Goh's}})
* {{p|Voltorb}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Voltorb|Goh's}}; {{shiny}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alcremie|Goh's}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Vanilla Cream}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Murkrow|Goh's}})
* {{p|Camerupt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Camerupt|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sharpedo|Goh's}})
* {{p|Shedinja}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja|Goh's}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Galarian Corsola|Goh's}}; {{rf|Galarian|form}})
* {{p|Lilligant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Lilligant|Goh's}})
* {{p|Slowpoke}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Slowpoke|Goh's}})
* {{p|Gossifleur}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Gossifleur|Goh's}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Golbat|Goh's}})
* {{p|Graveler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Graveler|Goh's}})
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cloyster|Goh's}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Goh|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Altaria|Goh's}})
* {{p|Regieleki}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Regieleki|Goh's}})
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Ren]]'s; [[Francois]])
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Bea]]'s)
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Hop]]'s)
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Quillon]]'s; {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}})
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Danika]]'s; {{form|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}})
* {{p|Tangela}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wartortle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charizard}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hypno}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kingler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flareon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Alakazam}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Muk}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jolteon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magmar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lickitung}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowbro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ivysaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Venusaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Pink Butterfree]])
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})
* {{p|Lugia}} ({{OBP|Lugia|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (multiple)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (×2)
* {{p|Tauros}} (×2)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (×2)
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Dodrio}} (×2)
* {{p|Doduo}} (×2)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} (×2)
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Weezing}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Geodude}} (×2)
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Arcanine}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Zubat}} (×3)
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Vileplume}} (×2)
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×3)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (×3)
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (×3)
* {{p|Magneton}} (×2)
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (×2)
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Lapras}} (×4)
* {{p|Mareep}} (×2)
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Mudbray}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Seel}} (multiple)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (×3)
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Horsea}} (×3)
* {{p|Articuno}} (shadowed)
* {{p|Zapdos}} (shadowed)
* {{p|Moltres}} (shadowed)
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Beartic}}
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Cherrim}} ({{form|Cherrim|Overcast and Sunshine Forms}}; ×3)
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Beautifly}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}

==Trivia==

[[File:Kunihiko Yuyama cameo JN136.png|thumb|250px|Kunihiko Yuyama's cameo]]
[[File:To Be Continued JN136.png|thumb|250px|The "To Be Continued" screen]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
* Similar to the [[JN001|first episode of this series]], this episode's [[One, Two, Three|opening theme]] is played near the end of the episode, instead of before the title card. However, the full version of the theme is played instead.
* This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by the original executive director and this series's creative supervisor [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].
** A character resembling Yuyama makes a cameo near the end of the episode, battling {{Ash}} with a {{p|Lapras}}, Yuyama's favorite Pokémon.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.
* This episode marks the only physical appearance of [[Giovanni's Persian]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
** This episode also marks the only appearance of the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}} in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''.
* This is the first time both members of the [[tower duo]] appear together in a main series episode.
* This is the first time Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} have seen Ho-Oh in the main series since ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', 769 episodes earlier.
* As of this episode:
** {{an|May}} is the only one of Ash’s female friends whom [[Goh]] hasn’t met.
** {{AP|Pidgeot}} is the only Pokémon that Ash released that he has not reunited with.
** [[Tracey]], [[Max]] and {{an|Cilan}} are the only male friends of Ash that Goh hasn’t met.
* This is the first physical appearance of [[Ash's Butterfree]] and the [[Pink Butterfree]] in the main series since [[EP021|the episode]] the former was {{pkmn2|released}} in, exactly 1,200 episodes earlier.
** With the Pink Butterfree, this marks the longest gap between a Pokémon's first and second physical appearance in the main series up to this point.
** With Ash's Butterfree, this is the longest time between physical appearances of a main character's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}, surpassing [[Ash's Kingler]]'s absence in the main series of 792 episodes between ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'' and ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
* This is the first episode where the Pink Butterfree is seen with her [[gender difference]], officially confirming her gender in the main series to be female. She was previously seen with her female gender difference in ''I Choose You!''.
* This episode marks the first time where the message "To Be Continued" is used for the final episode of a [[series]].
** This is also the first episode since ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'' (and as such, the first time outside of the [[original series]]) where a pan-out was displayed with the "To Be Continued" message following it.


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==In other languages==

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AG109

2022-12-15T00:14:27Z

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epcode=AG109 |
altepcode=EP383 |
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title_en= Do I Hear a Ralts?|
title_ja=ラルトスを救え！急げマサト！ |
title_ja_trans=Rescue Ralts! Hurry Masato! |
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'''Do I Hear a Ralts?''' (Japanese: '''ラルトスを救え！急げマサト！''' ''Rescue Ralts! Hurry {{tt|Masato|Max}}!'') is the 109th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 383rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 6, 2005 and in the United States on January 21, 2006.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash and his friends are taking a break, Max hears a cry for help and finds a sick Ralts. It's too weak to walk but needs to be treated at a Pokémon Center, so Max decides to carry it there. However, Team Rocket wants Ralts for themselves, dressing up as Gardevoir and Kirlia to steal it. When the Pokédex sees through Meowth's disguise, Team Rocket decides to fight, and Max must take Ralts and run while his friends fend off Team Rocket.

Ralts becomes too ill to travel at all, but Max doesn't know what to do until Snorunt makes him an ice pack for Ralts fever. Now they can set off again, but Team Rocket makes another grab for Ralts. To everyone's surprise, they're sent packing by a real Gardevoir and Kirlia. They want Ralts returned, and its a tense stand-off until Gardevoir decides Max can be trusted and lets him continue.

By the time Max reaches the Pokémon Center, Ralts is terribly sick. When Ash and the others arrive, Max bursts into tears and runs to May. Its a tense wait until Nurse Joy predicts a full recovery for Ralts.

Once Ralts is well again, Max takes it outside and calls for Gardevoir and Kirlia. This summons Team Rocket's fakes again, but Ralts is healthy enough to take care of them itself. The real Pokémon appear and though Ralts doesn't want to leave, Max knows it must. But first he promises that when he's old enough to be a Trainer, he'll come back and find Ralts again so they can travel the world together.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are on their way across a forest on [[Izabe Island]], planning to board a ferry in [[Cerosi Town]] and travel to [[Sootopolis City]] for Ash's final [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. [[Max]] remarks that he thought for sure they would be out of the forest by now, and {{an|May}} adds that things always looks closer on the map then they do in real life. {{an|Brock}} suggests it may be at least another day. Ash, however, attempts to cheer the other guys up. At that moment, {{AP|Snorunt}} suddenly pops out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}. Ash is surprised, but Snorunt uses {{m|Icy Wind}} on him, freezing him and Pikachu solid. Suddenly, Max hears a voice calling and takes off running to find out what it is. However, Ash, Brock, and May are surprised because they didn't hear anything. Soon enough, Max finds a {{p|Ralts}} laying next to a lake. When it is brought back to the others, they assume that it must have fallen into the lake and it was now sick. Brock hands some soup for it to try. At first, Ralts won't eat the soup, but then Pikachu tells Ralts to go ahead, so Ralts manages to eat it and enjoys it.

