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== Rarities incorrect ==
I am just about absolutely certain that the article has the rarities of the rows reversed. I have just personally done some extensive testing on honey trees from about 250 slatherings on Pokémon Platinum, and Combee and Burmy are by far the most common Pokémon encountered, while Heracross is under 5%. The probabilities listed in the table imply the results ought to be just the opposite; are you honestly sure the rows don't go by descending order of probability? I have also found Combee to be significantly more common than Burmy, which really ought not to be the case if column 0 is truly 20% and column 1 70% as the article says (though this could be attributed to chance if we assume that an abnormal number of my trees started out in column 0 and remained there thanks to the 90% chance of picking from the same column). [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 16:33, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

:The rarities as displayed now are clearly wrong. I haven't been playing Platinum long enough to get a feeling for the Honey Tree rarity there, but I slathered hundreds of trees in Pearl, and saw only about five heracrosses (and no munchlaxes). It was nowhere near 14%, and the claim that heracrosses are almost three times as common as combees is ridiculous.
:If the percentages for the rows ''and'' the columns are both reversed, these are the D/P rarities, which match my experience much more closely:
:{|
|Wurmple
|29
|-
|Combee
|22
|-
|Silcoon/Cascoon
|14
|-
|Burmy
|11
|-
|Cherubi
|7.5
|-
|Aipom
|5.5
|-
|Heracross
|1
|}
:Extrapolating to the Platinum chart, these would be the rarities:
:{|
|Combee
|32
|-
|Burmy
|22
|-
|Wurmple
|14
|-
|Cherubi
|11
|-
|Aipom
|10
|-
|Heracross
|1
|}
:Do these figures match everyone else's subjective experience? --[[User:NoBuddy|NoBuddy]] 06:19, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
::The Platinum chart is an almost perfect match for my results, at least. This also rhymes with the fact that at least when it comes to route and water encounter data, the game arranges the slots in descending order by probability; it would make sense for it to do the same for both the columns and rows here. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 15:07, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
:::So, should someone at least put a disclaimer on the page, until a hacker can confirm that the rarities are backwards? There are a lot of people who use Bulbapedia without looking at the Talk pages. [[User:NoBuddy|NoBuddy]] 18:10, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

I've fixed the encounter table and edited all the calculated rarities accordingly. --[[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] 09:03, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

I took the information DIRECTLY from the GAME CODE itself. Why are you altering it? The percentages were calculated EXACTLY the way the game determines a Pokemon. Yes I did not take into consideration the lack of "sufficient randomness", but that only accounts for less than +-0.01% of the actual amount and has nothing to do with your "subjective experience". Your "subjective" experience has nothing to do with what the game actually does. In fact, I take great insult knowing that I spent quite a bit of time putting together the technical explination and final tables for you guys to change it to what the game DOESN'T do. I will not fix it, have fun with your subjectivity. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 07:59, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

As a note, the rarities were NOT backwards, but thanks for making them backwards. I can confirm this, as I have read the code numerous times. The game's if statements are exclusive by doing a check for one column, the last column, then leaving the third with an else statement, hence why it may "seem" backwards. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 08:04, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Sabre, just leave them. Sure, its like they WANT to have articles with incorrect info. But there is nothing we can do about it. Except make the correct info available elsewhere. Of course we can't tell anyone where it is from here because our links just get erased. The one article that was perfect is now ruined. Good job A magical me. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 14:18, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
:SCV, Sabre, you two seem to be the only people here who understand the coding. I trust you've got it right. Go and fix it. I assure you Bulbapedia does not want to have incorrect information. If the information up now is incorrect that is because the editors who saw the change didn't understand if it was right or wrong. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 21:57, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
::I appreciate that, and the fact is, I put the table exactly how its listed in the game's data files, and SCV and I worked hard translating the assembly code (link below in another section) into readable instructions, and then creating a program to calculate the percentages accurately. When people dispute it, its very insulting, and this is not the first time. I personally have no need to update/fix/undo the garbage that was done, sorry. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 05:45, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I have reverted all intervening edits. Thank you, Sabre and SCV, for the hard work you did to determine this. Remember people that data and code ripped from the game > any results from your own in-game testing. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:59, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::Oh, come on. Subjective, my foot. This is not just "Hey, I kinda feel like Burmy is a little more common than Heracross." This is careful, extensive, experimental testing. You cannot honestly tell me that you believe my results from 250 slatherings simply happen, by pure chance, to be negatively correlated with the ''real'' probabilities if anything, while matching up almost perfectly with what would be the case if a particular simple mistake had been made at some point in the data extraction process. I fully sympathize with generally trusting hackers over casual players, but if I had ripped something from the game data and someone came along and told me they had 250 tests on a real game that strongly suggested something was very off with my data, I would not simply blow it off, no matter how certain I was. I dare you to find ''anybody in the world'' who has actually slathered some honey trees and would not be skeptical of your numbers. Heck, I dare you to try it yourselves. When the numbers in the article don't seem to match ''anybody'''s "subjective experience", something is clearly wrong somewhere. This is not to be taken as an accusation against you who got the info, who have done an amazing job of fishing out the general mechanics of it. I'm just interested in finding the truth, and as much as I would ordinarily be inclined to trust the hackers, this is clearly not it. I am going to do more testing, this time eliminating the "same tree" bias. I'll do it thousands of times if that's what it takes. In the meantime I strongly suggest at least some sort of warning about the validity of the data be put in the article, but think what you like.[[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 15:31, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::::The actual code itself has been linked to in this talk discussion. Why don't you read the code, and I will get you the actual data file from the game itself so you can read that as well. Then when you are done, you can create a program to determine the ACTUAL percentages. If you are interested in finding out the exact percentages by looking at the game itself, contact me, otherwise I will not waste my time anymore with this. While you may think the numbers I presented are wrong, using subjective experience to backup your claim is like allowing religious beliefs to govern scientific theory. I dare you to actually look at the game's code and data files before making ridiculous changes to information on a wiki page. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 15:47, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::::For the record, I'm not the one who edited the page - I just started the discussion here - but that's not really the point. The point is that if what the game "ACTUALLY DOES" is directly contrary to what happens when you actually play the game, something must be wrong somewhere along the line. You can't just sit here dismissing it by calling it "subjective experience" or decrying it as being something like religious faith - this is scientific testing I'm doing here, and by definition, my results ought to match up with the percentages deduced from the code, provided a sufficient sample. I don't know how in the world it manages not to match up, but the fact is nonetheless that it doesn't, and to think this doesn't demand any sort of explanation is ridiculous. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 17:03, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::::Whoa, chill. And remember that generally experimentation is considered science, and believing what you read is considered religion. 8) I'll have a look at the assembly dump below. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 17:17, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::Umm... someone obviously doesn't understand how probability works. If you roll a six sided die, you have the same odds of getting any number on that die each time you roll it. That means you can get 1 one thousand times in a row, or you can get every single number an equal amount of times. It's not likely, but it's still possible. If you record the results of 1,000 die rolls and determine that you get 4 more then any other number, does that mean you are more likely to roll a 4 when you roll dice? NO! Case closed. [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:10, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
Er alright that's not the best example because every roll on a dice has the same odds, where the different pokemon have different odds. Well my point is, results don't always reflect the chance. Just because there's a 10% chance of finding a certain Pokémon and a 20% chance of another, doesn't mean in 100 tries you'll find more of the Pokémon with the 20% chance. It's just more likely. Whoops left out my sig, sorry for the triple edit. [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:14, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::If I roll a die 1000 times and it comes up 4 half the time, my first conclusion is going to be "this is a loaded die", not "well that COULD have happened I guess". What's the point of testing something if I'm prepared to assume my test results are a fluke, no matter what they are? [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 17:17, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::In practice I would assume that to, when the results found from the in-game tests heavily contradicted the results found from the coding, then it wouldn't be unreasonable to review the code and make sure there weren't any errors. but submitting those findings as the percentages isn't right, an isolated incident showing otherwise doesn't prove that the percentages are wrong. How you 'feel' about something doesn't have a bearing on science, science is about facts. Just because you feel like the die is loaded because you get more 4's then anything else doesn't mean it is, I for one can remember rolling five 6's in a row. Strange things happen. But odds aren't "This will happen this percentage of the time" odds are "this is more likely to happen then this". There's no way to be certain about something, and odds don't reflect results. Results reflect odds. Maybe those numbers found in the code were wrong, could have been a calculation error. But the results found through testing definitely weren't right, and there's no way to prove specifics scientifically what the odds are from that kind of testing. [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:26, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::::Law of large numbers. Five sixes in a row is not even in the same CLASS as getting one random result thrice as frequently as you should for a thousand rolls. Perhaps changing the article so soon was a bit rash, but experimental data from hundreds of attempts that completely contradicts what we "know" should at LEAST raise a few eyebrows. How can you claim a scientific approach otherwise? Discarding whatever doesn't match your existing knowledge is not the correct approach. Something is incorrect; drop the bias towards the status quo and help figure out what it is. (And please note that in fact most physical constants we have were determined ''experimentally'', exactly because we can't just decompile the universe. Not much different from this sort of testing, really.) [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 17:33, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::::Yeah I know... just making a point, strange things happen. Yeah I definitely agree it should be looked into. Human error counts into a lot, I'm not saying the calculations made from the data are wrong but it should be checked and double checked and rechecked whenever it's largely contradicted. We just shouldn't change this numbers without proof. Of course! When we've got hard data to work with though that changes things a bit. if we could do that with other aspects of reality, we would. Alright I'm not going to say anything else haha. This isn't a forum after all... I apologize for how many I've made so far! [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:41, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

SCV and I took the code from the assembly and applied it to the table provided in the game. The table looks exactly like this: [http://projectpokemon.org/wiki/Honey_Tree_(Technical)] - Please get the assembly code, read it, and apply it yourself to the game files. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:41, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
: I have no problem going over the code again with SCV, and the data files, and recalculating the percentages, however going about it any other way when we have the code itself at our finger tips is childish and useless. It is also an insult to those like SCV and myself who worked VERY hard to find that data. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:46, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
: I appreciate the revert that you did. If you guys look at the table, and review it in the game, you should see that it is exactly the same. The program by D-Trogh allows you to modify the table, so you should notice that its the same. Once you take the table and multiply them according to how its described, you will come to the same conclusions. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:55, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Wow, i didn't expect such a huge reaction. Sabresite, i ''did'' look at the code before i edited the article, but i just checked it again, just for you. [http://pastebin.com/f7a591ffb Here] is my analysis of the asm snippet that SCV provided. The function which sets the row is on lines 45-80. Let me point out that the rates given in the rows of the [[Honey#Encounter_table|encounter table]] contradict what is said in this very article. Observe:
<blockquote style="border-left: medium lightblue dotted; padding-left: 1em">For the row, if the number is between 0 and 5, Pokémon 6 is used. If the number is between 6 and 10, Pokémon 5 is used. If the number is between 11 and 20, Pokémon 4 is used. If the number is between 21 and 40, Pokémon 3 is used. If the number is between 41 and 60, Pokémon 2 is used. If the number is between 61 and 100, Pokémon 1 is used.</blockquote>
...which agrees with my analysis.

An example: the table says that the rate for Pokemon 6 is 40%, but according to this, Pokemon 6 has a 5% rate. The other rows in the table are similarly backwards.

As for the columns, the offsets that SCV mentioned correspond to lines 30-41, which i can see now is not the whole picture. It seems that for munchlax trees, the rates are 20% for column 1 and 70% for column 2; but for munchlax-less trees, the rates are 70% for column 1 and 20% for column 2. Surprise! We were both right!

I admire the work you and SCV have done in reversing the Pokemon games, which is why i can't bear to see this article ruined by such silly mistakes.

--[[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] 21:31, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
:Are you absolutely sure that you checked ''all'' of the code involved, 100% and understood it all? Because just because they 'occur' in that order, doesn't mean that the game doesn't access them in the reverse order or change them in one spot. Add that on top of the fact that Assembly is extremely hard to follow and problems would be expected, to say the least. Also, Assembly (at least every dialect I've seen) doesn't have if..else statements. '''[[User:Myles|<font color="#5588DD">My</font><font color="#4477CC">l</font><font color="#3366B0">e</font><font color="#2255AA">s</font>]]''' <sup>([[User talk:Myles|talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Myles|contrib]])</sup> 04:41, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
::I also read through the code, and he is correct. Again, note that the ''technical description in the article'' contradicts the table in the article! "'''If the number is between 0 and 5, Pokémon 6 is used.'''" Pokémon 6 should be 5%, not 40%. And yes, assembly doesn't have if/else per se; that link is to a rough C translation. The original dump is linked below. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 06:48, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Eevee you are correct, I wrote the rows upside down. Keep in mind that I redid the information three times to account for formatting, so it might have been accidently reversed. If the percentages are reversed, then it can be easily fixed. With that said, my attack was not on your analysis, it was on other peoples' guessing. Also a_magical_me, assembly is straightforward, and if you know how to read it, then there are no problems to be expected. Also assembly does not have dialects. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 06:41, 7 October 2009 (UTC)
:Since we appear to be in agreement, I'll fix the article. It's still a bad idea to consider empirical results to be guessing; it's hard to measure accurate chances experimentally, yes, but you should always be suspicious if the game behaves very differently from how you think. The Pokémon community has had several misfacts float around for quite some time because everyone trusted "common knowledge" over what the games actually do. We're not infallible. Also, I think you mistargeted; [[User:Myles|Myles]] is confused about assembly, and [[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] is the one who reread it. See, fallible. 8) [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 20:18, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for responding, Sabre! I'm glad we can put this behind us. You and SCV should keep up the good work. --[[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] 01:41, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

== One little problem... ==
The English language version calls it honey, can this be edited?[[User:Gatogirl|Gatogirl]]
This has been taken care of. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 01:51, 26 Feburary 2009 (UTC)

== Duration and Other Pokemon ==
Some information is incorrect. It does not take exactly ten hours before a Pokemon appears. I have periods of time shorter than this (approx 8 hours) and much longer (although I am not sure how much longer). It may also be of some use to record which other Pokemon can appear on the trees. i.e. Wurmple and one of those cocoon Pokemon. [[User:Dark2th|Dark2th]] 08:27, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
:I have just found a Pokemon in a tree that I slathered with honey 4 hours ago. So the time is definitely not 10. I have also discovered what may or may not be a glitch. After slathering a tree with honey it is possible to slather it with honey again, but it seems to remove the first slathering of honey. For example, the text box will say - "The bark is slathered with honey, slather the bark with honey?" Check the tree again - "There is a sweet smell in the air, slather the bark with honey?" Has anyone else experienced this? [[User:Dark2th|Dark2th]] 08:27, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
:Silcoon is the 'cocoon pokemon' I referred to earlier [[User:Dark2th|Dark2th]] 07:38, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

The duration is exactly 6 hours to 23 hours 59 minutes. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 01:49, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== Rarity ==

According to the game files, the pokemon are arranged in a table. The table for Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum have been posted. The rarity is based on a PRNG algorithm and applied to this table. I also put up the frequency of each combination. To calculate rarity for a pokemon, such as Wurmple, in Diamond/Pearl, you would do the following

( 0.05 × 0.10 ) + ( 0.40 * 0.70 ) = 0.285 or '''28.5%'''
[[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 01:54, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:I'm sorry, but I'm having a hard time trusting these calculations. There is absolutely ''no way'' that Munchlax's encounter rate is 20%. I've spent the past few days on Pokémon Platinum slathering Honey on the same five trees and not once have I encountered a Munchlax, and I've only encountered Heracross and Aipom once each. [[User:Danieru Lynx|Danieru Lynx]] 07:43, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Well, here is a link to the thumb code responsible for these probabilities. [http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/551000/HoneyTree.txt] If you can find an error in the calculation, please point it out.
021F4F2A- 021F4F42 determine which list the pokemon comes out of and 021F4F60-021F4F96 which pokemon out of that list. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 26 February 2009

It seems that under certain circumstances a new list number is not obtained, this definitely affects the probability. I will try to determine what causes that to happen. This effect happens per tree. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 27 Febreuary 2009 16:10:50 (UTC)

I figured out the discrepancy between observations and the previous calculation. There was another probability we were missing and it is that the list only changes 10% of the time. So for most people they only have a 2% chance of encountering muchlax. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 14:29, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

So if you get a tree that does not have a Munchlax, there is a 10% chance that the list will change, and of that 10% chance, a 20% chance that it will be Munchlax. How would we construct the statistical analysis so that we can get an overall percentage of occurance for each pokemon? [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 18:02, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
: Because of the nature of how the calculation works, 4 separate lists must be used. I have posted the encounter rates for each scenario. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 19:24, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

SCV has discovered more information regarding the probabilities. We will need to adjust the information greatly. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 20:50, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

== The Bulbaglitch. ==

Okay, YouTube. Proof. Give it. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:58, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

When I have time, I will produce the glitch and make a video. The easiest way to produce it is to save the game using an emulator. Go to locations 0x730C in the save file, (Route 209 Honey Tree), and 0x4730C and change the value to 0x20. Make sure you slathered something on the tree first. Changing the value tells the game to retrieve row 32 in the table, which is beyond the length of the table. The data in that location is 01, making the pokemon Bulbasaur. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 02:09, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:Well that's kinda. Hacking. Is there any way to force it for the ''actual'' game? '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:54, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

It is difficult to explain. I will remove it from the article until I have time to explain it in future detail. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 03:29, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== Multiple People Editing At Once ==

I apologize for reverting some formatting errors, Bulbapedia's site is very slow and choppy. Quite frequently I get a page down error and must repaste what I typed, which then overwrites what other people are changing. Sorry. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 02:09, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:It does that sometimes. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:52, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== Making sense of the tables. ==

Could someone please explain to me how this formula works? On the main page, it's worded in an awkward way, and it's rather unclear what it means.

Firstly, from the 4 tables that are given, the first says "Slathering a tree". Does this mean that it is Slathered for the first time, or are these the base values for which the following three tables are derived? I'm asking this, because I'm really doubting that 20% chance of Munchlax the first time that the tree is Slathered, but the article isn't telling me that it's not.

Also, under the "Slathering the same tree" heading, the article mentions that the following three tables are only applicable "if the same tree is slathered more than once in a row". This would mean that if another tree is Slathered after the first is Slathered, then the game reverts back to the first table, meaning that the chances of encountering a Munchlax then becomes 20% again. However, I simply can't believe that Munchlax has a 20% encounter rate - there must be something wrong here.

I'd go through each of the calculations myself, but I really don't have the time at the moment, I have lots of School work to be doing, so could someone clarify the above please? Thanks a lot.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 18:31, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

: As a matter of fact there is more to the calculation and the green value plays a different role than we had first anticipated. There also seems to be a restriction on Munchlax which we were not aware of before. I will adjust ALL of the numbers and tables once SCV has finished rewriting the THUMB/ARM game code in C++.
: From what we can gather right now, Munchlax is only available on 4/21 trees, with an encounter rating of 1%. There is also a 10% chance of no Pokemon being on the tree, and for trees where Munchlax may be encountered, there is a 9% chance. This means there will be a total of 2 base tables (Slathering a Tree with Munchlax, and Slathering a Tree without (Munchlax), and 2 sets of Slathering the Same Tree in a row, one with Munchlax, and one without. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 06:19, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

:: I have updated the technical information, however not the encounter ratios. I will update those tonight sometime. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 22:20, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

== Charting Nothing ==

I would argue that charting nothing is necessary. People will NOT count the percentages to see if it adds up to 100%, or not. And since it doesn't add to 100% without the "nothing", people will think the numbers are wrong.
I suggest that the entries for "No Pokemon Encountered" be represented in some fashion in that chart. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 07:38, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

I think you mean people WILL count the percentages. Maybe a note at the bottom of each table is enough? [[User:SCV|SCV]] 16:41, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
: Yeah, something....[[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:12, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

== Munchlax Trees? ==

The article talks about "trees with Munchlax" and "trees without Munchlax". Is there a list anywhere that says which trees are where?--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 00:35, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
:They are unique to each game, and dependent on the player's ID number. I think that is in the article.... — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 00:52, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

== Why was the revision with a link to the munchlax tree calculator undone==

As the above section clearly shows people want to know how to find them. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 20:03, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

I'd like to know where a Munchlax Tree Calculator is as well. [[User:EliasT|EliasT]] 13:51, 18 April 2009 (CST)

== Time of the day? ==

Is the chance of encountering a certain Pokémon affected by what time it is? Only, this morning (on Diamond) about 12-15 of the Pokémon I saw were Combee, and that's supposed to be only 5.5%. Later on in the day, at around 2:00, 11 of them were Silcoon, and that's only supposed to be 1% chance. Is there something we're missing here?--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 13:02, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
:Were you soft-resetting your game every time you checked the same tree? [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 13:12, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
::Soft Resetting doesn't change the Pokémon that you encounter (correct me if I'm wrong here), so I don't see how it's relevant. I didn't, by the way.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 15:28, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Ask Sabresite. He's the one who got all the data for this. Given the preciseness of his figures, I would doubt he missed something as big as that. It hasn't been picked up on any other site either. Given how far we are after the release, I would say not. — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 07:42, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
::::Fair enough. I can see your logic there. I have really weird luck anyways - it took about 70 soft resets before Mr. Backlot mentioned seeing a Porygon in Trophy Garden o_O [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 14:34, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
::::What's soft-resetting?--[[User:Totodilesentret|<font color="blue">Totodile</font><font color="brown">sentret!</font>]]<sup>[[User Talk:Totodilesentret|<font color="gold">Talk to me.</font>]]</sup> 14:43, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::Start+Select+L+R to reset the game as opposed to using the power switch. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 17:31, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::It's basically resetting the game without manually turning off the power, and then back on again. In DPPt, it's done by pressing L, R, Select and Start all at the same time. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 17:34, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

== Sources ==

Could the sources of information about these probabilities be added to the bottom of the page? I would like to read more in-depth information about these probabilities from their original calculations. [[User:Yenreb|Yenreb]] 03:04, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Well, that is explained in the Technical Mechanics section. Is there anything that you think is missing? [[User:SCV|SCV]] 16:38, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

== Page split ==

Nothing major here, but considering that we have separate articles for the [[Hidden Power calculation|mechanics]] behind {{m|Hidden Power}} (and probably other things), I'm suggesting the calculation part of the article is moved to Honey tree calculation, and this article is left to focus on the item. — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 22:37, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== Muchlax ==

I think we should say which trees have Munchlax if only 4 of them do. [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 14:02, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:They're randomly determined at the start of the game, and are different for each one. Therefore, there's no way to tell which 4 will have Munchlax in, so we can't include it in the article.

Oh come on that sucks. Muchlax is harder to get than Heatran. [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 16:15, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:You could just go on the GTS for it. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 18:20, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

If I had Wifi [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 19:04, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Wait, so there's only 4 paces to get them just like feebas right? so if I check all trees listed rthen one of those has to be the 90% munchlax tree? I'm really confused about the honey stuff, I still need heracross, too. (sidenote: I hate GTS)--[[User:Barakku|Barakku]] 02:37, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
:They don't change, unlike the Feebas locations. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 02:42, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
::Ohh, good to know, thanks. From recent experience with GTS I may be able to get one there...--[[User:Barakku|Barakku]] 16:38, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

== Useless amounts of detail ==

Mechanics are all well and good, but they generally take the form of explaining the logic. This reads more like pseudocode (which, effectively, it is). Ex: "Let R be the pseudo-random number from 0 to 65535. E = ( R / 656 ) % 656". Is it really necessary to explain exactly what algorithm the game uses to get a random number in [0, 99]? It's also confusing to start out explaining the save format, which is meaningless before any trees at all have been slathered. Unless there are objections, I'm going to rewrite this to be a bit more high-level. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 20:57, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

== Generation V ==

Does Honey exist in B/W at all? Combee still has Honey Gather if anyone wants to check for themselves by transfering one over.... [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 01:16, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
:Bump. And yes, it does exist but only as a leftover item from Generation IV within their coding. [[User:Pokemon lover|<b><span style="color:green">ポケモン</span></b>]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|<b><span style="color:blue">あいこうか</span></b>]] 14:44, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon X and Y ==

As far as I can tell, honey can only be found in several hidden locations in Pokemon X and Y, but does anyone know how often they respawn? I can't find this information anywhere... [[User:Ulithium Dragon|Ulithium Dragon]] ([[User talk:Ulithium Dragon|talk]]) 22:12, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

== How to determine which Pokemon will appear on a tree ==

This chart is really confusing on this page. I'm currently playing D/P/Pt (the only main Pokemon games I've never played as I couldn't afford a DS in 2008-2009) and I cannot at all get a Heracross! I get so pissed off when all I get are these dumb Wurmples! It's a giant waste of time, money (as you have to buy Honey), and patience!

Is there any way to determine how a Pokemon will show up? Is that fully pre-determined on when you slather the tree? Does slathering it more than once increase the chances of a rare Pokemon like Hearcross or Burmy showing up? Does the time of day or exact minute and hour matter at all?

I can't proceed further in the game because Heracross is the only one I can catch (in the way I am playing) who learns the HM I need to proceed further (which is Strength, by the way). Plus, I need to catch a male one to teach it Thief in order to get a Lucky Egg Chansey in the wild, but I *really* want it on a CompoundEyes Yanma, so I need to teach it to one of the only Pokemon I can later breed onto a baby Yanma with CompoundEyes later on, wherever I am able to finally catch one in the Great Marsh.

Long story short: I NEED Heracross, but all I get when I check trees the next day are f---ing Wurmples, non-stop! It's so frustrating! I can't even get a Cherubi or Aipom, not that I care too much for them, but they are needed to complete the SinnohDex. {{unsigned|Mcheetah}}
:From a big-picture point of view, it's not incredibly different from tall grass, except in the fact that one encounter takes 6 hours to happen. Of course, that's a huge difference, in its way, but the point is, all you can do (or the best you can do) is keep trying, on as many trees as possible. Whenever you do see one on a tree, though, you can safely reset to find whatever kind of Heracross you want; it'll stay a Heracross, but its stats and stuff will change. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:05, 3 February 2015 (UTC)

== Changing DS clock ==

The article currently says that changing the clock on the DS has no effect on honey trees. However, I tested this on a DSi, and the honey trees do depend on the DS clock. The article should probably say something about how it works on some systems and not on others. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 23:20, 4 June 2017 (UTC)

== Split ==

Now that items have their own substantial pages, the Honey tree section has become a large part of this page that only applies to a minority of the games in which this item appears. I think the best course of action is to split Honey trees to their own page, and keep this page about the item alone. Obviously this page would still need to link to that page. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:48, 24 February 2019 (UTC)

== Move article to "Honey (item)" ==

Since there's a lot of pages now that have "honey" in their title, I think it would be better if this page specified that it's about the general item so that "Honey" by itself can be turned into a disambiguation page. [[User:AnnieCat07|AnnieCat07]] ([[User talk:AnnieCat07|talk]]) 12:34, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

:'''Against.''' I'd say the item page is the clear primary topic, and with three referrals in the hatnote, a disambiguation page isn't exactly necessary yet. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:22, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
::I agree with Landfish, the item is the most likely search target for Honey so it doesn't make sense to move the page. At best we'd create a Honey (disambiguation) page for the other references, but that wouldn't really be necessary until there's another valid search target. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 02:42, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Agree against moving but I do think a disambig is valid here to clean up the hat note. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 02:55, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Against the move as well. A disambiguation page should be enough. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:40, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Due to having the same name, [[Honey (character)]] and [[Honey (Café ReMix)]] should probably still be included in the hatnote, at which point having a disambiguation page just for [[Honey Island]] (a debatable inclusion) becomes a bit silly. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 01:01, 16 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::With multiple people having agreed on not moving the page, can the "move" template now be removed? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 02:21, 16 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Not before these final considerations are addressed, as they are relevant to the move suggestion and could affect the outcome. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:56, 16 June 2026 (UTC)

== Oddity? ==

The trivia point of Honey being mentioned as an unused item in the code of Generation II has been moved into the "oddities" section. Does it qualify as an oddity, or should it be returned to the trivia section? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:40, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Move

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{{Split|Move and Basic attack}}
[[File:Thunderbolt IX.png|thumb|right|300px|{{p|Minun}} using {{m|Thunderbolt}} against {{p|Gumshoos}}]]
A '''move''' (Japanese: '''わざ''' ''move''), also known as an '''attack''' (Japanese: '''こうげきわざ''' ''attack technique'') or '''technique''' (Japanese: '''とくしゅわざ''' ''special technique''), is the skill {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} primarily use in {{pkmn|battle}}.

==In the core series games==
In the [[core series]] games, currently, there are [[List of moves|934 different moves]] that Pokémon can use. In battle, a Pokémon uses one move each turn. Prior to [[Generation VII]] and in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, some moves (including those learned by [[HM]]) can be used [[Field move|outside of battle]] as well, usually to remove obstacles or explore new areas.

===Characteristics of moves===
A Pokémon can only know between one and four moves at a time. No single Pokémon can learn every move; each and every Pokémon has a predetermined set of moves (known as a movelist, movepool, or learnset) that they can learn that relates to the type and concept of the species. Movelist sizes vary greatly among different Pokémon; some Pokémon, such as {{p|Ditto}} and {{p|Unown}}, can only learn one move, while {{p|Mew}} can learn 250 moves in [[Generation VII]], and {{p|Smeargle}} can possess almost any move due to {{m|Sketch}}. [[Evolution|Evolved]] Pokémon generally have larger movelists than their pre-evolved forms but learn moves naturally at a slower rate or even stop learning moves via level-up entirely. This may provide incentive to delay a Pokémon's Evolution. Many Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have similar movesets to other Pokémon that are part of the same [[groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|group]] (i.e. that are part of the same Legendary duo, trio, etc.).

Moves that do not directly inflict damage are known as [[status move]]s. The [[damage|damaging]] moves are divided into [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s depending on the individual move's characteristics; the category of the move determines whether the move's damage depends on the user's {{stat|Attack}} or {{stat|Special Attack}} stat and the target's {{stat|Defense}} or {{stat|Special Defense}}. Each move has a [[type]] that determines how effective it is against various types of targets and whether it receives [[same-type attack bonus]]. It is important to note that prior to [[Generation IV]], the move's category was dependent on the move's type, rather than a distinct variable.

When multiple Pokémon attempt to use a move in the same turn, [[priority]] and {{stat|Speed}} determine the order in which the moves are used. [[Accuracy]] affects whether the move misses. The damage dealt by a damaging move is determined by its [[power]], as well as many other variables. Some damaging moves have [[additional effect]]s. The number of times they can use each move is restricted by the move's [[PP]]. The only move that is not affected by Power Points is {{m|Struggle}}. Most moves {{cat|Moves that can target any adjacent Pokémon|can target only one adjacent Pokémon}}, but some moves instead can target the user, more than one Pokémon, or non-adjacent Pokémon.

===Learning and unlearning===
Since {{game|Red and Green|s}}, there have been three main methods of acquiring moves on a Pokémon: by [[level]]ing up, by use of [[TM|Technical Machines]] and by use of Hidden Machines. [[Generation II]] added two further methods: [[Egg Move]]s learned through {{pkmn|breeding}}, and moves taught by a [[Move Tutor]]. Starting in [[Generation VII]], some Pokémon learn [[Evolution move|new moves when they evolve]] regardless of their level. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[TR]]s provide a single use alternative to infinite use TMs.

Pokémon obtained via specific methods, such as [[Event Pokémon|events]] or [[purification]], may know "special moves" that they otherwise could not learn.

A Pokémon can only know four moves at a time. In order to learn new moves once four have been learned, it must forget one old move for every new move. Some moves cannot be forgotten naturally, such as moves learned by HM. To remove these, a Trainer must incorporate the help of a [[Move Deleter]]. Moves that the Pokémon does not currently know and was able to learn at an earlier level ([[Generation]]s {{gen|II}}-{{gen|VI}}) or at any level ([[Generation VII]] onwards) can be learned with the help of a [[Move Reminder]].

In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} the first time a Pokémon learns a move, regardless of how the move was learned, the Pokémon has access to that move forever and can re-learn it if forgotten without needing to access a Move Reminder.

In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} if a Pokémon learns a move by leveling up or TM, it has access to that move forever and can relearn it if forgotten without needing to access a Move Reminder. Moves learned as Egg Moves cannot be re-learned unless it was caught knowing the move, or learned it at a Picnic. If a Pokémon is caught knowing a move normally learnable via TM and forgets it, it won't be able to easily remember it, but if is taught the move via TM, it will be able to easily remember it. Moves only learnable by a previous [[Evolution]] can never be relearned if forgotten.

In [[Generation I]] only, moves learned via level-up won't be learned if a Pokémon gains enough EXP Points to "skip" the level on which they are learned, while in [[Generation II]] they were learned after leveling up. Since [[Generation III]], where the level up procedure was changed to show the Pokémon going through the intermediate levels, moves are learned while the Pokémon levels up.

===Changing move order===
The move order can be changed in all generations.

In [[Generation I|Generations I]] to {{gen|III}}, to change move order, the player must press SELECT when viewing the Pokémon's moves in {{pkmn|battle}}. The player then chooses the move to swap it with by using the D-pad, and then presses SELECT to commit the change. The move order cannot be changed during a link battle. Starting in Generation IV, the move order cannot be changed in any battle at all.

In Generation I only, the player can change the order of moves of a {{m|transform}}ed Pokémon, which can potentially cause the Pokémon to know {{m|--}} after the battle due to {{DL|List of Transform glitches|--|a glitch}}. In Generations II and III, the player cannot change the move order of a transformed Pokémon, and in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, of a [[Shadow Pokémon]] as well.

In [[Generation II]], the player can also change the move order on the "Move" screen accessed from the [[party]] screen. Starting in Generation III, the player can do so on the [[summary]] screen, due to the summary screen and move screen being merged into a single feature.

===Unique moves===
Some Pokémon have moves specific to themselves or their evolutionary line. These unique moves are known as [[signature move]]s. Some of these moves are powerful moves that only certain [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] can learn, such as {{p|Dialga}}'s {{m|Roar of Time}} or {{p|Volcanion}}'s {{m|Steam Eruption}}. Other moves serve to highlight game mechanics or create unusual effects. One example is {{p|Smeargle}}'s {{m|Sketch}}, which allows it to possess almost every conceivable move.

===Evolutions===
{{main|Move-based Evolution}}
Several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] while knowing a certain move.

===Unusable moves===
{{main|List of moves by availability in Generation VII}}
{{main|List of moves by availability in Generation VIII}}
{{main|List of moves by availability in Generation IX}}
Starting with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], each game removes moves that aren't intended for any Pokémon to learn within the game, making them unusable. Only in {{g|Sword and Shield}} can Pokémon legitimately know unusable moves, as {{g|HOME}} does not reset the moves of Pokémon transferred to those games from previous generations. If a Pokémon knows an unusable move, it will not be able to use it. If the Pokémon's only moves are unusable, it will instead use {{m|Struggle}}. If the move is forgotten, a [[Move Reminder]] will not be able to teach it again, even if it is a special move that the Pokémon normally would be able to relearn.

===Properties===
==== Standard categories ====
Every move has one of the 18 standard [[type]]s, sometimes they can have one of the other types and every move is one of every [[damage category]]. In [[Pokemon Contests]] each move is also assigned one of 5 contest conditions, however moves introduced after Generation VI won't belong to any contest conditions as there is no more conditions in the games.

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|- style="background:#{{White color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Type}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Contest condition}}
|- style="background: #{{White color light}}"
|-
| {{typecolor|Normal}} {{typecolor|Fighting}} {{typecolor|Flying}} {{typecolor|Poison}} {{typecolor|Ground}} {{typecolor|Rock}}<br>{{typecolor|Ghost}} {{typecolor|Steel}} {{typecolor|Bug}} {{typecolor|Fire}} {{typecolor|Water}} {{typecolor|Grass}}<br>{{typecolor|Electric}} {{typecolor|Ice}} {{typecolor|Psychic}} {{typecolor|Dragon}} {{typecolor|Dark}} {{typecolor|Fairy}}<br>
{{typecolor|Stellar}} {{typecolor|???}} {{typecolor|Shadow}} [[Typeless]]
| {{movecolor|Physical}} {{movecolor|Special}} {{movecolor|Status}}
| {{ccolor|Cute}} {{ccolor|Smart|3=Clever}} {{ccolor|Beauty|3=Beautiful}} {{ccolor|Tough}} {{ccolor|Cool}}
|}

==== Standard values ====
These are the properties that every move has:
* '''[[Power]]''' – determines the direct [[damage]] dealt by the move, which can be either [[physical]] or [[special move|special]]. [[Status move|Status]] moves don't deal direct damage therefore they have their power value indicated by "—".
* '''[[PP]]''' – short for "Power Points". This value tells the player how many times a Pokémon can use a move before it must be restored.
* '''[[Accuracy]]''' – determines the chance for the move to hit its target. Some moves have their accuracy value set to "—"; these cannot miss, even if accuracy is lowered, unlike moves with 100% accuracy. Such moves often target the user or the entire field.
* '''[[Range]]''' – determines which Pokémon can be targeted, or must be targeted, by a move, especially when there is more than one opponent, such as in [[Double Battles]] or [[Triple Battles]].
* '''[[Appeal]]''' – the number of points a Pokémon gains in [[Contest Battle]]s after using a move.
* '''[[Jamming|Jam]]''' – the number of points deducted from other Pokémon in Contest Battles.

====Additional properties====
==== Common effects ====
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin:auto; background: #{{White color light}}; border:5px solid #{{White color}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background:#{{White color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Moves}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color|000|Properties}}
|-
| [[Contact|Contact move]] || these moves make contact what has various consequences, most of them are physical
|-
| [[Priority|Prioity move]] || these moves are performed earlier or later in a turn, ignoring the speed
|-
| [[Critical hit|High critical hit ratio]] || these moves have higher critical hit ratio
|-
| [[Additional effect|Moves with additional effect]] || these moves have additional effect to their dealt damage
|-
| [[:Category:Moves that deal direct damage|Fixed damage]] || these moves deal fixed damage despite being physical or special
|-
| [[One-hit knockout move]] || these moves always knock Pokemon out
|-
| [[Status condition|Inflict status condition]] || these moves inflict volatile or non-volatile status condition
|-
| [[Freeze (status_condition)#Curing|Defrosts user]] || these moves defrost the user
|-
| [[Freeze (status_condition)#Curing|Defrosts target]] || these moves defrost the target
|-
| [[Sky Battle#Prohibited moves|Moves prohibited in Sky battle]] || these moves fails when used in [[Sky Battle]]
|-
| [[:Category:Consecutively executed moves|Consecutively executed moves]] || These moves make the user repeat them in in consecutive turns
|-
| [[Multistrike move]] || These moves hit multiple times during their execution
|-

|}

==== Subcategories of moves ====
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|- style="background:#{{White color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Moves}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color|000|Properties}}
|-
| [[Aura and pulse move]] || these moves are booster by the ability {{a|Mega Launcher}}
|-
| [[Ball and bomb move]] || these moves fail when used against Pokémon with {{a|Bulletproof}}
|-
| [[Biting move]] || these moves are booster by the ability {{a|Strong Jaw}}
|-
| [[Dance move]] || these moves are copied by the Pokémon with ability {{a|Dancer}}
|-
| [[Explosive move]] || these moves fail when used in presence of Pokémon with {{a|Damp}}
|-
| [[Powder and spore move]] || these moves are copied by the Pokémon with ability {{a|Overcoat}}, wearing [[Safety Goggles]] or {{t|Grass}}
|-
| [[Punching move]] || these moves are booster by the ability {{a|Iron Fist}} and the item [[Punching Glove]]
|-
| [[Slicing move]] || these moves are booster by the ability {{a|Sharpness}}
|-
| [[Sound-based move]] || these moves are affected by {{a|Liquid Voice}}, {{a|Punk Rock}}, and [[Throat Spray]], but blocked by {{a|Soundproof}} and {{m|Throat Chop}}
|-
| [[Wind move]] || these moves affect the ability {{a|Wind Rider}} and {{a|Wind Power}}
|-
| [[Status_condition (Mystery_Dungeon)#Muzzled|Moves that require use of mouth]] || these moves fail when the user is Muzzled in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon
|-
| [[Illuminate (Ability)|Light moves]] || these moves summon a hostile Pokémon in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
|}

==== Reaction moves ====
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin:auto; background: #{{White color light}}; border:5px solid #{{White color}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background:#{{White color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Moves}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color|000|Properties}}
|-
| [[Protection|Unprotectable moves]] || Moves that bypass {{m|Protect}} and other protection moves
|-
| [[Magic Coat (move)|Reflectable moves]] || Reflectible by {{m|Magic Coat}} and {{a|Magic Bounce}}
|-
| [[King's Rock|Affected by King's Rock]] || Affected by [[King's Rock]]
|-
| [[Substitute (doll)|Substitute bypass]] || Bypasses {{m|Substitute}}, mostly [[Sound-based moves]]
|-
| [[Aroma Veil|Mental moves]] || Affected by [[Mental Herb]] and {{a|Aroma Veil}}
|-
| [[Minimize (move)|Trampling moves]] || These moves deal more damage to and bypass accuracy check of Pokemon that used {{m|Minimize}}
|-
| [[Heal Block|Healing moves]] || Blocked by {{m|Heal Block}} and {{m|Psychic Noise}}
|-
| {{m|Gravity|Moves affected by Gravity}} || Moves that can't be used during the effect of {{m|Gravity}}
|}

==== Uncallable moves ====
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin:auto; background: #{{White color light}}; border:5px solid #{{White color}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background:#{{White color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | {{color2|000|Moves}}
! rowspan=2 | {{color|000|Properties}}
|-
| {{m|Assist|Uncallable by Assist}} || Can't be called by {{m|Assist}}
|-
| {{m|Copycat|Uncallable by Copycat}} || Can't be called by {{m|Copycat}}
|-
| {{m|Me First|Uncallable by Me First}} || Can't be called by {{m|Me First}}
|-
| {{m|Metronome|Uncallable by Metronome}} || Can't be called by {{m|Metronome}}
|-
| {{m|Mirror Move|Uncallable by Mirror Move}} || Can't be called by {{m|Mirror Move}}
|-
| {{m|Nature Power|Uncallable by Nature Power}} || Can't be called by {{m|Nature Power}}
|-
| {{m|Sleep Talk|Uncallable by Sleep Talk}} || Can't be called by {{m|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| {{m|Snatch|Uncallable by Snatch}} || Can't be called by {{m|Snatch}}
|-
| {{m|Encore|Uncallable by Encore}} || Can't be called by {{m|Encore}}
|-
| {{m|Mimic|Uncopiable by Mimic}} || Can't be copied by {{m|Mimic}}
|-
| {{m|Instruct|Uncallable by Instruct}} || Can't be called by {{m|Instruct}}
|-
| {{m|Sketch|Unsketchable moves}} || Can't be copied by {{m|Sketch}}
|}

==== Moves that work outside of battle ====
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin:auto; background: #{{White color light}}; border:5px solid #{{White color}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background:#{{White color light}}"
! {{color2|000|Moves}}
! {{color|000|Properties}}
|-
| [[Field move]] || these moves can be used outside of battle, many of them are [[HM]] moves
|-
| [[Field Move (Ranger)]] || these moves can be used outside of battle in Pokémon Ranger series games
|-
| [[Natural object|Hit natural objects]] || these moves hit natural objects in {{g|X and Y}}
|-
| [[Obstruction|Remove obstruction]] || these moves hit natural objects in {{g|Legends: ZA}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
{{incomplete|section|Appropriate details for other games (Rumble games, Trozei games, Battrio/Tretta games?)}}

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Pokémon battle (Mystery Dungeon)#Attacks|Pokémon battle (Mystery Dungeon) → Moves}}
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], Pokémon can learn and use up to four moves much like in the core series games. When Pokémon level up, they learn the same moves as they would in a contemporaneous core series game. However, all Pokémon also have a basic attack (called a regular attack) that they can use that does not require [[PP]]. The regular attack can be used any time, but the player can only use one of their character's learned moves at a time, depending on which move they've "set". Other Pokémon in the player's party will use their learned moves at their own discretion, but the player is able to set or unset any number of their moves to partially control what they do as well.

Two to four moves can also be [[linked move|linked]] so that they can be executed all at once, in a single turn. Defeating an enemy with a linked move will boost the resulting [[experience]] by 50%.

While moves have PP like in the core games, the default amount of PP for a move may be different than in the core games. Pokémon can also relearn moves at different places in the games much like the [[Move Reminder]] in the core games:
*{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}: {{DL|Pokémon Square|Gulpin Link Shop}}
*{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}: {{DL|Treasure Town|Electivire Link Shop}}
*{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}: Slaking Move Relearner
*{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}: {{DL|Pokémon Paradise|Scraggy's Savvy Moves}}
*{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}: [[Hawlucha's Slam School]]

Unlike the Move Reminder, however, these facilities remember if a Pokémon has learned (or tried to) a level-up move it can no longer learn after evolving.

===Pokémon Ranger series===
{{main|Field Move (Ranger)}}
{{main|Poké Assist}}
In the {{cat|Pokémon Ranger}} games, [[Field Move (Ranger)|Field Moves]] and [[Poké Assist]]s may be considered analogues to moves. Field Moves are used against environmental obstacles in the world, while Poké Assists are used to help [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Rangers]] capture Pokémon with the [[Capture Styler]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], Pokémon do not have moves, but they still [[Pokémon Shuffle#Gameplay|attack and damage each other]] so that the player can capture wild Pokémon. Effectively, every Pokémon's attack has the same basic strength.

===Pokémon Conquest===
In [[Pokémon Conquest]], a Pokémon only has one move. As a Pokémon's [[link]] with its [[Warrior]] increases, so does its {{DL|link|move rank}}. If a Pokémon is able to achieve a Perfect Link with its Warrior and maximize its move rank, some moves will gain new effects, such as {{m|Leaf Storm}} and {{m|Outrage}}.

In contrast to the core series, the Speed {{stat|In Pokémon Conquest|stat}} does not affect when a Pokémon goes, but instead affects the accuracy of attacks, with faster Pokémon being harder to hit and better able to land attacks than slower Pokémon. Moves are also not split into physical and special categories; all moves use the attacking Pokémon's Attack and the defending Pokémon's Defense stats, and there is no Special Attack or Special Defense.

===Pokémon GO===
{{main|Move (GO)}}
In {{g|GO}}, moves are divided into two kinds: '''Fast Attacks''' (Japanese: '''ノーマルアタック''' ''Normal Attack'') and '''Charged Attacks''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルアタック''' ''Special Attack''). At the start, every Pokémon knows one of each kind of move, randomly chosen from their species' possible move pool. A Pokémon's Fast Attack or Charged Attack can be reselected using a {{DL|TM|Pokémon GO|TM}}. When a Pokémon evolves, its moves are randomly reselected. The player can also spend {{OBP|Stardust|GO}} and {{OBP|Candy|GO}} to teach a Pokémon a second Charged Attack.

:''For a full list of moves in Pokémon GO, see [[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]''

===Pokémon Masters EX===
:''See also: [[List of moves in Pokémon Masters EX]]''

===Pokémon UNITE===
{{main|Move (UNITE)}}

In {{g|UNITE}}, moves are skills that Pokémon use in battle. Moves can have many effects, ranging from directly attacking opponents, healing allies, quickly moving around, to improving one's own stats. Many moves can inflict {{UNITE|status condition}}s on opponents. After a move is used, it goes through a cooldown period where it cannot be used.

Notably, moves are not the only form of attack. Each Pokémon has a '''basic attack''' separate from its moves that they can use to damage opponents. Basic attacks can be used freely and do not have cooldowns, but are not as strong as moves. Generally, every third basic attack a Pokémon performs instead becomes a boosted attack, which is stronger and can have move-like additional effects.

'''Unite Moves''' are powerful moves unique to Pokémon UNITE. Unite Moves can only be learned and used in Unite Battles. Generally, each Pokémon only has one Unite Move. Instead of having a cooldown, using these moves requires having a full Unite Move gauge, and doing so empties the gauge. The Unite Move gauge refills over time.

Wild Pokémon are able to use moves and basic attacks in ways similar to player-controlled Pokémon.

===Pokémon Zany Cards===
In [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], some moves are mentioned in the card games: {{p|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{p|Ditto}}'s {{m|Transform}}, and {{p|Gengar}}'s {{m|Dream Eater}}.

==In animation==
[[File:Ash Pikachu Iron Tail.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} using {{m|Iron Tail}} in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
Moves in {{aniseries|PTS}} often appear different to how they are depicted in the {{pkmn|games}}. [[Ash's Pikachu]] often used {{m|Agility}} as a physical attacking move, rather than a move that merely raises {{stat|Speed}}. The almost limitless nature of the show lends itself to many more [[differences between the Pokémon games and animated series]] in relation to Pokémon's moves. Pokémon are able to use many more moves [[Field move|outside of battle]], such as {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s {{m|Vine Whip}}.

In [[Pokémon battle]]s, moves may be used in unorthodox manners, especially to overcome type disadvantages. Invented, [[Moves not in the Pokémon games#In animation|animated series-exclusive moves]] have existed since the [[EP003|third episode]], and custom-made moves, such as the [[Counter Shield]] have been prevalent in {{aniseries|DP}}. Additionally, during [[Contest Battle]]s, moves are often [[Contest combination|fused together]] to create brand-new attacks.

The process in which moves are learned is also markedly different. Even though it is mentioned in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'' and ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'' that moves can be learned at certain levels, Pokémon seem to learn them more at random, including moves that are not learned by leveling up in the games (such as Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}}).

Similar to Move Tutors in the game, Pokémon can also learn moves by special training from certain people. For instance, {{an|Chaz}} helped Ash's Pikachu learn {{m|Iron Tail}}, and [[Clayton]] helped {{AP|Buizel}} learn {{m|Ice Punch}}. During these and other similar instances, it is seen that Pokémon are capable of learning moves through observation and repetition, showing that each move has a certain procedure to unlock. [[May's Skitty]] was capable of learning {{m|Blizzard}} after observing [[Dr. Abby]]'s {{p|Delcatty}}, Johnny, doing so in ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''.

To a similar extent, some moves seem to share similar traits and a move might be learned unintentionally when practicing another, as [[Ash's Greninja]] (a {{p|Froakie}} at the time) learned {{m|Double Team}} when training to learn {{m|Quick Attack}}. [[Ash's Gengar]] learned to use {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} after practicing with Ash's many {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.

===''Secrets of the Jungle''===
In ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', {{OBP|Koko|M23}} is seen using {{m|Jungle Healing}}, the only known time a [[human]] has used a Pokémon move.

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito Leafage.png|thumb|250px|[[Liko]]'s {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} using {{m|Leafage}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
{{incomplete|section|role in Horizons; any similarities/differences to PtS}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Io PorygonZ Conversion 2.png|thumb|250px|{{P|Porygon-Z}} using {{m|Conversion 2}} in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]]]]
[[File:Early TM Adventures.png|thumb|100px|left|Two early kinds of TMs in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Moves have been used in nearly every [[Pokémon manga]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{m|Water Gun}} was the first move used in [[Pokémon Adventures]] . Since then, most moves introduced in the core series games have been used in the manga, with every move introduced in the first four [[generation]]s having been used at least once.

The move-teaching methods in Pokémon Adventures are similar to games, with [[level]]s, [[TM]]s, and [[Move Tutor]]s all being present.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Attack (TCG)}}
[[File:KyuremEXAncientOrigins25.jpg|150px|thumb|{{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Kyurem-EX|25}} has two attacks, which are {{m|Glaciate}} and an original attack called Icecalibur.]]
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], {{TCG|Pokémon}} cards have {{TCG|attack}}s, which are similar to moves. A card generally has only one or two attacks, but different cards of the same [[Pokémon (species)|species]] may have different attacks. The TCG also often introduces attacks with names that do not have equivalent moves in the core series, and it [[TCG move errors|does not limit]] the attacks a Pokémon can have to the moves it can learn in the core series games.

Only a player's {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Active Pokémon}} can use an attack. Pokémon use attacks that create a wide variety of effects, but the main reason to attack is to inflict damage on the opponent's Pokémon. Most attacks deal damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon (the {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Defending Pokémon}}) and the base damage of an attack is written to the right of the attack name as a large black or white number. Many effects can increase or decrease the damage an attack deals compared to that base damage. If a Pokémon uses an attack that deals damage, put a damage counter on any Pokémon that took damage for every 10 damage the attack deals. (Attacks only deal damage in multiples of 10, with only a few older cards attempting to compute a number which is not a multiple of 10. And all such cards round their result to a multiple of 10.)

Most attacks have an attack cost, which is printed as {{TCG|Energy}} symbols of one or more {{TCG|Energy type}}s to the left of the attack name. A Pokémon card can only use an attack if it has {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}} attached to it that matches the attack's cost. This is often colloquially referred to as "paying the cost", though Energy only needs to be attached to the Pokémon; unless explicitly stated otherwise, all Energy cards remain attached to a Pokémon after it attacks.

Using an attack ends the player's turn, giving their opponent the chance to fight back.

==In the TFG==
In the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]], Pokémon figures have a ring around their base which is divided into colored sections, some of which are moves. Depending on the figure, Pokémon may have as few as one or as many as four moves. [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game#Spinning and battles|Battles]] are fought by spinning the Pokémon and its ring inside the base, and the section that stops under an arrow on the base determines its action in the battle (which may also be affected by the outcome of the opposing Pokémon's spin).

==Trivia==
*In the older [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] games, if a Pokémon learns multiple moves at the same level, it will only be given the opportunity to learn one of them. The other moves it could have learned must be taught from the Link Shop.
*After a move is issued, if that Pokémon levels up before its in-battle turn and replaces the move currently awaiting execution with a new move, the new move will be used instead of the old one, except for in [[Generation VI]], where the old move can still be used.
**Multiple turn moves such as {{m|Petal Dance}} will cause [[Charge move replacement glitch|more complex behavior]].
*In some instances in the animated series, certain Pokémon have been shown to know more than just four moves at the same time, with as many as 10 being used by [[Drake's Dragonite|one Pokémon]] in a single battle. The closest the series has got to acknowledging the existence of move slots is the fact that the {{MTR}} of {{TRT}} can't learn {{m|Pay Day}} because of the effort exerted in learning to speak human language.
*[[Generation I]] introduced 165 moves; [[Generation II]] introduced 86 moves; [[Generation III]] introduced 103 moves; [[Generation IV]] introduced 113 moves; [[Generation V]] introduced 92 moves; [[Generation VI]] introduced 62 moves; [[Generation VII]] introduced 107 moves, including 35 [[Z-Move]]s; [[Generation VIII]] introduced 80 moves, including 18 [[Max Move]]s and 26 [[G-Max Move]]s; and [[Generation IX]] introduced 69 moves.
*When a move is forgotten, the text from [[Generation I]] to {{gen|IV}} is "1... 2... and poof!" From [[Generation V]] onwards, it was changed to "1... 2... and ta-da!"
*The term "move" is typically uncapitalized in [[core series]] dialogue and in game manuals. However, it has exceptionally been capitalized as "Move" in the manuals of {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. For instance, the Platinum manual says this about {{status|confusion}}: "''If a confused Pokémon uses a '''Move''' during battle, there is a chance it could attack itself.''"

==In other languages==
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==Notes==
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==Related articles==
*[[List of moves]]
*[[List of modified moves]]
*[[Move variations]]
*[[List of moves in Pokémon GO]]
*[[List of moves in other languages]]
*[[List of moves by animated series debut]]

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Professor Oak

2026-06-16T01:48:40Z

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{kanto color}}
|corecolor={{kanto color light}}
|bordercolor={{kanto color dark}}
|name=Professor Samuel Oak
|jname=オーキド・ユキナリ博士
|tmname=Dr. Yukinari Ohkido
|slogan=no
|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork from {{LGPE}}<br>Illustrated by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakSetupCosmicEclipse201.jpg|Professor Oak's Setup (Cosmic Eclipse 201)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|height=5'9" (1.75 m)<ref name=PSW>[[Pokémon Scale World]]</ref>
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Gray
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives={{ga|Blue}} (grandson)<br>{{Daisy|Daisy/May}} (granddaughter)<br>[[Samson Oak|Samson]] (cousin)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{kanto color light}}
|trainer=Former {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Pokémon Professor]]
|gen={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|VII}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]]<br>[[Hey You, Pikachu!]], {{pkmn|Snap}}, {{pkmn|Stadium}}, [[PokéROM]], {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{pkmn|Puzzle League}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Channel}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|enva=Joe J. Thomas<ref name="Joe J. Thomas">[http://joeactor.com/ Joe J Thomas: Voice Acting Portfolio]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|jpva=[[Ken'ichi Ogata]]<ref name="Ken'ichi Ogata">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN5qi87nTQc&t=0s Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{kanto color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'', ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|counterpart={{OBP|Professor Oak|anime}}
|debut=''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' <small>(''Pokémon the Series'')</small><br>''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' <small>(''Pokémon Origins'')</small><br>''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'' <small>(''Pokémon Evolutions'')</small>
|enva=[[Kyle Hebert]] <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>Ben Diskin <small>([[The Two Professors]])</small><br>Keith Silverstein <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|jpva=Katsuji Mori <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>Tadashi Wakabayashi <small>([[The Two Professors]])</small><br>Keiichi Sonobe <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{kanto color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'', ''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]'', ''[[Pokémon Zensho]]''
|counterpart={{adv|Professor Oak}}, {{PPM|Professor Oak}}
|debut=''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br>''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon Pocket Monsters|PPM]])</small><br>''[[PZ01|Prologue: Masara Town]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Zensho}})</small>
}}
|}

'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Ohkido'')<ref>[https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/detail/p4934054011285/ ARTFX J "PROF. OHKIDO with FUSHIGIDANE"] Merchandise</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Professor Oak's given name in Japanese, '''ユキナリ''' (''Yukinari''), first appeared in "Pocket Monsters Zukan", a guidebook published by Aspect. This name later appeared in various media such as [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]], the [[M04|fourth Pokémon movie]], and [[Pokémon Adventures]], before it was confirmed as his name in the core series, with [[Samson Oak]] mentioning it in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. '''[[Samson Oak/Quotes|Samson Oak]]''': 『カントーにいる　わしの　いとこ……
わしと　同じ　顔で
'''ユキナリ'''と　いうのだが
彼から　もらった　カントー地方の
ポケモン図鑑と　照らしあわせつつ
いろいろ　調べて　おるのだよ。 Localized in English as ''"Oh, that cousin of mine in Kanto... He and I look remarkably alike, or so everyone always says. He's Samuel Oak, though."'' ({{game4|SMUSUM}})</ref> is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who lives and works at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] of the [[Kanto]] [[region]].

==In the core series games==
Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gives {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their [[first partner Pokémon]] in {{game3|Red and Green|Pokémon Red, Green|s}}, {{game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In the last pair of games, he also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] once they've caught at least 60 Pokémon. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.

He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the [[Pokémon League]] as an adviser. In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], during her [[sync pair story]], "A Day with Agatha", {{mas|Agatha}} explains how she and {{mas|Professor Oak|Oak}} met. Oak was always friendly and open when he was young and would talk to Agatha and try to help her. Though he was only trying to be nice, it still annoyed Agatha because she wanted to be left alone. Agatha would battle Oak to try and get him to go away, but he was always better than her, and so she would battle him again and again. Eventually, the time they spent together began to mean a lot to Agatha. As a result, when Oak got the idea to invent the [[Pokédex]] and subsequently stopped battling, Agatha felt betrayed.

[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|200px|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
Professor Oak was always well known in [[Kanto]], but in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, he becomes more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He became famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first, but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} first meets him visiting the home of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the Badges in Johto and later Kanto. In the [[remake]]s, he also gives the player the National Pokédex after they've entered the [[Hall of Fame]], gives them {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} once they've earned all 16 [[Badge]]s, allows them to choose one of the Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] once they've beaten Red, and hands over the [[Jade Orb]] if the player has caught both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} at the [[Embedded Tower]].

Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], a [[Poké Ball]] smith from [[Azalea Town]], and another is Professor Elm, who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:
:"''...
:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
:''coming along? I'm still plugging
:''away. I heard rumors
:''that {{player|<player>}} is
:''getting quite a reputation.
:''I'm delighted to hear that.
:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"

Professor Oak has many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.

Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}/[[Ramanas Park]]{{sup/8|BDSP}}, and gives them the National Pokédex, as well as the [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]], and the {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} app for their [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In {{v2|Platinum}}, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the [[legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.

Professor Oak also appears in {{LGPE}}, where he serves the same role for {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} and {{ga|Trace}} that he originally served for Red and Blue. He originally has two first partner Pokémon to give to them, but after the player catches their own {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, the third Pokémon goes unrevealed.

====Fame Checker====
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Pallet Town - Sign
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
* What is this person like?
:"To make a complete guide on all the {{ScPkmn}} in the world...
:That was my dream!"
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on {{ScPkmn}}.
:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
* Family and friends?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
;[[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
* Family and friends?
:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
:That old duff was once tough and handsome.
:But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"Why do {{ScPkmn}} compete and battle so hard for you?
:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards {{ScPkmn}}.
:Never forget that."

===Pokémon===
Professor Oak gives the player and the rival their [[first partner Pokémon]] in every [[Kanto]]-based game.

====Pokémon Red and Blue====
{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|ndex=0001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|ndex=0004
|pokemon=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|level=5
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|ndex=0007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|level=5
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

====Pokémon Yellow====
{{main|Pikachu (Yellow)}}
Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping the player from beginning their {{pkmn|journey}} without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to them.

{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|ndex=0025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|level=5
|move1=ThunderShock|move1type=Electric
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}

This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for the player, but is taken by {{ga|Blue}} in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.

{{Pokémon
|gen=1
|ndex=0133
|pokemon=Eevee
|level=5
|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}

====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=3
|ndex=0001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=3
|ndex=0004
|pokemon=Charmander
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=3
|ndex=0007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
After the player has defeated Red, Professor Oak gifts them with one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon.

{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=0001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=0004
|pokemon=Charmander
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=0007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
{{Pokémon/Grid}}
{{Pokémon
|caption='''Let's Go, Pikachu!'''
|gen=PE
|ndex=0025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=both
|form=-Partner
|level=5
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
{{Pokémon
|caption='''Let's Go, Eevee!'''
|gen=PE
|ndex=0133
|pokemon=Eevee
|gender=both
|form=-Partner
|level=5
|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
{{Pokémon/Grid/end}}

====Unused teams====
{{main|Unused Trainer data#Prof. Oak|Unused Trainer data → Prof. Oak}}
[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak, who cannot normally be battled]]
Unused Trainer data for Prof. Oak (Japanese: '''{{j|オーキドせんせい}}''' ''Teacher Oak'') exists in all Generation I games.

Prof. Oak has data for three different teams using different first partner Pokémon, with each Pokémon being [[level]] 66-70, higher than Blue's {{pkmn|Champion}} battle team. It is possible he was meant to be a late-game opponent, perhaps similar to Red in [[Generation II]].

He can be battled by exploiting certain [[glitch]]es.
{{-}}

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
[[File:Stadium Professor Oak.png|thumb|left|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Stadium]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak Pokémon Stadium 2]]
In [[Pokémon Stadium]] and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Professor Oak is the owner of the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, which is available if the Stadium game is connected to one or more [[core series]] games via [[Transfer Pak]]. The laboratory contains various machines with features such as trading Pokémon between games, transferring items and Pokémon to and from the player's [[PC]], viewing the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}}, etc. In both games, Professor Oak describes the machines in the laboratory.

The Transfer Pak features were previously introduced in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Stadium]], but they were part of the menu at the beginning at the game and didn't involve Professor Oak or his laboratory.
{{-}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Hey You, Pikachu!===
Professor Oak appears in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject.

===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], the {{OBP|Professor Oak|Base Set 88}} card is available. Additionally, there are cards featuring the [[Impostor Professor Oak]].

===Pokémon Snap===
[[File:Snap Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Snap]]
Professor Oak is one of the two human characters that appear in [[Pokémon Snap]]. In order to complete his [[Pokémon Report]] on the denizens of [[Pokémon Island]], he hires {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provides Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd takes a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak is able to drawn a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].

===Puzzle series===
In [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], Professor Oak appears at the main menu and some other screens at the beginning of the game, explaining the available options to the player. He also talks to the player at various points in the "Puzzle" section, which consists of various rounds with puzzles.

At the beginning of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], there is a short animated introduction where [[Ash Ketchum]] receives a phone call from Professor Oak, telling him that he has been selected as a challenger of the Puzzle League Tournament at [[Puzzle League]]. In Prof. Oak's Labs at the Puzzle Village, Professor Oak explains how to play this game.

===Play It! series===
In [[Pokémon Play It!]] and [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], the player is able to receive two certificates signed by Professor Oak; each certificate is awarded for answering a separate set of 10 questions correctly.

In both games, as seen in the option about "The playing field" in the {{OBP|Help|Play It!}} section, {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she was in the middle of a Pokémon TCG match with Professor Oak but he had to leave.

===PokéROM===
Professor Oak is the narrator of [[PokéROM]], voiced by [[Stuart Zagnit]], his voice actor in the animated series at the time.

===Pokémon Channel===
[[File:Prof. Oak Report.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Channel]]
In [[Pokémon Channel]], Professor Oak launches the titular Pokémon Channel, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.

===Pokémon GO===
In [[Pokémon GO]], it is mentioned that he was [[Professor Willow]]'s mentor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/988821137391013888 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter]</ref>

In the web series [[The Two Professors]], Willow contacts Oak to discuss the recent appearance of {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into an unrecognizable Pokémon. Oak is able to identify it as the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Meltan}}.


===Pokémon Masters EX===
{{main|Professor Oak (Masters)}}
Professor Oak, in his {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Nidorino}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Professor Oak became a playable sync pair on February 14, 2020.

Professor Oak first appeared as an NPC during the second chapter of [[PML arc]]. He later made a notable appearance in one of the game's main stories, the [[villain arc]].

In his own Pokémon Masters EX Sync Pair Story, "A Day With Professor Oak", {{mas|Professor Oak}} reveals that his trusted Pokémon partner is {{p|Nidorino}}.

{{PairDex/h|Kanto}}
{{PairDex|082|Professor Oak|trainerlink=Professor Oak (Masters)#Mew (Pre-Sync Move → Post-Sync Move)|trainerimg=Oak|0151|Mew|Psychic|Bug|Tech|3EX|Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020<br>and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely}}
{{PairDex|082|Professor Oak|trainerlink=Professor Oak (Masters)#Nidorino|trainerimg=Oak|0033|Nidorino|gender=male|Poison|Psychic|Support|exrole=Sprint|6|Sync Pair-Up Event}}
|}

===[[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]===
{{main|Professor's Research (Promo-A 7)}}
Professor Oak makes an appearance on the {{TCG ID|Promo-A|Professor's Research|7}} card in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]].

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Prof Oak.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Gold Silver Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Professor Oak PO.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Professor Oak LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:ProfessorResearchPromo-A7 artwork.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}} by {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakBaseSet88.jpg|Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]]</ref>
| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold and Silver}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}} by {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakNewTheoryHeartGoldSoulSilver101.jpg|Professor Oak's New Theory (HeartGold & SoulSilver 101)]]</ref>
| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Origins|000}}
| Concept art from<br>{{Color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Artwork from the {{colorlink|Professor's Research (Promo-A 7)|000|Professor's Research}} card by {{colorlink|Naoki Saito|000}}<br>from {{colorlink|Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket|000}}
|}

===Sprites and models===
====In the core series====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Y Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS SW97 Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Professor Oak Portrait.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak Beta.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak PE OD.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oak BDSP OD.png|100px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Prototype sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo}}
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{Colorlink|Fame Checker|000}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Beta {{color2|000|Fame Checker}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Y Oak Back.png]]
|
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak II OD.png]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak OD.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Back sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
|
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| colspan=3 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
|}

====In other games====
{{missing image|section|needs=Sprite from the tutorial of Puzzle League}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak Stadium.png|75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak Snap.png|75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Hey You Pikachu Oak.png|75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Channel Oak.png|75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Channel Oak alt.png|75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:TCG1 A39 Professor Oak.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:TCG2 A54 Professor Oak.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Oak Ra OD.png]]
|-
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Menu sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Snap|Snap}}
| Dialogue sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Hey You, Pikachu!}}
| colspan=2 | Dialogue sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Channel|Channel}}
| Menu sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Oak (Base Set 88)|Professor Oak}} sprite<br/>from the {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|Trading Card Game}}
| Professor Oak sprite<br/>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}
| Unused overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (video game)|Ranger}}
|}

===Other images===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak signature.png]]
|-
| Professor Oak's signature<br/>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Play It!|Play It!}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Play It! 2}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Professor Oak/Quotes}}

==In animation==
[[File:Professor Oak JN anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Oak in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
Professor Oak appeared semi-regularly from the [[original series]] until ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', giving [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information for his {{pkmn|journey}} and taking care of the Pokémon he had left at his laboratory.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Professor Oak Origins.png|thumb|250px|Professor Oak in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Professor Oak appeared as a major character in the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where he served a similar role as in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. He assigned {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} with the task of completing his dream of a complete Pokédex. Eventually, Red did manage to catch {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|all 150 known Pokémon}}, but then realized that {{p|Mew}} was still out there, and decided to continue his effort in bringing Professor Oak's dream to a true completion.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Oak
|pkmn=Eevee
|type1=Normal
|img=Professor Oak Eevee PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=File 1: Red
|desc=Professor Oak sent out his {{p|Eevee}} during his introduction of the [[Pokémon world]].

None of Eevee's moves are known.}}

=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|Grass|Poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle PO.png|Water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander PO.png|Fire|link=no}}
|
|}

=====Gave away to new Trainers=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Red|Charmander|Red Charmander PO.png|Fire|nick=Red's Charmander}}
| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Squirtle|Blue Squirtle PO.png|Water|nick=Blue's Squirtle|link=no}}
|
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
|ja=森功至 ''Katsuji Mori''
|en=[[Kyle Hebert]]
|it=Mario Scarabelli
|es_eu=José Padilla}}

===Pokémon Generations===
Though Professor Oak did not physically appear in [[Pokémon Generations]], he was mentioned by [[Agatha]] during her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{ga|Blue}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.

===GOTCHA!===
Professor Oak briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Professor Oak Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Professor Oak in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
Professor Oak appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. {{ga|Green}} met him at his laboratory in [[Pallet Town]], apologizing for having failed to complete the [[Pokédex]]. Professor Oak, however, revealed that other Pallet Town Trainers had been taking on the same project as well, and thanks to them, the Pokédex was now complete. Just then, he received a call from [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]], who informed him of {{p|Meltan|a new Pokémon made entirely of metal}}. However, when Professor Oak turned around to share the news with Green, {{ga|Elaine}}, and {{ga|Trace}}, he was surprised to see them having already left.

====Pokémon====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Grass|Poison|link=no|size=250px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Water|link=no|size=250px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Fire|link=no|size=250px}}
|
|}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable
| color = {{kanto color light}}
| bordercolor = {{kanto color}}
| ja = 園部啓一 ''Keiichi Sonobe''
| en = Keith Silverstein
| it = Paolo Sesana
| es_eu = Francisco Javier Garaboa
| ar = Marwan Farhat (مروان فرحات)
}}

==In the manga==
As he is the leading professor of the [[Kanto]] region, Professor Oak appears in many different [[Pokémon manga]] series.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Professor Oak EToP.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)#The Electric Tale of Pikachu|Professor Oak (anime)}}
Professor Oak makes a few appearances in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, he does not give Ash his {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}; in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Adventures]]
{{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
Professor Oak has a recurring role in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most arcs since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this [[canon]]. He's a highly respected figure in the field of Pokémon research the world over, the inventor of the [[Pokédex]], and a former {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Professor Oak first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'', where he witnessed {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance at the [[Violet Gym]]. He also saw the battle between Articuno and {{GnB|Gold}}'s Pokémon. He then offered to bring the Pokémon Egg [[Mr. Pokémon]] had to Professor Elm in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. Before he leaving, he gave Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold would become a great Trainer.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Professor Oak PM.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
{{main|Professor Oak (Pocket Monsters)}}
Professor Oak is a character in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], where he is in regular contact with {{PPM|Red}} and {{PPM|Green}}.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
Professor Oak appears in [[Pokémon Zensho]] and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuted in ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', where he saved {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi went to his lab and chose Charmander as his first partner Pokémon, due to it saving him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chose Squirtle, which made Professor Oak keep {{p|Bulbasaur}}, as he would have been too lonely otherwise.

In ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'', it was revealed that Professor Oak is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He was last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} that dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=78
|trainer=Professor Oak
|pkmn=Venusaur
|stage1=Bulbasaur
|stage2=Ivysaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Oak Bulbasaur 2 Zensho.png
|cap=Professor Oak's Bulbasaur
|img2=Oak Venusaur Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ01
|epname=Pallet Town
|desc=Professor Oak kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} and then {{p|Venusaur}} sometime when Satoshi went to [[Indigo Plateau]]. Venusaur was then seen with Professor Oak around the end of the chapter when he was explaining to Satoshi and Shigeru about a [[Cerulean Cave|rare cave]] that contained the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Mewtwo}}.

None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}

=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur Zensho.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander Zensho.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle Zensho.png|water|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Satoshi
|pkmn=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|img=Satoshi Charmander Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ01
|epname=Pallet Town
|main=Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)
|desc=Professor Oak gave this {{p|Charmander}} to {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} as his choice of being his first Pokémon since Charmander rescued Satoshi from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} earlier.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shigeru
|pkmn=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|img=Shigeru Squirtle Zensho.png
|epnum=PZ01
|epname=Pallet Town
|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.

Squirtle's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

{{endspoilers}}

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
Professor Oak was first mentioned in {{strip|6}}. After a battle between {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, a boy wanted to know why water shorts out electricity, and the girl he was with suggested asking Oak.

==In the TCG==
===Artwork===
Artwork from the cards:
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Research.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Visit.png|150px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Researching
| Visiting {{colorlink|Sinnoh|000}}
|}

===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Oak in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Grass|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=116/130|ensetlink3=Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic|enset3=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|ennum3=024/034|jpsetlink3=Pokémon Card Game Classic|jpset3=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|jpnum3=026/032}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=149/165|jpsetlink=Expedition Base Set|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jpnum=053/128|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=98/112|jpsetlink2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset2=Flight of Legends|jpnum2=078/082|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpsetlink3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpset3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random<br>Constructed Starter Decks|jpnum3=051/052|jpsetlink4=Master Kit|jpset4=Side Deck|jpnum4=007/012|jpsetlink5=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset5=Mew Quarter Deck|enset6=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=80/101|jpset6=Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum6=016/024}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Oak's Visit|122}}|type=Supporter|enset=Secret Wonders|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpset=Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset2=Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset3=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpsetlink4=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset4=Magmortar Half Deck|jpsetlink5=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset5=Electivire Half Deck|ensetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|enset6=Arceus|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=90/99|jpsetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|jpset6=Advent of Arceus|jprarity6=Uncommon|jpnum6=087/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Professor Oak's New Theory|101}}|type=Supporter|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/123|jpset=HeartGold Collection|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=068/070|jpset2=Steelix Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=015/019|jpset3=Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum3=015/019|enset4=Call of Legends|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=83/95}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Professor Oak's Hint|84}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=U|jpnum=084/087}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Professor Oak's Setup|201}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=201/236|jpset=Remix Bout|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/064|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=233/236|jpset2=Remix Bout|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=072/064}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celebrations|Professor's Research|23}} '''<small>Professor Oak</small>'''|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=023/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jpnum=003/028|enset2=Celebrations|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=024/025|jpset2=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=029/028}}
{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}

There also exists a "dark counterpart" of Professor Oak, called '''[[Imposter Professor Oak]]''', who has also appeared in other Pokémon media. Apart from his first incarnation, expansions in which he has been featured also include {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Imposter Professor Oak.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Darkness|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Rare|ennum=73/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Rare|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=102/130|enset3=Celebrations|enrarity3=Rare Classic|ennum3=73/102|jpset3=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum3=004/025}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Imposter Oak's Revenge|76}}|type=Trainer|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=76/82|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Impostor Professor Oak's Invention|94}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=94/105|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Professor Oak appears as a random trophy wearing his regular clothing from the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

====Trophy information====
''The leading expert on the study of Pokémon. It seems there are always new and mysterious species of Pokémon being brought to light, and Professor Oak is at the heart of it all with his insightful research. The Pokédex is one of his inventions: new Trainers receive one, and a Pokémon to boot, when they start out.''

==Trivia==
* Professor Oak has appeared in the most [[generation]]s of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III and VII remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generations II, IV, and the Generation IV remakes in Generation VIII.
** The [[Nintendo 3DS]] is the only Nintendo system in which none of the core series games released for it feature an appearance by Professor Oak.
* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an uppercase I.
* Professor Oak is the only person to give the player their Pokédex in more than one [[region]], doing so in both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{kanto color}}; border:3px solid #{{kanto color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| オーキド博士 ''Ohkido-hakase''<br>ユキナリ ''Yukinari''
| From the {{wp|kun'yomi}} reading of 大木 ''daiboku'' (large tree) as ''ōki'' and possibly ''{{wp|orchid}}''<br>His given name ''Yukinari'' is derived from anthropologist ''Yukinari Kohara'' (香原志勢)<ref>[https://twitter.com/hitoqui_ponko/status/1868831298518970615 Game Freak staff Akihito Tomisawa on Twitter] (Japanese)</ref>
|-
| English, Italian
| Professor Samuel Oak
| From ''{{wp|oak}}'' (deciduous tree known for its longevity) and similar to his Japanese name,<ref>(January 1999). [https://web.archive.org/web/19990221135156/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM GAME FREAK | POCKEMON JOURNAL] (archive)</ref> while his given name may be from ''{{wp|Salem Oak}}'' (historic tree in {{wp|Salem, New Jersey}})
|-
| German
| Professor Samuel Eich
| From ''Eiche'' (oak) and his English name
|-
| European Spanish,<br>Latin American Spanish
| Profesor Samuel Oak
| From his English name
|-
| rowspan="2" | French
| Professeur Samuel Chen
| From ''chêne'' (oak) and his English name
|-
| Professeur Oak<ref group=n>Blue manual (Canadian French)</ref>
| From his English name
|-
| Korean
| 오박사 ''O-baksa''<br>용호 ''Yongho''
| From the first syllable of his Japanese surname and the surname 오 ''{{wp|Oh (surname)|O}}''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 大木博士 ''Dàmù-bóshì'' / ''Daaihmuhk-boksih''<br>雪成 ''Xuěchéng'' / ''Syutsìhng''
| rowspan="2" | From the Japanese names 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' and 雪成 ''Yukinari''
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 大木博士 ''Dàmù-bóshì''<br>雪成 ''Xuěchéng''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 幸成 ''Xìngchéng''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Adventures]]</ref>
| From the Japanese name 幸成 ''Yukinari''
|-
| Czech
| Profesor Oak
| From his English name
|-
| Finnish
| Professori Samuel Oak
| From his English name
|-
| Hungarian
| Oak Professzor
| From his English name
|-
| Indonesian
| Profesor Oak<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|Pokémon TCG]], [[Pokémon animated series]] (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl]]'' series onwards)</ref><br>Profesor Ohkido<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] ([[original series]]{{specify|check tooltip: is this referring to Pokémon the Series: The Beginning?}})</ref><br>Profesor Orchid{{specify|check tooltip: Source for this name}}
| From his English name<br>From his Japanese name<br>From his Japanese name
|-
| Polish
| Profesor Oak
| From his English name
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Samuel Carvalho<ref group=n>[[Pokémon GO]], Pokémon animated series, Pokémon TCG (Diamond & Pearl Series, XY Series onwards), Pokémon Adventures, [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]], [[Pokémon Club]], Pokémon Characters Guidebook</ref><br>Professor Oak<ref group=n>Red and Blue Manuals, Pokémon TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, Call of Legends Series)</ref>
| From ''carvalho'' (oak) and his English name<br>Same as his English name
|-
| Russian
| Профессор Семуель Оук<br>''Professor Semuyel' Ouk''
| Transcription of his English name
|-
| Thai
| ศาสตราจารย์โอคิโดะ ''Sattrachan Okhido''<ref group=n>Pokémon GO</ref><br>ดร.โอคิโดะ ''Dr. Okhido''<ref group=n>Pokémon TCG, Pokémon animated series</ref><br>ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Okhit''{{specify|check tooltip: Source for this name}}<br>ยูกินาริ ''Yukinari''{{specify|check tooltip: Source for this name}}
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Yukinari Ohkido
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
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==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Professor Oak|Article on Wikipedia}}

==Related articles==
* [[Professor Oak (anime)]]
* [[Professor Oak (Adventures)]]
* [[a:Category:Professor Oak|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Region

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{{samename|regions used for region-locking|Software region}}
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[[File:RegionsMoviesMap ReUpload.jpg|thumb|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, along with the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, from the {{pkmn|animated series}}'s [[M10|10th anniversary]]]]
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|地方|ちほう}}''' ''region'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most eighteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon [[canon]]s.

==In the core series games==
Ten regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (formerly [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], [[Paldea]], and the currently unnamed setting of {{g|Winds and Waves}}. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts.

Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[first partner Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous team]] operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals.

Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture.

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that Sinnoh, Kanto, and Hoenn are part of a larger country, whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>[[Professor Oak/Quotes#Diamond, Pearl and Platinum|Professor Oak]]: ''"[...] This is [[Pal Park]]! Pokémon from around the country can be brought here. In other words, Pokémon from places like [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]]. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]])</ref> Due to Johto being Kanto's neighboring region, it could be assumed that Johto is also a part of this country. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon world's Kanto region takes its name. Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea are known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country. However, the [[National Pokédex]] in Unova and Kalos contains all of the Pokémon from the first four main regions, which implies that either they are in the same nation or Professors from these six regions are collaborating. Additionally, [[Kitakami]] is stated to be in the East. [[Malie City]] in the Alola region was built by people who previously lived in Kanto and Johto and is also stated to have Eastern influence. The midway between Johto and Sinnoh/Hisui lies the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], being described as an entire location in [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]].

[[Blueberry Academy]], located in Unova, has a [[Terarium]] that contains four different biomes based on different regions and locations. The [[Coastal Biome]] in particular is based on environments and ecosystems located in Alola, allowing Alolan Pokémon to thrive there.

===Other locations===
There are similar places in the [[Pokémon world]] which are technically not called "regions", but share similarities in terms of in-game mechanics with regions, some of which even have their own regional [[Pokédex]]es. Examples include the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Isle of Armor]], the [[Crown Tundra]], and [[Kitakami]] (officially referred to as "the land of Kitakami").

The Sevii Islands are located south of the [[Kanto]] region. The Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra are part of the [[Galar]] region. The land of Kitakami is mentioned to be located in the East and is far enough from [[Paldea]] that traveling to it from there requires both a plane and a bus.