May pulls out her [[Pokédex]] to find out more about the Ralts. Max lays it back down when Snorunt suddenly pops in, scaring Ralts. Max and Ash get angry at Snorunt for this; Snorunt gets angry in turn, swipes Ash's hat and Max's glasses, freezes the objects with Icy Wind, and then puts it back on them. Ash and Max start dancing wildly when the ice cold hat and glasses are put back on them. The Ralts, however, starts laughing at this, causing Max to realize that Snorunt was just trying to cheer up Ralts. May thinks it must be feeling better, but Brock, however, thinks otherwise. He explains that it is definitely running a fever, and it was pretty high, so it would be best for them to get the Ralts to a [[Pokémon Center]] right away. Max offers Ralts a lift, then declares that he is going to take full responsibility for Ralts on the trip.

Not far away, {{TRT}} is watching them. [[Jessie]] sees the Ralts and comments on its cuteness, though [[James]] remarks that it doesn't compare to his {{TP|James|Chimecho}}. {{MTR}} suggests they snatch Ralts and give it to {{an|Giovanni|the boss}}. James initially shows skepticism at this idea, but Meowth begins to have another one of his [[boss fantasies]]. Upon realizing the possible benefits they would get for catching Ralts, Team Rocket gets excited and decides to initiate their plan. Later, as Ash and the others are running down the road, James appears, disguised as an elderly man named Lord James Jameson the third, Esquire; claims Ralts is his Pokémon; and thanks them for finding it. Jessie and Meowth also appear, disguised as a {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Kirlia}}, respectively.

Brock explains that the Ralts is sick and that they need to get it to a [[Pokémon Center]]. James, however, explains that since it was "his Pokémon", it was his responsibility to take it. Max, however, becomes suspicious upon realizing Ralts seems to be afraid of James. James quickly explains that the fever must be affecting its mind. When Meowth suddenly falls off his toes and lands flatfooted, Ash's suspicions are raised too, and he takes out his [[Pokédex]] to scan him. As a result, instead of it reading Kirlia's entry, the Pokédex reads Meowth's. With their covers blown, the trio abandon their disguises and say the {{motto}}, with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and {{TP|James|Chimecho}} adding their own touches.

Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, which attacks with a fierce {{m|Whirlwind}}, knocking the gang off their feet. James then sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, which attempts to give him a hug, but he is able to dodge it and orders it to use {{m|Pin Missile}}. Max takes cover behind a tree, promising to keep Ralts safe. Ash has {{AP|Pikachu}} use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which strikes Team Rocket and their Pokémon. However, James has Chimecho use {{m|Heal Bell}}, which completely heals everyone. May then sends out {{TP|May|Combusken}} and has it use {{m|Fire Spin}}. However, Dustox releases another powerful Whirlwind, which keeps the attack at bay. Jessie then sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and orders it to use {{m|Poison Tail}}, but Ash has Pikachu counter with Iron Tail. Cacnea fires another Pin Missile, which heads towards the group, but Brock has his {{TP|Brock|Ludicolo}} intercept it with {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

Max, however, realizes that Ralts is getting worse, and alerts the others, causing them to assume it must be suffering from something worse than a cold. As Team Rocket’s Pokémon launch a triple attack, the heroes’ Pokémon intercept them. Ash tells Max to make a run for the Pokémon Center while he still can. When Max is nervous about going alone, Ash reminds him that he is the one who wanted to be responsible for Ralts. After further encouragement from Brock and May, Max goes for it. After Ludicolo crashes from Dustox's {{m|Psybeam}}, Ash orders an Icy Wind from Snorunt. Snorunt freezes everything in Team Rocket's direction, then runs off after Max. Unfortunately, Team Rocket wasn't frozen by the Icy Wind, since Wobbuffet was able to protect Team Rocket from the Icy Wind with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. They noticed Ralts and Max are not here. As Ash and May taunts them, Jessie orders Seviper to use {{m|Haze}}, which allows Team Rocket to escape and go after Max.

Stopping for a moment, Max finds out that Ralts's fever is getting worse, and he needs to come up with something fast. He then finds a bundle of Berries that his mother would always give him whenever he was sick, and tries to convince the Ralts to eat some of them. Unfortunately, the Ralts is too sick to eat, and Max starts to worry that Ralts is giving up. He then begins to emotionally break down, wondering why he wanted to be the big hero, and he becomes scared that all he did in the end was let Ralts down. Suddenly, an icy wind blows past him, and Max looks up to see Snorunt holding some of the Berries, which it froze solid. Max, getting an idea, wraps the Berries in a rag, and uses it as a cold compress for Ralts. This cools Ralts down, and Max once again tries to convince it to eat. Fortunately, it manages to take a bite this time.

Moments later, Team Rocket finds the group, and they order Max to hand over Ralts, but he refuses. Suddenly, a real Gardevoir and Kirlia arrive and send Team Rocket blasting off again. Max realizes the two {{type|Psychic}}s were looking for Ralts, but he is forced to try to explain to them that Ralts is in bad shape and needs help. Kirlia is put off by this, but Snorunt refuses to let it get closer. They get into an argument, which results in the angry Kirlia firing a Psychic attack. However, Ralts stops this by using {{m|Safeguard}}, although it leaves the Ralts even weaker than before. Kirlia tries to approach it, but Gardevoir stops it. They decide that if Ralts is willing to trust Max that far, then so can they. As they {{m|teleport}} away, Max quickly gets going again.

Max finally manages to make it to the Pokémon Center, and it is put in the intensive care unit. Ash and the others then show up, upon which Max runs crying into May's arms. May calmly comforts him, saying he really came through. Eventually, Nurse Joy comes out, announcing that Ralts is fully healed. Max quickly runs in to see it, and they are overjoyed to see each other. It turns out that Max got him to the Pokémon Center just in time; had he been an hour late, Ralts might not have survived. Ash and May praise Max for stepping up when he needed to. However, Max realizes that since Ralts is feeling better, it was time for it to go back where it belongs. He heads outside and starts calling for Gardevoir and Kirlia. However, only Jessie and Meowth respond, in their respective disguises again. James is hidden off to the side, convinced that their ploy will work this time as long as they stay up on their toes.

However, the group sees through their disguises easily. Max tells them that if they really cared about Ralts, they wouldn't let it fall into Team Rocket's hands. He then orders a {{m|Psychic}} attack, which Ralts uses to send Jessie and Meowth blasting off. As they bemoan James being the only one not blasting off, James tries to flee, but he ends up running into the real Gardevoir and Kirlia, who send him blasting off with Psychic attacks of their own. Gardevoir and Kirlia then appear to Max, who prepares to hand Ralts over to them. Ralts, however, doesn't want to leave Max, and it is obvious that Max is equally hesitant to let Ralts go. However, he promises Ralts that one day, when he is older and becomes a Trainer, he will come back for it. With the promise made, Gardevoir, Kirlia, and Ralts teleport away. Max then calls out that he will remember his promise.