===Unnamed locations===
Many locations go unnamed. These locations can be other regions that certain Pokémon may have originated from, or locations described with an unknown origin or description.
;Pokédex entries and biology
* {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} are confirmed to not be native to [[Alola]] and arrived from somewhere else in cargo ships.<ref>{{an|Rotom Pokédex}}: ''"[...] Long ago, [Rattata and Raticate] came here to the [[Alola]]n islands aboard cargo ships, and eventually grew into the Pokémon we see today. [...]"'' (''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'')</ref>
* {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref>
* {{p|Corphish}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}} reveal that it was originally a foreign Pokémon that was imported to [[Hoenn]] as a pet.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]])</ref>
* {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} reveals that Gible's original home is much hotter than [[Alola]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>
* {{p|Yungoos}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}'s entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} reveal that they did not originally live in Alola and were imported from another region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''[...] It did not originally live in Alola but was imported from another region.'' ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Although it wasn't originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]])</ref>
* All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as {{p|Cosmog}}'s evolutionary line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.
** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, the [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region. There, a futuristic version of [[Hau'oli City]] lies in ruins and is only inhabited by a man in a Guzzlord-themed suit. According to the man, the people of this world fled to other planets as breathing too much of the air in the area is dangerous.<ref>A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref>
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]])</ref> Ancient texts found by [[Professor Oak]] reveal that the people there worshipped Melmetal and, after its death, built the [[Mystery Box]]es to keep the Meltan it turned into safe until one would evolve into a new Melmetal. Similarly to [[Galar]], the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon seems to occur there as well.
* {{p|Eiscue}} is stated to have arrived in the Galar and [[Paldea]] regions by drifting on ocean currents from a more frigid area in Pokédex entries from {{g|Sword}} and {{g|Violet}}, respectively.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry [Ice Face]: ''It drifted in on the flow of ocean waters from a frigid place. [...]'' ({{g|Sword}})</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry [Ice Face]: ''[...] This species rode here on ocean currents from a cold, faraway land.'' ({{g|Violet}})</ref>
* {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in Galar.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* {{fd|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref> The same region is also mentioned in the Pokémon Sword and Shield website as {{p|Kubfu}}'s original home.
* {{p|Quaxly}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it migrated to Paldea from a different region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* All [[Paradox Pokémon]], including the [[Paradox duo]] are all implied to come from parallel timelines that can be accessed by [[Professor Sada]]'s{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]'s{{sup/9|V}} "[[time machine]]". They're implied to be in a prehistoric{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}}-like era.

;Other mentions
* In an old [[Kalos]] legend written in the [[Tower of Mastery]], it's revealed that a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] with a {{p|Lucario}} arrived in Kalos from somewhere else long ago and found two [[Key Stone|strange]] [[Mega Stone|stones]], which caused the Lucario to be the very first Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] in Kalos.
* In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref>
* In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that had become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> It's revealed in {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}'s Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, sword-wielders, rituals, and multiple conflicts.
* In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and its human friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> Similarly to [[Kitakami]], {{Tera}} crystals are found there as well.
* In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that {{ga|Pecharunt}}, its human caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived in a distant land.<ref>''[[The Untold Story of Pecharunt]]''</ref>
** In the same story, it's revealed that the other members of the [[Loyal Three]], {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, were from somewhere else as well before being recruited by Pecharunt somewhere between its homeland and Kitakami. Munkidori was found in a forest and Fezandipiti was found in a cavern.

===Gallery===
;List of regions
<gallery>
PE Kanto Map.png|[[Kanto]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
JohtoMap.png|[[Johto]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
Hoenn ORAS.png|[[Hoenn]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
Sinnoh BDSP artwork.png|[[Sinnoh]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
Unova B2W2 alt.png|[[Unova]] in {{B2W2}}
Kalos alt.png|[[Kalos]] in {{g|X and Y}}
Alola USUM artwork.png|[[Alola]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Galar artwork.png|[[Galar]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}
Legends Arceus Hisui.png|[[Hisui]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
Paldea artwork.png|[[Paldea]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
</gallery>

;Other locations
<gallery>
Sevii Islands.png|[[Sevii Islands]] in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
Isle of Armor artwork.png|[[Isle of Armor]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
Crown Tundra artwork.png|[[Crown Tundra]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
Mossui Town SV Concept Art.png|[[Kitakami]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
</gallery>

;Unnamed locations
<gallery>
Sinjoh Ruins Adventures.png|[[Sinjoh Ruins]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Wormhole artwork.png|[[Ultra Space]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
File:Fall in the UB - Guzzlord.png|[[Ultra Ruin]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Pecharunt unnamed region.png|{{p|Pecharunt}}, its caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}}'s land in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Munkidori unnamed region.png|{{p|Munkidori}}'s forest in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Fezandipiti unnamed region.png|{{p|Fezandipiti}}'s cavern in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
The region of the [[Generation III]] [[side series]] games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the core series regions but lacks some basic core series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns|settlements]] and no [[routes]]. There is no official [[Pokémon League]], but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, [[Professor Krane]] and regional villains, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. [[Wild Pokémon]] only appear in rare areas called [[Poké Spots]]. Orre seems to exist in the same world with the core series regions, as [[Hoenn]] is mentioned by name in the games it's featured in.

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Orre.png|[[Orre]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
</gallery>

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger series===
In the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], the regions of [[Fiore]], [[Almia]], and [[Oblivia]] are much smaller and have different cultures than the core series regions. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not present in the regions. Pokémon are not kept inside [[Poké Ball]]s and wild Pokémon can be seen wandering cities as well as routes. Pokémon Rangers act as authority, helping Pokémon and people in need. There are no individual Gyms, an Elite Four or a Champion. However, Rangers can take the Capture Challenge to test their skills. Despite their peaceful natures, there are [[villainous team]]s that operate within both regions that capture and use Pokémon to further their goals of world domination. [[Team Dim Sun|One such team]] has been known to brainwash Pokémon using their [[Gigaremo units|advanced technology]], causing them to lose their memories and wreak havoc. There is an associated federation similar to the Ranger Union in Fiore and Almia that organizes all activities for rescue and exploration teams. These regions seem to coexist with the core series regions, as the {{p|Manaphy}} {{pkmn|Egg}} obtained in Fiore can be sent to the [[Sinnoh]] region to be hatched.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] takes place in a world that is populated solely by Pokémon; humans do not live there. The world has six continents, with many Pokémon found in dungeons, but also towns in which Pokémon live, including [[Pokémon Square]], [[Treasure Town]], [[Post Town]], and [[Lively Town]]. Some of the Pokémon within them form exploration teams that explore dungeons and help Pokémon in need. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]] is where beginning {{md|team|exploration teams}} live and learn the basics, while the [[Expedition Society]] serves a similar role for expedition teams. The [[Makuhita Dojo|Makuhita]] and [[Marowak Dojo]]s are places somewhat similar to Gyms in the main regions where exploration teams hone their skills.

===Other games===
[[Holon]], {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}, [[Puzzle Continent]], {{TCG|Southern Islands}}, and the [[Trading Card Game Islands]] appear in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|eponymous video games]]. The relationship of these regions with the others is unclear.

[[Pokémon Snap]] is set on [[Pokémon Island]], an isolated reserve home to many species of Pokémon. It appears to have a relationship with the [[Kanto]] region of the core series, as [[Professor Oak]] appears to have some authority over the island.

[[Pokémon Channel]] is set in [[Mintale Town]], which is inhabited by many species of Pokémon. Humans may live there too; there is at least one suburban area.

[[Pokémon Dash]] is set in an unnamed series of islands which are seemingly uninhabited by humans.

[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|its sequel]] are both set in locations called the [[PokéPark]], though these are stated to be two different locations. PokéPark Wii's PokéPark is a theme park owned by wild Pokémon located far away from human civilization, while in the sequel it is closer to a full Pokémon civilization.

[[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] takes place in a keyboard shaped region featuring a wide variety of natural and artificial environments.

[[Pokémon Conquest]] takes place in the [[Ransei]] region, which is said to have been created by {{p|Arceus}} and is divided into 17 kingdoms, each ruled by a different warlord.

[[Pokémon Trozei!]] is set in an unnamed area. Its sequel [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]] takes place in an unnamed island divided into zones.

[[Pokkén Tournament]] takes place in the [[Ferrum]] region, which seems to be located somewhere in the core series Pokémon world, as [[Cinnabar Island]] is mentioned in the game.

[[Pokémon Duel]] takes place on [[Carmonte Island]], an artificial resort island filled with luxury hotels.

{{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}} and [[Detective Pikachu Returns|its sequel]]'s main setting is [[Ryme City]], a big city where people and Pokémon live together. It has some kind of connections to the core series regions, as [[regional form]]s are both mentioned and shown to exist in these games, and [[Tim Goodman|Tim]]'s notes on {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} mention the [[Alola]] region.

[[Pokémon Quest]] takes place on [[Tumblecube Island]], which is inhabitited by numerous cube-shaped Pokémon named [[Pokéxel]]. It seems to have connections to the core series Pokémon world, as the [[Silph Co.]] is mentioned in some game text.

[[Pokémon Masters EX]] takes place on [[Pasio]], an artificial island built by [[Lear]] to host the [[Pokémon Masters League]], in which Trainers from various core series regions compete against each other.

[[Pokémon Mezastar]] takes place on an island with multiple environments connected by railway. At the center of this island is a small settlement that serves as the main hub.

[[New Pokémon Snap]] takes place in the [[Lental]] region, which is an archipelago housing many different kinds of habitats for wild Pokémon.

[[Pokémon UNITE]] takes place on [[Aeos Island]], a mythical, distant island where people use [[Aeos energy]] to participate in [[Unite Battle]]s. Various regional forms of Pokémon appear in the game, nominally refrencing other regions. Additionally, a number of characters from the core series games compete in Unite Battles as part of the {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Legacy Trainer Showdown}} and {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} events. In the tie-in manga, [[Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!]], [[Zirco]] demonstrates knowledge of culture specific to other regions. He specifically cites [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Pokémon Musical]]s, and [[Pokéstar Studios]].

[[Pokémon Sleep]] takes place in an unnamed region consisting of several islands<ref>[[Greengrass Isle]] in-game description: "The largest island in the region, known for its fertile land covered with greenery. It hosts the greatest variety of Pokémon."</ref>. The only evidence of human habitation is a [[Old Gold Power Plant|derelict power plant]].

[[Pokémon Friends]] is set in [[Think Town]], a coastal town that is known for the production of [[Pokémon plush]].

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Fiore alt.png|[[Fiore]] in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}
File:Almia.png|[[Almia]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
File:Oblivia artwork.png|[[Oblivia]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
File:Mystery Dungeon World PSMD.png|{{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
File:Holon City.jpg|[[Holon]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:TW Aerodactyl.jpg|{{OBP|Parallel Worlds|TCG}} in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Puzzle continent detailed.png|[[Puzzle Continent]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Tropical Island.jpg|[[Southern Islands (TCG)|Tropical Island]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Rainbow Island.jpg|[[Southern Islands (TCG)|Rainbow Island]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:TCG Island artwork.jpg|[[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Island]] in {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
File:Snap Pokémon Island.png|[[Pokémon Island]] in [[Pokémon Snap]]
File:PokePark Wii Map.png|[[PokéPark (game)|PokéPark]] in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
File:Typing DS Keyboard Map.png|The keyboard-styled map in [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]
File:Ransei.png|[[Ransei]] in [[Pokémon Conquest]]
File:Pokemon Trozei Region.png|Setting of [[Pokemon Trozei]]
File:Trozeibattlemap.jpeg|Unnamed island in [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]]
File:Ferrum.png|[[Ferrum]] in [[Pokkén Tournament]]
File:Carmonte Island.png|[[Carmonte Island]] in [[Pokémon Duel]]
File:Tumblecube Island.png|[[Tumblecube Island]] in [[Pokémon Quest]]
File:Pasio.png|[[Pasio]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]
File:Mezastar area selection.png|Unnamed island in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]
File:Lental.png|[[Lental]] in [[New Pokémon Snap]]
File:UNITE Aeos Island.png|[[Aeos Island]] in [[Pokémon UNITE]]
File:Think Town.png|[[Think Town]] in [[Pokémon Friends]]
</gallery>

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
The protagonists of {{aniseries|PTS}}, [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited all of the first eight core series regions in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the series are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are also shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of animated series-exclusive locations|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the animated series, but instead in [[Kanto]] with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather than being located on an island. Additionally, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'s [[Sevii Islands]] appeared in one [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.

Additionally, two regions exist in the series that do not exist in any video game:
* [[Orange Islands]], the tropical setting for the second season, [[S02|Adventures in the Orange Islands]]. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four [[Gym]]s.
* [[Decolore Islands]], the setting of the final arc of {{aniseries|BW}}. It is located between Kanto and Unova, and it has no Pokémon Professor, no Pokémon Gyms, no Pokémon League, and no villainous team.

<gallery>
File:Orange.jpg|The Orange Islands
File:Decolore.png|The Decolore Islands
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
The protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}}, [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], along with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], have been to [[Kanto]], [[Galar]], [[Paldea]], and [[Johto]], in that order. Liko is from Paldea, but attended the [[Indigo Academy]] in Kanto, and Roy is from an [[Roy's hometown|unnamed island]] in Kanto. Liko and Roy have travelled with the Rising Volt Tacklers on the [[Brave Olivine]] between the four regions. Additionally, the Rising Volt Tacklers visited the land of [[Kitakami]] in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', and the Rising Volt Tacklers have been seen stopping in locations that don't belong to any known region on their travels between these lands, such as [[Steelbound Town]].

==Trivia==
* Both animated series-exclusive regions are archipelagoes.
* Before [[Generation VIII]], each core series region had the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kant'''o''', J'''o'''ht'''o''', H'''o'''enn, Sinn'''o'''h, Un'''o'''va, Kal'''o'''s, and Al'''o'''la). The animated series-exclusive regions also have the letter present ('''O'''range Islands and Dec'''o'''l'''o'''re Islands).
* Seven of the eight core series regions prior to [[Generation IX]] had a name that was five letters long, with Sinnoh being the exception.
** Sinnoh's former name, Hisui, happens to be five letters long.
* Out of all of the regions in-game, [[Paldea]] has the highest population of 1,523. [[Kanto]] has the lowest, with 391 in [[Generation III]] and 364 in [[Generation IV]].
* The term "region" is consistently formatted in {{wp|sentence case}} in prose. However, this was written in {{wp|title case}} as "Region" in [[Hidenori Kusaka]]'s message from [[Pokémon Adventures volume 22]]: ''"The fourth Pokémon Adventures story arc ends here, but the [[Hoenn]] '''Region''' will reappear in other major stories in the future."''.

==In other languages==
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==Notes==
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

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{{samename|property of a Pokémon called "type" in [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]|Pokémon category}}
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{{Types|diamond|* 1}}
'''Types''' (Japanese: '''タイプ''' ''Type'') are properties applied to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their [[move]]s, which affect the power of moves in [[Pokémon battle|battle]]s. As of {{CURRENTGEN}}, there are 19 types, with 18 regular types and the special {{t|Stellar}} type. Most of the types were introduced during [[Generation I]], but the {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} types were introduced in [[Generation II]], the {{t|Fairy}} type was introduced in [[Generation VI]], and the Stellar type was introduced in [[Generation IX]]. A unique {{t|???}} type also existed from Generations II to {{gen|IV}}. The types are largely based on the concept of classical elements in popular culture.

In Generation I, types were occasionally referred to as '''elements'''.

==Summary==
A Pokémon may have either one or two types. For instance, {{p|Charmander}} is a {{t|Fire}} type, while {{p|Bulbasaur}} is both a {{t|Grass}} type and a {{t|Poison}} type. Pokémon with two types are known as dual-type Pokémon, while Pokémon with only one type are known as pure type Pokémon. With this system and there currently being 18 types, there is a total of 324 possible ways to assign types to Pokémon, with 171 unique [[List of type combinations by abundance|combinations]], 162 of which have been used as of {{CURRENTGEN}}. Similarly to Pokémon, [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] also have types.

All moves have exactly one type each. The type of a damaging move typically determines which types of Pokémon it is super effective against, which types of Pokémon it is not very effective against, and which types of Pokémon it is completely ineffective against (with [[: Category:Moves that have special type effectiveness properties|very few exceptions]]). If the type of a move matches one of the types of the Pokémon using it, it gains a [[Same-type attack bonus|boost in power]].

Most [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]] members, [[Trial Captain]]s, and [[island kahuna]]s have a [[Type expert|type-specific theme]].

The {{t|Stellar}} type is a special case, as no Pokémon or moves naturally bear it. However, a Pokémon can {{Tera}}stallize into the Stellar type, which can also change {{m|Tera Blast}} and {{m|Tera Starstorm}} into the type as well.

==List of types==
Each type is assigned a particular [[index number]] used to identify it within a particular game, such as the data structures defining the types of a Pokémon or move.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], a type's index number is also used to determine whether a move of that type deals [[Physical move|physical]] or [[Special move|special]] damage, with all types from the {{t|Fire}} type onward dealing special damage. In the Generation III games, a damaging {{type|???}} move would be treated as dealing neither physical nor special damage, and deal 2 base damage.

Value 6 in Generations I and II is the unused {{t|Bird}} type, which was removed in subsequent games. Values 9–19 (in Generation I) or 10–18 (in Generation II) are placeholders that display as "Normal". Values beyond the last defined entry may be used as the types of [[glitch Pokémon]] or [[glitch move]]s, and are known as [[glitch type]]s. Value 19 in Generation IX is used as a {{wp|Magic number (programming)|magic number}} to indicate that a Pokémon's Tera Type has not been changed from its original value.<ref>https://github.com/kwsch/PKHeX/blob/a02e4db09859eedd360da5a39fa55d9d8f52ecd0/PKHeX.Core/PKM/Interfaces/ITeraType.cs#L28</ref>

{| class="roundtable c" style="border: 3px solid #AAF; background: #DDF;"
|-
! rowspan="2" | #
! colspan="6" | Generation
|-
! style="min-width: 50px" | I
! style="min-width: 50px" | II
! style="min-width: 50px" | III-IV
! style="min-width: 50px" | V
! style="min-width: 50px" | VI-VIII
! style="min-width: 50px" | IX
|-
| 0
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Normal}}
|-
| 1
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|-
| 2
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
| 3
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
| 4
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
| 5
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
{{typetable|Rock}}
|-
| 6
{{typetable|Bird}}
{{typetable|Bird}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
|-
| 7
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| 8
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|-
| 9
| class="whitelinks" rowspan="11" style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | [[Glitch type|Normal]]
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|???}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| 10
| class="whitelinks" rowspan="9" style="background:#{{unknown color}}" | [[Glitch type|Normal]]
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| 11
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| 12
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| 13
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| 14
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| 15
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| 16
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| 17
{{typetable|Dark}}
| rowspan="11" style="background: transparent" |
{{typetable|Fairy}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
| 18
| rowspan="10" style="background: transparent" |
| rowspan="10" style="background: transparent" |
|-
| 19
{{typetable|???}}
| <small>''(see above)''</small>
|-
| 20
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
| 21
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
| 22
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
| 23
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
|-
| 24
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|-
| 25
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
| 26
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
| 27
| style="background: transparent" |
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
| ...
| colspan="5" style="background: transparent" |
|-
| 99
| colspan="5" style="background: transparent" |
{{typetable|Stellar}}
|}

==Type effectiveness==
[[File:Sylveon vs Hydreigon.png|220px|thumb|{{p|Sylveon}} using an extremely effective {{type|Fairy}} move against {{p|Hydreigon}}]]
:''"Super effective" redirects here. For the webcomic, see [[Super Effective (webcomic)]].''
:''"It's super effective" redirects here. For the podcast, see [[It's Super Effective (podcast)]].''
:''"Weakness" and "Resistance" redirect here. For the TCG mechanics, see [[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Weakness|Appendix:Glossary (TCG) → Weakness]]'' and ''[[Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Resistance|Appendix:Glossary (TCG) → Resistance]].''

Damaging moves typically vary in '''effectiveness''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}''' ''effectiveness'') depending on the move's type and the type(s) of its target.

Type effectiveness greatly influences how much [[damage]] moves deal:
* If the type of a move is '''super effective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}はバツグン''' ''super effective'') against a type of its target, the damage is doubled;
* If the type of a move is '''not very effective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}は{{ruby|今一|いまひと}}つ''' ''not very effective'') against a type of its target, the damage is halved;
* If the type of a move '''has no effect''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}がない''' ''not effective'') against a type of its target, the target is completely immune to it, and the move will deal no damage.

For targets that have multiple types, the type effectiveness of a move is the product of its effectiveness against each of the types:
* If the type of a move is super effective against both of the opponent's types (such as a {{type|Fairy}} move used against a {{2t|Dark|Dragon}} Pokémon), then the move does 4 times the damage. In [[Pokémon Champions]], this is referred to as '''extremely effective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}はちょうバツグン''' ''extremely effective'').
* If the type of a move is not very effective against both of the opponent's types (such as a {{type|Fighting}} move used against a {{2t|Psychic|Flying}} Pokémon), then the move only does ¼ of the damage. In Pokémon Champions, this is referred to as '''mostly ineffective''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|効果|こうか}}はかなり{{ruby|今一|いまひと}}つ''' ''quite ineffective'').
* If the type of a move is super effective against one of the opponent's types but not very effective against the other (such as a {{type|Grass}} move used against a {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon), then the move deals regular damage.
* If the type of a move is completely ineffective against one of the opponent's types, then the move does no damage regardless of how the Pokémon’s other type would be affected (as in an {{type|Electric}} move used against a {{2t|Water|Ground}} Pokémon).
[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] uses a different calculation for type effectiveness against multiple types:
* If the type of a move is super effective against both of the opponent's types, then the move does 2.5 times the damage.
* If the type of a move is not very effective against both of the opponent's types, then the move does 0.4 times the damage.
* In all other cases, the type effectiveness is the same as in other games.

The moves {{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Freeze-Dry}}, {{m|Thousand Arrows}}, and {{m|Nihil Light}} have custom interactions with defending types and do not strictly obey the type chart. {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, and {{m|Miracle Eye}} remove certain type immunities from their targets. {{type|Fire}} moves double in effectiveness against Pokémon affected by {{m|Tar Shot}}. {{cat|Moves that deal direct damage}} (including [[one-hit knockout move]]s) do not employ effectiveness, although starting in [[Generation II]], Pokémon are immune to them based on type interactions. Certain {{Abilities}}, [[held item]]s, or types of [[weather]] (such as {{a|Levitate}}, the [[Ring Target]], or [[strong winds]], respectively) may modify the effectiveness of specific types of moves.

[[Status move]]s typically do not employ type effectiveness. There are some exceptions; {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Thunder Wave}} based on type interactions, and {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Glare}} based on type interactions in Generations {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}} only. Furthermore, status moves may be unable to affect Pokémon based on type-related interactions other than effectiveness; for example, {{type|Poison}} Pokémon cannot be afflicted with {{status|poison}} and are thus unaffected by {{m|Poison Gas}}.

Different sounds are played depending on the effectiveness of a move, with super effective attacks having a different sound from the normal hit, and not very effective attacks also having a distinct sound. Moves with no effect do not play a sound at all.

===Type chart===
:''For type charts from previous generations, see [[Type/Type chart]]''
[[File:Type Chart ZA.png|300px|thumb|The type chart as shown in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.]]

A '''type chart''', also known as '''type matchup chart''', shows which modifiers are applied to [[move]] types when attacking {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of each type. If the defending Pokémon has two types, the two modifiers will be multiplied together: a {{type|Flying}} move would hit for 4× damage on a {{2t|Bug|Grass}} Pokémon, while a {{type|Ground}} move used against the same would do only a quarter of the regular damage. (A complete ineffectiveness against either type will make the move deal no damage, since 0 multiplied by any number is 0.)

The type chart differs depending on the [[generation]] of {{pkmn|games}} it is from. The type chart for [[Generation VI]] onward is shown below.

{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; border: 2px solid #111; background:#555; font-size:90%"; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="2" style="background:#999; color:#FFF; font-size: 150%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | ⮣
! colspan="18" style="{{roundytr|5px}} background:#4C4BA4; height: 24px; color:#FFF" | Defending type
|-
! style="background:#{{normal color}}" | [[File:Normal icon.png|30px|link=Normal (type)]]
! style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | [[File:Fighting icon.png|30px|link=Fighting (type)]]
! style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[File:Flying icon.png|30px|link=Flying (type)]]
! style="background:#{{poison color}}" | [[File:Poison icon.png|30px|link=Poison (type)]]
! style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[File:Ground icon.png|30px|link=Ground (type)]]
! style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[File:Rock icon.png|30px|link=Rock (type)]]
! style="background:#{{bug color}}" | [[File:Bug icon.png|30px|link=Bug (type)]]
! style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | [[File:Ghost icon.png|30px|link=Ghost (type)]]
! style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[File:Steel icon.png|30px|link=Steel (type)]]
! style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[File:Fire icon.png|30px|link=Fire (type)]]
! style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[File:Water icon.png|30px|link=Water (type)]]
! style="background:#{{grass color}}" | [[File:Grass icon.png|30px|link=Grass (type)]]
! style="background:#{{electric color}}" | [[File:Electric icon.png|30px|link=Electric (type)]]
! style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[File:Psychic icon.png|30px|link=Psychic (type)]]
! style="background:#{{ice color}}" | [[File:Ice icon.png|30px|link=Ice (type)]]
! style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[File:Dragon icon.png|30px|link=Dragon (type)]]
! style="background:#{{dark color}}" | [[File:Dark icon.png|30px|link=Dark (type)]]
! style="background:#{{fairy color}}" | [[File:Fairy icon.png|30px|link=Fairy (type)]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan="18" style="background:#A44C4B; width:24px; color: #FFF;" | <div style="writing-mode:sideways-lr">Attacking type</div>
! style="background:#{{normal color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Normal (type)|Normal}}
! style="background:#{{normal color}}" | [[File:Normal icon.png|30px|link=Normal (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{fighting color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Fighting (type)|Fighting}}
! style="background:#{{fighting color}}" | [[File:Fighting icon.png|30px|link=Fighting (type)]]
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{flying color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Flying (type)|Flying}}
! style="background:#{{flying color}}" | [[File:Flying icon.png|30px|link=Flying (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{poison color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Poison (type)|Poison}}
! style="background:#{{poison color}}" | [[File:Poison icon.png|30px|link=Poison (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{ground color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Ground (type)|Ground}}
! style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[File:Ground icon.png|30px|link=Ground (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{rock color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Rock (type)|Rock}}
! style="background:#{{rock color}}" | [[File:Rock icon.png|30px|link=Rock (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{bug color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Bug (type)|Bug}}
! style="background:#{{bug color}}" | [[File:Bug icon.png|30px|link=Bug (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{ghost color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Ghost (type)|Ghost}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color}}" | [[File:Ghost icon.png|30px|link=Ghost (type)]]
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{steel color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Steel (type)|Steel}}
! style="background:#{{steel color}}" | [[File:Steel icon.png|30px|link=Steel (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{fire color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Fire (type)|Fire}}
! style="background:#{{fire color}}" | [[File:Fire icon.png|30px|link=Fire (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{water color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Water (type)|Water}}
! style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[File:Water icon.png|30px|link=Water (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{grass color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Grass (type)|Grass}}
! style="background:#{{grass color}}" | [[File:Grass icon.png|30px|link=Grass (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{electric color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Electric (type)|Electric}}
! style="background:#{{electric color}}" | [[File:Electric icon.png|30px|link=Electric (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{psychic color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Psychic (type)|Psychic}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color}}" | [[File:Psychic icon.png|30px|link=Psychic (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{ice color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Ice (type)|Ice}}
! style="background:#{{ice color}}" | [[File:Ice icon.png|30px|link=Ice (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{dragon color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Dragon (type)|Dragon}}
! style="background:#{{dragon color}}" | [[File:Dragon icon.png|30px|link=Dragon (type)]]
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#263238; color:#FFF" | 0×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{dark color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Dark (type)|Dark}}
! style="background:#{{dark color}}" | [[File:Dark icon.png|30px|link=Dark (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{fairy color}}; width:48px" | {{color2|fff|Fairy (type)|Fairy}}
! style="background:#{{fairy color}}" | [[File:Fairy icon.png|30px|link=Fairy (type)]]
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| style="background:#{{Ruby color}}; color:#FFF" | ½×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| 1×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| style="background:#{{Emerald color}}; color:#FFF" | 2×
| 1×
|-
| colspan="21" style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; background:#999; color:#FFF;" | <small>This matchup table is used in {{color2|FFF|Generation VI}} onward.</small>
|}

In [[Inverse Battle]]s, a different type chart is used that essentially inverts the regular type chart, turning immunities and resistances into weaknesses, and weaknesses into resistances.

The {{t|Stellar}} type is super effective against {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon, but is otherwise considered neutral against all types. It has no defensive properties at all, as a Stellar-type Pokémon will be treated as having its regular typing for defensive purposes.

===Dual-type damage misinformation glitch===
{{main|Dual-type damage misinformation}}
In [[Generation I]] only, if a damaging move is used on a Pokémon with two types such that one of its types is weak to the move and the other type resists the move, it will correctly receive neutral damage, but the incorrect message will be displayed on-screen. This does not occur in [[Pokémon Stadium]].

==Type-affected game mechanics==
Prior to [[Generation IV]], the [[damage category|category]] of damaging moves only depends on the move's type; for example, all {{type|Normal}} damaging moves are [[physical move]]s and all {{type|Water}} damaging moves are [[special move]]s. From [[Generation IV]] onward, each individual move has a [[damage category]] that is independent of its type.

When the type of a move matches one of the types of the Pokémon using it, the attack power will be increased by 50%. This is referred to as [[same-type attack bonus]], or STAB for short. As an example, an {{p|Aron}} that knows the {{type|Steel}} move {{m|Metal Claw}} will have the move's power increased by 50% because one of Aron's types is Steel; the power of {{m|Cut}} would not be increased as Normal is not one of Aron's types.

Some Pokémon types are immune to certain status moves or effects. For example, {{type|Grass}} Pokémon are immune to {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon are not damaged by {{weather|Hail}}.

Some moves, field effects, {{Abilities}}, and [[held item]]s affect moves of a certain type. {{m|Sunny Day}}, for example, causes {{type|Fire}} moves to increase in power, while {{a|Levitate}} causes {{type|Ground}} moves to not work on the Pokémon with this Ability. Likewise, each type has a [[Type-enhancing item|specific held item]] that can be given to a Pokémon that will power up one of the specific types by 20% (or 10%, prior to Generation IV), such as the [[Metal Coat]] for {{type|Steel}} moves.

Some moves and Abilities can temporarily [[type change|change a Pokémon's type]] in battle. For example, the move {{m|Camouflage}} changes the user's type to a type corresponding to the battlefield terrain. Some type-changing Abilities include {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, and {{a|Libero}}.

Additionally, the type of {{cat|moves that change type|some moves}} may depend on the circumstances they are used in; for example, {{m|Weather Ball}} may be Fire-, Water-, Ice-, Rock-, or Normal-type depending on the [[weather]] it is used in. Additionally, there are {{cat|Abilities that can modify move types}} as well as exactly three moves: ({{m|Electrify}}, {{m|Ion Deluge}}, and {{m|Plasma Fists}}).

When a Pokémon has two types, those two types are always listed in an [[Type order|order specific to the Pokémon]]. This order is mostly aesthetic, but it affects {{m|Present}} in [[Generation II]], {{m|Revelation Dance}}, and {{m|Judgment}} in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] when used by {{p|Arceus}} holding a [[Legend Plate]].

{{Tera}}stallizing can change a Pokémon's type to any single type, which will also change the type of the move {{m|Tera Blast}}.

===Typeless===
[[File:Struggle IV.png|frame|{{m|Struggle}}, a {{type|Normal}} move, dealing typeless damage to {{p|Gastly}}]]
There are situations where Pokémon or moves behave as if they were typeless, unable to receive {{STAB}} and boosts from [[type-enhancing item]]s or {{cat|type-enhancing Abilities|Abilities}}. This is most commonly possible through effects that make one lose a type, such as {{m|Burn Up}}, {{m|Roost}}, and {{m|Double Shock}}. Typeless Pokémon take regular damage from all moves, and typeless moves deal regular damage against all Pokémon.

{{m|Struggle}} acts typelessly from [[Generation II]] onward. The move {{m|Weather Ball}} acts typelessly under [[shadowy aura]], and the move {{m|Revelation Dance}} acts typelessly if used by a typeless user. {{m|Beat Up}}, {{m|Future Sight}}, and {{m|Doom Desire}} deal typeless damage before [[Generation V]].

In the first two generations of the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the moves {{m|Vacuum-Cut}} and {{m|Wide Slash}} and the unused {{m|Excavate}} and {{m|Spin Slash}} moves act typelessly; such moves do not appear in later entries.

[[Shadow moves]] are displayed typelessly in menus; in {{g|Colosseum}}, {{m|Shadow Rush}}, the only Shadow move in such, acts fully typelessly, while in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, Shadow moves are super effective against all non-Shadow Pokémon and are not very effective on Shadow Pokémon.

Prior to [[Generation V]], typeless damage will ignore {{a|Wonder Guard}}. From Generation V onwards, typeless moves are blocked by Wonder Guard, with the exception of {{m|Struggle}}.

A typeless Pokémon has no types displayed on its battle summary.
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==Icons==
{{missing image|section|Icons from Ga-Olé, Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, and mobile version of HOME}}
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, the [[core series]] games simply wrote out the type names in black text, with color association and type icons only being present in [[Pokémon Stadium series]] games.

In {{g|GO}}, icons were introduced to represent each of the types during gameplay. Very similar icons were later adopted into the core series, starting with {{g|Sun and Moon}} on [[Z-Crystal]]s and then following up with the subsequent core series games and {{g|HOME}}.

Some alternate icons associated with types appeared before. In {{g|X and Y}}, the floor of the {{kal|Pokémon League}}'s Radiant Chamber features a set of type icons as decoration.

[[The Indigo Disk]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} introduced a Pokémon named {{p|Terapagos}}, whose Terastal Form's shell displays icons for every type.

<gallery>
Diantha Champion Room.png|Type icons in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Radiant Chamber}}
File:1024Terapagos-Terastal.png|Type icons on {{p|Terapagos}}'s shell
File:SV type mural.png|The types as represented in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
</gallery>

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===Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
<div class="roundy c" style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 120px); gap: 2px; width: min-content; margin: auto; padding: 2px; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;">
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Normalium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Fightinium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Flyinium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Poisonium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Groundium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Rockium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Buginium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Ghostium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Steelium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Firium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Waterium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Grassium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Electrium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Psychium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Icium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Dragonium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Darkinium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dream_Fairium_Z_Sprite.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon GO, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Sword, Shield and HOME (prior to 3.0.0)===
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<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Normal icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Flying icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Poison icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ground icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Rock icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Bug icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ghost icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Steel icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Electric icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ice icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dark icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy icon SwSh.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus===
<div class="roundy c" style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 120px); gap: 2px; width: min-content; margin: auto; padding: 2px; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;">
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Normal icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Flying icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Poison icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ground icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Rock icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Bug icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ghost icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Steel icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Electric icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ice icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dark icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy icon LA.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Pokémon Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A, Champions and HOME (3.0.0 onward)===
<div class="roundy c" style="display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 120px); gap: 2px; width: min-content; margin: auto; padding: 2px; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;">
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Normal icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Normal.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Fighting.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Flying icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Flying.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Poison icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Poison.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ground icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Ground.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Rock icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Rock.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Bug icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Bug.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ghost icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Ghost.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Steel icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Steel.png|48px]]</div>
<div></div>
<div style="background: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Normal|{{Normal color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fighting|{{Fighting color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Flying color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Flying|{{Flying color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Poison color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Poison|{{Poison color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ground color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ground|{{Ground color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Rock|{{Rock color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Bug color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Bug|{{Bug color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ghost|{{Ghost color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Steel color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Steel|{{Steel color dark}}}}</div>
<div></div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Fire.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Water.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Grass.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Electric icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Electric.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Psychic.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Ice icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Ice.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Dragon.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dark icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Dark.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Fairy.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Stellar icon SV.png|48px]][[File:TeraGem Stellar.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fire|{{Fire color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Water|{{Water color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Grass|{{Grass color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Electric|{{Electric color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Psychic|{{Psychic color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Ice color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Ice|{{Ice color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dragon|{{Dragon color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Dark color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Dark|{{Dark color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Fairy|{{Fairy color dark}}}}</div>
<div style="background: #{{Stellar color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">{{tcolor|Stellar|{{Stellar color dark}}}}</div>
</div>

===Name icons===
{{Incomplete|section|Documentation of abreviations in other languages}}

In [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]] and [[Pokémon Stadium]], wide icons with type's name are used in-battle when using move preview function (with international versions using a solid color instead of a gradient), although in the former the colors of these icons do not always resemble the colors used in out-of-battle previews. In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] these in-battle icons are replaced with just colored text (international versions) or black text in a colored field (Japanese version). Additionally, in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, a one- or two-character abbreviation is used for each type in out-of-battle move previews.

From [[Generation III]] to {{gen|V}}, the full name is used for all types in Japanese and Korean, but an abbreviated name is still used for some types in Western languages. Starting in [[Generation VI]], the full name is used for all types in all languages, except for the {{t|Bug}} type in Italian.

In {{g|Emerald}}, the TM preview menu from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is reused, including the different type icons (except for Bug-type and ???-type, due to lack of TMs of this type)

In [[Generation IV]] games, the smaller icons are used in the [[summary]] and in-battle, while the larger icons are used in the [[Pokédex]].

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;" cellpadding="2px"
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|JStad}}
! style="background: #FFF;" colspan="2"| {{gameabbrevss|Stad}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|Stad2}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Box R&S}}'''
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|XD}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{gameabbrevss|PBR}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Global Link|PGL}}'''
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev3|RS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev3|E}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
! style="background: #FFF;" colspan="2" | {{Gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev7|PE}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{Gameabbrevss|HOME}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrevss|HOME}}<small>(3.0.0)</small>
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev8|LA}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev9|SV}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{Gameabbrev9|ZA}}{{Gameabbrevss|Champ}}
|-
| [[File:NormalIC JStad.png]] || [[File:NormalIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Stad.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:NormalIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:NormalIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:NormalIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:NormalIC RSE.png]] || [[File:NormalIC RSE.png]] || [[File:NormalIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:NormalIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:NormalIC Big.png]] || [[File:NormalIC BW.png]]
| [[File:NormalIC XY.png]] || [[File:NormalIC SM.png]] || [[File:NormalIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:NormalIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:NormalIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:FightingIC JStad.png]] || [[File:FightingIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Stad.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:FightingIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:FightingIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:FightingIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:FightingIC RS.png]] || [[File:FightingIC E.png]] || [[File:FightingIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:FightingIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:FightingIC Big.png]] || [[File:FightingIC BW.png]]
| [[File:FightingIC XY.png]] || [[File:FightingIC SM.png]] || [[File:FightingIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FightingIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FightingIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:FlyingIC JStad.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Stad.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:FlyingIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:FlyingIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:FlyingIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:FlyingIC RS.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC E.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC Big.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC BW.png]]
| [[File:FlyingIC XY.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC SM.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FlyingIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FlyingIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:PoisonIC JStad.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Stad.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:PoisonIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:PoisonIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:PoisonIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:PoisonIC RS.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC E.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC Big.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC BW.png]]
| [[File:PoisonIC XY.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC SM.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:PoisonIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:PoisonIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:GroundIC JStad.png]] || [[File:GroundIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Stad.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:GroundIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:GroundIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:GroundIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:GroundIC RS.png]] || [[File:GroundIC E.png]] || [[File:GroundIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:GroundIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:GroundIC Big.png]] || [[File:GroundIC BW.png]]
| [[File:GroundIC XY.png]] || [[File:GroundIC SM.png]] || [[File:GroundIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:GroundIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:GroundIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:RockIC JStad.png]] || [[File:RockIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:RockIC Stad.png]] || [[File:RockIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:RockIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:RockIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:RockIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:RockIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:RockIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:RockIC RS.png]] || [[File:RockIC E.png]] || [[File:RockIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:RockIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:RockIC Big.png]] || [[File:RockIC BW.png]]
| [[File:RockIC XY.png]] || [[File:RockIC SM.png]] || [[File:RockIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:RockIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:RockIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:BugIC JStad.png]] || [[File:BugIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:BugIC Stad.png]] || [[File:BugIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:BugIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:BugIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:BugIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:BugIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:BugIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:BugIC RS.png]] || [[File:BugIC E.png]] || [[File:BugIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:BugIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:BugIC Big.png]] || [[File:BugIC BW.png]]
| [[File:BugIC XY.png]] || [[File:BugIC SM.png]] || [[File:BugIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:BugIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:BugIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:GhostIC JStad.png]] || [[File:GhostIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Stad.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:GhostIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:GhostIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:GhostIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:GhostIC RS.png]] || [[File:GhostIC E.png]] || [[File:GhostIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:GhostIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:GhostIC Big.png]] || [[File:GhostIC BW.png]]
| [[File:GhostIC XY.png]] || [[File:GhostIC SM.png]] || [[File:GhostIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:GhostIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:GhostIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| [[File:SteelIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:SteelIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:SteelIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:SteelIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:SteelIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:SteelIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:SteelIC RS.png]] || [[File:SteelIC E.png]] || [[File:SteelIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:SteelIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:SteelIC Big.png]] || [[File:SteelIC BW.png]]
| [[File:SteelIC XY.png]] || [[File:SteelIC SM.png]] || [[File:SteelIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:SteelIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:SteelIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:FireIC JStad.png]] || [[File:FireIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:FireIC Stad.png]] || [[File:FireIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:FireIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:FireIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:FireIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:FireIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:FireIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:FireIC RSE.png]] || [[File:FireIC RSE.png]] || [[File:FireIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:FireIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:FireIC Big.png]] || [[File:FireIC BW.png]]
| [[File:FireIC XY.png]] || [[File:FireIC SM.png]] || [[File:FireIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FireIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FireIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:WaterIC JStad.png]] || [[File:WaterIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Stad.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:WaterIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:WaterIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:WaterIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:WaterIC RSE.png]] || [[File:WaterIC RSE.png]] || [[File:WaterIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:WaterIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:WaterIC Big.png]] || [[File:WaterIC BW.png]]
| [[File:WaterIC XY.png]] || [[File:WaterIC SM.png]] || [[File:WaterIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:WaterIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:WaterIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:GrassIC JStad.png]] || [[File:GrassIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Stad.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:GrassIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:GrassIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:GrassIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:GrassIC RS.png]] || [[File:GrassIC E.png]] || [[File:GrassIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:GrassIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:GrassIC Big.png]] || [[File:GrassIC BW.png]]
| [[File:GrassIC XY.png]] || [[File:GrassIC SM.png]] || [[File:GrassIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:GrassIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:GrassIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:ElectricIC JStad.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Stad.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:ElectricIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:ElectricIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:ElectricIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:ElectricIC RS.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC E.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC Big.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC BW.png]]
| [[File:ElectricIC XY.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC SM.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:ElectricIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:ElectricIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:PsychicIC JStad.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Stad.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:PsychicIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:PsychicIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:PsychicIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:PsychicIC RS.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC E.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC Big.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC BW.png]]
| [[File:PsychicIC XY.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC SM.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:PsychicIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:PsychicIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:IceIC JStad.png]] || [[File:IceIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:IceIC Stad.png]] || [[File:IceIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:IceIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:IceIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:IceIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:IceIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:IceIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:IceIC RS.png]] || [[File:IceIC E.png]] || [[File:IceIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:IceIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:IceIC Big.png]] || [[File:IceIC BW.png]]
| [[File:IceIC XY.png]] || [[File:IceIC SM.png]] || [[File:IceIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:IceIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:IceIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| [[File:DragonIC JStad.png]] || [[File:DragonIC in-battle Stad.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Stad.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:DragonIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:DragonIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:DragonIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:DragonIC RS.png]] || [[File:DragonIC E.png]] || [[File:DragonIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:DragonIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:DragonIC Big.png]] || [[File:DragonIC BW.png]]
| [[File:DragonIC XY.png]] || [[File:DragonIC SM.png]] || [[File:DragonIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:DragonIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:DragonIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| [[File:DarkIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:DarkIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:DarkIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:DarkIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:DarkIC PBR.png|50px]] || [[File:DarkIC PGL.png]]
| [[File:DarkIC RSE.png]] || [[File:DarkIC RSE.png]] || [[File:DarkIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:DarkIC DPPt.png]] || [[File:DarkIC Big.png]] || [[File:DarkIC BW.png]]
| [[File:DarkIC XY.png]] || [[File:DarkIC SM.png]] || [[File:DarkIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:DarkIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:DarkIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| [[File:FairyIC XY.png]] || [[File:FairyIC SM.png]] || [[File:FairyIC PE.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC SwSh.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC BDSP.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC LA.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:FairyIC Tera.png|70px]] || [[File:FairyIC ZA.png|70px]]
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| — || [[File:StellarIC SV.png|70px]] [[File:StellarIC Tera.png|70px]] || —
|-
| —
| colspan="2" | —
| [[File:UnknownIC Stad2.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC Box RS.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC Colo.png|50px]] || [[File:UnknownIC XD.png|50px]] || [[File:UnknownIC PBR.png|50px]] || —
| [[File:UnknownIC RSE.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC RSE.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC FRLG.png]] || [[File:UnknownIC DPPt.png]] || — || — || —
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|}

===Symbol icons===
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #DDF; border: 3px solid #AAF;" cellpadding="2px"
|- class="blacklinks"
! style="background: #FFF;" | Type
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Ranger:<br>SoA}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Ranger: Guardian Signs|Ranger:<br>GS}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Battrio}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Tretta}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Mezastar}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Frienda}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|GO}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Rumble Rush|RR}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon|SMD}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|MD: DX}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn3|New|Snap}}
! style="background: #FFF;" | {{pkmn|Sleep}}
|-
{{typetable|Normal}}
| [[File:Normal PA.png]] || [[File:Normal Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Normal type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Normal type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Normal type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Normal Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Normal.png|40px]] || [[File:NormalIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:NormalIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Normal Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:NormalIC SMD.png]] || [[File:NormalIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:NormalIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Normal icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| [[File:Fighting PA.png]] || [[File:Fighting Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Fighting type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Fighting type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Fighting type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Fighting Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Fighting.png|40px]] || [[File:FightingIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FightingIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Fighting Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FightingIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FightingIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:FightingIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Fighting icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Flying}}
| [[File:Flying PA.png]] || [[File:Flying Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Flying type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Flying type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Flying type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Flying Type.png|40px]] ||[[File:GO Flying.png|40px]] || [[File:FlyingIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FlyingIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Flying Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FlyingIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FlyingIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:FlyingIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Flying icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Poison}}
| [[File:Poison PA.png]] || [[File:Poison Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Poison type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Poison type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Poison type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Poison Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Poison.png|40px]] || [[File:PoisonIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:PoisonIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Poison Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:PoisonIC SMD.png]] || [[File:PoisonIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:PoisonIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Poison icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Ground}}
| [[File:Ground PA.png]] || [[File:Ground Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Ground type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Ground type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Ground type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Ground Type.png|40px]] ||[[File:GO Ground.png|40px]] || [[File:GroundIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:GroundIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Ground Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:GroundIC SMD.png]] || [[File:GroundIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:GroundIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Ground icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
| [[File:Rock PA.png]] || [[File:Rock Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Rock type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Rock type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Rock type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Rock Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Rock.png|40px]] || [[File:RockIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:RockIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Rock Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:RockIC SMD.png]] || [[File:RockIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:RockIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Rock icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Bug}}
| [[File:Bug PA.png]] || [[File:Bug Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Bug type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Bug type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Bug type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Bug Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Bug.png|40px]] || [[File:BugIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:BugIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Bug Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:BugIC SMD.png]] || [[File:BugIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:BugIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Bug icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| [[File:Ghost PA.png]] || [[File:Ghost Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Ghost type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Ghost type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Ghost type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Ghost Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Ghost.png|40px]] || [[File:GhostIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Ghost Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:GhostIC SMD.png]] || [[File:GhostIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:GhostIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Ghost icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Steel}}
| [[File:Steel PA.png]] || [[File:Steel Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Steel type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Steel type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Steel type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Steel Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Steel.png|40px]] || [[File:SteelIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:SteelIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Steel Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:SteelIC SMD.png]] || [[File:SteelIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:SteelIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Steel icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Fire}}
| [[File:Fire PA.png]] || [[File:Fire Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Fire type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Fire type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Fire type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Fire Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Fire.png|40px]] || [[File:FireIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FireIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Fire Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FireIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FireIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:FireIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Fire icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Water}}
| [[File:Water PA.png]] || [[File:Water Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Water type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Water type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Water type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Water Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Water.png|40px]] || [[File:WaterIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:WaterIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Water Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:WaterIC SMD.png]] || [[File:WaterIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:WaterIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Water icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
| [[File:Grass PA.png]] || [[File:Grass Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Grass type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Grass type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Grass type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Grass Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Grass.png|40px]] || [[File:GrassIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:GrassIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Grass Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:GrassIC SMD.png]] || [[File:GrassIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:GrassIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Grass icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Electric}}
| [[File:Electric PA.png]] || [[File:Electric Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Electric type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Electric type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Electric type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Electric Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Electric.png|40px]] || [[File:ElectricIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:ElectricIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Electric Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:ElectricIC SMD.png]] || [[File:ElectricIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:ElectricIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Electric icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| [[File:Psychic PA.png]] || [[File:Psychic Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Psychic type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Psychic type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Psychic type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Psychic Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Psychic.png|40px]] || [[File:PsychicIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:PsychicIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Psychic Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:PsychicIC SMD.png]] || [[File:PsychicIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:PsychicIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Psychic icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Ice}}
| [[File:Ice PA.png]] || [[File:Ice Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Ice type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Ice type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Ice type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Ice Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Ice.png|40px]] || [[File:IceIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:IceIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Ice Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:IceIC SMD.png]] || [[File:IceIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:IceIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Ice icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| [[File:Dragon PA.png]] || [[File:Dragon Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Dragon type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Dragon type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Dragon type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Dragon Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Dragon.png|40px]] || [[File:DragonIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:DragonIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Dragon Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:DragonIC SMD.png]] || [[File:DragonIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:DragonIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Dragon icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Dark}}
| [[File:Dark PA.png]] || [[File:Dark Assist.png]] || [[File:Battrio Dark type.png|40px]] || [[File:Tretta Dark type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Dark type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Dark Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Dark.png|40px]] || [[File:DarkIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:DarkIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Dark Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:DarkIC SMD.png]] || [[File:DarkIC MDRTDX.png|40px]] || [[File:DarkIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Dark icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| — || — || — || [[File:Tretta Fairy type.png|40px]] || [[File:Mezastar Fairy type.png|40px]] || [[File:Frienda Fairy Type.png|40px]] || [[File:GO Fairy.png|40px]] || [[File:FairyIC RR.png|40px]]
| [[File:FairyIC Masters.png|40px]][[File:TeraGem Fairy Masters.png|40px]] || [[File:FairyIC SMD.png]] || [[File:FairyIC MDRTDX.png|40px]]
| [[File:FairyIC NPSnap.png|40px]] || [[File:Fairy icon Sleep.png|40px]]
|-
{{typetable|Stellar}}
| — || — || — || — || — || [[File:Frienda Stellar Type.png|40px]] || — || — || [[File:StellarIC Masters.png|40px]] || — || — || — || —
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Damage modification (Mystery Dungeon)}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], the matchup multipliers are 0.5×, 0.9×, 1× and 1.5×. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], the multipliers have been changed to 0.5×, 0.7×, 1× and 1.4×; if either the attacker or the defender has Erratic Player IQ skill, they are 0.25×, 0.5×, 1× and 1.7×, instead. Immunities provided from Abilities or moves, such as {{a|Levitate}} or {{m|Magnet Rise}}, are still 0×. Type matchups that would usually be immunities are instead announced as “It had little effect…”

In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], moves that are ineffective in the core series are now ineffective as well (0× damage).

===Pokémon Ranger series===
In the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], each Pokémon has a group, equivalent to a type in the core series. The effectiveness of [[Poké Assist]]s on [[wild Pokémon]] is dependent on the Pokémon's group.

===Pokémon Rumble series===
In the [[Pokémon Rumble series]], the type effectiveness chart differs from the equivalent type chart in contemporaneous core series games. Moves that are ineffective in the core series deal 0.6× damage instead, moves that would be not very effective against one or both of the target's types deal ~0.8× or ~0.7× damage, respectively, and moves that would be super effective against one or both of the target's types deal ~1.2× and ~1.4× damage, respectively. 

===Pokémon Battrio===
{{main|Type (Battrio)}}
Pokémon in [[Pokémon Battrio]] all have one type in line with one of their types in the core games. Battrio also includes two unique types exclusively for {{p|Arceus}}, the Full Plate and Eleven-Plate types.

Pokémon Battrio's type effectiveness chart is also unique, with different possible strengths for weaknesses or resistances. For example, while Grass-type Pokémon are weak to both Ice- and Fire-type moves, they are weaker to Fire-type moves than to Ice-type moves.

Players with a [[Pokémon Battrio#Memory Keys|Memory Key]] can also gain experience towards different types that will level up their {{DL|Type (Battrio)|Type Levels}}, granting Pokémon of that type a bonus in Attack or HP.

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{main|Pokémon Shuffle#Type|Pokémon Shuffle → Type}}
Pokémon in [[Pokémon Shuffle]] each only have one type. Pokémon Shuffle's type effectiveness chart is also slightly different than the contemporaneous Generation VI chart, with 0× effectivenesses turned into ½× effectiveness.

Type is also used to determine immunity to certain [[status condition#Pokémon Shuffle|status conditions]].

===Pokémon Quest===
Pokémon have types (either one or two, as normal), and moves have types, but there are no type advantages in [[Pokémon Quest]]. Types still serve several roles, usually through matching a prompted type. When Pokémon use moves of the same type they are, the move deals additional damage. Certain [[Bingo Bonus|bingo bonuses]] increase the Attack of moves of a specified type that the Pokémon knows, or reduces the Wait of those moves. There are also bingo bonuses that reduce oncoming damage of a specific type.

Each of the game's [[Tumblecube Island|areas]] has a bonus Type. When playing a stage of that area, the player's Pokémon of that Type get a boost to their [[HP]] and [[Attack]].

Level-Up Training provides increased [[Exp]] to the Training Pokémon if the Training Pokémon and the Supporting Pokémon share a type. Similarly, Move Learning Training has a higher success rate for changing the Training Pokémon's moves when the Training Pokémon and the Supporting Pokémon share a type.

Most of the game's [[Cooking (Quest)|dishes]] attract Pokémon with a specific type to the {{OBP|base camp|Quest}}, allowing the player to [[Caught Pokémon|befriend]] them. The dish is themed to match the type in question. For example, the Honey Nectar à la Cube is the favorite food of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon, and the Get Swole Syrup à la Cube is the favorite food of {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. While there are eighteen different dishes, equal to the number of types, six of them attract Pokémon based on qualities that are not type. This means that {{t|Dark}}, {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Fairy}}, {{t|Ghost}}, {{t|Dragon}}, and {{t|Ice}} all do not have an associated dish.

Some Challenge Quests relate to Pokémon types, tasking the player with defeating Pokémon of specific types and befriending Pokémon of specific types. One group of Quests is about going on expeditions with teams where all three Pokémon have a specific type.

===Pokémon GO===
In [[Pokémon GO]], type effectiveness multipliers differ from the core series games, but using the same type effectiveness chart.

The multiplier for Pokémon GO is 1.6<sup>n</sup> (1.4 prior to December 12, 2018 and 1.25 prior to June 21, 2017). The exponent ''n'' starts at 0, with weakness adding 1, resistance substracting 1, and an immunity being equal to a double resistance, subtracting 2.

As such, the following multipliers are possible:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #ddf; border: 5px solid #ccf"
|-
!Type effectiveness
!Multiplier
|- style="background: #fff"
| Doubly super effective
|×2.56
|- style="background: #fff"
| Super effective
|×1.6
|- style="background: #fff"
| Neutral
|×1
|- style="background: #fff"
| Resisted
|×0.625
|- style="background: #fff"
| Doubly resisted
|×0.390625
|- style="background: #fff"
| Triply resisted{{tt|*|Only possible if an attack is doubly resisted by dual-type's one type, and resisted by its other type - for example, a Poison-type attack on a Steel/Ground-type Pokémon}}
|×0.244140625
|}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
Each Pokémon in [[Pokémon Masters EX]] is assigned with a singular type and one type that Pokémon is weak against, regardless of how many weaknesses it has in the core series games. In addition, type immunities do not exist in this game. Mostly these types and weaknesses follow the core series; the only exceptions to these are {{mas|Pryce}}'s {{p|Seel}} (which is classified as an {{t|Ice}} type, despite being a pure {{t|Water}} type in the core series) and {{mas|Barry}}'s {{p|Empoleon}} (which is weak against {{t|Grass}}, despite not being weak to it in the core series games). Different Pokémon of the same species can have a different type or weakness, depending on which Trainer it belongs to.

===Pokémon UNITE===
There are no type advantages in [[Pokémon UNITE]]. However, events make use of Pokémon types. The Dragon Carnival event rewarded players for collecting and using the Dragon types on the roster. It included the event only Quick Battle {{DL|Mer Stadium|Full-Burst Battle! Dragon Dustup}}, which is themed entirely around {{t|Dragon}} types. Every [[wild Pokémon]] in this kind of battle is Dragon-type except for {{p|Swablu}}, the pre-Evolution of the Dragon-type {{p|Altaria}}. Further, players can only use Dragon-type Pokémon. The Fairy Festival event is similar but is focused on {{t|Fairy}}-type Pokémon. There is also a bonus for having any Fairy-type Pokémon in a battle, even if they are on the opposing team. Instead of having a original Quick Battle, [[Panic Parade]] was changed to grant players a 10% boost to their event points for each Fairy-type Pokémon on the players' team and allow the allied {{p|Tinkaton}} to use an extra move for each Fairy-type Pokémon on the player's team. Both benefits cap out at three Fairy-type Pokémon.

===Pokémon Sleep===
Pokémon in [[Pokémon Sleep]] each only have one type. Types in Pokémon Sleep are solely used to determine the {{Berries}} that the Pokémon may gather, as follows. Types should not be confused with [[sleep type]]s.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{night color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color light}}; text-align:center;"
|- style="background-color:#{{night color}}; color:white"
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan=2" | Berry
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan="2" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan=2" | Berry
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}" colspan="2" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{night color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2" | Berry
|-
|[[File:Normal icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Normal}}
|[[File:Sleep Persim Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Persim Berry]]
|[[File:Fire icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Fire}}
|[[File:Sleep Leppa Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Leppa Berry]]
|[[File:Water icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Water}}
|[[File:Sleep Oran Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Oran Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Electric icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Electric}}
|[[File:Sleep Grepa Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Grepa Berry]]
|[[File:Grass icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Grass}}
|[[File:Sleep Durin Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Durin Berry]]
|[[File:Ice icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Ice}}
|[[File:Sleep Rawst Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Rawst Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Fighting icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Fighting}}
|[[File:Sleep Cheri Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Cheri Berry]]
|[[File:Poison icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Poison}}
|[[File:Sleep Chesto Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Chesto Berry]]
|[[File:Ground icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Ground}}
|[[File:Sleep Figy Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Figy Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Flying icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Flying}}
|[[File:Sleep Pamtre Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Pamtre Berry]]
|[[File:Psychic icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Psychic}}
|[[File:Sleep Mago Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Mago Berry]]
|[[File:Bug icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Bug}}
|[[File:Sleep Lum Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Lum Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Rock icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Rock}}
|[[File:Sleep Sitrus Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Sitrus Berry]]
|[[File:Ghost icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|[[File:Sleep Bluk Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Bluk Berry]]
|[[File:Dragon icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|[[File:Sleep Yache Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Yache Berry]]
|-
|[[File:Dark icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Dark}}
|[[File:Sleep Wiki Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Wiki Berry]]
|[[File:Steel icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Steel}}
|[[File:Sleep Belue Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Belue Berry]]
|[[File:Fairy icon Sleep.png|50px]]
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|[[File:Sleep Pecha Berry.png|50px]]
|[[Pecha Berry]]
|-
|}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Type (TCG)}}
There are eleven types in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], significantly fewer than in other Pokémon media. Because of the smaller number of types, Pokémon often have different types in the TCG to other Pokémon media. Due to the fact that Pokémon in the TCG can usually only have one type, dual-type Pokémon often have different cards which correspond to the Pokémon's two different types, since type is a property of the individual card and not the species. In the TCG, moves do not have their own type. Instead, for {{TCG|Weakness}} and {{TCG|Resistance}}, the type of the Pokémon card is used instead.

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<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Grass-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fire-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Water-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Grass (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Grass color dark}}|Grass}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Fire color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Fire (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Fire color dark}}|Fire}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Water color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Water (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Water color dark}}|Water}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Lightning-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fighting-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Psychic-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Lightning color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Lightning (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Lightning color dark}}|Lightning}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Fighting color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Fighting (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Fighting color dark}}|Fighting}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Psychic color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Psychic (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Psychic color dark}}|Psychic}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Darkness-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Metal-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Fairy-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Darkness color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Darkness (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Darkness color dark}}|Darkness}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Metal color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Metal (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Metal color dark}}|Metal}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Fairy (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Fairy color dark}}|Fairy}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}};">[[File:Dragon-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #FFF; {{roundytop|5px}}; grid-column: 2 / 4">[[File:Colorless-attack.png|48px]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Dragon color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}};">[[Dragon (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Dragon color dark}}|Dragon}}]]</div>
<div style="background: #{{TCG Colorless color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}; grid-column: 2 / 4">[[Colorless (TCG)|{{color|{{TCG Colorless color dark}}|Colorless}}]]</div>
</div>

== Trivia ==

* {{T|Bug}} and {{T|Fighting}} are the only two types that are not very effective against each other both ways.
* {{T|Normal}} and {{T|Ghost}} are the only two types that are immune to each other both ways.
* Bug and {{T|Poison}} in [[Generation I]] are the only two types to ever have been super effective to each other both ways.
* {{T|Dragon}} and Ghost are the only two types that are super effective against themselves. They are also the types to have the least amount of types resisting them, although Ghost had two types resisting it prior to Generation [[VI]].
* Despite [[Type: Null]]’s name implying it has a type known as Null, it's actually a Normal type.
* The term "type" is consistently formatted in {{wp|sentence case}} in prose. However, in the [[Pokémon Trivia Challenge]] minigame from [[Pokémon Masters Arena]], this was sometimes written in {{wp|title case}} as "Type". For instance: ''"Which of the following Pokémon is the same '''Type''' as {{p|Marshtomp}}?"''

==In other languages==
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|da=Type
|fi=Tyyppi
|fr=Type
|de=Typ<br>Elementklasse ([[Teachy TV]])
|hi=प्रकार ''Prakaar''
|hu=Típus
|id=Tipe
|it=Tipo
|ko=타입 ''Type''
|ms=Type<br>Jenis
|no=Type
|pl=Typ
|pt_br=Tipo<br>Elemento ([[The Official Pokémon Handbook]], [[Pokémon Club]])
|pt_eu=Tipo
|ru=Тип ''Tip''
|es=Tipo
|sv=Typ<br>Sort ([[DP002]])<br>Elementklass ([[The Official Pokémon Handbook]])
|th=ประเภท ''Praphet''
|vi=Hệ
|tr=Tür<br>Tip
|ca=Tipus
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Same-type attack bonus]]
* [[Type expert]]
* [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations]]
* [[List of type combinations by abundance]]
* [[Type order]]
* [[Type change]]
* [[Sleep type]]

==Notes==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

[[Category:Types|*]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]

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Talk:Honey

2026-06-16T01:01:30Z

Landfish7: /* Move article to "Honey (item)" */ Reply

== Rarities incorrect ==
I am just about absolutely certain that the article has the rarities of the rows reversed. I have just personally done some extensive testing on honey trees from about 250 slatherings on Pokémon Platinum, and Combee and Burmy are by far the most common Pokémon encountered, while Heracross is under 5%. The probabilities listed in the table imply the results ought to be just the opposite; are you honestly sure the rows don't go by descending order of probability? I have also found Combee to be significantly more common than Burmy, which really ought not to be the case if column 0 is truly 20% and column 1 70% as the article says (though this could be attributed to chance if we assume that an abnormal number of my trees started out in column 0 and remained there thanks to the 90% chance of picking from the same column). [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 16:33, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

:The rarities as displayed now are clearly wrong. I haven't been playing Platinum long enough to get a feeling for the Honey Tree rarity there, but I slathered hundreds of trees in Pearl, and saw only about five heracrosses (and no munchlaxes). It was nowhere near 14%, and the claim that heracrosses are almost three times as common as combees is ridiculous.
:If the percentages for the rows ''and'' the columns are both reversed, these are the D/P rarities, which match my experience much more closely:
:{|
|Wurmple
|29
|-
|Combee
|22
|-
|Silcoon/Cascoon
|14
|-
|Burmy
|11
|-
|Cherubi
|7.5
|-
|Aipom
|5.5
|-
|Heracross
|1
|}
:Extrapolating to the Platinum chart, these would be the rarities:
:{|
|Combee
|32
|-
|Burmy
|22
|-
|Wurmple
|14
|-
|Cherubi
|11
|-
|Aipom
|10
|-
|Heracross
|1
|}
:Do these figures match everyone else's subjective experience? --[[User:NoBuddy|NoBuddy]] 06:19, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
::The Platinum chart is an almost perfect match for my results, at least. This also rhymes with the fact that at least when it comes to route and water encounter data, the game arranges the slots in descending order by probability; it would make sense for it to do the same for both the columns and rows here. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 15:07, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
:::So, should someone at least put a disclaimer on the page, until a hacker can confirm that the rarities are backwards? There are a lot of people who use Bulbapedia without looking at the Talk pages. [[User:NoBuddy|NoBuddy]] 18:10, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

I've fixed the encounter table and edited all the calculated rarities accordingly. --[[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] 09:03, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

I took the information DIRECTLY from the GAME CODE itself. Why are you altering it? The percentages were calculated EXACTLY the way the game determines a Pokemon. Yes I did not take into consideration the lack of "sufficient randomness", but that only accounts for less than +-0.01% of the actual amount and has nothing to do with your "subjective experience". Your "subjective" experience has nothing to do with what the game actually does. In fact, I take great insult knowing that I spent quite a bit of time putting together the technical explination and final tables for you guys to change it to what the game DOESN'T do. I will not fix it, have fun with your subjectivity. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 07:59, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

As a note, the rarities were NOT backwards, but thanks for making them backwards. I can confirm this, as I have read the code numerous times. The game's if statements are exclusive by doing a check for one column, the last column, then leaving the third with an else statement, hence why it may "seem" backwards. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 08:04, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Sabre, just leave them. Sure, its like they WANT to have articles with incorrect info. But there is nothing we can do about it. Except make the correct info available elsewhere. Of course we can't tell anyone where it is from here because our links just get erased. The one article that was perfect is now ruined. Good job A magical me. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 14:18, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
:SCV, Sabre, you two seem to be the only people here who understand the coding. I trust you've got it right. Go and fix it. I assure you Bulbapedia does not want to have incorrect information. If the information up now is incorrect that is because the editors who saw the change didn't understand if it was right or wrong. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 21:57, 17 September 2009 (UTC)
::I appreciate that, and the fact is, I put the table exactly how its listed in the game's data files, and SCV and I worked hard translating the assembly code (link below in another section) into readable instructions, and then creating a program to calculate the percentages accurately. When people dispute it, its very insulting, and this is not the first time. I personally have no need to update/fix/undo the garbage that was done, sorry. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 05:45, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::I have reverted all intervening edits. Thank you, Sabre and SCV, for the hard work you did to determine this. Remember people that data and code ripped from the game > any results from your own in-game testing. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 08:59, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::Oh, come on. Subjective, my foot. This is not just "Hey, I kinda feel like Burmy is a little more common than Heracross." This is careful, extensive, experimental testing. You cannot honestly tell me that you believe my results from 250 slatherings simply happen, by pure chance, to be negatively correlated with the ''real'' probabilities if anything, while matching up almost perfectly with what would be the case if a particular simple mistake had been made at some point in the data extraction process. I fully sympathize with generally trusting hackers over casual players, but if I had ripped something from the game data and someone came along and told me they had 250 tests on a real game that strongly suggested something was very off with my data, I would not simply blow it off, no matter how certain I was. I dare you to find ''anybody in the world'' who has actually slathered some honey trees and would not be skeptical of your numbers. Heck, I dare you to try it yourselves. When the numbers in the article don't seem to match ''anybody'''s "subjective experience", something is clearly wrong somewhere. This is not to be taken as an accusation against you who got the info, who have done an amazing job of fishing out the general mechanics of it. I'm just interested in finding the truth, and as much as I would ordinarily be inclined to trust the hackers, this is clearly not it. I am going to do more testing, this time eliminating the "same tree" bias. I'll do it thousands of times if that's what it takes. In the meantime I strongly suggest at least some sort of warning about the validity of the data be put in the article, but think what you like.[[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 15:31, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::::The actual code itself has been linked to in this talk discussion. Why don't you read the code, and I will get you the actual data file from the game itself so you can read that as well. Then when you are done, you can create a program to determine the ACTUAL percentages. If you are interested in finding out the exact percentages by looking at the game itself, contact me, otherwise I will not waste my time anymore with this. While you may think the numbers I presented are wrong, using subjective experience to backup your claim is like allowing religious beliefs to govern scientific theory. I dare you to actually look at the game's code and data files before making ridiculous changes to information on a wiki page. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 15:47, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::::For the record, I'm not the one who edited the page - I just started the discussion here - but that's not really the point. The point is that if what the game "ACTUALLY DOES" is directly contrary to what happens when you actually play the game, something must be wrong somewhere along the line. You can't just sit here dismissing it by calling it "subjective experience" or decrying it as being something like religious faith - this is scientific testing I'm doing here, and by definition, my results ought to match up with the percentages deduced from the code, provided a sufficient sample. I don't know how in the world it manages not to match up, but the fact is nonetheless that it doesn't, and to think this doesn't demand any sort of explanation is ridiculous. [[User:Dragonfree|Dragonfree]] 17:03, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::::Whoa, chill. And remember that generally experimentation is considered science, and believing what you read is considered religion. 8) I'll have a look at the assembly dump below. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 17:17, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::Umm... someone obviously doesn't understand how probability works. If you roll a six sided die, you have the same odds of getting any number on that die each time you roll it. That means you can get 1 one thousand times in a row, or you can get every single number an equal amount of times. It's not likely, but it's still possible. If you record the results of 1,000 die rolls and determine that you get 4 more then any other number, does that mean you are more likely to roll a 4 when you roll dice? NO! Case closed. [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:10, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
Er alright that's not the best example because every roll on a dice has the same odds, where the different pokemon have different odds. Well my point is, results don't always reflect the chance. Just because there's a 10% chance of finding a certain Pokémon and a 20% chance of another, doesn't mean in 100 tries you'll find more of the Pokémon with the 20% chance. It's just more likely. Whoops left out my sig, sorry for the triple edit. [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:14, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::If I roll a die 1000 times and it comes up 4 half the time, my first conclusion is going to be "this is a loaded die", not "well that COULD have happened I guess". What's the point of testing something if I'm prepared to assume my test results are a fluke, no matter what they are? [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 17:17, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::In practice I would assume that to, when the results found from the in-game tests heavily contradicted the results found from the coding, then it wouldn't be unreasonable to review the code and make sure there weren't any errors. but submitting those findings as the percentages isn't right, an isolated incident showing otherwise doesn't prove that the percentages are wrong. How you 'feel' about something doesn't have a bearing on science, science is about facts. Just because you feel like the die is loaded because you get more 4's then anything else doesn't mean it is, I for one can remember rolling five 6's in a row. Strange things happen. But odds aren't "This will happen this percentage of the time" odds are "this is more likely to happen then this". There's no way to be certain about something, and odds don't reflect results. Results reflect odds. Maybe those numbers found in the code were wrong, could have been a calculation error. But the results found through testing definitely weren't right, and there's no way to prove specifics scientifically what the odds are from that kind of testing. [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:26, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
:::::Law of large numbers. Five sixes in a row is not even in the same CLASS as getting one random result thrice as frequently as you should for a thousand rolls. Perhaps changing the article so soon was a bit rash, but experimental data from hundreds of attempts that completely contradicts what we "know" should at LEAST raise a few eyebrows. How can you claim a scientific approach otherwise? Discarding whatever doesn't match your existing knowledge is not the correct approach. Something is incorrect; drop the bias towards the status quo and help figure out what it is. (And please note that in fact most physical constants we have were determined ''experimentally'', exactly because we can't just decompile the universe. Not much different from this sort of testing, really.) [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 17:33, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
::::::Yeah I know... just making a point, strange things happen. Yeah I definitely agree it should be looked into. Human error counts into a lot, I'm not saying the calculations made from the data are wrong but it should be checked and double checked and rechecked whenever it's largely contradicted. We just shouldn't change this numbers without proof. Of course! When we've got hard data to work with though that changes things a bit. if we could do that with other aspects of reality, we would. Alright I'm not going to say anything else haha. This isn't a forum after all... I apologize for how many I've made so far! [[User:Derian|[[Derian]]]] 17:41, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

SCV and I took the code from the assembly and applied it to the table provided in the game. The table looks exactly like this: [http://projectpokemon.org/wiki/Honey_Tree_(Technical)] - Please get the assembly code, read it, and apply it yourself to the game files. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:41, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
: I have no problem going over the code again with SCV, and the data files, and recalculating the percentages, however going about it any other way when we have the code itself at our finger tips is childish and useless. It is also an insult to those like SCV and myself who worked VERY hard to find that data. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:46, 18 September 2009 (UTC)
: I appreciate the revert that you did. If you guys look at the table, and review it in the game, you should see that it is exactly the same. The program by D-Trogh allows you to modify the table, so you should notice that its the same. Once you take the table and multiply them according to how its described, you will come to the same conclusions. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:55, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Wow, i didn't expect such a huge reaction. Sabresite, i ''did'' look at the code before i edited the article, but i just checked it again, just for you. [http://pastebin.com/f7a591ffb Here] is my analysis of the asm snippet that SCV provided. The function which sets the row is on lines 45-80. Let me point out that the rates given in the rows of the [[Honey#Encounter_table|encounter table]] contradict what is said in this very article. Observe:
<blockquote style="border-left: medium lightblue dotted; padding-left: 1em">For the row, if the number is between 0 and 5, Pokémon 6 is used. If the number is between 6 and 10, Pokémon 5 is used. If the number is between 11 and 20, Pokémon 4 is used. If the number is between 21 and 40, Pokémon 3 is used. If the number is between 41 and 60, Pokémon 2 is used. If the number is between 61 and 100, Pokémon 1 is used.</blockquote>
...which agrees with my analysis.

An example: the table says that the rate for Pokemon 6 is 40%, but according to this, Pokemon 6 has a 5% rate. The other rows in the table are similarly backwards.

As for the columns, the offsets that SCV mentioned correspond to lines 30-41, which i can see now is not the whole picture. It seems that for munchlax trees, the rates are 20% for column 1 and 70% for column 2; but for munchlax-less trees, the rates are 70% for column 1 and 20% for column 2. Surprise! We were both right!

I admire the work you and SCV have done in reversing the Pokemon games, which is why i can't bear to see this article ruined by such silly mistakes.

--[[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] 21:31, 19 September 2009 (UTC)
:Are you absolutely sure that you checked ''all'' of the code involved, 100% and understood it all? Because just because they 'occur' in that order, doesn't mean that the game doesn't access them in the reverse order or change them in one spot. Add that on top of the fact that Assembly is extremely hard to follow and problems would be expected, to say the least. Also, Assembly (at least every dialect I've seen) doesn't have if..else statements. '''[[User:Myles|<font color="#5588DD">My</font><font color="#4477CC">l</font><font color="#3366B0">e</font><font color="#2255AA">s</font>]]''' <sup>([[User talk:Myles|talk]] - [[Special:Contributions/Myles|contrib]])</sup> 04:41, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
::I also read through the code, and he is correct. Again, note that the ''technical description in the article'' contradicts the table in the article! "'''If the number is between 0 and 5, Pokémon 6 is used.'''" Pokémon 6 should be 5%, not 40%. And yes, assembly doesn't have if/else per se; that link is to a rough C translation. The original dump is linked below. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 06:48, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Eevee you are correct, I wrote the rows upside down. Keep in mind that I redid the information three times to account for formatting, so it might have been accidently reversed. If the percentages are reversed, then it can be easily fixed. With that said, my attack was not on your analysis, it was on other peoples' guessing. Also a_magical_me, assembly is straightforward, and if you know how to read it, then there are no problems to be expected. Also assembly does not have dialects. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 06:41, 7 October 2009 (UTC)
:Since we appear to be in agreement, I'll fix the article. It's still a bad idea to consider empirical results to be guessing; it's hard to measure accurate chances experimentally, yes, but you should always be suspicious if the game behaves very differently from how you think. The Pokémon community has had several misfacts float around for quite some time because everyone trusted "common knowledge" over what the games actually do. We're not infallible. Also, I think you mistargeted; [[User:Myles|Myles]] is confused about assembly, and [[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] is the one who reread it. See, fallible. 8) [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 20:18, 9 October 2009 (UTC)
:Thanks for responding, Sabre! I'm glad we can put this behind us. You and SCV should keep up the good work. --[[User:A magical me|a_magical_me]] 01:41, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

== One little problem... ==
The English language version calls it honey, can this be edited?[[User:Gatogirl|Gatogirl]]
This has been taken care of. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 01:51, 26 Feburary 2009 (UTC)

== Duration and Other Pokemon ==
Some information is incorrect. It does not take exactly ten hours before a Pokemon appears. I have periods of time shorter than this (approx 8 hours) and much longer (although I am not sure how much longer). It may also be of some use to record which other Pokemon can appear on the trees. i.e. Wurmple and one of those cocoon Pokemon. [[User:Dark2th|Dark2th]] 08:27, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
:I have just found a Pokemon in a tree that I slathered with honey 4 hours ago. So the time is definitely not 10. I have also discovered what may or may not be a glitch. After slathering a tree with honey it is possible to slather it with honey again, but it seems to remove the first slathering of honey. For example, the text box will say - "The bark is slathered with honey, slather the bark with honey?" Check the tree again - "There is a sweet smell in the air, slather the bark with honey?" Has anyone else experienced this? [[User:Dark2th|Dark2th]] 08:27, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
:Silcoon is the 'cocoon pokemon' I referred to earlier [[User:Dark2th|Dark2th]] 07:38, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

The duration is exactly 6 hours to 23 hours 59 minutes. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 01:49, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== Rarity ==

According to the game files, the pokemon are arranged in a table. The table for Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum have been posted. The rarity is based on a PRNG algorithm and applied to this table. I also put up the frequency of each combination. To calculate rarity for a pokemon, such as Wurmple, in Diamond/Pearl, you would do the following

( 0.05 × 0.10 ) + ( 0.40 * 0.70 ) = 0.285 or '''28.5%'''
[[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 01:54, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:I'm sorry, but I'm having a hard time trusting these calculations. There is absolutely ''no way'' that Munchlax's encounter rate is 20%. I've spent the past few days on Pokémon Platinum slathering Honey on the same five trees and not once have I encountered a Munchlax, and I've only encountered Heracross and Aipom once each. [[User:Danieru Lynx|Danieru Lynx]] 07:43, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Well, here is a link to the thumb code responsible for these probabilities. [http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/551000/HoneyTree.txt] If you can find an error in the calculation, please point it out.
021F4F2A- 021F4F42 determine which list the pokemon comes out of and 021F4F60-021F4F96 which pokemon out of that list. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 26 February 2009

It seems that under certain circumstances a new list number is not obtained, this definitely affects the probability. I will try to determine what causes that to happen. This effect happens per tree. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 27 Febreuary 2009 16:10:50 (UTC)

I figured out the discrepancy between observations and the previous calculation. There was another probability we were missing and it is that the list only changes 10% of the time. So for most people they only have a 2% chance of encountering muchlax. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 14:29, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

So if you get a tree that does not have a Munchlax, there is a 10% chance that the list will change, and of that 10% chance, a 20% chance that it will be Munchlax. How would we construct the statistical analysis so that we can get an overall percentage of occurance for each pokemon? [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 18:02, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
: Because of the nature of how the calculation works, 4 separate lists must be used. I have posted the encounter rates for each scenario. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 19:24, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

SCV has discovered more information regarding the probabilities. We will need to adjust the information greatly. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 20:50, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

== The Bulbaglitch. ==

Okay, YouTube. Proof. Give it. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 01:58, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

When I have time, I will produce the glitch and make a video. The easiest way to produce it is to save the game using an emulator. Go to locations 0x730C in the save file, (Route 209 Honey Tree), and 0x4730C and change the value to 0x20. Make sure you slathered something on the tree first. Changing the value tells the game to retrieve row 32 in the table, which is beyond the length of the table. The data in that location is 01, making the pokemon Bulbasaur. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 02:09, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:Well that's kinda. Hacking. Is there any way to force it for the ''actual'' game? '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:54, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

It is difficult to explain. I will remove it from the article until I have time to explain it in future detail. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 03:29, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== Multiple People Editing At Once ==

I apologize for reverting some formatting errors, Bulbapedia's site is very slow and choppy. Quite frequently I get a page down error and must repaste what I typed, which then overwrites what other people are changing. Sorry. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 02:09, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
:It does that sometimes. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:52, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

== Making sense of the tables. ==

Could someone please explain to me how this formula works? On the main page, it's worded in an awkward way, and it's rather unclear what it means.

Firstly, from the 4 tables that are given, the first says "Slathering a tree". Does this mean that it is Slathered for the first time, or are these the base values for which the following three tables are derived? I'm asking this, because I'm really doubting that 20% chance of Munchlax the first time that the tree is Slathered, but the article isn't telling me that it's not.

Also, under the "Slathering the same tree" heading, the article mentions that the following three tables are only applicable "if the same tree is slathered more than once in a row". This would mean that if another tree is Slathered after the first is Slathered, then the game reverts back to the first table, meaning that the chances of encountering a Munchlax then becomes 20% again. However, I simply can't believe that Munchlax has a 20% encounter rate - there must be something wrong here.