==Major events==
* [[Max]] befriends a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Ralts}}, which he promises to return to when he begins his [[Pokémon journey]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ralts}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG109.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Linoone}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Snorunt}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorunt}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{OP|Brock|Ludicolo}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Ralts}} (debut)
* {{p|Kirlia}}
* {{p|Gardevoir}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Meowth dex.png|thumb|200px|Meowth on the Pokédex]]
* {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}}, due to being {{p|Kirlia|disguised}}, is scanned by a [[Pokédex]] for the first time.
* {{p|Ralts}} is the second Pokémon that has spoken a human language telepathically to Max, after {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}}.
* Music from ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'', ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' are used.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1965 Broadway musical ''{{wp|Do I Hear a Waltz?}}''.
* [[Smile]] plays in the scene during [[Max]]'s run to the [[Pokémon Center]].

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} and {{pmin|Brazil}}ian dubs, the Pokédex erroneously says Ralts is the evolved form of {{p|Kirlia}} and not the other way around.
* When {{p|Gardevoir}} tries to calm down Kirlia after Ralts blocks their {{m|Psychic}} attacks, the right half of its dress is incorrectly colored green instead of white.

===Dub edits===
* The scene of Max's run to the [[Pokémon Center]] replaced [[Smile]] with a song produced for the dub of this episode, called [[Please]].
* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish}} dub, when Max runs to {{an|May}}, Max just sobs instead of saying her name.

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is not a dual-type Pokémon?
* Choices: {{p|Medicham}}, {{p|Linoone}}, {{p|Lunatone}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose Linoone, you were right!

==In other languages==
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EP183

2022-12-14T16:40:29Z

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epcode=EP183 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Trouble's Brewing |
title_ja=イーブイ５しまい！おちゃかいでバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Five Sisters of Eievui! Battle at the Tea Convention!! |
broadcast_jp=February 1, 2001 |
broadcast_us=December 8, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[To My Best Friend|ぼくのベストフレンドへ]] |
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scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP181-EP190 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|188}}
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'''Trouble's Brewing''' (Japanese: '''イーブイ５しまい！おちゃかいでバトル！！''' ''The Five Sisters of {{tt|Eievui|Eevee}}! Battle at the Tea Convention!!'') is the 183rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 1, 2001 and in the United States on December 8, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Enjoying a quick snack at a local cafe, Misty notices a poster featuring a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. As she tells Ash and Brock she's always wanted to attend one, a young Trainer named Sakura walks in. Misty asks Sakura about the poster and Sakura explains her three sisters run the theme park. As Sakura leads Ash, Misty and Brock on a tour of the theme park, she decides she would like to accompany our friends on their Johto Journey. Her sisters say she can go if our heroes can beat them in a Pokémon battle. Will Sakura get to fulfill her dream of becoming a Pokémon Master?

==Plot==
After winning the {{Badge|Fog}}, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are taking a snack break in [[Ecruteak City]]. Ash is keen to get to the next [[Gym]], and {{an|Brock}} informs him that he has two options at equal distance, [[Olivine City]] or [[Mahogany Town]]. While Ash considers which one, {{an|Misty}} spots a poster for a tea ceremony and declares that she wants to do some sightseeing first. As the group are about to leave, a lost {{p|Eevee}} walks by. Just as Misty hugs the Eevee, its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, a girl named [[Sakura]] turns a corner and retrieves her Pokemon. Misty introduces herself and her friends to Sakura, before asking if she knows about the tea ceremony. Sakura giggles before admitting her sisters are the hosts of the tea ceremony.

Sakura escorts everyone to the tea house, and she gets dressed in her traditional kimono before leaving the group to explore the grounds. The group soon meet the other [[Kimono Girl]]s while they are busy hosting guests, and Brock is lovestruck and compliments all four sisters. The group joins Satsuki for a traditional tea ceremony. Sakura soon joins them and officially introduces the group to her older sister Satsuki. The other three sisters, Sumomo, Tamao and Koume appear, much to Brock's dismay as they notice Brock who has complimented all four of them. Sumomo asks the gang if they have heard of the four beautiful Tea Ceremony Sisters. Sakura isn't happy to hear this, but Koume tells Sakura she is a sister, but she isn't beautiful. The gang realize that Sakura has the same problems that Misty has with [[The Sensational Sisters|her sisters]], both of them are the youngest and their sisters focus on themselves. This leads Sakura to make friends with Misty.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are partaking in a tea ceremony, but [[Jessie]] complains that it is dull and slow. [[James]] and {{MTR}} turn to Jessie for guidance on how to behave, but she seems unsure of herself. Jessie abruptly shouts "Tea Time!" before she quickly slurps down her tea. However, the Rocket trio are unimpressed by tea's taste and voice their opinions. The trio then eat their tea cakes, but complain that it wasn't filling enough. As the host woman explains that a tea ceremony is about observing tradition, Jessie walks over to the box full of tea cakes and promptly begins eating them all. A security guard tries to restrain Jessie, but she ends up tossing him into the boiling pot of water. The resulting cries alert Ash’s group and the Kimono Sisters to the commotion.

Sakura confronts the trio as they continue to scoff down the tea cakes. Team Rocket launches into their {{motto}}, during which they remove their formal wear to reveal their uniforms underneath. Jessie calls her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} out while Sakura and her sisters summon out their Eevee, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Umbreon}}, {{p|Vaporeon}} and {{p|Jolteon}}. Happily, Team Rocket decides to steal them. Sakura orders a {{m|Tackle}}, but Eevee is struck by Arbok’s {{m|Headbutt}}. Eevee tries a {{m|Sand-Attack}}, but Arbok merely turns around to avoid the kicked up dirt. Jessie orders a {{m|Wrap}} attack, and Arbok soon strangle holds Eevee with its tail before tossing it to the ground. Sakura calls for her sisters to act, but they remain on standby. Misty and Ash send out their {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} and {{AP|Totodile}} respectively, while [[James]] calls on his {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s assistance. Weezing’s {{m|Smog}} is countered by a {{m|Bubble}} attack from Poliwhirl. Both Pokémon use {{m|Water Gun}}, and deluge sends Weezing and the rest of Team Rocket blasting off.

Later, Misty and Sakura sit by a lake to discuss their sisters and Misty's travels. Sakura admits that she wishes to compete in the [[Johto League]] and she asks if she can join Misty and her friends on their journey. Ash and Brock return from the shops with medicinal supplies, and Misty informs them that Sakura wishes to join the group. The boys happily agree to the idea. Sakura admits she’ll need her sister's say so and then informs the group of an upcoming dance performance the following afternoon, and asks if they would be able to attend. Misty agrees, and the dance performance arrives, in which the Kimono sisters and Sakura perform a traditional dance with umbrellas. Afterwards, Sakura pleads with her sisters to allow her to leave Ecruteak City and joins Ash’s group on their travels. The sisters are quick to point out that Sakura has barely learned the tea ceremony. Ash and the others promise to take good care of Sakura. The sisters consider the possibility, noting that Ash and Misty did get rid of Team Rocket the other day. The sisters then propose that they will allow Sakura to go, only if Misty and her friends can defeat them in a [[Pokémon battle]]. Ash is confident and gladly accepts the match.