I'd go through each of the calculations myself, but I really don't have the time at the moment, I have lots of School work to be doing, so could someone clarify the above please? Thanks a lot.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 18:31, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

: As a matter of fact there is more to the calculation and the green value plays a different role than we had first anticipated. There also seems to be a restriction on Munchlax which we were not aware of before. I will adjust ALL of the numbers and tables once SCV has finished rewriting the THUMB/ARM game code in C++.
: From what we can gather right now, Munchlax is only available on 4/21 trees, with an encounter rating of 1%. There is also a 10% chance of no Pokemon being on the tree, and for trees where Munchlax may be encountered, there is a 9% chance. This means there will be a total of 2 base tables (Slathering a Tree with Munchlax, and Slathering a Tree without (Munchlax), and 2 sets of Slathering the Same Tree in a row, one with Munchlax, and one without. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 06:19, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

:: I have updated the technical information, however not the encounter ratios. I will update those tonight sometime. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 22:20, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

== Charting Nothing ==

I would argue that charting nothing is necessary. People will NOT count the percentages to see if it adds up to 100%, or not. And since it doesn't add to 100% without the "nothing", people will think the numbers are wrong.
I suggest that the entries for "No Pokemon Encountered" be represented in some fashion in that chart. [[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 07:38, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

I think you mean people WILL count the percentages. Maybe a note at the bottom of each table is enough? [[User:SCV|SCV]] 16:41, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
: Yeah, something....[[User:Sabresite|Sabresite]] 17:12, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

== Munchlax Trees? ==

The article talks about "trees with Munchlax" and "trees without Munchlax". Is there a list anywhere that says which trees are where?--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 00:35, 23 March 2009 (UTC)
:They are unique to each game, and dependent on the player's ID number. I think that is in the article.... — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 00:52, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

== Why was the revision with a link to the munchlax tree calculator undone==

As the above section clearly shows people want to know how to find them. [[User:SCV|SCV]] 20:03, 11 April 2009 (UTC)

I'd like to know where a Munchlax Tree Calculator is as well. [[User:EliasT|EliasT]] 13:51, 18 April 2009 (CST)

== Time of the day? ==

Is the chance of encountering a certain Pokémon affected by what time it is? Only, this morning (on Diamond) about 12-15 of the Pokémon I saw were Combee, and that's supposed to be only 5.5%. Later on in the day, at around 2:00, 11 of them were Silcoon, and that's only supposed to be 1% chance. Is there something we're missing here?--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 13:02, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
:Were you soft-resetting your game every time you checked the same tree? [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 13:12, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
::Soft Resetting doesn't change the Pokémon that you encounter (correct me if I'm wrong here), so I don't see how it's relevant. I didn't, by the way.--[[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 15:28, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
:::Ask Sabresite. He's the one who got all the data for this. Given the preciseness of his figures, I would doubt he missed something as big as that. It hasn't been picked up on any other site either. Given how far we are after the release, I would say not. — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 07:42, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
::::Fair enough. I can see your logic there. I have really weird luck anyways - it took about 70 soft resets before Mr. Backlot mentioned seeing a Porygon in Trophy Garden o_O [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 14:34, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
::::What's soft-resetting?--[[User:Totodilesentret|<font color="blue">Totodile</font><font color="brown">sentret!</font>]]<sup>[[User Talk:Totodilesentret|<font color="gold">Talk to me.</font>]]</sup> 14:43, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::Start+Select+L+R to reset the game as opposed to using the power switch. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 17:31, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
:::::It's basically resetting the game without manually turning off the power, and then back on again. In DPPt, it's done by pressing L, R, Select and Start all at the same time. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 17:34, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

== Sources ==

Could the sources of information about these probabilities be added to the bottom of the page? I would like to read more in-depth information about these probabilities from their original calculations. [[User:Yenreb|Yenreb]] 03:04, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Well, that is explained in the Technical Mechanics section. Is there anything that you think is missing? [[User:SCV|SCV]] 16:38, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

== Page split ==

Nothing major here, but considering that we have separate articles for the [[Hidden Power calculation|mechanics]] behind {{m|Hidden Power}} (and probably other things), I'm suggesting the calculation part of the article is moved to Honey tree calculation, and this article is left to focus on the item. — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 22:37, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

== Muchlax ==

I think we should say which trees have Munchlax if only 4 of them do. [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 14:02, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:They're randomly determined at the start of the game, and are different for each one. Therefore, there's no way to tell which 4 will have Munchlax in, so we can't include it in the article.

Oh come on that sucks. Muchlax is harder to get than Heatran. [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 16:15, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
:You could just go on the GTS for it. [[User:Ggled|Ggled]] 18:20, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

If I had Wifi [[User:Random Chaos|Random Chaos]] 19:04, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Wait, so there's only 4 paces to get them just like feebas right? so if I check all trees listed rthen one of those has to be the 90% munchlax tree? I'm really confused about the honey stuff, I still need heracross, too. (sidenote: I hate GTS)--[[User:Barakku|Barakku]] 02:37, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
:They don't change, unlike the Feebas locations. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 02:42, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
::Ohh, good to know, thanks. From recent experience with GTS I may be able to get one there...--[[User:Barakku|Barakku]] 16:38, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

== Useless amounts of detail ==

Mechanics are all well and good, but they generally take the form of explaining the logic. This reads more like pseudocode (which, effectively, it is). Ex: "Let R be the pseudo-random number from 0 to 65535. E = ( R / 656 ) % 656". Is it really necessary to explain exactly what algorithm the game uses to get a random number in [0, 99]? It's also confusing to start out explaining the save format, which is meaningless before any trees at all have been slathered. Unless there are objections, I'm going to rewrite this to be a bit more high-level. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 20:57, 9 October 2009 (UTC)

== Generation V ==

Does Honey exist in B/W at all? Combee still has Honey Gather if anyone wants to check for themselves by transfering one over.... [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 01:16, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
:Bump. And yes, it does exist but only as a leftover item from Generation IV within their coding. [[User:Pokemon lover|<b><span style="color:green">ポケモン</span></b>]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|<b><span style="color:blue">あいこうか</span></b>]] 14:44, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon X and Y ==

As far as I can tell, honey can only be found in several hidden locations in Pokemon X and Y, but does anyone know how often they respawn? I can't find this information anywhere... [[User:Ulithium Dragon|Ulithium Dragon]] ([[User talk:Ulithium Dragon|talk]]) 22:12, 4 April 2014 (UTC)

== How to determine which Pokemon will appear on a tree ==

This chart is really confusing on this page. I'm currently playing D/P/Pt (the only main Pokemon games I've never played as I couldn't afford a DS in 2008-2009) and I cannot at all get a Heracross! I get so pissed off when all I get are these dumb Wurmples! It's a giant waste of time, money (as you have to buy Honey), and patience!

Is there any way to determine how a Pokemon will show up? Is that fully pre-determined on when you slather the tree? Does slathering it more than once increase the chances of a rare Pokemon like Hearcross or Burmy showing up? Does the time of day or exact minute and hour matter at all?

I can't proceed further in the game because Heracross is the only one I can catch (in the way I am playing) who learns the HM I need to proceed further (which is Strength, by the way). Plus, I need to catch a male one to teach it Thief in order to get a Lucky Egg Chansey in the wild, but I *really* want it on a CompoundEyes Yanma, so I need to teach it to one of the only Pokemon I can later breed onto a baby Yanma with CompoundEyes later on, wherever I am able to finally catch one in the Great Marsh.

Long story short: I NEED Heracross, but all I get when I check trees the next day are f---ing Wurmples, non-stop! It's so frustrating! I can't even get a Cherubi or Aipom, not that I care too much for them, but they are needed to complete the SinnohDex. {{unsigned|Mcheetah}}
:From a big-picture point of view, it's not incredibly different from tall grass, except in the fact that one encounter takes 6 hours to happen. Of course, that's a huge difference, in its way, but the point is, all you can do (or the best you can do) is keep trying, on as many trees as possible. Whenever you do see one on a tree, though, you can safely reset to find whatever kind of Heracross you want; it'll stay a Heracross, but its stats and stuff will change. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 04:05, 3 February 2015 (UTC)

== Changing DS clock ==

The article currently says that changing the clock on the DS has no effect on honey trees. However, I tested this on a DSi, and the honey trees do depend on the DS clock. The article should probably say something about how it works on some systems and not on others. [[User:Sumwun|sumwun]] ([[User talk:Sumwun|talk]]) 23:20, 4 June 2017 (UTC)

== Split ==

Now that items have their own substantial pages, the Honey tree section has become a large part of this page that only applies to a minority of the games in which this item appears. I think the best course of action is to split Honey trees to their own page, and keep this page about the item alone. Obviously this page would still need to link to that page. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:48, 24 February 2019 (UTC)

== Move article to "Honey (item)" ==

Since there's a lot of pages now that have "honey" in their title, I think it would be better if this page specified that it's about the general item so that "Honey" by itself can be turned into a disambiguation page. [[User:AnnieCat07|AnnieCat07]] ([[User talk:AnnieCat07|talk]]) 12:34, 3 June 2026 (UTC)

:'''Against.''' I'd say the item page is the clear primary topic, and with three referrals in the hatnote, a disambiguation page isn't exactly necessary yet. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:22, 3 June 2026 (UTC)
::I agree with Landfish, the item is the most likely search target for Honey so it doesn't make sense to move the page. At best we'd create a Honey (disambiguation) page for the other references, but that wouldn't really be necessary until there's another valid search target. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 02:42, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Agree against moving but I do think a disambig is valid here to clean up the hat note. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 02:55, 4 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Against the move as well. A disambiguation page should be enough. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:40, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Due to having the same name, [[Honey (character)]] and [[Honey (Café ReMix)]] should probably still be included in the hatnote, at which point having a disambiguation page just for [[Honey Island]] (a debatable inclusion) becomes a bit silly. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 01:01, 16 June 2026 (UTC)

== Oddity? ==

The trivia point of Honey being mentioned as an unused item in the code of Generation II has been moved into the "oddities" section. Does it qualify as an oddity, or should it be returned to the trivia section? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 20:40, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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Landfish7: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

==Width==
The gallery at the top extends past the edge of smaller-sized browser windows, at least in Chrome (possibly other browsers too). Perhaps it could be put into two rows instead of just one long one? [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 22:43, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
:I made the art larger than it appears in [[Pikachu variants#Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu variants]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|List of Pokémon with form differences]] to match [[Cosplay Pikachu]]'s page. If those displays work better with smaller windows, I will gladly change it. If not, perhaps two rows ''would'' be better. - [[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#EE99AC">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]] 00:10, 29 October 2017 (UTC)

== Hidden Ability ==

Can this Pokemon have hidden ability? And can be Partner Cap traded to SM?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 17:14, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:They all have Static and no it can not. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 12:20, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::I mean, does it have Lightningrod as a hidden ability even if it is not available?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 12:39, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
:::In that case, at least in the data for HOME and SwSh, it is programmed to have LR as a HA. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 13:11, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Thank you very much.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 13:14, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

== Unnecessary code ==

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Literally what is the point of this switch? It doesn't even do anything.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 13:36, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
:I would like to ask the same question too. You can see the code above this code, none of code which is using switch like that.-- [[User:Linja|'''<font color="#FFCC33">Lin</font><font color="#FFAAFF">ja</font>''']] | [[User talk:Linja|<small>Talk</small>]] 06:11, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

== I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". ==

So, while I was adding some more detail to this page I decided to have a gander at some of the old articles on this topic. And it appears that the group of these has a proper name. Two press releases, one article, and the swath of cards all seem to want this article to be "Ash's Pikachu". Opposing the change stands a single description, from two sets of paired games, in a context where much of the time the name would be rejected for not being enough like a "name". Hmm. This is quite the conundrum, especially because game terms have some extra weight by virtue of being from a game. What's one to do? My vote is actually on change. Since these forms were initially introduced in this promotion, the words of that promotion should carry more weight. [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 16:04, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
:It's called "Pikachu in a cap" in-game, which I feel takes precedence over everything else. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:25, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
::How about the offcial name be Cap Pikachu? as forms are called Cap Pikachu with the first word being different depending on hat?[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 19:35, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::Is "Cap Pikachu" used by itself officially anywhere? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:53, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
::::Other than what is said on terminology, I am sure its else well other than offical form name.[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:14, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::::Did my edits on this months ago but I thought I'd say it here. the Japanese guides specifically refer to it as "Satoshi's Pikachu" not from the game directly, but I'm certainly noticing a pattern. "Pikachu in a cap" while officially used in-game, isn't a title or name as far as I know, it's a description simply explaining that the ones to use the Z-Move can be used with a "Pikachu [wearing] a cap".[[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 02:31, 1 February 2025 (UTC)
::::::To me, if they are collectively most consistently referred to descriptively, then the page should use a descriptive title. That being said, perhaps the lede can be altered to make it more clear that "Pikachu in a cap" is not a proper noun. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:01, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
:::::::I believe before the terminology section was added, the lede did say that title of the page came from the Z-Crystal, maybe it's worth adding such a notice back. However, I'd argue that the terminology is already incredibly inconsistent within itself (and I think my recent reorganization of that section kinda illustrates that). "Pikachu in a Cap" has only ever been used in context of the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal, which by the time SV and HOME has rolled out, is actually outdated. Within the core series itself, "Pikachu in a cap" is used once between SM-PLA as an item description, while "Pikachu wearing a cap" is used twice in SM/USUM for items and NPCs and a third time for SV's updated item description, and HOME then uses "Pikachu wearing a hat" once in HOME for a sticker. This is excluding the many Pokedex descriptions that say "Pikachu wearing the hat/cap of it's partner/trainer". I WOuld personally prefer the more up to date term, but those are more inconsistent of itself, and I personally believe just titling it "Ash's Pikachu (game)" would be much easier to understand and read, especially since, you know, that's what it is.. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:15, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
''(reset indent)'' Been a year but just gonna add my voice to this discussion, which is to say that "Pikachu in a Cap" as far as I can tell isn't actually the kind of terminology thats used anywhere in the game as far as I can tell. its always "___ Cap Pikachu". While most likely we will never get a fully official term for the grouping i think simply moving the article to "Cap Pikachu" would be best and most internally consistent with how the forms are organized in the Pokédex. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 23:33, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

:I think some supporting evidence would be useful here since the article's (admittedly lengthy) terminology section seems to contradict this. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 00:13, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
::Boosting this again.
::"Pikachu in a Cap" is only used in the description for the Z-Crystal, both as a bag and held item description. Scarlet and Violet changed it to "Pikachu wearing a cap", so it's not even the most up to date term anymore.
::I personally think we shouldn't be making up terms, but there's clearly (while inconsistent) several names for it. I'm still personally under the opinion that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" should be used, as it is the most consistent, even when it's mentioning that it's wearing something. The [[Ash's Pikachu]] page actually has nearly the same information that I'm wondering if it should even be split. I know the anime page is already huge, but if they're base don the same topic maybe they should be combined? if not, the fact that the anime page has nearly the same info and this is primarily just for the game alternative, I think that just leads more into belief of calling this "Ash's Pikachu (game)".
::"Cap Pikachu" is used on the page, but there's is no implication at all that this is a fan term and as far as I am aware it's not used in-game. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:24, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm honestly amiable to deleting/redirecting this page if it's fully superseded by [[Ash's Pikachu]], though this page could also be useful as a space to split out the game data from Ash's Pikachu, which is becoming increasingly large.
:::Either way, we'll still need to decide how to describe the forms collectively. I'm still leaning toward a generic descriptor, since "Ash's Pikachu" seems to describe the event Pikachu itself rather than the forms as a group.
:::My main hesitation with moving this page is that the in-game Ash's Pikachu doesn't seem meaningfully distinct as a character, making a split feel somewhat silly, for lack of a better way of putting it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 03:08, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I suppose a descriptive title like "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" would fit all cases on this page. The animation section is about instances where Ash's Pikachu happens to be wearing Ash's hat. According to the notice at the top, the article has no official name anyway.
::::I think the current name "Pikachu in a cap" is a bit misleading... Technically it could be about Pikachu wearing any kind of cap, including [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Ph.D.]], [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Mario Pikachu|293}}, and so on. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 04:00, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::I think that's a good explanation for the current scope, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:09, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I'd like to defend the possibility of making the title "Cap Pikachu". According to the Pokédex, the form names are [adjective] Cap. There's precedent in the games, even if not used for these Pikachu forms specifically, of referring to a Pokémon by its form name and then its species, like "Origin Forme Palkia". Therefore, [adjective] Cap Pikachu is an acceptable way to refer to one of these Pikachu. It then makes logical sense that you can refer to all of them by dropping the adjective and simply saying Cap Pikachu. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 05:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I don't mind the title of the page being "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" since I don't think there's any consistent usage of the group at all. A term maybe necessary to be used on {{p|Pikachu}}'s infobox, I don't think we should have "wearing Ash's hat" in every mention of the group in smaller spaces haha. I'd also like to mention, [[Ash's hat]] is a page too, making me question how much pages we have related to this topic. I'm almost tempted to call the group "Pikashu" after the actual [[Pikashunium Z|Z-Crystal name]], since the Japanese name is "Satopika" and that *is* a Japanese fan term for Ash's Pikachu last I checked, but the English equivalent is really silly sounding and I don't think I've seen anyone actually ever call his Pikachu that.
:::::::I'm not the biggest fan of "Cap Pikachu" either, because there's inconsistency between Cap and Hat, even in-game. But also I'm just not really the biggest fan of the word, think most people call it "Ash's hat" not "Ash's cap". It's not necessarily a deal breaker for me though, if that's just what's most descriptive to people. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 07:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::In my opinion, one problem with "Cap Pikachu" is that it sounds like an official form name when that's not the case. It's more likely to require some explanation in the intro text, except for people who already know Bulbapedia conventions. Like the current title, "Cap Pikachu" could also be a page about all instances of Pikachu wearing any cap, such as Mario Pikachu. It may also sound like short for [[Captain Pikachu]] (who is also called Cap).
::::::::As a descriptive title, "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" should be self-explanatory and work well for bringing together several different Pikachu forms like "Hoenn Cap", TCG cards named "Ash's Pikachu", and informal instances of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat. I think it would be more likely to match the wording used by people unfamiliar with Bulbapedia terminology. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 09:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I would just like to point out the many comments about '''''not being able to use "Cap Pikachu (or other iterations)" because there are other Pikachu in caps''''' in not an actual issue. Things are allowed to be denoted by a potentially nebulous, officially supported, phrase as long as we frame the content correctly and have the appropriate hatnotes and see alsos. [[Pokémon card]] can technically describe any possible card related to Pokémon at all ([[Pokémon playing cards]] for example), but that doesn't change the standard denotation of the thing. Let's move on from that specific non-argument. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 11:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::This makes sense. "Cap Pikachu" is a very identifiable way to concisely describe the forms, and is still based on the official language used, even if it hasn't been used by itself.
::::::::::Also, just want to note that both Cap and Hat being used equally isn't a problem. Since Cap is used in the form names itself, it's perfectly defensible to use it even if hat is also a valid term to use when explaining the topic. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:25, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::Tbh one thing is since this page is really about a set of forms and not really about any specific character; it might be worth formatting the title in the same way the game would, i.e. '''Pikachu (Cap)''' '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:06, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think we need to label these topics the same way the Pokédex labels them. Understandability is much more important here. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::My personal support goes to "Cap Pikachu": simple and follows the in-game sources. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:55, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::I formed this opinion after following this discussion throughout today, not noticing what the move suggestion had been changed into before leaving the above message. Sorry for being a bit late to the "party", but better late than never. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:58, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::It's really primarily a formatting change to align with how forms are communicated officially; I wouldn't say it affects understandability because the words wouldn't change + "Cap Pikachu" could still be a redirect. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::The page title should best reflect the topic as it would be explained naturally in prose, not just mirroring the formatting of a Pokédex form label. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:17, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I think the way the form names tend to be labeled officially is worth documenting, but they're not really useful in explaining the topic on a broader level, which is moreso what the page and its title should be trying to achieve. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:29, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
I don't understand why "Cap Pikachu" would be a more desirable name than the current title, which has actually been used officially as a collective term to refer to the group of forms. I don't feel that strongly about which of the official terms to use but I do think "Cap Pikachu" shouldn't be a contender, as it is unofficial. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

:"Pikachu in a cap", the current title, feels like too much of a sentence and not a title or name to me, nor is it very descriptive to me (in other words, I think it should be more specific or more simplified), it once again comes from something defunct, and if they were willing to change it it's probably not something they want to keep. My issue with "Cap Pikachu", other than my previous reasons is that I agree it sounds too much like an unofficial pokedex term that we should avoid. It hasn't even been used in any official capacity for even promotion, let alone games. I know "Ash's Pikachu" is describing the events and not the forms, but I do think we should take into consideration that that is what the form actually '''is'''. It may be argued that something like Pokemon GO has them and they aren't Ash's in the slightest, but GO doesn't consider them forms, just costumes. The page is already describing something it probably shouldn't (this isn't a page for when any Pikachu has worn Ash's hats, but group of forms who are known to wear Ash's hats, similar to [[Cosplay Pikachu]] as a collective). The Pokemon Tretta section just mentions all cases where it's specifically Ash's Pikachu (one of them is not wearing the hat at all), and that was before the concept of the form was even introduced. If it's just going to stay as a page for whenever Ash's Pikachu has appeared in the games in any capacity, the name of the page probably should be "Ash's Pikachu (game)", which would actually help a lot with linking. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:16, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::In defense of "Cap Pikachu", I suppose it's at least official-adjacent since there are official forms with "Cap" in the name. It could be just me, but I think this term would be more acceptable as plural: "The Cap Pikachu are the following Pikachu forms: Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap..."
::Personally I still prefer "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat", but I understand if maybe we don't want descriptive names like that for one reason or another. "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used officially, is that too long for a title?
::About "Ash's Pikachu (game)", the current page "Pikachu in a cap" also has manga and animation sections so I'm not sure why we would single out (game) as the dabtag. Also, as seen on the article "[[Ash's Pikachu]]", it has several appearances in the games (including spin-offs) regardless of it wearing the hat or not. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 00:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::For me, personally, either the current title of "Cap Pikachu" would sound good. It's probably for the best to leave Ash's name out of the article name, I think. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 01:26, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Cap Pikachu is the perfect solution and avoids other issues and simple name. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:55, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Except for the one biggest issue, which is that it's a made-up fan name. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The Manga and anime sections is about any time Ash's Pikachu wears Ash's hat at all, regardless if it is tied to the form or not. Which is what I've been trying to say. The page describes a series of topics unrelated to what the form is. If this is about the form, why is Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in an episode 20 years prior to it's debut as mechanic or function in any media listed? it's not the same thing. If it must be kept, the title of the page should reflect that, or we need to remove the unnecessary information.
:::Also we have other pages that talk about anime material that has a game label. Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too? of course not, it's just indicating the main medium while including the others. Ash's Pikachu imo IS the most consistent name, and either (game), (event) or (form) should be the proper labels. I'd rather we not continue a habit of making fan terms the article title like we've done with so many other group pages. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:59, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::The main topic can be about the forms while also including the related information of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in the animated series and other media. I imagine we'd similarly include such information on a page for any other Pokémon form if that form basically happened to already appear in some capacity before it appeared in the games.
::::"Ash's Pikachu (game)" would imply the article is about a game counterpart to Ash's Pikachu, which we would only split out from the main Ash's Pikachu page if the character was meaningfully distinct and notable in its own right. In this case, this is implied (and sometimes directly stated) to literally be the same Pikachu, so that title does not work. Instead, this article would be a subtopic of [[Ash's Pikachu]], covering these specific forms of Ash's Pikachu, which "Cap Pikachu" would be a good descriptive title for. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:57, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Re TrainerSplash "Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too?" -- I understand that is our current convention, but there was also a [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub#About the page titles like Red (game), Blue (game), etc.|2024 discussion]] with the suggestion of removing (game) from all article names. Personally, my preference is still that [[Dawn (game)]] should be called just [[Dawn]] as the main topic, but I understand that we are not reassessing all the article names at this time, much less on the talk page for a Pikachu form. I'm just answering your question.
:::::I agree that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" does not work in this case. "Cap Pikachu" may not be perfect, but is arguably one of the best options we have so far. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 08:20, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why are we making up a fan term to be a "good descriptive title" when we already have a number of officially used descriptive terms for the group of forms, such as the currently used title? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::We're allowed to use the official descriptive language to inform how we concisely describe a topic. There's also precedent for us using an appropriate conjectural name that differs from official language, such as with [[Convergent species]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:04, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::This is a non-answer. We ''are'' using the official descriptive language currently. The suggestion to use "Cap Pikachu" is saying we should stop using official language in favour of a fan term loosely based on it. The obvious difference with "Convergent species" is that there is no official term for that subject, whereas there are multiple here. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:12, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::We actually absolutely should rename "Dawn (game)" and should have done so long ago already, but that's a separate matter. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:''(resetting indent)'' This page is most useful as a dedicated page to the game forms. Which, notably, is some Pikachu no longer under the care of their previous Trainer, who happens to be Ash (in places where Ash doesn't even exist). The other sections that talk about Ash's Pikachu sometimes wearing the hat in the anime, manga, cards, etc are really just trivial distractions to the main point. I would recommend culling a lot of that information back to the base [[Ash's Pikachu]] page to remove all the content creep this page experienced. It's essentially just a <nowiki>==See also==</nowiki> blown out of proportion.
:If/when we were to accomplish the above, it would be most in line with our content policies to follow the wording from the most recent game appearance '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' (also used before SV, in the Gen 7 descriptions of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}). It's the collective term to talk about these specific Pikachu as a group. Theoretically, Ash's Pikachu in all of its different caps is the only one we currently know about, with the game descriptions choosing to be non-committal (presumably on purpose). ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 12:50, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::"Pikachu wearing a cap" sounds fitting to me. I wouldn't mind if that was used as the article title. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:49, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The fact they unified the descriptor between the Z-Crystal and Z-Move descriptions does convince me towards "Pikachu wearing a cap" more, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:56, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::This is the type of answer I was looking for, thanks Nate! A big question that would probably come from this is "how do we know if one of these Pikachu is based on the form?" and I think the simple answer to that is, outside the one Pokemon Adventures shot with the boxes, the form has really only ever been used when performing a Z-Move and Ash throws the hat onto Pikachu, at least that's a good indicator in my opinion.
::I think "Pikachu wearing a cap" or similar would be the most viably consistent here. Daniel also proposed "Pikachu wearing it's Trainer's hat", which I do think is also consistent, but as they said, may be a bit too long. We have multiple official descriptors, and I think it'd be best to use one of them. I agree with "Pikachu wearing a cap". [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 16:44, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Perhaps we should double check the source materials, but to me it seems everything except for Tretta and the early anime mentions seem to directly refer to these forms? Unless the page is presenting things inaccurately. Is there anything else that seems off that I'm missing? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:37, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I agree that it certainly seems things could be presented or formatted better, for sure. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:41, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::The anime section needs clean up, tretta should probably be removed entirely, Ga-ole has two pucks that are just generic Ash's Pikachu concepts, and then GO has a section about Them too. Which I don't even know where to begin with those. I'm kind of okay with those being there, but at the same time, they function differently than they would in the main series; They can be shiny, have both genders, can be on both Pichu and Raichu, and cannot be transferred to another game. They do call them [https://pokemongo.com/post/spotlight-oct20?hl=en Original] and [https://pokemongo.com/post/animationweek2020?hl=en World] Cap though, but the [https://pokemongo.com/post/birthday2017?hl=en original announcement] kind of just skirted around calling them anything. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:30, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I wanted to do a bit more digging as well, the [https://youtu.be/_D9FgRBhmWM?si=kqNhGkI7WpduC3G7 video announcement] for the Sun and Moon event, as well as the [https://press.pokemon.com/en/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov press announcement] for the entire collection (movie, game tcg, etc) strictly calls them "Ash's Pikachu", even to the point of labeling each individual on in both the event schedule and images. No clue if this changes minds even more (it's all really confusing and I don't even know anymore myself). [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:35, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::This is useful info - thanks for digging! This Pikachu is definitely often intended to be Ash's Pikachu, but then sometimes they're vague about it, so I do like that "Pikachu wearing a cap" sidesteps that a bit and clearly draws from core game dialogue to describe the topic in a way that doesn't come across as a quasi-official identifier (an issue we've admittedly bumped into before with other recent discussions, but I'll let the decision for this topic stand on its own merits). [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:15, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::Regarding the Ga-Olé pucks, [[Pikachu (Alola League Champion Course)|this one]] doesn't even have 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, so it's definitely the most irrelevant. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:45, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::"Pikachu wearing a cap" works for me. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:10, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Okay, "Pikachu wearing a cap" works per the reasons above. I had the impression before that this article was going to be about any instances of Pikachu wearing the hat, even in random anime scenes from early generations. If this article is specifically about the Pikachu forms like "Hoenn Cap", which were introduced in Gen 7, it would make sense to remove all the anime content from Generations 1-6 and all the Tretta (Gen 6) content.
:::Are the Pichu and Raichu forms like "Original Cap Pichu" from Pokémon GO going to stay on the article? --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 03:33, 14 June 2026 (UTC)
{{indent}} Seems we'll be moving forward with the title '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''. I've started [[Draft:Pikachu wearing a cap|a draft article]] so we can work on what this page should look like post-move. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:18, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

:I like how this is looking, While I enjoy the similarities being put into trivia, it feels a little congested with the other gallery tags and the puck table, which makes me feel like it's just best to leave it off. I don't really like trivia sections in general, so I wonder if just side mentions of Ash's Pikachu in the spin-off sections would be good, that way people can still be directed to a page with more relevant information. Additionally, it might be worth making an actual gallery section so the artwork is more collected, and the HOME artwork has a place instead of trivia. Not to mention the Menu and Pokedex sprites as well. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 08:13, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
::I like the draft, and I think it's a good idea to list the previous similar instances in the trivia, similar to how the [[Honey]] article lists the appearances of regular honey in its trivia section before the item itself debuted in the games. I feel they are important things to include. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 08:30, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
:::If something doesn't belong in the main body, it probably doesn't belong at all. That honey example looks like it's was written 20 years ago and only had content added to it, the information there can definitely be moved. But this is about Pikachu, having so many images and tables in such a small trivia section just makes it look really bloated., to me it's just really unnecessary if [[Ash's hat]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]] both exist and there's ways to link people to those articles in a much easier way than creating trivia bloat. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:01, 15 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I think moving that info to Ash's hat seems appropriate. We can briefly mention these references somewhere and just link there. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:03, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

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[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''<ref group="lower-alpha">From the move description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]] and the item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.</ref> (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') refers to the eight male {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Pikachu}} variants based on [[Ash's Pikachu]] wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] that {{Ash}} has worn throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}. They are sometimes referred to by fans as '''Cap Pikachu''', based on the names of their forms.

==Terminology==
These forms are usually described as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat. The event Pikachu itself is sometimes referred to as "Ash's Pikachu"; however, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in game dialogue related to these forms, and he is typically described indirectly, such as in their [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "partner".

These forms have been referred to as "Pikachu in a cap" and later "Pikachu wearing a cap" in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]].<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu in a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref name="SVPikashu">''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref> "Pikachu wearing a cap" is also used in dialogue in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.<ref>''"Though I did see her smile beautifully at this one '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' once..."'' - a female Trial Guide in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref><ref>''"She looks happy to have met the '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''!"'' - narration in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref> "Pikachu wearing a cap" (Japanese: 帽子をかぶったピカチュウ ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') is also used in the description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to it as "Pikachu wearing a hat" (Japanese: 帽子をかぶったピカチュウ ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') in a [[Challenge (HOME)|challenge]] description.

In an official video, they are referred to as "special Pikachu" multiple times in the text and narration. They are also referred to as "Ash's Pikachu wearing eight different caps" and simply as "Ash's Pikachu", as well as "Pikachu wearing Ash's caps" in the video description.<ref>Video text: ''"To celebrate the release of [[The Crown Tundra]], some '''special Pikachu''' are on their way to you!"''; ''"Get your hands on '''Ash's Pikachu wearing eight different caps'''! Passwords allowing you to get '''Ash's Pikachu''' will be shared in the coming days!"''; Video narration: ''"To get the '''special Pikachu''' for yourself, you'll need passwords [...]"''; ''"You can get the password for your first '''special Pikachu''' starting right now!"''; Video description: ''"Through October 30, we’ll be sharing Mystery Gift passwords that will grant you '''Pikachu wearing Ash’s caps''' from Pokémon the Series. 🧢⚡️"'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YAwwSdmRm4 Team Up with Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Iconic Caps!], The Official Pokémon YouTube channel</ref>

In a guidebook, they are referred to as "cap-wearing Pikachu", "Pikachu wearing various caps", and "special Pikachu wearing its Trainer's caps".<ref>Page 89: ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"''; ''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; Page 363: ''"The only exception to [Pokémon breeding] are some unusual Pokémon like [...] the '''special Pikachu wearing its Trainer's caps'''."'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]''</ref>

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "Pikachu (Kalos Cap)" and "Pikachu (Alola Cap)".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)", and the Partner Cap form is known as "Ash's Pikachu" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "Ash's Pikachu".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the {{PTCG}}, the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[OVERLAP]] for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon write the forms as サトシのピカチュウ ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled 帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」 ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Pikachu wearing a cap were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

Sending a Pikachu wearing a cap to {{g|HOME}} will unlock a sticker for the player's profile. Once sent to Pokémon HOME, these Pikachu an only be sent between Pokémon Sword, Shield, [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet]], as they are not present on the other games playable on [[Nintendo Switch]].

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These Pikachu behave like any other Pikachu, such as benefitting from a [[Light Ball]] and having the same level-up pool, but do have a few mechanical differences. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. Because these Pikachu cannot evolve, they do not benefit from the use of [[Eviolite]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}. Until {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, These Pikachu also had a unique cry from other Pikachu, using other [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games#In the core series games|voice clips]] from [[Ikue Otani]].

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|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, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
{{left clear}}
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|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=21
|ndex=025
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|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|Satoshi|Chinese}}
|id=170715
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|fateful=yes
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|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Japanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|usum|QR Code|Korean|QR Scanner|December 21, 2017 onwards}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Pikachu wearing a cap were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Original Cap
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}; margin-top:1em"
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
All Pikachu wearing a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
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.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{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/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"
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| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
{{-}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Sun & Moon'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Journeys'' hat
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in [[I Choose You! trilogy|an alternate continuity]] from {{aniseries|PTS}}, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore this version of {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s hat during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu wearing a cap.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|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|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|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|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|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|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====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; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''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 wearing 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:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

===Prior appearances===
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] wore [[Ash's hat|his hat]] several times in {{aniseries|PTS}} prior to the forms' appearances in the games.
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's original series hat
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Ruby and Sapphire'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Diamond and Pearl'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Black & White'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''XY'' hat
</gallery>
* [[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 ''XY'' hat. 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)]]. 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}}

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Pikachu in a cap'' / ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|fr=Pikachu à Casquette
|de=Pikachu mit Kappe
|it=Pikachu con berretto
|ko={{tt|모자를 쓴 피카츄|Mojareul sseun Pikachu}} ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
|es=Pikachu con gorra
|zh_yue=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Daaijeuhk Mouhjí dīk Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
|zh_cmn=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 / 戴着帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Dàizhe Màozi de Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
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''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
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==Notes==
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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Landfish7: Created page with "{{redirect|Cap Pikachu|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}} {{Unknown name}} Event artwork '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''<ref group="lower-alpha">From the move description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in Generation VII and the item description of Pikashunium Z in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.</ref> (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') refer..."

{{redirect|Cap Pikachu|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
{{Unknown name}}
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''<ref group="lower-alpha">From the move description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]] and the item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.</ref> (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') refers to the eight male {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Pikachu}} variants based on [[Ash's Pikachu]] wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] that {{Ash}} has worn throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}. They are sometimes referred to by fans as '''Cap Pikachu''', based on the names of their forms.

==Terminology==
These forms are usually described as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat. The event Pikachu itself is sometimes referred to as "Ash's Pikachu"; however, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in game dialogue related to these forms, and he is typically described indirectly, such as in their [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "partner".

These forms have been referred to as "Pikachu in a cap" and later "Pikachu wearing a cap" in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]].<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu in a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref name="SVPikashu">''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}, and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref> "Pikachu wearing a cap" is also used in dialogue in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.<ref>''"Though I did see her smile beautifully at this one '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' once..."'' - a female Trial Guide in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref><ref>''"She looks happy to have met the '''Pikachu wearing a cap'''!"'' - narration in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}</ref> "Pikachu wearing a cap" (Japanese: 帽子をかぶったピカチュウ ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') is also used in the description of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to it as "Pikachu wearing a hat" (Japanese: 帽子をかぶったピカチュウ ''Pikachu wearing a hat'') in a [[Challenge (HOME)|challenge]] description.

In an official video, they are referred to as "special Pikachu" multiple times in the text and narration. They are also referred to as "Ash's Pikachu wearing eight different caps" and simply as "Ash's Pikachu", as well as "Pikachu wearing Ash's caps" in the video description.<ref>Video text: ''"To celebrate the release of [[The Crown Tundra]], some '''special Pikachu''' are on their way to you!"''; ''"Get your hands on '''Ash's Pikachu wearing eight different caps'''! Passwords allowing you to get '''Ash's Pikachu''' will be shared in the coming days!"''; Video narration: ''"To get the '''special Pikachu''' for yourself, you'll need passwords [...]"''; ''"You can get the password for your first '''special Pikachu''' starting right now!"''; Video description: ''"Through October 30, we’ll be sharing Mystery Gift passwords that will grant you '''Pikachu wearing Ash’s caps''' from Pokémon the Series. 🧢⚡️"'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YAwwSdmRm4 Team Up with Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Iconic Caps!], The Official Pokémon YouTube channel</ref>

In a guidebook, they are referred to as "cap-wearing Pikachu", "Pikachu wearing various caps", and "special Pikachu wearing its Trainer's caps".<ref>Page 89: ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"''; ''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; Page 363: ''"The only exception to [Pokémon breeding] are some unusual Pokémon like [...] the '''special Pikachu wearing its Trainer's caps'''."'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]''</ref>

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "Pikachu (Kalos Cap)" and "Pikachu (Alola Cap)".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)", and the Partner Cap form is known as "Ash's Pikachu" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "Ash's Pikachu".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the {{PTCG}}, the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[OVERLAP]] for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon write the forms as サトシのピカチュウ ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled 帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」 ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Pikachu wearing a cap were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

Sending a Pikachu wearing a cap to {{g|HOME}} will unlock a sticker for the player's profile. Once sent to Pokémon HOME, these Pikachu an only be sent between Pokémon Sword, Shield, [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet]], as they are not present on the other games playable on [[Nintendo Switch]].

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
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These Pikachu behave like any other Pikachu, such as benefitting from a [[Light Ball]] and having the same level-up pool, but do have a few mechanical differences. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. Because these Pikachu cannot evolve, they do not benefit from the use of [[Eviolite]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}. Until {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, These Pikachu also had a unique cry from other Pikachu, using other [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games#In the core series games|voice clips]] from [[Ikue Otani]].

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|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, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=17
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ<br>Ash<br>Sacha
|id={{tt|131017|Japanese-based distributions}}<br>{{tt|011814|Western-based distributions}}
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|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
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|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 14 to 26, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 13 to 25, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 17 to 23, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level={{tt|20|Japanese-based distributions}}/{{tt|19|Western-based distributions}}
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ<br>Ash<br>Sacha
|id={{tt|161117|Japanese-based distributions}}<br>{{tt|120516|Western-based distributions}}
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie<br>a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|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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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 28 to July 17, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 27 to October 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|m|serial code|PAL|online|October 10 to 12, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 24 to 30, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=21
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|Satoshi|Chinese}}
|id=170715
|ability=Static
|item=Pretty Wing
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=2017 Pokémon Movie
|ribbon=Wishing
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Japanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|usum|QR Code|Korean|QR Scanner|December 21, 2017 onwards}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Pikachu wearing a cap were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

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|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Original Cap
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
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! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
All Pikachu wearing a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
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.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{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/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
{{-}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Sun & Moon'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Journeys'' hat
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in [[I Choose You! trilogy|an alternate continuity]] from {{aniseries|PTS}}, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore this version of {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s hat during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu wearing a cap.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|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|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|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|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|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|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====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; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''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 wearing 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:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
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|background={{Electric color}}
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|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
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==Trivia==
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

===Prior appearances===
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] wore [[Ash's hat|his hat]] several times in {{aniseries|PTS}} prior to the forms' appearances in the games.
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's original series hat
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Ruby and Sapphire'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Diamond and Pearl'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''Black & White'' hat
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's ''XY'' hat
</gallery>
* [[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 ''XY'' hat. 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)]]. 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}}

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Pikachu in a cap'' / ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|fr=Pikachu à Casquette
|de=Pikachu mit Kappe
|it=Pikachu con berretto
|ko={{tt|모자를 쓴 피카츄|Mojareul sseun Pikachu}} ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
|es=Pikachu con gorra
|zh_yue=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Daaijeuhk Mouhjí dīk Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
|zh_cmn=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 / 戴着帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Dàizhe Màozi de Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]

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[[es:Pikachu con gorra]]
[[fr:Liste des Pokémon distribués en 2017#Pikachu a Casquette]]
[[it:Pikachu di Ash#Pikachu con berretto]]
[[ja:サトシの帽子をかぶったピカチュウ]]
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Pokémon animated series

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{{search|mainline animated series|other Pokémon animated works|Pokémon animation}}
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[[File:Pokémon the Series logo.png|thumb|250px|The English logo for {{aniseries|PTS}}]]
[[File:Horizons Season 1 logo.png|thumb|250px|The English logo for {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
The '''Pokémon animated series''' (Japanese: '''テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」シリーズ''' ''TV Anime "Pocket Monsters" Series'') is the main [[Pokémon animation|animated]] {{wp|Television show|TV series}} for the [[Pokémon]] franchise that airs on television in {{pmin|Japan}}. It is based on the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] originally created by [[Satoshi Tajiri]].

The television series premiered with ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' on April 1, 1997 on [[TV Tokyo]] in Japan, and has since aired nearly every week with the exception of a four-month hiatus after the [[EP038|Porygon incident]] and a seven-week hiatus during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The English [[dub]] premiered with ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' on September 7, 1998 in {{wp|Broadcast syndication|syndication}} in {{pmin|the United States}}. The series has aired in 197 countries and regions in over 30 languages. Several {{pkmn|movie}}s and [[List of animated series specials|specials]] have been produced as tie-ins to the series.

==Terminology==
In English, [[The Pokémon Company International]] (TPCi) generally describes the series as some variation of the "Pokémon animated TV series", depending on the context. [[The Pokémon Company]] (TPC) refers to it similarly, but does not avoid using the term "anime" to describe the series, unlike TPCi. Prior to {{aniseries|HZ}}, most of these terms were synonymous with {{aniseries|PTS}}.

In Japanese, the Pokémon animated series is titled ''Pocket Monsters'', but is typically called some variation of the ''TV Anime "Pocket Monsters" Series'' to distinguish it from the core series games or the movie series. The official abbreviation for the series is (Japanese: '''アニポケ''' ''Anipoké'').<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR) on Twitter]</ref> These terms may also be used to refer specifically to ''[[Original series|Pocket Monsters]]'' (1997), ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pocket Monsters]]'' (2019), or ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pocket Monsters]]'' (2023), depending on the context.

Some examples of how the series has been described are listed in the table below:
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed roundtable" style="border: 3px solid #AAF; background: #DDF;"
! English (TPCi)
! English (TPC)
! Japanese
|- style="vertical-align: top"
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* '''Pokémon animated television series'''<ref>[https://corporate.pokemon.com/en-us/about/ About Us - The Pokémon Company International]</ref>
* '''Pokémon animated TV series'''<ref name="pr_tv">[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/WATCH-POKEMON-ANIMATION-ANYTIME-ANYWHERE-WITH-FREE-POKEMON-TV-APP WATCH POKÉMON ANIMATION ANYTIME, ANYWHERE WITH FREE POKÉMON TV APP - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site]</ref>
* '''animated Pokémon TV series'''<ref name="pikachu">[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu | Pokemon.com]</ref>
* '''animated TV series Pokémon'''<ref name="pikachu"/>
* '''Pokémon TV series'''<ref name="pikachu"/><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/meet-the-director-and-assistant-director-behind-pokemon-twilight-wings Meet the Director and Assistant Director behind ''Pokémon: Twilight Wings'' | Pokemon.com]</ref>
* '''Pokémon animated series'''<ref name="brand_sheet"/><ref name="pr">[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-Plans-for-Comic-Con-International-Featuring-First-Ever Pokémon Offers Sneak Peek of First ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ Episode and Behind-the-Scenes Look at Production During Comic-Con International Panel - The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site]</ref><ref>''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' influencer gift box, excerpt: "[[Liko]] is a girl from the [[Paldea]] region and the first female protagonist in the Pokémon animated series."</ref>
* '''animated Pokémon series'''<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/THE-POKEMON-COMPANY-INTERNATIONAL-AND-NETFLIX-TEAM-UP-FOR-US-PREMIERE- THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL AND NETFLIX TEAM UP FOR U.S. PREMIERE OF “POKÉMON JOURNEYS: THE SERIES” - The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site]</ref>
* '''Pokémon animation'''<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-REVEALS-NEW-ANIMATED-SERIES-AND-STORYLINE POKÉMON REVEALS NEW ANIMATED SERIES AND STORYLINE - The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site]</ref>
* '''animated television series'''<ref name="pr_tv"/>
* '''animated TV series'''<ref name="pr"/><ref name="25th"/>
* '''animated series'''<ref name="brand_sheet"/><ref name="pikachu"/><ref name="companions">[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ash-ketchums-10-most-iconic-traveling-companions Ash Ketchum’s 10 Most Iconic Traveling Companions | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-REVEALS-MORE-CHARACTERS-FOR-NEW-ANIMATED-SERIES POKÉMON REVEALS MORE CHARACTERS FOR NEW ANIMATED SERIES - The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site]</ref><ref>[https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/17715339053972-Pok%C3%A9mon-Content-Guidelines-for-Online-Streaming-Platforms Pokémon Content Guidelines for Online Streaming Platforms – Pokémon Support]</ref>
* '''TV series'''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/meet-sou-kinoshita-the-screenwriter-behind-pokemon-twilight-wings Meet Sou Kinoshita, the Screenwriter behind ''Pokémon: Twilight Wings'' | Pokemon.com]</ref>
* '''animation'''<ref name="pikachu"/><ref name="companions"/>
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* '''Pokémon TV animated series'''<ref name="to_all_fans"/>
* '''animated TV series "Pokémon"'''<ref name="corporate"/><ref>[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/topics/detail/110.html Why We Created “Pokémon Sleep” | The Pokémon Company]</ref>
* '''animated TV shows'''<ref name="figures">[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/aboutus/figures/ Pokémon in Figures | The Pokémon Company] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220610142254/https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/aboutus/figures/ archived])</ref>
* '''TV Anime series Pokémon'''<ref name="sg_about">[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/about/ What is Pokémon? | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref>
* '''Pokémon TV anime series'''<ref name="sg"/><ref name="tw"/><ref name="corporate_tw">[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/topics/detail/148.html Pokémon is Building Strong Connections with Viewers in Taiwan through Localized Anime and a Locally Created Theme Song | The Pokémon Company]</ref>
* '''Pokémon anime TV series'''<ref name="corporate"/>
* '''Pokémon TV anime'''<ref name="corporate"/>
* '''"Pokémon" animated series'''<ref name="to_all_fans"/><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Pokemon.official.Singapore/posts/pfbid0MTrGu373G5U8ndQuuaUWAaDqMp857mCtF7F7VUAL1zmHi1qsiWWZLp6gww3A2PXNl Pokémon Singapore on Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxr59DPmNPpEGGmZgny1-O-b80ZjUFq9fJ Pokémon Asia ENG on YouTube]</ref>
* '''Pokémon anime series'''<ref>[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/apps/201005100500_encounter_special_pikachu_wearing_ashs_cap_during_pokemon_go_spotlight_hour.html Encounter special Pikachu wearing Ash's cap during Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour! | Apps | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref><ref>[https://in.portal-pokemon.com/special/ Links: Official Pokémon content in India | The official Pokémon Website in India]</ref><ref name="corporate_tw"/>
* '''TV Anime series'''<ref name="sg_about"/>
* '''TV anime'''<ref name="corporate"/>
* '''anime'''<ref>[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/business/international/ International Business | The Pokémon Company]</ref>
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* '''テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」シリーズ'''<br>''TV Anime "Pocket Monsters" Series''<ref name="to_all_fans">[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster/news/index_2.html#232044 TV Tokyo: To all fans of the Pokémon TV animated series]</ref><ref name="pokemon1000">[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon1000/ 「テレビアニメ放送1000回!!ゼンリョク!ポケモンスクール」イベントリポートを更新！ | テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」1000回放送記念！]</ref>
* '''TVアニメ「ポケットモンスター」シリーズ'''<br>''TV Anime "Pocket Monsters" Series''<ref name="sonymusic">[https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/PR/pokemon/info/546687 アニポケ25周年記念ベストアルバム「ポケモンTVアニメ主題歌 BEST OF BEST OF BEST 1997-2023」商品概要（2023年2月1日(水)発売） | アニメ「ポケットモンスター」 | ソニーミュージックオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
* '''アニメ「ポケットモンスター」シリーズ'''<br>''Anime "Pocket Monsters" Series''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/resource/banner/img/tv_movie/pict-tv_movie-amazon_211217.png Amazon Prime Videoで、アニメ「ポケットモンスター」シリーズ全話配信中！｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
* '''テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」'''<br>''TV Anime "Pocket Monsters"''<ref name="pokemon1000"/>
* '''TVアニメポケットモンスター'''<br>''TV Anime Pocket Monsters''<ref name="spurt">[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_ag/1_whats/cd.html 新オープニング＆新エンディングテーマソングマキシシングルＣＤ発売!!｜ポケットモンスター ADVANCED GENERATION]</ref>
* '''アニメ「ポケットモンスター」'''<br>''Anime "Pocket Monsters"''<ref name="sonymusic"/>
* '''TVアニメポケモン'''<br>''TV Anime Pokémon''<ref name="spurt"/>
* '''ポケモンTVアニメ'''<br>''Pokémon TV Anime''<ref name="sonymusic"/>
* '''アニメ「ポケモン」'''<br>''Anime "Pokémon"''<ref>[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/anime/entry/202310/14170.html 松丸亮吾が作詞、思わずラップに挑戦したくなる！アニメ「ポケモン」新ED曲 | テレビ東京・ＢＳテレ東の読んで見て感じるメディアテレ東プラス]</ref>
* '''アニメポケモン'''<br>''Anime Pokémon''<ref>[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/pokemon_sunday/episodes/episodes12/index.html あにてれ：ポケモン☆サンデー]</ref>
* '''ポケモンアニメ'''<br>''Pokémon Anime''<ref name="pokemon1000"/>
* '''テレビアニメ'''<br>''TV anime''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180530085007/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/pikachu/ ピカチュウ誕生秘話（1ページ目）｜株式会社ポケモン｜ The Pokémon Company] (archived)</ref><ref name="jn_ost"/>
* '''TVアニメ'''<br>''TV anime''<ref name="anime">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/tv_movie/anime/ アニメ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref>
* '''アニメ'''<br>''anime''<ref name="anime"/>
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==Episodes==
{{main|List of animated series episodes}}
In Asia (including Japan), the Pokémon animated series consists of {{formatnum:{{#expr: 276  + 192  + 193  + 144  + 146  + 146  + 148  + ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes|pages|R}} - 1  - ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Seasons of the Pokémon animated series|pages|R}} - 26) )}}}} episodes across eight [[series]], with the first being ''[[Original series|Pocket Monsters]]'' (1997) and the newest being ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pocket Monsters]]'' (2023).<ref>[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/broad_tvtokyo/program/detail/201312/19735_201312310540.html ポケモン第１話！全部見せますスペシャル！！(テレビ東京、2013/12/31 05:40 OA)の番組情報ページ | テレビ東京・ＢＳテレ東 7ch(公式)]</ref><ref>[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/information/2017/11/01/205057.html ポケモンアニメがついに！放送1000回を迎えます！！ | テレ東リリ速（テレ東リリース最速情報） | テレビ東京・ＢＳテレ東 7ch(公式)]</ref><ref name="jn_ost">[https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000713.000020808.html ポケモン、最新アニメシリーズの「テレビアニメ　ポケットモンスター　オリジナル・サウンドトラック」収録曲58曲の全曲配信が決定！本日より全曲試聴トレイラーも公開！ | 株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズレガシープラスのプレスリリース]</ref><ref name="sg">[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/anime/ TV Anime Series | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref><ref>[https://tw.portal-pokemon.com/anime/ 電視動畫系列 | 台灣寶可夢官方網站]</ref><ref name="tw">[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwnIFACzI3p9lJnXsXV0FeNKMdbHsLT3V Pokemon TV Anime series - YouTube]</ref> In Asian regions that use season numbers, the seasons are numbered consecutively across all of the series, with the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first season]] of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' being numbered as season 26.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240526225712/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m01fq_kJNo The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One | Pokémon Horizons | S26 EP1 | @disneyindia] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=383050927891616 Mentari TV on Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://tw.portal-pokemon.com/special/hot_info/anime_movie/s26/ 寶可夢地平線：系列]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240906172348/https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Pok%C3%A9mon-Horizons-The-Series-487301 Pokémon Horizons The Series - mewatch] (archived)</ref>

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Original series poster Amazon.jpg|''[[Original series|Pocket Monsters]]'' (1997)
AG series poster.png|''{{aniseries|RS|Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation}}''
DP Series.png|''{{aniseries|DP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl}}''
BWseries.png|''{{aniseries|BW|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!}}''
XY series poster 2.png|''{{aniseries|XY|Pocket Monsters XY}}''
S&M series poster.png|''{{aniseries|SM|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon}}''
Pocket Monsters 2019 poster.png|''{{aniseries|JN|Pocket Monsters}}'' (2019)
Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 1.jpg|''{{aniseries|HZ|Pocket Monsters}}'' (2023)
</gallery>

In the West, the Pokémon animated series consists of two animated series: {{aniseries|PTS}}, which consists of 1,224 episodes across 25 [[season]]s focusing on [[Ash Ketchum]] and {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{aniseries|HZ}}, which focuses on [[Liko]] and [[Roy]].<ref name="brand_sheet">[https://press.pokemon.com/en/products/Pokemon-Brand-Sheet Pokémon Brand Sheet (August 2023)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20231020225912if_/https://img-cdn-us.gamespress.com/files/PokemonAmerica/2023/04/040006-bcfd00a8/Pokemon_Brand_Sheet_%28August_2023%29.pdf?sv=2018-03-28&sr=b&sig=4y22hI4timKJhKVZ7c%2FXl5ss1Wxoytd%2F3PQIpvnk6Yo%3D&se=2023-11-01T03%3A00%3A00Z&sp=r&rsct=application%2Foctet-strem&rscd=attachment&lightbox=y&ex=2023-11-01+03%3A00%3A00&sky=bcba49ba6f65da8bd7b3d2d7a83d96435c6160d4a534c467b76a0fcbfa767daf archived])</ref><ref>[https://parents.pokemon.com/en-us/animation/ Pokémon Parents Official Website | Pokémon Animation]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-the-best-of-pokemon-the-series-on-pokemon-tv Celebrate the Best of ''Pokémon the Series'' on Pokémon TV | Pokemon.com]</ref> The seasons within each animated series are numbered separately, with the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first season]] of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' being numbered as season 1.<ref>[[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation#Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Cover artwork for digital home video releases of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]</ref> It was initially shown under the title ''Pokémon''; the term ''Pokémon the Series'' was introduced in 2013 with the debut of {{aniseries|XY}}, with the episodes from the prior 16 seasons being retroactively grouped into five series, partially corresponding to the Japanese ones, in certain {{cat|Animation home video|home video}} and [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation|video-on-demand releases]].

<gallery>
Pokémon the Series logo.png|{{aniseries|PTS}}
Season 26 logo.png|{{aniseries|HZ}}
</gallery>

Each episode is roughly 25 minutes long. Individual episodes generally follow the structure of a {{wp|cold open}}, the {{cat|Opening themes|opening theme}}, the [[title card]], the first half of the episode, an [[eyecatch]], a sponsor listing, the second half of the episode (ending with a "To Be Continued" message), the {{cat|Ending themes|ending theme}}, a [[bonus segment]], and a preview for the next episode. In the English dub, the sponsor listings, bonus segments, and next episode previews are typically removed, reducing the runtime of each episode to around 21 minutes long. Prior to ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', the Japanese version did not use a cold open and instead had an introductory scene after the opening theme and before the title card; the English dub had already begun using a cold open since ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' by moving the introductory scene to the beginning of the episode before the opening theme.

==Characters==
Initially, the main story of the Pokémon animated series revolved around the character [[Ash Ketchum]], whose main goal was to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. During his adventures, Ash interacted and {{ashfr|traveled with}} several characters present in the {{pkmn|games}} from [[Generation I]] to [[Generation VIII]]. By the time he left the series at the end of {{aniseries|PTS}}, Ash had become one of the longest-running protagonists in Japanese anime history.<ref>[https://screenrant.com/all-time-longest-running-anime/ 20 Longest-Running Anime Of All Time | Screen Rant]</ref><ref>[https://www.cbr.com/longest-running-anime-ever/ 10 Longest Running Anime Of All Time | CBR]</ref>

In addition to Ash, ''Pokémon the Series'' introduced two other protagonists over the course of its run: {{an|Dawn}}, who shared the role of protagonist with Ash throughout {{aniseries|DP}}, and [[Goh]], who shared the role with him during {{aniseries|JN}}.<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best#Vol.2|Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best Vol.2]] booklet, excerpt:

: [[Masafumi Mima|三間]]「もう一人の主人公としてヒカリが登場するから、これまでのサトシだけが主人公だった少年活劇とは変えて。」
: [[Kunihiko Yuyama|湯山]]「『DP』はダブル主人公というスタイルだったから、そういうこともしましたね。」</ref><ref>[https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001006.000002734.html 「ポケットモンスター」新アニメシリーズ初回は11月17日(日) 夕方5時30分から生放送拡大スペシャル！キービジュアル＆特別映像も公開！今回はW主人公！！ | 株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングスのプレスリリース]</ref>

{{aniseries|HZ}}, the following series, told the story of the characters [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] and their adventures with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], who searched for the location of the lost paradise [[Laqua]] and the whereabouts of the [[Six Heroes]], a group of Pokémon that belonged to a legendary Trainer named [[Lucius]]. This saga featured a completely new cast of characters unrelated to Ash's adventures, as well as bringing a more linear plot. On their journey, the two protagonists encountered and interacted with some characters from [[Generation VIII]] to [[Generation IX]] such as [[Kabu]], the [[Gym Leader]]s of [[Paldea]] and the [[Elite Four]] of that region.
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===Protagonists in the Pokémon animated series===
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! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; padding:10px" | ''{{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl}}''
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; padding:10px" | ''{{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Journeys}}''
|- style="background:#fff"
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| {{color2|000|Dawn (anime)|Dawn}}
| {{color2|000|Goh}}
| {{color2|000|Liko}}
| {{color2|000|Roy}}
|- style="background:#fff"
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| [[File:Dawn DP.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Goh JN.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Liko anime 12.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Roy anime 10.png|150x150px]]
|}

==Availability==
In Japan, new episodes have been broadcast every Friday evening at 6:55 PM {{wp|Japan Standard Time|JST}} on {{wp|TX Network}} stations since October 9, 2020, and is also broadcast in syndication on other channels. Episodes are also made available on demand on [[YouTube]], [[Prime Video]], [[Netflix]], [[Hulu]], [[NicoNico]], and several other platforms,<ref>[https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pocketmonster2023/onair/ 放送・配信情報｜ポケットモンスター　テレビ東京アニメ公式]</ref> and have been physically released on rental DVD by [[Shogakukan]]. The series premiered with ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' on April 1, 1997 in a Tuesday evening time slot on [[TV Tokyo]], and has only gone on hiatus twice: after the [[EP038|Porygon incident]] from 1997–1998, and during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in 2020. Previous time slots for new episodes of the animated series are listed in the table below:

{| class="roundtable" style="border: 3px solid #AAF; background: #DDF;"
! Episodes || Dates || Timeslot
|-
| [[EP001]]–[[EP038]] || April 1, 1997 – December 16, 1997 || Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
|-
| [[EP039]]–[[XY113]] || April 16, 1998 – March 24, 2016 || Thursdays at 7:00 PM
|-
| [[XY114]]–[[SM090]] || April 7, 2016 – September 13, 2018 || Thursdays at 6:55 PM
|-
| [[SM091]]–[[JN039]] || October 7, 2018 – September 29, 2020 || Sundays at 6:00 PM
|-
| [[JN040]]–present || October 9, 2020 – present || Fridays at 6:55 PM
|}

In the United States, new episodes are made available exclusively on [[Netflix]] every few months. Episodes are also made available on demand or for purchase on Netflix, [[Prime Video]], [[iTunes Store|iTunes]], [[Google Play]], [[Hulu]], and several other platforms, and have been physically released on DVD by [[VIZ Media]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies | Pokemon.com]</ref> The series premiered with the 15th episode ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' on September 7, 1998 in {{wp|Broadcast syndication|first-run syndication}}, with new episodes being aired every weekday starting from the first episode ''Pokémon - I Choose You!'' on the following day. Previous broadcasters for new episodes of the animated series are listed in the table below:

{| class="roundtable" style="border: 3px solid #AAF; background: #DDF;"
! Episodes || Dates || Broadcaster || Type
|-
| [[EP001]]–[[EP043]] || September 7, 1998 – October 30, 1998 || Multiple || {{wp|Broadcast syndication|Syndication}}
|-
| [[EP044]]–[[AG145]] || February 13, 1999 – July 8, 2006 || {{wp|The WB}} ({{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB}}) || {{wp|Television broadcaster|Network}}
|-
| [[AG146]]–[[XYS05]] || September 8, 2006 – January 28, 2017 || {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} || {{wp|Cable television|Cable}}
|-
| [[SM001]]–[[SM146]] || December 5, 2016 – March 7, 2020 || {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}} || {{wp|Pay television|Premium cable}}
|-
| [[JN001]]–present || June 12, 2020 – present || [[Netflix]] || {{wp|Over-the-top media service|Over-the-top}}
|}

Internationally, the animated series is aired on various local broadcasters and available on various video-on-demand platforms, including Netflix. [[Pokémon.com]] publishes a guide on where to watch Pokémon animation in the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies United States], the [https://www.pokemon.com/uk/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies United Kingdom], [https://www.pokemon.com/fr/dessins-animes/ou-regarder-les-episodes-animes-et-les-films-pokemon France], [https://www.pokemon.com/de/zeichentrick/hier-kannst-du-dir-pokemon-folgen-und-filme-ansehen Germany], [https://www.pokemon.com/it/animazione/dove-guardare-episodi-e-film-della-serie-animata-pokemon Italy], [https://www.pokemon.com/es/dibujos-animados/donde-ver-los-episodios-y-peliculas-pokemon Spain], [https://www.pokemon.com/el/dibujos-animados/donde-ver-los-episodios-y-peliculas-pokemon Latin America], and [https://www.pokemon.com/br/animacoes/onde-assistir-aos-filmes-e-episodios-de-pokemon Brazil]. As of 2021, the series has aired in 197 countries and regions in over 30 languages.<ref name="corporate">[https://web.archive.org/web/20210923113155/https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/business/movies/ Videos | The Pokémon Company] (archived)</ref><ref name="25th">[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/THE-POKEMON-COMPANY-INTERNATIONAL-SEES-SALES-SOAR-IN-25TH-ANNIVERSARY- "THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL SEES SALES SOAR IN 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR FOR POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME AND TOYS IN EUROPE" - The Pokémon Company International Official Press Site]</ref>

==Music==
[[File:Pokémon TV Anime Theme Song BEST OF BEST OF BEST 1997-2023.png|thumb|200px|Cover of the [[Pokémon TV Anime Theme Song BEST OF BEST OF BEST 1997-2023]] CD]]
The music for the animated series is currently produced and distributed by {{wp|Sony Music Entertainment Japan|Sony Music Japan}}. Prior to its acquisition by {{wp|Kadokawa Corporation|Kadokawa}}, the series' music was produced by the record label [[Pikachu Records]] under [[Media Factory]]. In the English dub, much of this music is replaced by original compositions.

===Opening and ending themes===
:''Main articles: [[List of Japanese opening themes]], [[List of Japanese ending themes]], [[List of English opening themes]]''
Most episodes of the animated series feature an opening theme and an ending theme, with the first opening theme being [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]] performed by [[Rica Matsumoto]] and the first ending theme being [[One Hundred Fifty-One]] performed by [[Unshō Ishizuka]]. In the English dub, these songs are replaced with shorter, original opening themes, with the first being the [[Pokémon Theme]] performed by [[Jason Paige]]. Shortened or instrumental versions of these songs are typically used in place of the original ending theme. These English songs are subsequently dubbed into other languages for most of the dubs based on the English dub.

===Background music===
The background music for the animated series consists of both original compositions for the show and arrangements of tracks from the video games. The composer was [[Shinji Miyazaki]] until the end of {{aniseries|SM}}, {{wp|Yuki Hayashi (composer)|Yuki Hayashi}} for {{aniseries|JN}}, and {{wp|Conisch}} for {{aniseries|HZ}}. These tracks have been released in the following albums:
* [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best#Vol.1|Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best 1997-2010 Vol.1]]
* [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best#Vol.2|Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Best 1997-2010 Vol.2]]
* [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack]]
* [[Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack Volume 2]]
* [[Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure Original Soundtrack]]

In the English dub and those based on it, the score is often replaced with new tracks by [[John Loeffler]], [[John Siegler]], Manny Corallo, John Lissauer, and Ralph Schuckett until the end of {{aniseries|BW}}, or by [[Ed Goldfarb]], Akhil Gopal, Steve Mayer, and Geoff Li since {{aniseries|XY}}.

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of the Pokémon animated series}}
The series, along with the tie-in movies and specials, are primarily produced by the Japanese animation studio [[OLM, Inc.|OLM]]. Until the [[S05|fifth season]] episode ''[[EP259|A Crowning Achievement]]'', the series was animated using {{wp|cel animation}}; from ''[[EP260|Here's Lookin' at You Elekid!]]'' onwards, all episodes are digitally animated. While much of the series and movies' production takes place in Japan, some parts of the production have been performed by OLM Malaysia (formerly until June 2026: OLM Asia) in Malaysia, OLM Thailand in Thailand, or outsourced to other studios in Korea or China. The specific teams who have worked on episodes of the animated series are listed in the table below:

{| class="roundtable" style="border: 3px solid #AAF; background: #DDF;"
! Episodes || OLM Team
|-
| [[EP001]]–[[AG170]], [[AG173]] || OLM Team Ota
|-
| [[AG171]]–[[AG172]], [[AG174]]–[[DP136]] || OLM Team Iguchi
|-
| [[DP137]]–[[DP163]] || OLM<ref>This refers to OLM in general without a specific production line.</ref>
|-
| [[DP164]]–[[HZ045]] || OLM Team Kato
|-
| [[HZ046]]–present || OLM Team Kumemura
|}

Over the course of the series, [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], {{jwp|須藤典彦|Norihiko Sutō}}, {{jwp|浅田裕二|Yūji Asada}}, {{jwp|矢嶋哲生|Tetsuo Yajima}}, {{jwp|冨安大貴|Daiki Tomiyasu}}, {{jwp|小平麻紀|Maki Kodaira}}, Jun Ōwada, Saori Den and Makoto Nakata have served as directors. [[TV Tokyo]], {{jwp|テレビ東京メディアネット|MEDIANET}}, and {{wp|Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions|ShoPro}} are the executive producers for the series, while the Pikachu Project is the {{jwp|製作委員会方式|production committee}} for the movies. The copyright for the series and movies are held jointly by [[Nintendo]], [[Creatures, Inc.|Creatures]], [[Game Freak]], TV Tokyo, ShoPro, and [[JR Kikaku]].

While the staff working on the animated series has changed over time, a few individuals and entities have been credited on the series across its entire run:
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! style="width: 24%; background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Created By<br>{{j|原案}}
| style="width: 38%; background:#FFF;" |
* [[Satoshi Tajiri]]
| style="width: 38%; background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" lang="ja" |
* 田尻智
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Production Supervisor<br><small>{{j|スーパーバイザー}}</small>
|
* [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]]
| lang="ja" |
* 石原恒和
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Published by<br>{{j|掲載}}
|
* [[Shogakukan|Shōgakukan Inc.]]
** {{jwp|ちゃお|Ciao}}
** [[CoroCoro|CoroCoro Comics]]
** {{jwp|小学一年生|Shōgaku Ichinensei}}
** {{jwp|幼稚園 (雑誌)|Yōchien}}
| lang="ja" |
* 小学館
** ちゃお
** コロコロコミック
** 小学一年生
** 幼稚園
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Color Keys<br>{{j|色彩設計}}
|
* Noriyuki Yoshino
| lang="ja" |
* 吉野記通
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Sound Recording Director<br>{{j|音響監督}}
|
* Masafumi Mima
| lang="ja" |
* 三間雅文
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Music Assistance<br>{{j|音楽協力}}
|
* {{jwp|テレビ東京ミュージック|TV Tokyo Music, Inc.}}
| lang="ja" |
* テレビ東京ミュージック
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Production Assistance<br>{{j|協力}}
|
* [[JR Kikaku|East Japan Marketing & Communications, Inc.]]
| lang="ja" |
* ジェイアール東日本企画
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Casting Assistance<br><small>{{j|キャスティング協力}}</small>
|
* {{wp|81 Produce}}
| lang="ja" |
* 81プロデュース
|- style="background:#FFF"
! [[Background artists of the Pokémon animated series|Backgrounds]]<br>{{j|背景}}
|
* {{jwp|スタジオじゃっく|Studio Jack}}
| lang="ja" |
* スタジオじゃっく
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Sound Recording Producer<br><small>{{j|音響プロデューサー}}</small>
|
* Michiyoshi Minamisawa
| lang="ja" |
* 南沢道義
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Recording Coordination<br><small>{{j|サウンドミキサー}}</small>
|
* Nobuhira Hirano
| lang="ja" |
* 平野延平
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Sound Effects Supervisor<br>{{j|音響効果技師}}
|
* Daisuke Jinbo
| lang="ja" |
* 神保大介
|- style="background:#FFF"
! Music & Sound Effects Production<br>{{j|音響制作}}
|
* {{jwp|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
| lang="ja" |
* HALF H・P STUDIO
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Executive Production<br>{{j|製作}}
| style="background:#FFF;" |
* [[TV Tokyo]]
* {{jwp|テレビ東京メディアネット|MEDIANET}}
* {{jwp|小学館集英社プロダクション|ShoPro}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" lang="ja" |
* テレビ東京
* MEDIANET
* ShoPro
|}
</div>

In the West, [[The Pokémon Company International]] (TPCi) currently oversees production and distribution of the series in partnership with [[Iyuno]].<ref>[[Lisa Ortiz|Ortiz, Lisa]] (June 12, 2020). [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/23_01-enter-pikachu/ "Enter Pikachu!"]. ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. [[S23|Season 23]]. [[JN001|Episode 1]]. [[Netflix]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220214155321/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/23_01-enter-pikachu/ Archived] from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024.</ref> [[4Kids Entertainment]] initially licensed the series in the United States,<ref>[https://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/displayfilinginfo.aspx?FilingID=498210-1238-105389&type=sect&TabIndex=2&companyid=2289&ppu=%252fdefault.aspx%253fcompanyid%253d2289 "10-K"]. Yahoo. March 31, 1999. p. 6. [https://web.archive.org/web/20161005043926/http://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/displayfilinginfo.aspx?FilingID=498210-1238-105389&type=sect&TabIndex=2&companyid=2289&ppu=%252fdefault.aspx%253fcompanyid%253d2289 Archived] from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2024.</ref> producing the English [[dub]] in conjunction with [[TAJ Productions]] from seasons [[S01|one]] to [[S05|five]]. 4Kids was then the sole producer from seasons [[S06|six]] to [[S08|eight]], after which the show was produced by TPCi (then known as Pokémon USA) and TAJ Productions for seasons [[S09|nine]] and [[S10|ten]]. From seasons [[S11|eleven]] through [[S22|twenty-two]], the dub was produced by TPCi with [[DuArt Film and Video]]. Since the beginning of the [[S23|twenty-third season]], the dub is produced by TPCi with Iyuno.

==Adaptations==
{{main|Pokémon manga#Animation adaptations|Pokémon manga → Animation adaptations}}
The Pokémon animated series has spawned a wide variety of adaptations into many {{pkmn|manga}} and other {{pkmn|books}}: these include the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}; {{cat|Movie manga adaptations|manga adaptations of the movies}}; {{cat|guide books}}; {{cat|Animated series novelizations|novelizations}}; and {{cat|activity books}}. There have also been tie-ins featuring characters from the animated series in [[Pokémon games|video games]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG cards]], and other {{pkmn|merchandise}}: these include the games {{game|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], and [[Pokémon Masters EX]]; a number of {{TCG|Promotional cards}}; and lines of {{cat|Pokémon figures|figures}} and {{pkmn|clothing}}.

==Trivia==
* Animator [[Masaaki Iwane]] [[n:Masaaki Iwane: Pokémon anime originally slated for 18-month run|once stated]] that the animated series was originally slated for a 1½-year run, which corresponds approximately to the length of the [[Kanto]] [[region]] [[S01|saga]] (had it not been delayed due to [[EP038|the Porygon incident]]).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070112132427/http://pokeani.com/news/2006_09/09-pokenews42.html ポケモンアニメは当初1年半の予定だった？ - ぽけあに]</ref> Due to its popularity during the run, however, the show was extended and continues to be one of the longest running video game-based anime series.
* In 2001, an average episode of the series cost approximately US$100,000 to produce.<ref>Rutenberg, Jim (January 28, 2001). [https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/28/us/violence-finds-a-niche-in-children-s-cartoons.html "Violence Finds a Niche in Children's Cartoons"]. ''The New York Times''. [https://web.archive.org/web/20211224120105/https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/28/us/violence-finds-a-niche-in-children-s-cartoons.html Archived] from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2024.</ref>
* During the early episodes of the {{aniseries|OS}}, Japanese text was seen quite frequently on signs and buildings as well as objects. This usually resulted in the English dubbed version (and thus, foreign dubs based on it) painting out the text or converting it to English.
** During {{aniseries|GS}}, the animators acknowledged the practice of painting out the Japanese text in the English dub. As a result, they used made-up symbols slightly similar to the Latin script instead of Japanese text, so it would be universal to all languages and would not have to be edited for the English localization.
** During {{aniseries|RS}} and {{aniseries|DP}}, the animators used a new style of symbols that appear to be blocky letters without a resemblance to any alphabet. However, most of these were still edited out for the English dub until ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]''.
** From {{aniseries|BW}} and onward, a full writing system was specifically created for the animated series. This language consists of three different fonts: a font used for titles, big signboards, etc.; another font used as less remarkable text accompanying the title font; and another font used only occasionally as a minor text filler. Each font has 26 unique symbols, and each one of those symbols represents a letter from the modern Latin script.
*** This text usually has meanings, as the symbols converted from the Latin script are written as romanized Japanese; sometimes its meanings are related to the context in which it is used, but sometimes the text contains hidden messages, like mentioning [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Wobbuffet]] in a magazine seen in [[BW001]].
*** This writing system would start being used occasionally in the {{pkmn|games}} as part of the scenario, starting from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color=DDF|bordercolor=AAF
|zh_yue=寶可夢電視動畫系列 ''{{tt|Bóuhómuhng Dihnsih Duhngwá Haihliht|Pokémon TV Anime Series}}''
|zh_cmn=寶可夢電視動畫系列 / 宝可梦电视动画系列 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Diànshì Dònghuà Xìliè|Pokémon TV Anime Series}}''
|fr=Série animée Pokémon
|de=Pokémon-Zeichentrickserie
|it=Serie animata Pokémon
|ko=TV애니메이션 “포켓몬스터” ''TV Animation "Pocket Monsters"''
|pt_br=Série animada de Pokémon
|es=Serie de dibujos animados Pokémon
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon/ Official website] (Japanese)
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/tv_movie/anime/ Anime on Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese)
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation Animation on Pokemon.com]

==Related articles==
* [[Differences between the Pokémon games and animated series]]

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-13T19:45:32Z

Landfish7: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

Cryogonal (Pokémon)

2026-06-13T19:38:35Z

Landfish7: /* Name origin */

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ice}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Cryogonal}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ice|prevnum=0614|prev=Beartic|nextnum=0616|next=Shelmet|roundleft=bl|roundright=br}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Cryogonal
|jname=フリージオ
|jtranslit=Furījio
|tmname=Freegeo
|ndex=0615
|category=Crystallizing
|type1=Ice
|abilityn=1
|abilitylayout=1
|ability1=Levitate
|height-ftin=3'07"
|height-m=1.1
|weight-lbs=326.3
|weight-kg=148.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Mineral
|eggcycles=25
|expyield=180
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|evtotal=2
|evsd=2
|gendercode=255
|color=Blue
|catchrate=25
|body=01
|pokefordex=cryogonal
|generation=5
|friendship=70
}}
'''Cryogonal''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フリージオ''' ''Freegeo'') is an {{type|Ice}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

==Biology==
[[File:Black chained by Brycen Cryogonal.png|thumb|left|150px|Cryogonal using its ice chain to ensnare {{adv|Black}}]]
Cryogonal is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} made of ice crystals, which resembles a shiny, blue hexagonal snowflake. Its facial expression is frozen, which leaves Cryogonal with a still, aggressive-looking face. Two cracks run through its face: the upper opening contains its eyes, and the lower serves as a mouth. It has two glowing eyes and its large mouth contains an extendable chain of ice, which is used for hunting.

Cryogonal is born in snow clouds, although there are rumors stating that it is born from people and Pokémon that have died on snowy mountains. When its body heat rises, it will turn into steam and vanish, but it will revert to ice when the body temperature lowers. As a result, Cryogonal is rarely seen during the summer, and are commonly seen during winter seasons. Cryogonal uses its ice chain to capture its prey and freeze them at a temperature of -148 °F (-100 °C), before taking them to unknown locations.
{{left clear}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=121|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=197|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at {{tt|-148° F|-100° C}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=111|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at {{tt|-148 degrees Fahrenheit|-100 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at {{tt|-148 degrees Fahrenheit|-100 degrees Celsius}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=030|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=With its icy chains, Cryogonal freezes those it encounters. It then takes its victims away to somewhere unknown.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When the weather gets hot, these Pokémon turn into water vapor. Cryogonal are almost never seen during summer.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=360|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace|num5=029}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Cryogonal appear during cold seasons. It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Cryogonal uses its chains of ice to constrict its opponents and then flash-freezes them where they stand.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Cryogonal use chains made of ice crystals to ensnare prey. They freeze their victims at {{tt|-148 degrees Fahrenheit|-100 degrees Celsius}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background:#{{ice color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{ice color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Cryogonal SV.png|x200px]]
|-
| Cryogonal in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Twist Mountain]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Twist Mountain]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Frost Cavern]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.3.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Old Cemetery]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Three-Point Pass]], [[Ballimere Lake]]<br>[[Frigid Sea]] ({{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Slippery Slope]], [[Frostpoint Field]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Cryogonal|4★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Glacier: [[World Axle - B2F]], All{{tt|*|Kyurem encounter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire]] (1F-12F), [[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Gilded Hall)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Sealed Door#The Place to Return To|Sealed Door: The Place to Return To]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Colossal Forest#Stage 2|Colossal Forest: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Outermost Snowfield|Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Greninja Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 603]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Brycen|Cryogonal}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ice}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|NeverMeltIce|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Never-Melt Ice|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Never-Melt Ice|5|availNote=[[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]] required, }}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Generations V-VI======
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|HP=70
|Attack=50
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=135
|Speed=105
}}

======Generation VII onward======
{{Stats
|type=Ice
|HP=80
|Attack=50
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=135
|Speed=105
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=200
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|levitate=yes
|newground=1
}}

===Learnset===
Cryogonal is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} Version 2.0.0+.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Mist|Ice|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Recover|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|60|63|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|65|68|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM034|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM120|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM138|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|65|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM144|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM149|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM155|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|150|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Aurora Veil|Ice|Status|—|—|20|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|60|90|10||'''|grid=2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Cryogonal|Ice|Ice|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=615
|coset=33
|conto={{p|Vanillish}}, {{p|Vanilluxe}}
|recruitment=Find Cryogonal's precious belonging
|P1=I… I evaporate and disappear when my body temperature goes up too high!
|P2=This is bad! My body temperature's too high! Soon, I'll evap-
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|max=110
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|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=190
|defense=218
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|special={{m|Aurora Beam}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Triple Axel}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}
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In {{g|GO}}, Cryogonal can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the [[Special Research]], ''Level 45 Challenge''.

===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ice}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=615}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=615|crop=94}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=615|crop=89}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=615}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0615}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|615|Cryogonal}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Brycen Cryogonal.png|thumb|250px|Cryogonal in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
====Major appearances====
Cryogonal debuted in ''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'', under the ownership of [[Brycen]]. It was used in Brycen's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}, where it defeated {{AP|Scraggy}} but lost to his {{AP|Pignite}} after it used {{m|Fire Pledge}}.

In ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', multiple Cryogonal acted as followers of {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}}.

In ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]'', multiple Cryogonal were attacking and freezing a dam, leading to [[Virgil]], [[Davy]], and [[Jeff]] mounting a rescue mission. It was ultimately discovered that a baby Cryogonal was trapped inside the dam, and once it was reunited with the older ones, they left peacefully.

====Minor appearances====

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW079|Cryogonal|Ash's Pokédex|Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Cryogonal originates from arctic sky clouds and floats down to the ground to make snow fall.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW102|Cryogonal|Ash's Pokédex|Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Created in snow clouds, Cryogonal make ice crystal chains and use them to capture prey.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Zinzolin Cryogonal Weavile PG.png|thumb|250px|Cryogonal in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', [[Zinzolin]]'s Cryogonal battled [[Drayden]]'s {{p|Haxorus}} alongside Zinzolin's {{p|Weavile}} and multiple {{p|Liepard}} belonging to some {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Brycen Cryogonal Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Cryogonal in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Cryogonal debuted in ''[[PS494|Up in the Air]]'', under the ownership of [[Brycen]]. It reappeared during his [[Gym]] battle with {{adv|Black}}, where it lost to his [[Bo|Emboar]].

A Cryogonal appeared in ''[[PS514|The Tournament Continues]]'', under the ownership of [[Zinzolin]]. It was used during his {{un|Pokémon League}} battle against [[Iris]], but was defeated by her {{TP|Iris|Fraxure}}, despite the type advantage.

A {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}'s Cryogonal was seen in ''[[PS545|Deduction Time]]''.
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Cryogonal (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Cryogonal 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Cryogonal trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Cryogonal appears in the 3DS version as an enemy in Smash Run. It uses {{m|Ice Beam}} that either flies straight or curves to follow the target. It also appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Ice-type Pokémon uses its ice-crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to {{tt|-148 degrees|of Fahrenheit}}. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks with Ice Beam. The beam comes in two forms: one that fires in a straight line and one that curves to follow the fighters. ''

'''PAL''': ''This ice-type Pokémon uses its ice crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to {{tt|-100 degrees|of Celsius}}. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks fighters using Ice Beam. The attack comes in two forms: it will either fire in one direction, or it'll rotate as it fires. Don't let it hit you or you'll end up frozen solid! ''
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Cryogonal is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Solar Beam}} by leveling up, but not learn {{m|Sunny Day}} by any method.
* Despite having no visible legs, Cryogonal can learn {{m|Triple Axel}}, a move that involves kicking.
===Origin===
Cryogonal's appearance seems to be based on both {{wp|snowflake}}s and {{wp|ice crystals}}. The ability to trap prey in ice crystals may be a reference to the ''{{wp|Jötunn|hrímþursar}}'', Nordic giants who were made of ice, who also have this ability. Because of its back sprite and ability to learn several light-based moves, it may also be based on a {{wp|mirror}}, possibly referencing the "Mirror of Reason" from {{wp|The Snow Queen}}, the {{wp|Magic Mirror (Snow White)|Magic Mirror}} from Snow White, or both.