Outside, Satsuki announces the conditions, three one-on-one battles. Sumomo calls out her Vaporeon, and as Ash is about to accept the challenge, Misty cuts in front of him and sends outs her Poliwhirl, making it a {{t|Water}} Pokémon battle. The two Pokémon use Tackle and collide into each other. Vaporeon follows up with Sand Attack, but Poliwhirl evades and {{m|Double Slap}}s its opponent. Sumomo orders a {{m|Quick Attack}}, and Vaporeon swiftly knocks Poliwhirl into the nearby river. Poliwhirl and Vaporeon’s Water Gun attacks prove to be an even match. Vaporeon strikes back with {{m|Aurora Beam}}, knocking out Poliwhirl for the win.

Just as Jolteon and {{AP|Pikachu}} begin their match, Team Rocket makes a comeback to steal their Pokémon again, this time with a specific cage for each of the Kimono girls' Pokémon. Sakura's Eevee battles [[James's Victreebel]], but again Eevee loses and is put in the cage. Next, Ash sends {{AP|Chikorita}} to battle Victreebel, while Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} against Arbok. Staryu uses its Tackle attack on Arbok, which hits James into one of the cages. Another Tackle and Arbok is also locked up. Chikorita uses {{m|Vine Whip}} towards Victreebel, tossing it towards Jessie and trapping both of them in one cage. Meowth is the last free agent, but he is intimidated by Staryu and Chikorita, so he decides to lock himself in the last remaining cage. Tamao uses her Umbreon's {{m|Agility}} to save Eevee. Both Misty and Sumomo's Staryu and Vaporeon use Water Gun to spray the trapped Team Rocket and their balloon, sending them blasting off again.

The match between Jolteon and Pikachu resumes. Jolteon uses {{m|Thunder Wave}} to protect itself from Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attacks. Though a Tackle takes Jolteon by surprise, and Pikachu wins the round with a detonating {{m|Thunder}} attack. The sisters and Ash's group are now tied, so the third round will decide Sakura's fate. Just as Tamao is about to battle, Sakura changes her mind and decides that she will stay. She tells them that she is not yet ready to go on a journey because she wishes to get stronger and travel on her own. Satsuki is pleasantly surprised and tells Sakura that her decision is a hallmark sign that she is already becoming stronger on her own. Sakura reaffirms her decision, and asks her sisters if they would help with her training. Satsuki happily agrees, followed by the other sisters.

Ash and his friends stand at a fork in the road, one way leads to Olivine City and the other goes towards Mahogany Town. Brock reads his guidebook and reveals that Olivine City has a beach, and with that the group decide to travel to Olivine instead. Sakura hopes that she will go there one day, and the others wish the same. The group says goodbye to Sakura and wave as they leave for Olivine City.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet the {{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Kimono Sisters}}, and {{an|Misty}} strikes up a friendship with [[Sakura]], the youngest sister.
* [[Jessie's Arbok]] is revealed to know {{m|Headbutt}}.
* Sakura considers joining Ash and company, but eventually decides not to.
* Ash and his friends decide to travel to [[Olivine City]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Kimono Sisters}}
** [[Sakura]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP183.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Kimono Girl|Kimono Sisters]]
** [[Sakura]]
* Tea ceremony guests

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP183.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Chikorita}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Eevee}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Sakura|Eevee}})
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Kimono Girl|Satsuki]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Kimono Girl|Koume]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Kimono Girl|Sumomo]]'s)
* {{P|Umbreon}} ([[Kimono Girl|Tamao]]'s)

==Trivia==
* The {{DL|Kimono Girl|In the anime|Kimono Sisters}} are characters in [[Ecruteak City]] in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. However, the dub keeps their Japanese names rather than using the names in the English games.
* Three of the Kimono Sisters are seen using [[Apricorn]] [[Poké Ball]]s. Sumomo's {{p|Vaporeon}} comes out of a [[Lure Ball]], Satsuki's {{p|Jolteon}} comes out of a [[Moon Ball]], and Tamao's {{p|Umbreon}} comes out of a [[Fast Ball]].
** Their kimonos are also inspired by patterns of Apricorn Poké Balls they use. Koume's kimono is based on a [[Love Ball]], indicating that her {{p|Flareon}} is housed in one.
** This episode marks the physical {{pkmn|anime}} debut of the Moon Ball.
* {{an|Misty}} pulls {{an|Brock}}'s nose instead of his ear in this episode.
* In the opening of the episode, {{Ash}}, Misty, Brock and {{AP|Pikachu}} are seen eating {{wp|dango}}, a rice dumpling that is popular in Japan.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 6: Eevee'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This is the last [[S04|season 4]] episode to air in {{pmin|Finland}}. The next episode that was dubbed in Finnish was ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'', 80 episodes later.
* Although the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment uses random Pokémon for the English dub at this point, {{Ash}}'s {{p|Chikorita}} plays a significantly major role in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:EP183 Error.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu's miscolored tail]]
* When the Kimono Girls send out their Pokémon, [[James]] and {{MTR}} mentions that the then-complete set of [[Eeveelution]]s are there, however {{p|Espeon}} is missing.
* When Ash sends out {{AP|Totodile}} to battle {{TRT}}, he sends it out of a normal {{i|Poké Ball}} instead of a Lure Ball.
* When Ash, Brock and Misty say farewell to [[Sakura]], Pikachu's tail is momentarily a dark shade of brown rather than yellow.
* When Team Rocket blasts off, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard, though he was never seen out of his Poké Ball this episode.
* Pikachu, {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}} use {{m|Tackle}} in this episode, even though they [[Anime move errors|can't learn this move in the games]].

===Dub edits===
* In the dub, Satsuki tells Jolteon to use {{m|Thunder Wave}}. In the original Japanese version, the move was {{m|Zap Cannon}}.
* In the Japanese version, Misty remarks that Sakura has the same name as {{an|Daisy|her older sister}}. In the dub, she merely greets Sakura and her Eevee.
* In the [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin American]] dub, after meeting Tamao, Brock sings the famous song ''"Vivir sin tí"'', written by the Mexican musician {{wp|Marco Antonio Solís}}.
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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AG114

2022-12-14T08:16:12Z

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'''Date Expectations''' (Japanese: '''ころがれ！恋するドンファン！''' ''{{tt|Roll|Rollout}}! Loving {{tt|Donfan|Donphan}}!'') is the 114th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 388th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 10, 2005, in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2006 and in the United States on April 1, 2006.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

May and her friends are headed to Pacifidlog Island for the last Pokémon Contest before the Grand Festival. But their boat has engine trouble and the pilot, Carlos, lands on a nearby island. To reach Pacifidlog in time, our heroes must cross the island to the port and take a ferry. But the island is full of Donphan, and it's breeding season—all the male Donphan perform a Roll Out dance of love to impress the females, which can be dangerous for any Trainers who happen to be in the way!

Along the way, May and her friends cheer on a Donphan who wants to impress a brown female Donphan. Snorunt's Ice Beam turns the ground into an ice skating rink, and Donphan trips. Ash chases Snorunt, who won't go back into its Poké Ball, but just as he gets it back, the Donphan send everyone running! May and Ash make it to the port as the last ferry is about to leave... and May bravely decides to turn around and look for Max.

May's Grand Festival debut will have to wait another year, but everyone is reunited, along with their Donphan friend and the brown Donphan. Donphan does a dance of love that wins her heart, but Team Rocket shows up and captures them both. May, fed up with Team Rocket's constant schemes, calls on her Pokémon to free the Donphan and stop Team Rocket. Once the Donphan are freed, they Roll Out together and Team Rocket blasts off yet again.

Carlos finds May and her friends sadly standing at the port. His boat is fixed, and he takes them to Pacifidlog. Now it's up to May to win her fifth ribbon!

==Plot==
[[Carlos]] informs {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} that they are an hour away are from [[Pacifidlog Town]], site of {{an|May}}'s next [[Pokémon Contest]] challenge. Two islands come into sight, and the engine breaks. They land on the left island, [[Donto Island]], while Carlos fixes the engine. He tells Ash it might take a few hours to fix, and tells them that if they want to be on time for the Contest, they could take a ferry on the other side of the island.

Soon, they come across a group of {{p|Donphan}} using {{m|Rollout}}, and almost get run over. {{an|Brock}} explains that it is mating season, so the male Donphan are aggressive while trying to impress the females. The same Donphan rolls towards them again, so they run away and leave the area. When they find a deserted area, they stop to rest. Suddenly, a female Donphan shows up and a bunch of males come over to impress it. Ash and his friends run away again. They call out {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} and {{AP|Corphish}} to protect them, since {{t|Water}} types are super effective against {{t|Ground}} types.

Meanwhile, {{MTR}} spots an opportunity and tells his teammates that they should give the Donphan to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. As Meowth suggests the Donphan would make for a replacement bowling ball or a great back massage, [[James]] reminds him that Donphan are rather destructive. [[Jessie]] pulls them both into line, declaring they need to give something to the Boss. They start setting up some nets as a female rolls by. They try to figure out where it was going, but get squashed by more males chasing it. Jessie tells James to have {{TP|James|Chimecho}} heal them, but it decides to use {{m|Astonish}}, frightening Jessie and Meowth.

Ash and friends notice some Donphan with mates up ahead. Everyone comments on them, but another Donphan starts rolling towards them. The Water Pokémon attack it, and knock it into a rock. Brock bandages its trunk, but suddenly a Shiny Donphan comes over and the injured Donphan chases after it. Later Ash sees the injured Donphan again as it tries to impress the Shiny female, but it just gets knocked out of the way by some other Donphan. As they watch, {{AP|Snorunt}} comes out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} and uses {{m|Ice Beam}} on the surrounding grassland. Excited, Ash tells it to use the [[move]] again, and it freezes the ground under the Donphan, making them slip. The Shiny female expresses its disapproval of all the potential mates and walks away. [[Max]] says they shouldn't have brought out Snorunt, but it runs off as Ash tries to recall it.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has made a pitfall trap, and they're all congratulating each other. Unnoticed, Snorunt walks up and {{status|freeze}}s them in ice. Before the ice can melt, more Donphan roll by and crash into them, blasting them off. Afterwards, Ash manages to recall Snorunt back to its Ball. Another horde of Donphan roll towards the group, forcing everyone to flee. Brock and Max run one way, while Ash and May go the other. During their search, Ash and May reach the port just as the last ferry to Pacifidlog is about to leave. May, however, tells Ash that she won't get on, because even though she'll miss the Contest, she won't leave her brother. She remembers leaving [[Petalburg Gym|her house]] and promising [[Caroline|her mom]] to take care of Max, and Ash agrees. May begins tearing as the ferry leaves port, making her realize that she will have to begin her quest to the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] all over again. She quickly wipes away her tears and suggests they keep moving.

Brock and Max see the injured Donphan, and ask it if it had any luck. It tells them that it didn't. Meanwhile, May and Ash spot the Shiny female. May gives it some [[Pokémon food]] and tells it about the injured Donphan. Following the injured Donphan, Brock and Max soon find Ash and May alongside the female Donphan. The injured Donphan enters into another Rollout, but is knocked away by another male. All the other Donphan start rolling around the female, but the injured Donphan gets annoyed and knocks them all away. As the pair roll off together, Team Rocket appears and nets them both. Ash wants to battle them, but May interrupts and scolds the Rocket trio, complaining that she would be in Pacifidlog if it wasn't for them. Team Rocket gets worried and confused by May's rage. May sends out her Pokémon. {{TP|May|Beautifly}} pulls the Donphan away with {{m|String Shot}}, {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} cuts the net with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{TP|May|Skitty}} uses {{m|Double Slap}} on them, and {{TP|May|Combusken}} uses {{m|Fire Spin}}. Finally, the two Donphan use Rollout and blast Team Rocket off again. Everyone thanks them and congratulates the injured Donphan on getting the Shiny female.

By evening, the group reaches the harbor. As they look at Pacifidlog on the horizon, Ash says that they could have done it but May wouldn't get on the boat without Max. Max apologizes to his sister, but May tells him it's okay and that she was happy that she saw the two Donphan roll in love together. Suddenly, they hear Carlos calling out that he fixed the engine, so they get on board the boat. While they head towards Pacifidlog, Carlos remarks that they are lucky because if he hadn't gotten there then, he would have thought that they got on the ferry. Max tells May that now she can be in the Pacifidlog Contest, much to her excitement.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Snorunt]] is revealed to know {{m|Ice Beam}}, but has not mastered it.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Caroline]] (flashback)
* [[Carlos]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG114.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Lunatone}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}}; flashback)
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Snorunt}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorunt}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}})
* {{p|Skitty}} ({{OP|May|Skitty}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|May|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Donphan}} (multiple; one {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Wingull}} (×2)

==Trivia==
[[File:AG114 trivia.png|thumb|200px|Chimecho with Wobbuffet's face]]
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a play on the {{wp|Charles Dickens}} novel ''{{wp|Great Expectations}}''.
* When {{TRT}} was blasting off at the end of the episode, {{TP|James|Chimecho}}'s face was similar to {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'' and ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. However, as was common, it is replaced in the English [[dub]].
* {{Ash}} thinking back about his {{AP|Phanpy}} foreshadows it rejoining Ash's [[Party|team]] 19 episodes later in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.
* For reasons unknown, this and the [[AG115|next]] [[AG116|two]] episodes were delayed and ultimately aired out of place in {{pmin|the United States}}. All three episodes aired between ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'' and ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
* [[Because the Sky is There]] is used as background music for this episode.