====Name origin====
Cryogonal may be a combination of ''cry'' or ''[[Wiktionary:cryo-|cryo-]]'' (prefix for icy cold) and ''[[Wiktionary:hexagonal#English|hexagonal]]''.

Freegeo may be a combination of ''freeze'' or ''[[Wiktionary:frigid#English|frigid]]'' and ''{{wp|geometry}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ice|type2=Ice
|ja=フリージオ ''Freegeo''|jameaning=From ''freeze'' or ''frigid'' and ''geometry''
|fr=Hexagel|frmeaning=From ''hexagone'' (hexagon) and ''gel'' (frost)
|es=Cryogonal|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Frigometri|demeaning=From ''frieren'' (to freeze) and ''Geometrie'' (geometry)
|it=Cryogonal|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=프리지오 ''Freegeo''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=幾何雪花 / 几何雪花 ''Jǐhéxuěhuā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 幾何 / 几何 ''jǐhé'' (geometry) and 雪花 ''xuěhuā'' (snowflake)
|zh_yue=幾何雪花 ''Géihòhsyutfā''|zh_yuemeaning=From 幾何 ''géihòh'' (geometry) and 雪花 ''syutfā'' (snowflake)
|pt_br=Cryogonal|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=फ़्रिज़ोमेट्री ''Freezometry''|himeaning=From ''freeze'' and ''geometry''
|ru=Криогонал ''Kriogonal''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ฟรีจิโอ ''Frichio''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==References==
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==External links==

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-13T19:15:05Z

Landfish7: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

==Width==
The gallery at the top extends past the edge of smaller-sized browser windows, at least in Chrome (possibly other browsers too). Perhaps it could be put into two rows instead of just one long one? [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 22:43, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
:I made the art larger than it appears in [[Pikachu variants#Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu variants]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|List of Pokémon with form differences]] to match [[Cosplay Pikachu]]'s page. If those displays work better with smaller windows, I will gladly change it. If not, perhaps two rows ''would'' be better. - [[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#EE99AC">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]] 00:10, 29 October 2017 (UTC)

== Hidden Ability ==

Can this Pokemon have hidden ability? And can be Partner Cap traded to SM?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 17:14, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:They all have Static and no it can not. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 12:20, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::I mean, does it have Lightningrod as a hidden ability even if it is not available?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 12:39, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
:::In that case, at least in the data for HOME and SwSh, it is programmed to have LR as a HA. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 13:11, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Thank you very much.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 13:14, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

== Unnecessary code ==

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Literally what is the point of this switch? It doesn't even do anything.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 13:36, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
:I would like to ask the same question too. You can see the code above this code, none of code which is using switch like that.-- [[User:Linja|'''<font color="#FFCC33">Lin</font><font color="#FFAAFF">ja</font>''']] | [[User talk:Linja|<small>Talk</small>]] 06:11, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

== I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". ==

So, while I was adding some more detail to this page I decided to have a gander at some of the old articles on this topic. And it appears that the group of these has a proper name. Two press releases, one article, and the swath of cards all seem to want this article to be "Ash's Pikachu". Opposing the change stands a single description, from two sets of paired games, in a context where much of the time the name would be rejected for not being enough like a "name". Hmm. This is quite the conundrum, especially because game terms have some extra weight by virtue of being from a game. What's one to do? My vote is actually on change. Since these forms were initially introduced in this promotion, the words of that promotion should carry more weight. [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 16:04, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
:It's called "Pikachu in a cap" in-game, which I feel takes precedence over everything else. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:25, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
::How about the offcial name be Cap Pikachu? as forms are called Cap Pikachu with the first word being different depending on hat?[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 19:35, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::Is "Cap Pikachu" used by itself officially anywhere? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:53, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
::::Other than what is said on terminology, I am sure its else well other than offical form name.[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:14, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::::Did my edits on this months ago but I thought I'd say it here. the Japanese guides specifically refer to it as "Satoshi's Pikachu" not from the game directly, but I'm certainly noticing a pattern. "Pikachu in a cap" while officially used in-game, isn't a title or name as far as I know, it's a description simply explaining that the ones to use the Z-Move can be used with a "Pikachu [wearing] a cap".[[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 02:31, 1 February 2025 (UTC)
::::::To me, if they are collectively most consistently referred to descriptively, then the page should use a descriptive title. That being said, perhaps the lede can be altered to make it more clear that "Pikachu in a cap" is not a proper noun. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:01, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
:::::::I believe before the terminology section was added, the lede did say that title of the page came from the Z-Crystal, maybe it's worth adding such a notice back. However, I'd argue that the terminology is already incredibly inconsistent within itself (and I think my recent reorganization of that section kinda illustrates that). "Pikachu in a Cap" has only ever been used in context of the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal, which by the time SV and HOME has rolled out, is actually outdated. Within the core series itself, "Pikachu in a cap" is used once between SM-PLA as an item description, while "Pikachu wearing a cap" is used twice in SM/USUM for items and NPCs and a third time for SV's updated item description, and HOME then uses "Pikachu wearing a hat" once in HOME for a sticker. This is excluding the many Pokedex descriptions that say "Pikachu wearing the hat/cap of it's partner/trainer". I WOuld personally prefer the more up to date term, but those are more inconsistent of itself, and I personally believe just titling it "Ash's Pikachu (game)" would be much easier to understand and read, especially since, you know, that's what it is.. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:15, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
''(reset indent)'' Been a year but just gonna add my voice to this discussion, which is to say that "Pikachu in a Cap" as far as I can tell isn't actually the kind of terminology thats used anywhere in the game as far as I can tell. its always "___ Cap Pikachu". While most likely we will never get a fully official term for the grouping i think simply moving the article to "Cap Pikachu" would be best and most internally consistent with how the forms are organized in the Pokédex. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 23:33, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

:I think some supporting evidence would be useful here since the article's (admittedly lengthy) terminology section seems to contradict this. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 00:13, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
::Boosting this again.
::"Pikachu in a Cap" is only used in the description for the Z-Crystal, both as a bag and held item description. Scarlet and Violet changed it to "Pikachu wearing a cap", so it's not even the most up to date term anymore.
::I personally think we shouldn't be making up terms, but there's clearly (while inconsistent) several names for it. I'm still personally under the opinion that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" should be used, as it is the most consistent, even when it's mentioning that it's wearing something. The [[Ash's Pikachu]] page actually has nearly the same information that I'm wondering if it should even be split. I know the anime page is already huge, but if they're base don the same topic maybe they should be combined? if not, the fact that the anime page has nearly the same info and this is primarily just for the game alternative, I think that just leads more into belief of calling this "Ash's Pikachu (game)".
::"Cap Pikachu" is used on the page, but there's is no implication at all that this is a fan term and as far as I am aware it's not used in-game. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:24, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm honestly amiable to deleting/redirecting this page if it's fully superseded by [[Ash's Pikachu]], though this page could also be useful as a space to split out the game data from Ash's Pikachu, which is becoming increasingly large.
:::Either way, we'll still need to decide how to describe the forms collectively. I'm still leaning toward a generic descriptor, since "Ash's Pikachu" seems to describe the event Pikachu itself rather than the forms as a group.
:::My main hesitation with moving this page is that the in-game Ash's Pikachu doesn't seem meaningfully distinct as a character, making a split feel somewhat silly, for lack of a better way of putting it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 03:08, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I suppose a descriptive title like "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" would fit all cases on this page. The animation section is about instances where Ash's Pikachu happens to be wearing Ash's hat. According to the notice at the top, the article has no official name anyway.
::::I think the current name "Pikachu in a cap" is a bit misleading... Technically it could be about Pikachu wearing any kind of cap, including [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Ph.D.]], [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Mario Pikachu|293}}, and so on. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 04:00, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::I think that's a good explanation for the current scope, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:09, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I'd like to defend the possibility of making the title "Cap Pikachu". According to the Pokédex, the form names are [adjective] Cap. There's precedent in the games, even if not used for these Pikachu forms specifically, of referring to a Pokémon by its form name and then its species, like "Origin Forme Palkia". Therefore, [adjective] Cap Pikachu is an acceptable way to refer to one of these Pikachu. It then makes logical sense that you can refer to all of them by dropping the adjective and simply saying Cap Pikachu. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 05:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I don't mind the title of the page being "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" since I don't think there's any consistent usage of the group at all. A term maybe necessary to be used on {{p|Pikachu}}'s infobox, I don't think we should have "wearing Ash's hat" in every mention of the group in smaller spaces haha. I'd also like to mention, [[Ash's hat]] is a page too, making me question how much pages we have related to this topic. I'm almost tempted to call the group "Pikashu" after the actual [[Pikashunium Z|Z-Crystal name]], since the Japanese name is "Satopika" and that *is* a Japanese fan term for Ash's Pikachu last I checked, but the English equivalent is really silly sounding and I don't think I've seen anyone actually ever call his Pikachu that.
:::::::I'm not the biggest fan of "Cap Pikachu" either, because there's inconsistency between Cap and Hat, even in-game. But also I'm just not really the biggest fan of the word, think most people call it "Ash's hat" not "Ash's cap". It's not necessarily a deal breaker for me though, if that's just what's most descriptive to people. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 07:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::In my opinion, one problem with "Cap Pikachu" is that it sounds like an official form name when that's not the case. It's more likely to require some explanation in the intro text, except for people who already know Bulbapedia conventions. Like the current title, "Cap Pikachu" could also be a page about all instances of Pikachu wearing any cap, such as Mario Pikachu. It may also sound like short for [[Captain Pikachu]] (who is also called Cap).
::::::::As a descriptive title, "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" should be self-explanatory and work well for bringing together several different Pikachu forms like "Hoenn Cap", TCG cards named "Ash's Pikachu", and informal instances of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat. I think it would be more likely to match the wording used by people unfamiliar with Bulbapedia terminology. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 09:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I would just like to point out the many comments about '''''not being able to use "Cap Pikachu (or other iterations)" because there are other Pikachu in caps''''' in not an actual issue. Things are allowed to be denoted by a potentially nebulous, officially supported, phrase as long as we frame the content correctly and have the appropriate hatnotes and see alsos. [[Pokémon card]] can technically describe any possible card related to Pokémon at all ([[Pokémon playing cards]] for example), but that doesn't change the standard denotation of the thing. Let's move on from that specific non-argument. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 11:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::This makes sense. "Cap Pikachu" is a very identifiable way to concisely describe the forms, and is still based on the official language used, even if it hasn't been used by itself.
::::::::::Also, just want to note that both Cap and Hat being used equally isn't a problem. Since Cap is used in the form names itself, it's perfectly defensible to use it even if hat is also a valid term to use when explaining the topic. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:25, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::Tbh one thing is since this page is really about a set of forms and not really about any specific character; it might be worth formatting the title in the same way the game would, i.e. '''Pikachu (Cap)''' '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:06, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think we need to label these topics the same way the Pokédex labels them. Understandability is much more important here. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::My personal support goes to "Cap Pikachu": simple and follows the in-game sources. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:55, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::I formed this opinion after following this discussion throughout today, not noticing what the move suggestion had been changed into before leaving the above message. Sorry for being a bit late to the "party", but better late than never. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:58, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::It's really primarily a formatting change to align with how forms are communicated officially; I wouldn't say it affects understandability because the words wouldn't change + "Cap Pikachu" could still be a redirect. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::The page title should best reflect the topic as it would be explained naturally in prose, not just mirroring the formatting of a Pokédex form label. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:17, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I think the way the form names tend to be labeled officially is worth documenting, but they're not really useful in explaining the topic on a broader level, which is moreso what the page and its title should be trying to achieve. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:29, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
I don't understand why "Cap Pikachu" would be a more desirable name than the current title, which has actually been used officially as a collective term to refer to the group of forms. I don't feel that strongly about which of the official terms to use but I do think "Cap Pikachu" shouldn't be a contender, as it is unofficial. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

:"Pikachu in a cap", the current title, feels like too much of a sentence and not a title or name to me, nor is it very descriptive to me (in other words, I think it should be more specific or more simplified), it once again comes from something defunct, and if they were willing to change it it's probably not something they want to keep. My issue with "Cap Pikachu", other than my previous reasons is that I agree it sounds too much like an unofficial pokedex term that we should avoid. It hasn't even been used in any official capacity for even promotion, let alone games. I know "Ash's Pikachu" is describing the events and not the forms, but I do think we should take into consideration that that is what the form actually '''is'''. It may be argued that something like Pokemon GO has them and they aren't Ash's in the slightest, but GO doesn't consider them forms, just costumes. The page is already describing something it probably shouldn't (this isn't a page for when any Pikachu has worn Ash's hats, but group of forms who are known to wear Ash's hats, similar to [[Cosplay Pikachu]] as a collective). The Pokemon Tretta section just mentions all cases where it's specifically Ash's Pikachu (one of them is not wearing the hat at all), and that was before the concept of the form was even introduced. If it's just going to stay as a page for whenever Ash's Pikachu has appeared in the games in any capacity, the name of the page probably should be "Ash's Pikachu (game)", which would actually help a lot with linking. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:16, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::In defense of "Cap Pikachu", I suppose it's at least official-adjacent since there are official forms with "Cap" in the name. It could be just me, but I think this term would be more acceptable as plural: "The Cap Pikachu are the following Pikachu forms: Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap..."
::Personally I still prefer "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat", but I understand if maybe we don't want descriptive names like that for one reason or another. "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used officially, is that too long for a title?
::About "Ash's Pikachu (game)", the current page "Pikachu in a cap" also has manga and animation sections so I'm not sure why we would single out (game) as the dabtag. Also, as seen on the article "[[Ash's Pikachu]]", it has several appearances in the games (including spin-offs) regardless of it wearing the hat or not. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 00:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::For me, personally, either the current title of "Cap Pikachu" would sound good. It's probably for the best to leave Ash's name out of the article name, I think. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 01:26, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Cap Pikachu is the perfect solution and avoids other issues and simple name. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:55, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Except for the one biggest issue, which is that it's a made-up fan name. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The Manga and anime sections is about any time Ash's Pikachu wears Ash's hat at all, regardless if it is tied to the form or not. Which is what I've been trying to say. The page describes a series of topics unrelated to what the form is. If this is about the form, why is Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in an episode 20 years prior to it's debut as mechanic or function in any media listed? it's not the same thing. If it must be kept, the title of the page should reflect that, or we need to remove the unnecessary information.
:::Also we have other pages that talk about anime material that has a game label. Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too? of course not, it's just indicating the main medium while including the others. Ash's Pikachu imo IS the most consistent name, and either (game), (event) or (form) should be the proper labels. I'd rather we not continue a habit of making fan terms the article title like we've done with so many other group pages. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:59, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::The main topic can be about the forms while also including the related information of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in the animated series and other media. I imagine we'd similarly include such information on a page for any other Pokémon form if that form basically happened to already appear in some capacity before it appeared in the games.
::::"Ash's Pikachu (game)" would imply the article is about a game counterpart to Ash's Pikachu, which we would only split out from the main Ash's Pikachu page if the character was meaningfully distinct and notable in its own right. In this case, this is implied (and sometimes directly stated) to literally be the same Pikachu, so that title does not work. Instead, this article would be a subtopic of [[Ash's Pikachu]], covering these specific forms of Ash's Pikachu, which "Cap Pikachu" would be a good descriptive title for. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:57, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Re TrainerSplash "Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too?" -- I understand that is our current convention, but there was also a [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub#About the page titles like Red (game), Blue (game), etc.|2024 discussion]] with the suggestion of removing (game) from all article names. Personally, my preference is still that [[Dawn (game)]] should be called just [[Dawn]] as the main topic, but I understand that we are not reassessing all the article names at this time, much less on the talk page for a Pikachu form. I'm just answering your question.
:::::I agree that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" does not work in this case. "Cap Pikachu" may not be perfect, but is arguably one of the best options we have so far. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 08:20, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why are we making up a fan term to be a "good descriptive title" when we already have a number of officially used descriptive terms for the group of forms, such as the currently used title? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::We're allowed to use the official descriptive language to inform how we concisely describe a topic. There's also precedent for us using an appropriate conjectural name that differs from official language, such as with [[Convergent species]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:04, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::This is a non-answer. We ''are'' using the official descriptive language currently. The suggestion to use "Cap Pikachu" is saying we should stop using official language in favour of a fan term loosely based on it. The obvious difference with "Convergent species" is that there is no official term for that subject, whereas there are multiple here. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 11:12, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::We actually absolutely should rename "Dawn (game)" and should have done so long ago already, but that's a separate matter. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:''(resetting indent)'' This page is most useful as a dedicated page to the game forms. Which, notably, is some Pikachu no longer under the care of their previous Trainer, who happens to be Ash (in places where Ash doesn't even exist). The other sections that talk about Ash's Pikachu sometimes wearing the hat in the anime, manga, cards, etc are really just trivial distractions to the main point. I would recommend culling a lot of that information back to the base [[Ash's Pikachu]] page to remove all the content creep this page experienced. It's essentially just a <nowiki>==See also==</nowiki> blown out of proportion.
:If/when we were to accomplish the above, it would be most in line with our content policies to follow the wording from the most recent game appearance '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' (also used before SV, in the Gen 7 descriptions of {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}). It's the collective term to talk about these specific Pikachu as a group. Theoretically, Ash's Pikachu in all of its different caps is the only one we currently know about, with the game descriptions choosing to be non-committal (presumably on purpose). ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 12:50, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::"Pikachu wearing a cap" sounds fitting to me. I wouldn't mind if that was used as the article title. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:49, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The fact they unified the descriptor between the Z-Crystal and Z-Move descriptions does convince me towards "Pikachu wearing a cap" more, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:56, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::This is the type of answer I was looking for, thanks Nate! A big question that would probably come from this is "how do we know if one of these Pikachu is based on the form?" and I think the simple answer to that is, outside the one Pokemon Adventures shot with the boxes, the form has really only ever been used when performing a Z-Move and Ash throws the hat onto Pikachu, at least that's a good indicator in my opinion.
::I think "Pikachu wearing a cap" or similar would be the most viably consistent here. Daniel also proposed "Pikachu wearing it's Trainer's hat", which I do think is also consistent, but as they said, may be a bit too long. We have multiple official descriptors, and I think it'd be best to use one of them. I agree with "Pikachu wearing a cap". [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 16:44, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Perhaps we should double check the source materials, but to me it seems everything except for Tretta and the early anime mentions seem to directly refer to these forms? Unless the page is presenting things inaccurately. Is there anything else that seems off that I'm missing? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:37, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I agree that it certainly seems things could be presented or formatted better, for sure. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:41, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::The anime section needs clean up, tretta should probably be removed entirely, Ga-ole has two pucks that are just generic Ash's Pikachu concepts, and then GO has a section about Them too. Which I don't even know where to begin with those. I'm kind of okay with those being there, but at the same time, they function differently than they would in the main series; They can be shiny, have both genders, can be on both Pichu and Raichu, and cannot be transferred to another game. They do call them [https://pokemongo.com/post/spotlight-oct20?hl=en Original] and [https://pokemongo.com/post/animationweek2020?hl=en World] Cap though, but the [https://pokemongo.com/post/birthday2017?hl=en original announcement] kind of just skirted around calling them anything. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:30, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I wanted to do a bit more digging as well, the [https://youtu.be/_D9FgRBhmWM?si=kqNhGkI7WpduC3G7 video announcement] for the Sun and Moon event, as well as the [https://press.pokemon.com/en/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov press announcement] for the entire collection (movie, game tcg, etc) strictly calls them "Ash's Pikachu", even to the point of labeling each individual on in both the event schedule and images. No clue if this changes minds even more (it's all really confusing and I don't even know anymore myself). [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 18:35, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::This is useful info - thanks for digging! This Pikachu is definitely often intended to be Ash's Pikachu, but then sometimes they're vague about it, so I do like that "Pikachu wearing a cap" sidesteps that a bit and clearly draws from core game dialogue to describe the topic in a way that doesn't come across as a quasi-official identifier (an issue we've admittedly bumped into before with other recent discussions, but I'll let the decision for this topic stand on its own merits). [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:15, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::"Pikachu wearing a cap" works for me. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 19:10, 13 June 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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{{main|Ash Ketchum/History}}
Ash grew up in [[Pallet Town]] with his [[mother]], {{Delia}}, while his father was usually away traveling. As a child, Ash experienced a pivotal moment when he helped shelter [[wild Pokémon]] from the rain, sparking his dream of becoming a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

Beginning his {{pkmn|journey}} at age 10, Ash started out as a determined but inexperienced Pokémon Trainer, with dreams of one day becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. After waking up late and being given a stubborn {{AP|Pikachu}}, he quickly formed a strong bond with it, setting the stage for their lifelong partnership. Traveling through many [[region]]s, Ash competed in several [[Pokémon League]]s, made many {{ashfr|friends}} such as {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, and caught and befriended a wide variety of Pokémon. He also faced against several [[rival]]s, such as his childhood friend [[Gary Oak]], competing to catch Pokémon and earn [[Badge|Gym Badges]].

Ash and his friends frequently encountered the [[Team Rocket trio]], consisting of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, members of [[Team Rocket]] who desired to steal Ash's Pikachu. Ash struggled through many of his early [[Gym]] battles and received several badges out of gratitude or pity rather than through victory. Ash also faced a number of [[Villainous team|villainous organizations]], usually thwarting their plans with the help of his friends, often saving the region or even the world from disaster in the process.

During his travels, Ash advanced to the Top 16 in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] in [[Kanto]], won the [[Orange League]] at the [[Orange Islands]], made the Top 8 at the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]], worked up to the Top 8 in the [[Ever Grande Conference]] in [[Hoenn]], advanced to the Top 4 of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] in [[Sinnoh]], made it to the Top 8 of the [[Vertress Conference]] in [[Unova]], was the runner-up in the [[Lumiose Conference]] in [[Kalos]], became the first Champion of [[Alola]] in the [[Manalo Conference]], and worked his way up the ranks in the [[World Coronation Series]], ultimately winning the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] and achieving the title of Monarch, identifying him as the strongest Trainer in the world. Ash also took on the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. There, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s but declined the opportunity to become one himself, choosing instead to continue his Pokémon journey. Ash also competed in several other tournaments, events, and competitions, as well as a few [[Pokémon Contest]]s.

In Kalos, Ash trained with [[Professor Sycamore]] and {{an|Korrina}} to help him understand [[Mega Evolution]]. He also discovered the [[Bond Phenomenon]] with his {{AP|Greninja}}. In Alola, Ash learned about [[Z-Move]]s and acquired several [[Z-Crystal]]s. In Galar, Ash encountered [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] Pokémon and learned about Dynamaxing. The combination of these battle transformations aided in Ash's victory at the Masters Eight Tournament.

After achieving the title of Monarch, Ash set off on a new journey, reuniting with and continuing his travels with Misty and Brock, helping Pokémon in need, before returning to Pallet Town. There, Ash reflected on his dream of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]], realizing that true mastery involves befriending any Pokémon. He resolved to continue his journey, striving toward that goal.

Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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Landfish7: /* I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". */ Reply

==Width==
The gallery at the top extends past the edge of smaller-sized browser windows, at least in Chrome (possibly other browsers too). Perhaps it could be put into two rows instead of just one long one? [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 22:43, 28 October 2017 (UTC)
:I made the art larger than it appears in [[Pikachu variants#Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu variants]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|List of Pokémon with form differences]] to match [[Cosplay Pikachu]]'s page. If those displays work better with smaller windows, I will gladly change it. If not, perhaps two rows ''would'' be better. - [[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#EE99AC">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]] 00:10, 29 October 2017 (UTC)

== Hidden Ability ==

Can this Pokemon have hidden ability? And can be Partner Cap traded to SM?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 17:14, 21 May 2020 (UTC)
:They all have Static and no it can not. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 12:20, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::I mean, does it have Lightningrod as a hidden ability even if it is not available?--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 12:39, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
:::In that case, at least in the data for HOME and SwSh, it is programmed to have LR as a HA. --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 13:11, 22 May 2020 (UTC)
::::Thank you very much.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span> <span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]] ([[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CCCCCC">Report To Me</span>]])''' 13:14, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

== Unnecessary code ==

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Literally what is the point of this switch? It doesn't even do anything.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 13:36, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
:I would like to ask the same question too. You can see the code above this code, none of code which is using switch like that.-- [[User:Linja|'''<font color="#FFCC33">Lin</font><font color="#FFAAFF">ja</font>''']] | [[User talk:Linja|<small>Talk</small>]] 06:11, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

== I think there's a proper name, and it's not "Pikachu in a cap". ==

So, while I was adding some more detail to this page I decided to have a gander at some of the old articles on this topic. And it appears that the group of these has a proper name. Two press releases, one article, and the swath of cards all seem to want this article to be "Ash's Pikachu". Opposing the change stands a single description, from two sets of paired games, in a context where much of the time the name would be rejected for not being enough like a "name". Hmm. This is quite the conundrum, especially because game terms have some extra weight by virtue of being from a game. What's one to do? My vote is actually on change. Since these forms were initially introduced in this promotion, the words of that promotion should carry more weight. [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 16:04, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
:It's called "Pikachu in a cap" in-game, which I feel takes precedence over everything else. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:25, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
::How about the offcial name be Cap Pikachu? as forms are called Cap Pikachu with the first word being different depending on hat?[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 19:35, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::Is "Cap Pikachu" used by itself officially anywhere? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:53, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
::::Other than what is said on terminology, I am sure its else well other than offical form name.[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:14, 20 December 2024 (UTC)
:::::Did my edits on this months ago but I thought I'd say it here. the Japanese guides specifically refer to it as "Satoshi's Pikachu" not from the game directly, but I'm certainly noticing a pattern. "Pikachu in a cap" while officially used in-game, isn't a title or name as far as I know, it's a description simply explaining that the ones to use the Z-Move can be used with a "Pikachu [wearing] a cap".[[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 02:31, 1 February 2025 (UTC)
::::::To me, if they are collectively most consistently referred to descriptively, then the page should use a descriptive title. That being said, perhaps the lede can be altered to make it more clear that "Pikachu in a cap" is not a proper noun. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:01, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
:::::::I believe before the terminology section was added, the lede did say that title of the page came from the Z-Crystal, maybe it's worth adding such a notice back. However, I'd argue that the terminology is already incredibly inconsistent within itself (and I think my recent reorganization of that section kinda illustrates that). "Pikachu in a Cap" has only ever been used in context of the Pikashunium Z Z-Crystal, which by the time SV and HOME has rolled out, is actually outdated. Within the core series itself, "Pikachu in a cap" is used once between SM-PLA as an item description, while "Pikachu wearing a cap" is used twice in SM/USUM for items and NPCs and a third time for SV's updated item description, and HOME then uses "Pikachu wearing a hat" once in HOME for a sticker. This is excluding the many Pokedex descriptions that say "Pikachu wearing the hat/cap of it's partner/trainer". I WOuld personally prefer the more up to date term, but those are more inconsistent of itself, and I personally believe just titling it "Ash's Pikachu (game)" would be much easier to understand and read, especially since, you know, that's what it is.. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:15, 3 February 2025 (UTC)
''(reset indent)'' Been a year but just gonna add my voice to this discussion, which is to say that "Pikachu in a Cap" as far as I can tell isn't actually the kind of terminology thats used anywhere in the game as far as I can tell. its always "___ Cap Pikachu". While most likely we will never get a fully official term for the grouping i think simply moving the article to "Cap Pikachu" would be best and most internally consistent with how the forms are organized in the Pokédex. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 23:33, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

:I think some supporting evidence would be useful here since the article's (admittedly lengthy) terminology section seems to contradict this. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 00:13, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
::Boosting this again.
::"Pikachu in a Cap" is only used in the description for the Z-Crystal, both as a bag and held item description. Scarlet and Violet changed it to "Pikachu wearing a cap", so it's not even the most up to date term anymore.
::I personally think we shouldn't be making up terms, but there's clearly (while inconsistent) several names for it. I'm still personally under the opinion that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" should be used, as it is the most consistent, even when it's mentioning that it's wearing something. The [[Ash's Pikachu]] page actually has nearly the same information that I'm wondering if it should even be split. I know the anime page is already huge, but if they're base don the same topic maybe they should be combined? if not, the fact that the anime page has nearly the same info and this is primarily just for the game alternative, I think that just leads more into belief of calling this "Ash's Pikachu (game)".
::"Cap Pikachu" is used on the page, but there's is no implication at all that this is a fan term and as far as I am aware it's not used in-game. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 21:24, 11 June 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm honestly amiable to deleting/redirecting this page if it's fully superseded by [[Ash's Pikachu]], though this page could also be useful as a space to split out the game data from Ash's Pikachu, which is becoming increasingly large.
:::Either way, we'll still need to decide how to describe the forms collectively. I'm still leaning toward a generic descriptor, since "Ash's Pikachu" seems to describe the event Pikachu itself rather than the forms as a group.
:::My main hesitation with moving this page is that the in-game Ash's Pikachu doesn't seem meaningfully distinct as a character, making a split feel somewhat silly, for lack of a better way of putting it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 03:08, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::I suppose a descriptive title like "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" would fit all cases on this page. The animation section is about instances where Ash's Pikachu happens to be wearing Ash's hat. According to the notice at the top, the article has no official name anyway.
::::I think the current name "Pikachu in a cap" is a bit misleading... Technically it could be about Pikachu wearing any kind of cap, including [[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Ph.D.]], [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Mario Pikachu|293}}, and so on. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 04:00, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::I think that's a good explanation for the current scope, yeah. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:09, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::I'd like to defend the possibility of making the title "Cap Pikachu". According to the Pokédex, the form names are [adjective] Cap. There's precedent in the games, even if not used for these Pikachu forms specifically, of referring to a Pokémon by its form name and then its species, like "Origin Forme Palkia". Therefore, [adjective] Cap Pikachu is an acceptable way to refer to one of these Pikachu. It then makes logical sense that you can refer to all of them by dropping the adjective and simply saying Cap Pikachu. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 05:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::I don't mind the title of the page being "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" since I don't think there's any consistent usage of the group at all. A term maybe necessary to be used on {{p|Pikachu}}'s infobox, I don't think we should have "wearing Ash's hat" in every mention of the group in smaller spaces haha. I'd also like to mention, [[Ash's hat]] is a page too, making me question how much pages we have related to this topic. I'm almost tempted to call the group "Pikashu" after the actual [[Pikashunium Z|Z-Crystal name]], since the Japanese name is "Satopika" and that *is* a Japanese fan term for Ash's Pikachu last I checked, but the English equivalent is really silly sounding and I don't think I've seen anyone actually ever call his Pikachu that.
:::::::I'm not the biggest fan of "Cap Pikachu" either, because there's inconsistency between Cap and Hat, even in-game. But also I'm just not really the biggest fan of the word, think most people call it "Ash's hat" not "Ash's cap". It's not necessarily a deal breaker for me though, if that's just what's most descriptive to people. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 07:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::In my opinion, one problem with "Cap Pikachu" is that it sounds like an official form name when that's not the case. It's more likely to require some explanation in the intro text, except for people who already know Bulbapedia conventions. Like the current title, "Cap Pikachu" could also be a page about all instances of Pikachu wearing any cap, such as Mario Pikachu. It may also sound like short for [[Captain Pikachu]] (who is also called Cap).
::::::::As a descriptive title, "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat" should be self-explanatory and work well for bringing together several different Pikachu forms like "Hoenn Cap", TCG cards named "Ash's Pikachu", and informal instances of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat. I think it would be more likely to match the wording used by people unfamiliar with Bulbapedia terminology. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 09:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::I would just like to point out the many comments about '''''not being able to use "Cap Pikachu (or other iterations)" because there are other Pikachu in caps''''' in not an actual issue. Things are allowed to be denoted by a potentially nebulous, officially supported, phrase as long as we frame the content correctly and have the appropriate hatnotes and see alsos. [[Pokémon card]] can technically describe any possible card related to Pokémon at all ([[Pokémon playing cards]] for example), but that doesn't change the standard denotation of the thing. Let's move on from that specific non-argument. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 11:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::This makes sense. "Cap Pikachu" is a very identifiable way to concisely describe the forms, and is still based on the official language used, even if it hasn't been used by itself.
::::::::::Also, just want to note that both Cap and Hat being used equally isn't a problem. Since Cap is used in the form names itself, it's perfectly defensible to use it even if hat is also a valid term to use when explaining the topic. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:25, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::Tbh one thing is since this page is really about a set of forms and not really about any specific character; it might be worth formatting the title in the same way the game would, i.e. '''Pikachu (Cap)''' '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 14:06, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::I don't think we need to label these topics the same way the Pokédex labels them. Understandability is much more important here. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:21, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::My personal support goes to "Cap Pikachu": simple and follows the in-game sources. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:55, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::I formed this opinion after following this discussion throughout today, not noticing what the move suggestion had been changed into before leaving the above message. Sorry for being a bit late to the "party", but better late than never. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 14:58, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::It's really primarily a formatting change to align with how forms are communicated officially; I wouldn't say it affects understandability because the words wouldn't change + "Cap Pikachu" could still be a redirect. '''[[User:4iamking|<span style="font-family:noteworthy;color:#FF1493">4iam</span><span style="font-family:papyrus;color:#8A2BE2">king</span>]]''' 15:01, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::::::::::The page title should best reflect the topic as it would be explained naturally in prose, not just mirroring the formatting of a Pokédex form label. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:17, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::::::::::I think the way the form names tend to be labeled officially is worth documenting, but they're not really useful in explaining the topic on a broader level, which is moreso what the page and its title should be trying to achieve. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:29, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
I don't understand why "Cap Pikachu" would be a more desirable name than the current title, which has actually been used officially as a collective term to refer to the group of forms. I don't feel that strongly about which of the official terms to use but I do think "Cap Pikachu" shouldn't be a contender, as it is unofficial. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 17:41, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

:"Pikachu in a cap", the current title, feels like too much of a sentence and not a title or name to me, nor is it very descriptive to me (in other words, I think it should be more specific or more simplified), it once again comes from something defunct, and if they were willing to change it it's probably not something they want to keep. My issue with "Cap Pikachu", other than my previous reasons is that I agree it sounds too much like an unofficial pokedex term that we should avoid. It hasn't even been used in any official capacity for even promotion, let alone games. I know "Ash's Pikachu" is describing the events and not the forms, but I do think we should take into consideration that that is what the form actually '''is'''. It may be argued that something like Pokemon GO has them and they aren't Ash's in the slightest, but GO doesn't consider them forms, just costumes. The page is already describing something it probably shouldn't (this isn't a page for when any Pikachu has worn Ash's hats, but group of forms who are known to wear Ash's hats, similar to [[Cosplay Pikachu]] as a collective). The Pokemon Tretta section just mentions all cases where it's specifically Ash's Pikachu (one of them is not wearing the hat at all), and that was before the concept of the form was even introduced. If it's just going to stay as a page for whenever Ash's Pikachu has appeared in the games in any capacity, the name of the page probably should be "Ash's Pikachu (game)", which would actually help a lot with linking. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 20:16, 12 June 2026 (UTC)
::In defense of "Cap Pikachu", I suppose it's at least official-adjacent since there are official forms with "Cap" in the name. It could be just me, but I think this term would be more acceptable as plural: "The Cap Pikachu are the following Pikachu forms: Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap..."
::Personally I still prefer "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat", but I understand if maybe we don't want descriptive names like that for one reason or another. "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used officially, is that too long for a title?
::About "Ash's Pikachu (game)", the current page "Pikachu in a cap" also has manga and animation sections so I'm not sure why we would single out (game) as the dabtag. Also, as seen on the article "[[Ash's Pikachu]]", it has several appearances in the games (including spin-offs) regardless of it wearing the hat or not. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 00:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::For me, personally, either the current title of "Cap Pikachu" would sound good. It's probably for the best to leave Ash's name out of the article name, I think. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 01:26, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Cap Pikachu is the perfect solution and avoids other issues and simple name. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 01:55, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Except for the one biggest issue, which is that it's a made-up fan name. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::The Manga and anime sections is about any time Ash's Pikachu wears Ash's hat at all, regardless if it is tied to the form or not. Which is what I've been trying to say. The page describes a series of topics unrelated to what the form is. If this is about the form, why is Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in an episode 20 years prior to it's debut as mechanic or function in any media listed? it's not the same thing. If it must be kept, the title of the page should reflect that, or we need to remove the unnecessary information.
:::Also we have other pages that talk about anime material that has a game label. Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too? of course not, it's just indicating the main medium while including the others. Ash's Pikachu imo IS the most consistent name, and either (game), (event) or (form) should be the proper labels. I'd rather we not continue a habit of making fan terms the article title like we've done with so many other group pages. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 03:59, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::The main topic can be about the forms while also including the related information of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in the animated series and other media. I imagine we'd similarly include such information on a page for any other Pokémon form if that form basically happened to already appear in some capacity before it appeared in the games.
::::"Ash's Pikachu (game)" would imply the article is about a game counterpart to Ash's Pikachu, which we would only split out from the main Ash's Pikachu page if the character was meaningfully distinct and notable in its own right. In this case, this is implied (and sometimes directly stated) to literally be the same Pikachu, so that title does not work. Instead, this article would be a subtopic of [[Ash's Pikachu]], covering these specific forms of Ash's Pikachu, which "Cap Pikachu" would be a good descriptive title for. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 04:57, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Re TrainerSplash "Should we rename [[Dawn (game)]] too?" -- I understand that is our current convention, but there was also a [[Bulbapedia talk:Editor's Hub#About the page titles like Red (game), Blue (game), etc.|2024 discussion]] with the suggestion of removing (game) from all article names. Personally, my preference is still that [[Dawn (game)]] should be called just [[Dawn]] as the main topic, but I understand that we are not reassessing all the article names at this time, much less on the talk page for a Pikachu form. I'm just answering your question.
:::::I agree that "Ash's Pikachu (game)" does not work in this case. "Cap Pikachu" may not be perfect, but is arguably one of the best options we have so far. --[[User:Daniel Carrero|Daniel Carrero]] ([[User talk:Daniel Carrero|talk]]) 08:20, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::Why are we making up a fan term to be a "good descriptive title" when we already have a number of officially used descriptive terms for the group of forms, such as the currently used title? [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::We're allowed to use the official descriptive language to inform how we concisely describe a topic. There's also precedent for us using an appropriate conjectural name that differs from official language, such as with [[Convergent species]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:04, 13 June 2026 (UTC)
::::We actually absolutely should rename "Dawn (game)" and should have done so long ago already, but that's a separate matter. [[User:Hewer|Hewer]] ([[User talk:Hewer|talk]]) 10:47, 13 June 2026 (UTC)

User:Landfish7/Sandbox

2026-06-13T06:03:22Z

Landfish7:

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[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Cap Pikachu''' is a fan term referring to the eight male {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Pikachu}} variants based on [[Ash's Pikachu]] wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] that {{Ash}} has worn throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}. Pikachu has worn Ash's hat several times throughout the animated series as well as in other media, including before the introduction of these forms in the games.

==Terminology==
While there is no official collective name for these forms, they have been described in a number of ways. The event Pikachu itself is sometimes referred to as "Ash's Pikachu"; however, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in game dialogue related to these forms, and he is typically described indirectly as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "Partner". The forms are usually described as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat.

"Pikachu in a cap", later changed to "Pikachu wearing a cap", is used in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]].<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref> The latter description is also used in the description of its exclusive [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to these forms as "Pikachu wearing a hat" when registering to get a sticker based on this move. In a guidebook, they are referred to as "Pikachu wearing various caps" or "cap-wearing Pikachu".<ref>''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]'', page 89</ref> The Pokédex entry for all forms in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} say that "It wears the hat of its Trainer".

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "Pikachu (Kalos Cap" and "Pikachu (Alola Cap)".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)", and the Partner Cap form is known as "Ash's Pikachu" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "Ash's Pikachu".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the {{PTCG}}, the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[Overlap]] for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon write the forms as サトシのピカチュウ ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled 帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」 ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Cap Pikachu were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

The Cap Pikachu are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}} despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

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Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|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, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
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|gender=m
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|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|Satoshi|Chinese}}
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|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Japanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|usum|QR Code|Korean|QR Scanner|December 21, 2017 onwards}}
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| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
The Cap Pikachu were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
Prior to the proper introduction of Cap Pikachu, 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)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

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|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
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|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
The Cap Pikachu appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially described in the game as "Pikachu wearing Ash's hat", appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
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.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{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 Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of the Cap Pikachu forms, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Cap Pikachu.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|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|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|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|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|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|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====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; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''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 Cap Pikachu 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:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]
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Poké Life

2026-06-13T05:39:10Z

Landfish7:

{{incomplete|needs=Add the separate set of environment level rewards and progression challenges for Cloud Islands}}
'''Poké Life''' is an app featured in {{g|Pokopia}}, accessed through the [[Pokémon Center]] [[PC]]. It was developed to help combat the effects of climate change and environmental disaster.
The app has two features: the first is to keep track of the '''environment level''' of each area of the game, and the second is to issue '''challenges''' to improve the area, rewarding Life Coins upon completion.

==Environment level==
{{Spading|2=
* Are any habitat hints unlocked in the shop if they are not found elsewhere first?
* Are any recipes unlocked via cloud island if not found elsewhere first?}}
The environment level is based on the amount of Pokémon that are living in an area, as well as their [[comfort level]]. [[Legendary Pokémon]] make it easier to increase the environment level. When the level is raised, rewards are given, and new challenges and {{poko|shop}} items are unlocked.