===Errors===
* After being flattened by the {{p|Donphan}}, [[James]] appeared to be in perfect condition as he let out his Chimecho. In the very next scene, he is back to looking roughed up.
** In the same scene, the sound of Wobbuffet's {{i|Poké Ball}} opening can be heard, despite Wobbuffet already being outside, out of the screen.
* In the scene where Ash learns that {{AP|Snorunt}} can use {{m|Ice Beam}}, the bandaged Donphan seems to change positions, then go back to the other spot, when on the icy ground.
* When all the Donphan rolls by after Snorunt froze Team Rocket, Corphish and Mudkip was seen getting out of the way.
* In the Dutch dub, Ash calls his [[Pokédex]] Dextette, even though it has a male voice.
** This also happens in the Brazilian dub. Interestingly, at the beginning of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', it used to be called by the original national name for the Pokédex, "Poké-Agenda".
* Chimecho appears to have two tails on its back after Team Rocket recite their motto.

===Dub edits===
* {{an|Brock}} refers to Ash's Snorunt as male in the English dub.
* In the English dub, Carlos offers Ash and his friends dinner when they reach Pacifidlog Town. In the original Japanese version, he doesn't make any such offer.

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon would not be affected by {{m|Earthquake}}?
* Choices: {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Lunatone}}, {{p|Whiscash}}
* Answer: OK, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Lunatone}}, you were right!

==In other languages==
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JN136

2022-12-03T15:11:44Z

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(Japanese: '''サトシとゴウ！新たなるを旅立ち！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Go|Goh}}! Embark on a New Journey!!'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,221st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on December 16, 2022.
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==Plot==



==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]










===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
































* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})










==Trivia==


===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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Revival Blessing (move)

2022-11-21T18:17:53Z

CoolPokeGuy: /* Effect */

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'''Revival Blessing''' (Japanese: '''さいきのいのり''' ''Recovery Prayer'') is a non-damaging {{t|Normal}}-type move introduced in [[Generation IX]].

==Effect==
Revival Blessing allows the player to select a [[Fainting|fainted]] Pokémon in the party, the selected Pokémon will be revived, and half of its maximum HP will be restored. Revival Blessing will fail if there are no fainted Pokémon in the party.

==Description==
{{movedesc|normal}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user bestows a loving blessing, reviving a party Pokémon that has fainted and restoring half that Pokémon's max HP.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Normal|9}}
{{Moveentry/1||Rabsca|type=Bug|type2=Psychic|1|Bug|Bug|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Moveentry/1||Pawmot|type=Electric|type2=Fighting|1|Field|Field|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
{{Movefoot|Normal|9}}

==Trivia==
*Revival Blessing is one of two moves whose PP is not a multiple of 5, the other being {{m|Sketch}}.

==In other languages==
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Brock's Blissey

2022-09-29T18:31:37Z

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'''Brock's Blissey''' (Japanese: '''タケシのハピナス''' ''Takeshi's Happinas'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn2|caught|obtained}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], and his tenth overall.

==History==
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===
[[File:Happiny no stone.png|thumb|left|200px|Happiny without her [[Oval Stone]]]]
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Brock received Happiny's {{pkmn|Egg}} as a prize for winning the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], which he entered with his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} {{pkmn|cosplay|dressed up}} as a {{p|Politoed}}. He was overjoyed to take care of the Egg, as shown in [[DP034|the next episode]] when he rubbed his cheek against it affectionately.

In ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', while traveling on [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]], the Egg began to glow. After taking it to a [[Pokémon Center]] and receiving assistance from [[Nurse Joy]], the Egg hatched into Happiny. Soon after birth, she began crying for a stone to hold as a fake Egg. Brock found a white stone and polished it into an [[Oval Stone]] for her. {{TRT}} snatched Happiny away before he could give the stone to her. Eventually, Happiny was returned to Brock and received her "Egg". Immediately after, she offered it back to Brock as a sign of [[friendship]]. He gave it back to her and then {{pkmn2|caught}} her in a {{i|Poké Ball}}.

In ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'', Happiny learned how to use Secret Power in order to save {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}} and {{p|Miltank|Ilta}} from a group of Beedrill. She also used Secret Power later on in the episode to put Team Rocket to sleep so that Brock and Autumn could get away.

Brock was going to use Happiny in her first battle against [[Marilyn]]'s {{p|Shellder}} in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]''. However, right before the battle started, Team Rocket interrupted and tried to steal Marilyn's other Pokémon. Before they could succeed, Happiny was able to send them flying with her powerful Pound attack.
[[File:Brock Happiny caring for sick.png|thumb|left|250px|Happiny caring for a sick Pokémon]]
In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Happiny came out to battle against a mischievous {{p|Togepi}}, as she was immune to her {{m|Attract}} due to both of them being female. Using Pound, she was able to snap the others out of their [[infatuation]] and proceeded to keep the Togepi busy until she got tired and left.
[[File:Brock and Blissey.png|thumb|right|250px|Blissey and Brock]]
In ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', Happiny was used in her first battle by Brock, where she participated in a training round against [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}} One and Ditto Two. Both Ditto {{m|Transform|Transformed}} into Happiny and used Pound, pushing Happiny back. She retaliated with a Pound of her own, which sent the Transform Pokémon flying into the nearby forest. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', a group of {{p|Tentacruel}} attacked the boat that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were taking back to [[Twinleaf Town]]. Their {{m|Poison Sting}} attack caused many of the baby Pokémon onboard to become poisoned. Despite all that Brock and the others were doing to help, the Pokémon were not getting any better. After seeing this, Happiny [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Chansey}} in order to help the baby Pokémon. She was able to heal {{p|Pichu}} and the other baby Pokémon of the {{status|poison}} with her newly learned {{m|Soft-Boiled}}.

===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
Chansey reappeared in ''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]'', where she was revealed to have evolved into Blissey. Alongside {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, she assists Brock in his duties as a Doctor.

In ''[[JNS03|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 3)]]'', Blissey teamed up with {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and Croagunk to fight against the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s, delivering heavy blows on [[Mars's Purugly]]. When Brock headed off to rejoin Ash and the rest of the group, he left Blissey and Croagunk to fight the Commanders alongside {{an|Cynthia}}.
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==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Happiny strong.png|thumb|250px|Happiny's strength]]
Like most [[baby Pokémon]], Happiny became very attached to her {{pkmn|Trainer}} very quickly. She would become upset whenever she was taken out of Brock's care, and she refused to cooperate with Team Rocket completely. Unlike {{TP|Brock|Bonsly}}, however, she did not cry or fuss; she actually fought back against {{cat|Team Rocket's Pokémon}} after Brock had been hurt.

Happiny has a cheerful personality, and is playful and energetic. Rather than walking, she was usually held in Brock's arms, much like {{an|Misty}} did with her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. She was occasionally seen sleeping or playing with {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}. Sometimes, she was seen riding on {{AP|Pikachu}}'s back, as seen in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' and ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''.

Happiny had extraordinary strength for a baby Pokémon. Examples of this appeared in ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'', where she carried many heavy boulders, and in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' and ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'', where she lifted and threw large boulders. She saved Team Rocket, Dawn, and their Pokémon from falling in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'', and saved Brock and {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}} from falling off a bridge by hurling them high through the air to the other side of it in ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]''. She was also seen walking in [[Canalave City]] while lifting [[Ash's Grotle]]— who was tired due to its new large size after evolving— with one arm in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. She was also able to stop {{an|Dawn}}'s Piloswine from rampaging in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'' with her strength. Later, in ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'', when {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} tossed Dawn up into the air, Happiny caught her just in time. It is unknown if she has retained her unusual strength following her evolutions, but she was shown to be a competent conventional battler as a Blissey.

The only times where her strength was not enough were in ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'', where she failed to pull off a tight manhole cover, in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]'', where she tried to lift a massive boulder but collapsed under the weight, and in ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage!]]'', where she attempted to stop a rampaging {{p|Metagross}} but was flung backwards. Any other time, she successfully brought out her special and uncommon power.
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==Appearance==
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! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As an Egg
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | As a Happiny
! style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Chansey
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Happiny Egg.png|180px]]
| [[File:Brock Happiny.png|180px]]
| [[File:Brock Chansey.png|180px]]
|}

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|normal|Pound|DP062|Tanks for the Memories!}}
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==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:DP trio Christmas.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Brock and Happiny DP.png|x150px]]
|-
| Artwork from the 2009 McDonald's Pokémon Calendar
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Brock Sudowoodo Happiny.png|thumb|200px|Happiny and Sudowoodo]]
* Blissey was first revealed as a Happiny in a Japanese movie poster for ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
* For [[DP070]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Brock's Happiny. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about her: 「ピンプクの　おなかのいしは　タケシのおてせい」 ''"The stone in {{tt|Pinpuku|Happiny}}'s belly was handmade by {{tt|Takeshi|Brock}}."''
* Blissey was the first female-only Pokémon to be obtained by a main character.
* As a Happiny, she was the first among the main characters' Pokémon to have been given and kept a held item, in this case, an [[Oval Stone]] made by Brock.
* Although Blissey learned {{m|Secret Power}} as Happiny in ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories]]'', she hasn't used the move since that episode.
* Out of all the Pokémon obtained during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', Happiny took the longest to evolve, at 152 episodes.
* In the ending theme [[Let's Join Hands]], she appears as Happiny rather than a Chansey. This also occurs with {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} appearing as an Onix.
* Happiny's enormous strength is ironic, considering Happiny is tied with her evolved form for having the lowest base Attack stats of any Pokémon (at 5).
* Blissey is the only Pokémon Brock used in Sinnoh not to have her [[Ability]] confirmed.
* Of all the main characters' Pokémon to evolve offscreen, Blissey is the first one to have her evolution revealed in a special episode.

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JN125

2022-09-16T11:13:14Z

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* {{BMGf|294504|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''セミファイナルⅣ　「衝撃」''' ''The Semifinals IV: "Impact"'') is the 125th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,210th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on September 16, 2022.
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==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* The [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and {{an|Cynthia}} ends in Ash's victory, advancing him to the finals to face {{an|Leon}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Diantha]]
* {{an|Leon}}
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Quilava}} ({{OP|Ash|Quilava}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ({{OP|Ash|Donphan}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Krookodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}})
* {{p|Greninja}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Greninja}})
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}})

* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp|Gible}}; flashback)
* {{p|Gabite}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp|Gabite}}; flashback)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Togekiss}} ({{an|Cynthia}}'s; [[Dynamax]])
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ditto}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Trubbish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Swirlix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rhyperior}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Feebas}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Togekiss}}
* This episode marks the first time that {{an|Cynthia}} is defeated in an onscreen battle.
** This episode also marks the first time [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] has been knocked out onscreen.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} for this episode.
* [[Rotom Phone|Goh's Rotom Phone]] narrates the preview for the [[JN126|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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User:Rahl/Ash Moves

2022-09-09T16:24:29Z

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=Kanto=
==[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]==
===Pichu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Pichu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|JN001|Enter Pikachu!}}
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===Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=World Cap Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=Iron Tail (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
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{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
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{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
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===Alola Cap Pikachu===
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{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
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===World Cap Pikachu===
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===Gigantamax Pikachu===
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==[[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]==
===Caterpie===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Caterpie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Metapod===
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{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Butterfree===
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{{anmov|Grass|Sleep Powder|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
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{{anmov|Grass|Stun Spore|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
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==[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]==
===Pidgeotto===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack|3=Whirlwind|4=Wing Attack|5=Double-Edge}}|image2=Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}}}
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{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone|rec=yes}}
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{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
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===Pidgeot===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeot {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
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==[[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]==
===Charmander===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}|image2=Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|Fire Spin}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|2=Fire Spin}}}}
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{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP023|The Tower of Terror}}
{{anmov|normal|Rage|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Skull Bash|EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charmeleon===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmeleon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charizard===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}|image2=Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=DragonBreath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=Dragon Breath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Submission|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Punch|EP105|Charizard Chills{{tt|*|Ash called for the attack, but Charizard didn't listen.}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Tail|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

==[[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]==
===Krabby===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Krabby {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=ViceGrip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vice Grip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Stomp|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Kingler===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Kingler {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=ViceGrip|4=Hyper Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=Vice Grip|4=Hyper Beam}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Crabhammer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==[[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]==
===''Mankey''===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Mankey {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Primeape===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Primeape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Kick|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

=Johto=
==[[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]==
===Chikorita===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Chikorita {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset}}
{{anmov|normal|Sweet Scent|EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Bayleef===
{{anmov/h|grass||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Bayleef Razor Leaf|1=Ash Bayleef Vine Whip|2=Ash Bayleef Tackle|3=Ash Bayleef Body Slam|4=Harrison Houndoom Bite Ash Bayleef Headbutt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Body Slam|4=Headbutt}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|EP271|Playing with Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Quilava|Quilava]]==
===Cyndaquil===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=SmokeScreen}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=Smokescreen}}|image2=Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP152|Hot Matches!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Smokescreen|EP152|Hot Matches!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP182|An Old Family Blend!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Quilava===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Quilava {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Eruption|DP182|An Old Family Blend!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP183|League Unleashed!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

==[[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]==
===Phanpy===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}|image2=Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP230|Hatching a Plan}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|EP230|Hatching a Plan|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP231|Dues and Don'ts|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Earthquake|EP267|Love, Pokémon Style!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hidden Power|AG137|Hooked on Onix|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

===Donphan===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Donphan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

=Hoenn=
==[[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]==
===Taillow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Taillow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG005|In the Knicker of Time!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG020|Brave the Wave}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Swellow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Swellow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG080|That's Just Swellow}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]==
===Treecko===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Treecko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG007|Tree's a Crowd}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG041|What You Seed is What You Get}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Grovyle===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Grovyle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Sceptile===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}|image2=Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=SolarBeam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Solar Beam|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Storm|DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

==[[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]==
===Snorunt===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Snorunt {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG114|Date Expectations}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Glalie===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Glalie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG123|Rhapsody in Drew}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG124|Island Time}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

==[[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]==
===Aipom===
{{anmov/h|normal|| {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Aipom Scratch|1=Dawn Aipom Swift|2=Ash Aipom Focus Punch|3=Ash Aipom Double Team|4=Dawn Aipom Double Hit}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Scratch|1=Swift|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team|4=Double Hit}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|AG179|Slaking Kong!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG183|Aipom and Circumstance|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP060|Journey to the Unown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===''Ambipom''===
{{anmov/h|normal||Dawn Ambipom {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|DP060|Journey to the Unown!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP061|Team Shocker!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

=Sinnoh=
==[[Ash's Staraptor|Staraptor]]==
===Starly===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Starly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staravia===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staravia {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!|rec=yes|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP037|The Grass Menagerie!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staraptor===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staraptor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Torterra|Torterra]]==
===Turtwig===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Turtwig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP061|Team Shocker!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Grotle===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Grotle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP121|The Lonely Snover!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Torterra===
{{anmov/h|grass|ground|Ash Torterra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

==[[Ash's Infernape|Infernape]]==
===Chimchar===
{{anmov/h|fire||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Paul Chimchar Ember|1=Ash Chimchar Flame Wheel|2=Ash Chimchar Scratch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ember|1=Flame Wheel|2=Scratch}}|image2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ash Chimchar Dig|1=Paul Chimchar Fire Spin|2=Ash Chimchar Flamethrower}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Fire Spin|2=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP050|Tag! We're It...!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Monferno===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Monferno {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Infernape===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}|image2=Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|DP185|Working on a Right Move!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Gliscor|Gliscor]]==
===Gligar===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gligar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Gliscor===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}|image2=Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand-Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!}}
{{anmov|normal|Screech|DP106|A Breed Stampede!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP154|Mastering Current Events!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=Unova=
==[[Ash's Unfezant|Unfezant]]==
===Pidove===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidove {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Tranquill===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Tranquill {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW022|A Venipede Stampede!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW029|Cottonee in Love!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Wing Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!|x=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Unfezant===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Unfezant {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Aerial Ace|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pignite|Pignite]]==
===Tepig===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Tepig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW048|Battle For The Underground!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Pignite===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Pignite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Pledge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Leavanny|Leavanny]]==
===Sewaddle===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Sewaddle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|bug|Bug Bite|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Swadloon===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Swadloon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Leavanny===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Leavanny {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Boldore|Boldore]]==
===Roggenrola===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Roggenrola {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Boldore===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Boldore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Blast|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Rock Smash|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Krookodile|Krookodile]]==
===''Sandile''===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Sunglasses Sandile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krokorok===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krokorok {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW065|Battling the Bully!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krookodile===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krookodile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

=Kalos=
==[[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]]==
===Froakie===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Froakie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Pound|XY015|An Appetite for Battle!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Frogadier===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Frogadier {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY103|A Cellular Connection!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY106|A Meeting Of Two Journeys!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Ash-Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Ash-Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY118|Championing a Research Battle!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Talonflame|Talonflame]]==
===Fletchling===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Fletchling {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Fletchinder===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Fletchinder {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Talonflame===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Talonflame {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Goodra|Goodra]]==
===Goomy===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goomy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide 2}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Sliggoo===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Sliggoo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Breath|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Goodra===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goodra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide 2|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!}}
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|XY069|Defending the Homeland!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Noivern|Noivern]]==
===Noibat===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY104|A Windswept Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Noivern===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noivern {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Boomburst|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

=Alola=
==[[Ash's Lycanroc|Lycanroc]]==
===Rockruff===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Rockruff {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM019|A Guardian Rematch!{{tt|*|Base move is Tackle}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Lycanroc===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}|image2=Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!}}
{{anmov|rock|Continental Crush|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!{{tt|*|Base move is Rock Throw, Accelerock, or Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|SM042|Alola, Kanto!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM047|A Masked Warning!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM074|Tough Guy Trials!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM077|Guiding an Awakening!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Splintered Stormshards|SM078|Twirling with a Bang!{{tt|*|Base move is Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Incineroar|Incineroar]]==
===Litten===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}|image2=Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang|3=Flame Charge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM001|Alola to New Adventure!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM024|Alolan Open House!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!{{tt|*|Base move is Fury Swipes, Slash, or Scratch}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Torracat===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}|image2=Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Revenge|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Blast|SM108|Memories in the Mist!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Inferno Overdrive|SM125|A Timeless Encounter!{{tt|*|Base move is Fire Fang, Flame Charge, or Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Incineroar===
{{anmov/h|fire|dark}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Naganadel|Naganadel]]==
===Poipole===
{{anmov/h|poison||Ash Poipole {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Toxic|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Attack|SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Naganadel===
{{anmov/h|poison|dragon|Ash Naganadel {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|SM143|Fiery Surprises!{{tt|*|first mentioned in SM142}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Melmetal|Melmetal]]==
===Meltan===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Meltan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Headbutt|SM117|Drawn with the Wind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Harden|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Melmetal===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Melmetal {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Double Iron Bash|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

=Galar=
==[[Ash's Dragonite|Dragonite]]==
===Dratini===
{{anmov/h|Dragon}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonair===
{{anmov/h|Dragon||Ash Dragonair Dragon Dance.png|Using Dragon Dance}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN010|A Test in Paradise!}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonite===
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Flying|Ash Dragonite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Claw|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN025|A Festival Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Hyper Beam|JN025|A Festival Reunion!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Draco Meteor|JN065|Thrash of the Titans!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

==[[Ash's Gengar|Gengar]]==
===Gastly===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Haunter===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}|image2=Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fairy|Dazzling Gleam|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|First mentioned in Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Will-O-Wisp|JN114|rec=yes}}
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===Gigantamax Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Max Ooze|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Max Hailstorm|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Ice Punch}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|G-Max Terror|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|fairy|Max Starfall|JN109|JN109{{tt|*|Base move is Dazzling Gleam}}}}
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==[[Ash's Lucario|Lucario]]==
===Riolu===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Riolu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Vacuum Wave|JN021|Caring for a Mystery!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
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===Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}|image2=Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!}}
{{anmov|steel|Bullet Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
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===Mega Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Mega Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN108|}}
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==[[Ash's Sirfetch'd|Sirfetch'd]]==
===Farfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Farfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Focus Energy|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN056|Searching for Chivalry!|rec=yes}}
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===Sirfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Sirfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Meteor Assault|JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN124|JN124|rec=yes}}
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