===[[Withered Wasteland]]===
[[File:Withered Wasteland Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | Environment level
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! colspan=4 | {{poko|Shop|Shop unlocks}}
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! [[List of items in Pokémon Pokopia|Items]]
! [[List of recipes in Pokémon Pokopia|Recipes]]
! [[Habitat Dex|Habitat hints]]
! Upgrades
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 1 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 1
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Large mirror Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Large mirror]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden plate Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden plate]]<hr>[[File:Bag Pinwheels Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pinwheels]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wildflower seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 5 bags of [[Wildflower seeds]]
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Packing Tips Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Packing Tips: Rookie
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 2 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 2
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Wooden table Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden table]]<hr>[[File:Bag Garden bench Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garden bench]]<hr>[[File:Bag Log bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Log bed]]<hr>[[File:Bag Mug Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Mug]]<hr>[[File:Bag Twisted potted plant Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Twisted potted plant]]<hr>[[File:Bag Slender candle Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Slender candle]]<hr>[[File:Bag Security camera Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Security camera]]<hr>[[File:Bag Leaf den kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 3 [[Leaf den kit]]s
| [[File:Bag Workbench Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Workbench#Recipe|Workbench recipe]]
| [[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Tantalizing dining set"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Campsite"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 3 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 3
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Wooden bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden bed]]<hr>[[File:Bag Toy blocks Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Toy blocks]]<hr>[[File:Bag Castform weather charm Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Castform weather charm]]<hr>[[File:Bag Water basin Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Water basin]]<hr>[[File:Bag Horsea fountain Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Horsea fountain]]<hr>[[File:Bag Mysterious goggles Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Mysterious goggles]]<hr>[[File:Bag Leaf hut kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 2 [[Leaf hut kit]]s<hr>[[File:Bag Bean seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 5 bags of [[Bean seeds]]
| [[File:Bag Arched tiling Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Arched tiling#Recipe|Arched tiling recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Hay pile Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Hay pile#Recipe|Hay pile recipe]]<hr>[[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Wooden construction recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Wooden fencing Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden fencing#Recipe|Wooden fencing recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Wooden gate Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden gate#Recipe|Wooden gate recipe]]<hr>[[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Wasteland house recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Large wooden door Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Large wooden door#Recipe|Large wooden door recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Wooden wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden wall#Recipe|Wooden wall recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Wooden flooring Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden flooring#Recipe|Wooden flooring recipe]]
| [[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Large luggage carrier"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Urgent care"
| [[File:Bag PP Up Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] PP Up<hr>[[File:Bag Handy bag Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Handy bag<hr>[[File:Bag Tripod Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Tripod
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 4 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 4
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Cart Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cart (Pokopia)|Cart]]<hr>[[File:Bag Leaf cottage kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Leaf cottage kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Mushroom streetlight Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Mushroom streetlight]]<hr>[[File:Bag Small square rug Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Small square rug]]
| [[File:Bag Berry basket Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry basket#Recipe|Berry basket recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Community box Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Community box#Recipe|Community box recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag House partition Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[House partition#Recipe|House partition recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden ladder Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden ladder#Recipe|Wooden ladder recipe]]
| [[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Floating in the shade"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Berry-feast campsite"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Garden terrace"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 5 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 5
| [[File:Bag Party popper Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Party popper]] x2
| [[File:Bag Bonfire Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Bonfire]]<hr>[[File:Bag Leaf house kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Leaf house kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Pink hut kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pink hut kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden flooring (wallpaper) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden flooring (wallpaper)|Wooden flooring]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plaster wall (wallpaper) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plaster wall (wallpaper)|Plaster wall]]<hr>[[File:Bag Hardwood flooring (wallpaper) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Hardwood flooring (wallpaper)|Hardwood flooring]]
| [[File:Bag Hatch window Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Hatch window#Recipe|Hatch window recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Party popper Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Party popper#Recipe|Party popper recipe]]<hr>[[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Tiled roof recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Sloped tiled roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Sloped tiled roof#Recipe|Sloped tiled roof recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Flat tiled roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Flat tiled roof#Recipe|Flat tiled roof recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Magikarp decoration Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Magikarp decoration#Recipe|Magikarp decoration recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Tiled hipped roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Tiled hipped roof#Recipe|Tiled hipped roof recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Tiled roof decoration Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Tiled roof decoration#Recipe|Tiled roof decoration recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Tiled roof valley Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Tiled roof valley#Recipe|Tiled roof valley recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Underground hatch Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Underground hatch#Recipe|Underground hatch recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 6 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 6
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pokémetal]] x10
| [[File:Bag Diagonal wooden flooring Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Diagonal wooden flooring#Recipe|Diagonal wooden flooring recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Floor switch Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Floor switch#Recipe|Floor switch recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Garden light Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garden light#Recipe|Garden light recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wall mirror Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wall mirror#Recipe|Wall mirror recipe]]<hr>[[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Wooden border recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Wooden border (line) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden border (line)#Recipe|Wooden border (line) recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Wooden border (single) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden border (single)#Recipe|Wooden border (single) recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Wooden border (corner) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden border (corner)#Recipe|Wooden border (corner) recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 7 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 7
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Rare Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Rare Pokémetal]]
| [[File:Bag Ditto rug Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Ditto rug#Recipe|Ditto rug recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Garden bench Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garden bench#Recipe|Garden bench recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Garden chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garden chair#Recipe|Garden chair recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Painted wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Painted wall#Recipe|Painted wall recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 8 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 8
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Relaxing park kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Relaxing park kit]]
| [[File:Bag Garden flowers Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garden flowers#Recipe|Garden flowers recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Garden table Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garden table#Recipe|Garden table recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Simple flooring Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Simple flooring#Recipe|Simple flooring recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 9 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 9
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Inflatable boat Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Inflatable boat]]
| [[File:Bag Berry chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry chair#Recipe|Berry chair recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Berry table lamp Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry table lamp#Recipe|Berry table lamp recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Modern wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Modern wall#Recipe|Modern wall recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 10 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 10
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Rare Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Rare Pokémetal]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wasteland Pokémon Center kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wasteland Pokémon Center kit]]
| [[File:Bag Berry bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry bed#Recipe|Berry bed recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Berry hanging lamp Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry hanging lamp#Recipe|Berry hanging lamp recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Berry table Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry table#Recipe|Berry table recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Berry wall decoration Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Berry wall decoration#Recipe|Berry wall decoration recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Polka-dot print Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Polka-dot print#Recipe|Polka-dot print recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|}

===[[Bleak Beach]]===
[[File:Bleak Beach Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | Environment level
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! colspan=4 | {{poko|Shop|Shop unlocks}}
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! [[List of items in Pokémon Pokopia|Items]]
! [[List of recipes in Pokémon Pokopia|Recipes]]
! [[Habitat Dex|Habitat hints]]
! Upgrades
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 1 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 1
| {{na}}
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 2 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 2
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Beach chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Beach chair]]<hr>[[File:Bag Beach parasol Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Beach parasol]]<hr>[[File:Bag Desk light Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Desk light]]<hr>[[File:Bag Sand den kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 3 [[Sand den kit]]s<hr>[[File:Bag Tire toy Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Tire toy]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden birdhouse Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden birdhouse]]<hr>[[File:Bag Seashore-flower seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 5 bags of [[Seashore-flower seeds]]
| [[File:Bag Brick steps Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick steps#Recipe|Brick steps recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plate Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plate (Pokopia)#Recipe|Plate recipe]]
| [[File:Habitat Hint Bleak Beach Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Perpetual mess"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Bleak Beach Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Shaded beach"
| [[File:Bag Packing Tips Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Packing tips: Intermediate{{tt|*|If this is the second area visited}}<hr>[[File:Bag Packing Tips Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Packing Tips: Pro{{tt|*|If this is the third area visited}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 3 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 3
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag First aid kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[First aid kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Knitting supplies Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Knitting supplies]]<hr>[[File:Bag Sand hut kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 2 [[Sand hut kit]]s<hr>[[File:Bag Beach Pokémon Center kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pokémon Center rebuilding kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Tomato seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Set of 5 bags of [[Tomato seeds]]
| [[File:Bag Harbor pole Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Harbor pole#Recipe|Harbor pole recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plain sofa Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plain sofa#Recipe|Plain sofa recipe]]<hr>[[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Seashore house recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Swinging doors Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Swinging doors#Recipe|Swinging doors recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Stone brick wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Stone brick wall#Recipe|Stone brick wall recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Brick flooring Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick flooring#Recipe|Brick flooring recipe]]
| [[File:Habitat Hint Bleak Beach Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Trash can central"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Bleak Beach Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Windy flower bed"
| [[File:Bag PP Up Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] PP Up
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 4 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 4
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Pikachu fountain kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pikachu fountain kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plain closet Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plain closet]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plain stand Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plain stand]]<hr>[[File:Bag Sand cottage kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Sand cottage kit]]
| [[File:Bag Boat railing Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Boat railing#Recipe|Boat railing recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Brick wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick wall#Recipe|Brick wall recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Grate flooring Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Grate flooring#Recipe|Grate flooring recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plain lamp Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plain lamp#Recipe|Plain lamp recipe]]
| [[File:Habitat Hint Bleak Beach Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Playing pirate"<hr>[[File:Habitat Hint Bleak Beach Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Spooky study"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 5 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 5
| [[File:Bag Washing machine Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Washing machine]]
| [[File:Bag Mini floodgate Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Mini floodgate]]<hr>[[File:Bag Sand house kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Sand house kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Washing machine Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Washing machine]]
| [[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Tiled roof recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Brick hipped roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick hipped roof#Recipe|Brick hipped roof recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Brick roof decoration Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick roof decoration#Recipe|Brick roof decoration recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Brick roof valley Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick roof valley#Recipe|Brick roof valley recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Dormered brick roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Dormered brick roof#Recipe|Dormered brick roof recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Flat brick roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Flat brick roof#Recipe|Flat brick roof recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Pitched brick roof Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pitched brick roof#Recipe|Pitched brick roof recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Modern door Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Modern door#Recipe|Modern door recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Plaster wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Plaster wall#Recipe|Plaster wall recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Sash window Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Sash window#Recipe|Sash window recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Washing machine Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Washine machine#Recipe|Washing machine recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 6 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 6
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pokémetal]] x10
| [[File:Recipe Set Pokopia icon.png|20px]] Brick border recipe set<br>[[File:Bag Brick border (line) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick border (line)#Recipe|Brick border (line) recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Brick border (single) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick border (single)#Recipe|Brick border (single) recipe]]<br>[[File:Bag Brick border (corner) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Brick border (corner)#Recipe|Brick border (corner) recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Resort hammock Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Resort hammock#Recipe|Resort hammock recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Resort stool Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Resort stool#Recipe|Resort stool recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Soft carpeting Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Soft carpeting#Recipe|Soft carpeting recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wall switch Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wall switch#Recipe|Wall switch recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 7 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 7
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Rare Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Rare Pokémetal]]
| [[File:Bag Cloth wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cloth wall#Recipe|Cloth wall recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Poké Ball mat Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Poké Ball mat#Recipe|Poké Ball mat recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Resort chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Resort chair#Recipe|Resort chair recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Resort sofa Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Resort sofa#Recipe|Resort sofa recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 8 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 8
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Stylish café kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Stylish café kit]]
| [[File:Bag Levee Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Levee#Recipe|Levee recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Resort bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Resort bed#Recipe|Resort bed recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Resort table Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Resort table#Recipe|Resort table recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 9 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 9
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Pikachu sofa Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pikachu sofa]]
| [[File:Bag Cute chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cute chair#Recipe|Cute chair recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Cute lamp Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cute lamp#Recipe|Cute lamp recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Starry-sky wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Starry-sky wall#Recipe|Starry-sky wall recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 10 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 10
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Rare Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Rare Pokémetal]]<hr>[[File:Bag Beach Pokémon Center kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Beach Pokémon Center kit]]
| [[File:Bag Cute bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cute bed#Recipe|Cute bed recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Cute dresser Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cute dresser#Recipe|Cute dresser recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Cute sofa Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cute sofa#Recipe|Cute sofa recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Cute table Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cute table#Recipe|Cute table recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Gingham print Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Gingham print#Recipe|Gingham print recipe]]
| ???
| {{na}}
|}

===[[Rocky Ridges]]===
[[File:Rocky Ridges Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | Environment level
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! colspan=4 | {{poko|Shop|Shop unlocks}}
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! [[List of items in Pokémon Pokopia|Items]]
! [[List of recipes in Pokémon Pokopia|Recipes]]
! [[Habitat Dex|Habitat hints]]
! Upgrades
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 1 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 1
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 2 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 2
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Bag Packing Tips Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Packing tips: Intermediate{{tt|*|If this is the second area visited}}<hr>[[File:Bag Packing Tips Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Packing Tips: Pro{{tt|*|If this is the third area visited}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 3 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 3
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 4 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 4
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 5 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 5
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 6 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 6
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 7 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 7
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 8 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 8
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 9 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 9
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 10 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 10
| ???
| [[File:Bag Ridge Pokémon Center kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Ridge Pokémon Center kit]]
| ???
| ???
| ???
|}

===[[Sparkling Skylands]]===
[[File:Sparkling Skylands Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | Environment level
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! colspan=4 | {{poko|Shop|Shop unlocks}}
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! [[List of items in Pokémon Pokopia|Items]]
! [[List of recipes in Pokémon Pokopia|Recipes]]
! [[Habitat Dex|Habitat hints]]
! Upgrades
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 1 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 1
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 2 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 2
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Bag Packing Tips Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] Packing Tips: Expert
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 3 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 3
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 4 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 4
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 5 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 5
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 6 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 6
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 7 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 7
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 8 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 8
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 9 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 9
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 10 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 10
| ???
| [[File:Bag Skyland Pokémon Center kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Skyland Pokémon Center kit]]
| ???
| ???
| ???
|}

===[[Palette Town]]===
[[File:Palette Town Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | Environment level
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! colspan=4 | {{poko|Shop|Shop unlocks}}
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! [[List of items in Pokémon Pokopia|Items]]
! [[List of recipes in Pokémon Pokopia|Recipes]]
! [[Habitat Dex|Habitat hints]]
! Upgrades
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 1 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 1
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 2 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 2
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 3 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 3
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 4 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 4
| ???
| [[File:Bag Corkboard Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Corkboard]]<hr>[[File:Bag Fan Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Fan (Pokopia)|Fan]]<hr>[[File:Bag Clefairy doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Clefairy doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Log cabin kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Log cabin kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Fountain plaza kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Fountain plaza kit]]
| [[File:Bag Stylish steps Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Stylish steps#Recipe|Stylish steps recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Light wooden wall Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Light wooden wall#Recipe|Light wooden wall recipe]]
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 5 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 5
| ???
| [[File:Bag Television Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Television (Pokopia)|Television]]<hr>[[File:Bag Jumbled cords Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Jumbled cords]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Arcanine doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Arcanine doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Red paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Red paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Blue paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Blue paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Green paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Green paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Yellow paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Yellow paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Pink paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pink paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Cyan paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cyan paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag White paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[White paint]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Black paint Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Black paint]] x10
| [[File:Bag Antique table Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Antique table#Recipe|Antique table recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Antique chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Antique chair#Recipe|Antique chair recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Antique bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Antique bed#Recipe|Antique table recipe]]<hr>Sturdy wallpaper recipe set
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 6 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 6
| ???
| [[File:Bag Pokémetal Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pokémetal]] x10
| [[File:Bag Antique chest Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Antique chest#Recipe|Antique chest recipe]]<hr>[[File:Bag Antique sofa Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Antique sofa#Recipe|Antique sofa recipe]]
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 7 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 7
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 8 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 8
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 9 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 9
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 10 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 10
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|}

===[[Cloud Island]]s===
[[File:Cloud Island Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! rowspan=2 | Environment level
! rowspan="2" | Reward
! colspan=4 | {{poko|Shop|Shop unlocks}}
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! [[List of items in Pokémon Pokopia|Items]]
! [[List of recipes in Pokémon Pokopia|Recipes]]
! [[Habitat Dex|Habitat hints]]
! Upgrades
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 1 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 1
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Large mirror Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Large mirror]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden plate Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden plate]]<hr>[[File:Bag Offering dish Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Offering dish]]<hr>[[File:Bag Pinwheels Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pinwheels]]<hr>[[File:Bag Eevee doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Eevee doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Pikachu doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pikachu doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Clefairy doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Clefairy doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Arcanine doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Arcanine doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Dragonite doll Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Dragonite doll]]<hr>[[File:Bag Workbench Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Workbench]]<hr>[[File:Bag Smelting furnace Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Smelting furnace]]<hr>[[File:Bag Concrete mixer Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Concrete mixer]]<hr>[[File:Bag Security camera Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Security camera]]<hr>[[File:Bag Relocation kit (prepare) Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Relocation kit (prepare)]]<hr>[[File:Bag Demolition kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Demolition kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wildflower seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wildflower seeds]] x5<hr>[[File:Bag Dowsing Machine Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Dowsing Machine]]
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 2 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 2
| {{na}}
| [[File:Bag Big storage box Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Big storage box]]<hr>[[File:Bag Utility pole Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Utility pole]]<hr>[[File:Bag Iron beam Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Iron beam]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Iron column Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Iron column]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Leaf den kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Leaf den kit]] x3<hr>[[File:Bag Windmill kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Windmill kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Waterwheel kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Waterwheel kit]]
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 3 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 3
| 4th 'Today Only' shop slot
| [[File:Bag Stone bench Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Stone bench]]<hr>[[File:Bag Beach chair Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Beach chair]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden bed Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden bed]]<hr>[[File:Bag Pizza Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pizza]]<hr>[[File:Bag Fried potatoes Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Fried potatoes]]<hr>[[File:Bag Soda float Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Soda float]]<hr>[[File:Bag Toy blocks Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Toy blocks]]<hr>[[File:Bag CD player Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[CD player]]<hr>[[File:Bag Standing mic Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Standing mic]]<hr>[[File:Bag Wooden birdhouse Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Wooden birdhouse]]<hr>[[File:Bag Tire toy Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Tire toy]]<hr>[[File:Bag Blank canvas Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Blank canvas]]<hr>[[File:Bag Water basin Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Water basin]]<hr>[[File:Bag Beach parasol Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Beach parasol]]<hr>[[File:Bag Horsea fountain Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Horsea fountain]]<hr>[[File:Bag Fishing rod Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Fishing rod (Pokopia)|Fishing rod]]<hr>[[File:Bag Garbage bin Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Garbage bin]]<hr>[[File:Bag Cutting board Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Cutting board]]<hr>[[File:Bag Desk light Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Desk light]]<hr>[[File:Bag Twine Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Twine]] x10<hr>[[File:Bag Leaf hut kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Leaf hut kit]] x2<hr>[[File:Bag Sand den kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Sand den kit]] x3<hr>[[File:Bag Stone den kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Stone den kit]] x3<hr>[[File:Bag Wasteland Pokémon Center kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Pokémon Center rebuilding kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Furnace kit Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Furnace kit]]<hr>[[File:Bag Seashore-flower seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Seashore-flower seeds]] x5<hr>[[File:Bag Mountain-flower seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Mountain-flower seeds]] x5<hr>[[File:Bag Bean seeds Pokopia Sprite.png|20px]] [[Bean seeds]] x5
| {{na}}
| [[File:Habitat Hint Withered Wasteland Pokopia Icon.png|20px]] "Illuminated waterfall"
| {{na}}
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 4 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 4
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 5 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 5
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 6 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 6
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 7 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 7
| 5th 'Today Only' shop slot
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 8 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 8
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 9 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 9
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|-
| [[File:Environment Level 10 Pokopia.png|200px]]<br>Level 10
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
| ???
|}

==Challenges==
[[File:Pokopia Challenges PC Icon selected.png|thumb|150px|Challenges PC menu icon]]
Challenges can be completed by doing various tasks such as filling the Pokédex or collecting a certain number of items.

Challenges reward Life Coins which can be used in the {{poko|Shop}}.
===Daily Challenges===
[[File:Daily Challenges Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
Three daily challenges can be completed each day.

On Challenge Day the amount of Life Coins rewarded by daily challenges rises from 200 to 300.

Additional sets of daily challenges can be found on Cloud Islands, where they are worth 100 Life Coins each instead of 200.

Possible daily challenges include:

{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks!
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| 5 [[Sturdy stick]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Ingot Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Get some ingots!
| 'Have a Pokémon with the {{color|F8970C|[[Burn (specialty)|Burn]]}} specialty make some ingots!'
| 1 ingot (includes [[Copper ingot]], [[Iron ingot]] or [[Gold ingot]])
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Honey Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather honey!
| 'Inspect sparkling flowers to gather {{color|F8970C|honey}}!'
| 1 [[Honey]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Relic Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Get a relic appraised!
| 'Show [[Professor Tangrowth]] a lost relic!'
| 1 [[Lost relic]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Leaf Daily Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather leaves!
| 'Cut trees and tall grass to gather leaves!'
| 5 [[Leaf (item)|Leaves]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Gold Ore Daily Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather gold ore!
| 'Break apart {{color|F8970C|gold deposits}} to gather {{color|F8970C|gold ore}}!'
| 5 [[Gold ore]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Present Daily Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Give presents!
| 'Talk to a Pokémon with a present in your hands!'
| 1 present
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Talk Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Time to chat!
| 'Have lots of conversations with Pokémon!'
| 3 conversations
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Grow Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Grow, plants, grow!
| 'Have a Pokémon with the {{color|F8970C|[[Grow (specialty)|Grow]]}} [[specialty]] make your flowers and vegetables grow faster!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Concrete Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make concrete!
| 'Put limestone in a concrete mixer to make concrete!'
| 5 [[Concrete]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Paper Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make paper!
| 'Recycle wastepaper to make paper!'
| 1 [[Paper]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Glass Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make glass
| 'Put different kinds of sand into a {{color|F8970C|smelting furnace}} to make {{color|F8970C|glass}}!'
| 1 [[Glass]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Dream Island Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Visit a Dream Island!
| 'Show {{p|Drifloon}} a doll so they can take you to a [[Dream Island]]!'
| 1 [[Dream Island]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Electricity Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| It's time to generate electricity!
| 'Have a Pokémon with the {{color|F8970C|[[Generate (specialty)|Generate]]}} [[specialty]] provide power to machines and streetlights!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Vine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather vine ropes!
| 'Cut {{color|F8970C|vines}} to gather {{color|F8970C|vine ropes}}!'
| 5 [[Vine rope]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Recycle Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Time to recycle!
| 'Have a Pokémon with the [[Recycle (specialty)|Recycle]] specialty turn trash into iron ore and paper!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Cook Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make food!
| 'Gather ingredients and use a {{color|F8970C|cutting board}} or other kitchen equipment to cook food!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Ripples Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Check out sparkling ripples!
| 'Investigate the sparkling ripples on the water!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Feather Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather mysterious feathers!
| 'Get a {{color|F8970C|[[Rainbow Feather]]}} or a {{color|F8970C|[[Silver Feather]]}}!'
| 1 feather
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Treasure Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dig up treasure!
| '???'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Copper Ore Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather copper ore!
| 'Break apart {{color|F8970C|copper deposits}} to gather {{color|F8970C|copper ore}}!'
| 5 [[Copper ore]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Paint Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| A fresh coat of paint!
| 'Use {{color|F8970C|paint balloons}} or ask a Pokémon who can {{color|F8970C|[[Paint (specialty)|paint]]}} to recolor your furniture, walls, or other objects!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Fireworks Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Set off fireworks!
| 'Put {{color|F8970C|fireworks}} in a {{color|F8970C|cannon}} and launch them!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Craft Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make lots of items!
| 'Make lots of items at a {{color|F8970C|workbench}}!'
| 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| From logs to lumber!
| 'Have a Pokémon with the {{color|F8970C|Chop}} specialty make {{color|F8970C|lumber}} out of {{color|F8970C|small logs}}!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations!
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Hype Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Hype it up!
| 'Play music for a Pokémon with the {{color|F8970C|[[Hype (specialty)|Hype]]}} [[specialty]]!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Picture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Take pictures!
| 'Select {{color|F8970C|Camera}} from the main menu and take pictures!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|}

===All areas===
These challenges count progress across all areas except Cloud islands.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #1
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 6 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #2
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 10 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #3
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 15 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #4
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 20 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #5
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 30 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #6
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 40 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #7
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 50 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #8
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 60 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #9
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 70 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #10
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 80 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #11
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 100 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #12
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 120 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #13
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 140 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #14
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 160 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #15
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 180 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #16
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| ??? [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #17
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 225 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #18
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 250 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #1
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 5 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #2
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 10 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #3
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 15 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #4
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 20 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #5
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 30 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #6
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 40 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #7
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 50 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #8
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 60 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #9
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 70 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #10
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 80 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #11
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 90 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #12
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 100 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #13
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 110 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #14
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 120 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #15
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 130 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #16
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| ??? [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #17
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 150 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #18
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 160 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Habitat Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make habitats! #19
| 'Make new habitats! You can check out your [[Habitat Dex]] for ideas.'
| 180 [[Habitat Dex|Habitats]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #1
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #2
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #3
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #4
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 12
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #5
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 15
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #6
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 18
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #7
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #8
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 24
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build different structures! #9
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} different kinds of structures with help from other Pokémon!'
| 27
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Water trees! #1
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry trees!'
| 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Water trees! #2
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry trees!'
| 20
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Water trees! #3
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry trees!'
| 50
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Water trees! #4
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry trees!'
| 100
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #1
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the shop!'
| 100 Life Coins
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #2
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the shop!'
| 1,000 Life Coins
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #3
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the shop!'
| 3,000 Life Coins
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #4
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the shop!'
| 5,000 Life Coins
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #5
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the shop!'
| 9,999 Life Coins
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Beautiful Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Beautiful flowers in bloom! #1
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|beautiful-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 5 [[Beautiful flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Beautiful Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Beautiful flowers in bloom! #2
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|beautiful-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 10 [[Beautiful flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Beautiful Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Beautiful flowers in bloom! #3
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|beautiful-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 20 [[Beautiful flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Cute Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Cute flowers in bloom! #1
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|cute-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 5 [[Cute flowers]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Cute Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Cute flowers in bloom! #2
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|cute-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 10 [[Cute flowers]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Cute Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Cute flowers in bloom! #3
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|cute-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 20 [[Cute flowers]]
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Elegant Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Elegant flowers in bloom! #1
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|elegant-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 5 [[Elegant flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Elegant Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Elegant flowers in bloom! #2
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|elegant-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 10 [[Elegant flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Elegant Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Elegant flowers in bloom! #3
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|elegant-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 20 [[Elegant flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Robust Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Robust flowers in bloom! #1
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|robust-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 5 [[Robust flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Robust Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Robust flowers in bloom! #2
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|robust-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 10 [[Robust flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Robust Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Robust flowers in bloom! #3
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|robust-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 20 [[Robust flower]]s
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make the Altar of Flame!
| '[[Build (specialty)|Build]] the {{color|F8970C|Altar of Flame}} with the help of other Pokémon!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 5,000 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make the Abandoned Power Plant!
| '[[Build (specialty)|Build]] the {{color|F8970C|Abandoned Power Plant}} with the help of other Pokémon!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 5,000 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make the Freezing Chambers!
| '[[Build (specialty)|Build]] the {{color|F8970C|Freezing Chambers}} with the help of other Pokémon!'
| 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 5,000 Life Coins
|}

===[[Withered Wasteland]]===
[[File:Withered Wasteland Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
These challenges count progress within Withered Wasteland.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Environment level
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #1
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 5
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #2
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 10
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #3
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #4
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #5
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #6
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #7
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #8
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 300
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #1
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| 1
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #2
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| ???
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #3
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| ???
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #4
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| 10
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #5
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| ???
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #6
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| ???
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #7
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| ???
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #8
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| 30
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #1
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry ground!'
| 100
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #2
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry ground!'
| 200
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #3
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry ground!'
| 300
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #4
| 'Use Water Gun to revitalize dry ground!'
| 400
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| 10 [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| 25 [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| 40 [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #4
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #5
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #6
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #7
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #8
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #9
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #10
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 10
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 10 [[Stone]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 30 [[Stone]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 50 [[Stone]]s
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #4
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 70 [[Stone]]s
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #5
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 90 [[Stone]]s
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #6
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #7
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #8
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #9
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stone! #10
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 10
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| 10 [[Lumber]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| 30 [[Lumber]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #4
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #5
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #6
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| 150 [[Lumber]]
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #7
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #8
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #9
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Lumber Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather lumber! #10
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|lumber}}!'
| ??? [[Lumber]]
| Level 10
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:House Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make your own house!
| 'Build a house in {{color|F8970C|Withered Wasteland}} and mark it with a {{color|F8970C|Ditto flag}}!'
| 1 house
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Road Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads! #1
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| 20
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Road Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads! #2
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| 50
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Road Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads! #3
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #1
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 10
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #2
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #3
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #4
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #5
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #6
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #7
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 150
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #8
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 200
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #9
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #10
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 10
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Center Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Rebuild the Pokémon Center!
| 'Rebuild the Withered Wasteland {{color|F8970C|Pokémon Center}}!'
| 1
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 1,500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Story Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Yawn up a storm!
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make a leaf cottage!
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} a {{color|F8970C|leaf cottage}}!'
| 1 Leaf cottage
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 2,000 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Flowers Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Different kinds of flowers in bloom!
| 'Obtain different kinds of flower seeds and grow them!'
| 10
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 2,000 Life Coins
|}

===[[Bleak Beach]]===
[[File:Bleak Beach Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
These challenges count progress within Bleak Beach.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Environment level
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #1
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #2
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #3
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #4
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #5
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #6
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #7
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 200
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #8
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 300
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #9
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #4
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #5
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #6
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #7
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| 35 [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #8
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| 40 [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #9
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #1
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #2
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #3
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #4
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #5
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #6
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #7
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| 70 [[Twine]]
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #8
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| 80 [[Twine]]
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #9
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #4
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #5
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #6
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #7
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 130 [[Stone]]s
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #8
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| 150 [[Stone]]s
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stone Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather stones! #9
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|stones}}!'
| ??? [[Stone]]s
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:House Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make your own house!
| 'Build a house in {{color|F8970C|Bleak Beach}} and mark it with a {{color|F8970C|Ditto flag}}!'
| 1 house
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Road Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads! #1
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| 20
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Road Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads! #2
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| 50
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Road Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads! #3
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #1
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #2
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #3
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #4
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #5
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #6
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 6
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #7
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 150
| Level 7
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #8
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 200
| Level 8
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #9
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 9
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Center Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Rebuild the Pokémon Center!
| 'Rebuild the Bleak Beach {{color|F8970C|Pokémon Center}}!'
| 1
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 1,500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Story Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Brighten things up!
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Mud Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Clean up the mud! #1
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Mud Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Clean up the mud! #2
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Mud Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Clean up the mud! #3
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Mud Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Clean up the mud! #4
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 1,000 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Electricity Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Turn on the lights!
| ???
| ???
| ???
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 2,000 Life Coins
|}

===[[Rocky Ridges]]===
[[File:Rocky Ridges Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
These challenges count progress within Rocky Ridges.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Environment level
! Reward
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

===[[Sparkling Skylands]]===
[[File:Sparkling Skylands Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
These challenges count progress within Sparkling Skylands.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Environment level
! Reward
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}

===[[Palette Town]]===
[[File:Palette Town Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
These challenges count progress within Palette Town.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Environment level
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Build Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build lots of stuff!
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} lots of things with help from other Pokémon!'
| 15
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Pizza Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Pizza]]
|-
| [[File:Road Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make roads!
| 'Line up lots of blocks to make a road!'
| 300
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Chocolate cookies Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Chocolate cookies]]
|-
| [[File:Electricity Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Power machines with electricity!
| 'Set up lots of machines and power them with electricity!'
| 50
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Fried potatoes Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Fried potatoes]]
|-
| [[File:Lift Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Make it easier to get around!
| 'Set up lots of lifts to make it easier to get from island to island!'
| 5
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Shaved ice Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Shaved ice]]
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find more Pokémon!
| 'Increase the number of Pokémon who live on Palette Town!'
| 10 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Ribbon cake Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Ribbon cake]]
|-
| [[File:House Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Get a Pokémon housemate!
| 'Invite a Pokémon to move into your home that's marked by a {{color|F8970C|Ditto flag}}!'
| 1
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Afternoon tea set Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Afternoon tea set]]
|-
| [[File:Flowers Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Different kinds of flowers in bloom!
| 'Obtain different kinds of flower seeds and grow them!'
| 12
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Soda float Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Soda float]]
|-
| [[File:Veggie Special Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Grow lots of veggies at once!
| 'Obtain lots of vegetable seeds to plant and grow in tilled soil!'
| 50
| Level 1
| [[File:Bag Sandwiches Pokopia Sprite.png|30px]] [[Sandwiches]]
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #1
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #2
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #3
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 30
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #4
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 50
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Place furniture and decorations! #5
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| ???
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #1
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| 1 Building
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #2
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| 3 Buildings
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #1
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a Dream Island, then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 10
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #2
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a Dream Island, then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 20
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 150 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #3
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a Dream Island, then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 30
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #4
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a Dream Island, then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| ???
| Level 4
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 300 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #5
| 'Obtain seeds from the shop or a Dream Island, then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 50
| Level 5
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 400 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Center Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Rebuild the Pokémon Center!
| 'Rebuild the Palette Town {{color|F8970C|Pokémon Center}}!'
| 1
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 2,000 Life Coins
|}

===[[Cloud Island]]s===
[[File:Cloud Island Icon Pokopia.png|right|40px]]
These challenges count progress within Cloud Islands.
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Challenge
! Description
! Quantity required
! Environment level
! Reward
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #1
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 6 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Find new Pokémon! #2
| 'Make new habitats to discover new Pokémon!'
| 10 [[List of Pokémon by Pokédex number in Pokémon Pokopia|Pokémon]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Furniture Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Wanted: Items! #1
| 'Place items in the surrounding area!'
| 10
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Build Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Build something! #1
| '{{color|F8970C|[[Build (specialty)|Build]]}} something with help from other Pokémon!'
| 3
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #1
| 'Use {{m|Water Gun}} to revitalize dry ground!'
| 200
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #2
| 'Use {{m|Water Gun}} to revitalize dry ground!'
| 300
| 
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 100 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Water Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Dampen dry dirt! #3
| 'Use {{m|Water Gun}} to revitalize dry ground!'
| 500
| 
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 200 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| 20 [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| 40 [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Stick Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sturdy sticks! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sturdy sticks}}!'
| ??? [[Sturdy stick]]s
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Vine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather vine ropes! #1
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|vines}} to gather {{color|F8970C|vine ropes}}!'
| 20 [[Vine rope]]s
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Vine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather vine ropes! #2
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|vines}} to gather {{color|F8970C|vine ropes}}!'
| 40 [[Vine rope]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Vine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather vine ropes! #3
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|vines}} to gather {{color|F8970C|vine ropes}}!'
| ??? [[Vine rope]]s
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Leaf Daily Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather leaves! #1
| '{{m|Cut}} trees and tall grass to gather {{color|F8970C|leaves}}!'
| 20 {{i|Leaf|Leaves}}
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Leaf Daily Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather leaves! #2
| '{{m|Cut}} trees and tall grass to gather {{color|F8970C|leaves}}!'
| 40 {{i|Leaf|Leaves}}
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Leaf Daily Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather leaves! #3
| '{{m|Cut}} trees and tall grass to gather {{color|F8970C|leaves}}!'
| ??? {{i|Leaf|Leaves}}
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Sea Glass Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sea glass fragments! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sea glass fragments}} at the beach!'
| 10 [[Sea glass fragments]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Sea Glass Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sea glass fragments! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sea glass fragments}} at the beach!'
| 20 [[Sea glass fragments]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Sea Glass Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather sea glass fragments! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|sea glass fragments}} at the beach!'
| ??? [[Sea glass fragments]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #1
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| 10 [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #2
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| 20 [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Garbage Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather nonburnable garbage! #3
| 'Gather {{color|F8970C|nonburnable garbage}}!'
| ??? [[Nonburnable garbage]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #1
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| 10 [[Twine]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #2
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| 20 [[Twine]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Twine Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather twine! #3
| '{{m|Cut}} {{color|F8970C|grubby rags}} and such to gather {{color|F8970C|twine}}!'
| ??? [[Twine]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Copper Ore Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather copper ore! #1
| 'Break apart {{color|F8970C|copper deposits}} to gather {{color|F8970C|copper ore}}!'
| 10 [[Copper ore]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Copper Ore Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather copper ore! #2
| 'Break apart {{color|F8970C|copper deposits}} to gather {{color|F8970C|copper ore}}!'
| 20 [[Copper ore]]
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Copper Ore Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather copper ore! #3
| 'Break apart {{color|F8970C|copper deposits}} to gather {{color|F8970C|copper ore}}!'
| ??? [[Copper ore]]
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Paper Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Gather paper! #1
| {{color|F8970C|[[Recycle (specialty)|Recycle]] wastepaper}} to make {{color|F8970C|paper}}!'
| 10 [[Paper]]
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Ripples Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Check out sparkling ripples! #1
| 'Investigate the sparkling ripples on the water!'
| 3 {{poko|Rippling water|Ripples}}
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Ripples Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Check out sparkling ripples! #2
| 'Investigate the sparkling ripples on the water!'
| 5 {{poko|Rippling water|Ripples}}
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Ripples Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Check out sparkling ripples! #3
| 'Investigate the sparkling ripples on the water!'
| ??? {{poko|Rippling water|Ripples}}
| Level 3
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #1
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 500 Life Coins
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Coin Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Use Life Coins! #2
| 'Complete challenges and earn Life Coins to spend at the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 2,000 Life Coins
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Veggie Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Harvest veggies! #1
| 'Obtain seeds from the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]] or a [[Dream Island]], then plant and grow them in tilled soil!'
| 10
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Beautiful Flower Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Beautiful flowers in bloom! #1
| 'Grow {{color|F8970C|beautiful-flower seeds}}, which you can find at [[Dream Island]]s or the [[Shop (Pokopia)|shop]]!'
| 10 [[Beautiful flower]]s
| Level 2
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 50 Life Coins
|-
| [[File:Pokémon Center Challenge Pokopia.png|200px]]
| Rebuild the Pokémon Center! #1
| 'Rebuild the Cloud Island {{color|F8970C|Pokémon Center}}!'
| 1
| Level 1
| [[File:Pokopia Life Coin.png|30px]] 500 Life Coins
|}

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Ethan (game)

2026-06-13T05:30:40Z

Landfish7:

{{Redirect|Hibiki|the [[character of the day]] in [[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]|Zane}}
{{Redirect|Gold (game)|the game titled "Pokémon Gold Version"|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{Search|male protagonist whose default name is {{j|クリス}} in the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}|the female player character in {{game|Crystal}} with the same Japanese name|Kris (game)}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{gold color}}
|corecolor={{gold color light}}
|bordercolor={{gold color dark}}
|name=Ethan
|jname=ヒビキ
|tmname=Hibiki
|image=HeartGold SoulSilver Ethan.png
|size=200px
|caption=Artwork from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
|gender=Male
|height=4'11" (1.50 m) {{sup/4|HGSS}}
|eyes=Black{{tt|*|Generation II}}, Gray{{tt|*|Generation IV}}, Brown{{tt|*|HeartGold and SoulSilver opening animation}}
|hair=Black{{tt|*|Generation II}}, Dark Blue{{tt|*|Generation IV}}
|hometown=[[New Bark Town]]
|region=[[Johto]]
|relatives={{jo|Mom}} (as player)<br>[[Day-Care Couple|Grandparents]], unnamed father (as NPC)
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{gold color light}}
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[player character]]
|gen={{gen|II}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}}
|games=[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]]<br>{{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Ethan (Masters)]]
|enva=Ted Sroka<ref>[https://twitter.com/TedSroka/status/1531473379286392832 Ted Sroka on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|jpva=Daisuke Hirose<ref name="Daisuke Hirose">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1395259492292567041 Pokémon Masters EX Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{gold color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Generations]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|counterpart=[[Jimmy (Johto)]]
|debut=''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]; Gen II)</small><br>''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' <small>([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]; Gen IV)</small><br>''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small><br>''[[PE07|The Show]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|enva=[[Sean Schemmel]] <small>({{jo|Jimmy}})</small>
|jpva=[[Kenji Nojima]] <small>({{jo|Jimmy}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{gold color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]''<br>''[[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]''
|counterpart=[[Gold (Adventures)]], [[Gold (Pocket Monsters)]], [[Gold (Golden Boys)]], [[Jō]]
|debut=''[[PS091|Murkrow Row]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br>''[[PM062|Welcome Back, Clefairy!!]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Pocket Monsters}})</small><br>''[[GB01|Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship]]'' <small>(''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|GB]]'')</small><br>''[[JBA1|Aim to be the Strongest! The Hot-Blooded Brotherly Combination!!]]'' <small>([[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure|JBA]])</small>
}}
|}

'''Ethan''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ヒビキ}}''' ''Hibiki'') is the main {{player|playable character}} in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} and is the male choice in {{game|Crystal}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In Crystal, his female counterpart is {{ga|Kris}}, while in HeartGold and SoulSilver, his female counterpart is {{ga|Lyra}}.

==In the core series games==
===As the protagonist===
Ethan's journey as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} begins when [[Professor Elm]] asks him to run an errand for [[Mr. Pokémon]], who lives north of [[Cherrygrove City]] on {{rt|30|Johto}}. Because he may encounter dangerous [[wild Pokémon]] along the way, Elm gives him a choice between three Pokémon to protect him: {{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Totodile}} or {{p|Chikorita}}.

Ethan spots another boy his age watching Elm's Lab from outside. When Ethan tries to talk to him, the boy abruptly shoves him away. This boy, {{ga|Silver}}, will become Ethan's rival.

Ethan continues onward and finally meets Mr. Pokémon and completes his errand. While there he meets [[Professor Oak]] who, upon realizing Ethan's bond with his new Pokémon, gives him a [[Pokédex]]. On his way back home, Ethan again meets Silver, who has stolen one of Elm's remaining Pokémon. After defeating the boy in battle, the boy tells Ethan his name{{sup/2|GSC}}/Ethan learns the boy's name from his dropped {{ga|Trainer Card}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}, and Ethan relays it to the police in New Bark Town. Professor Elm allows Ethan to keep the Pokémon he chose earlier, and also encourages him to compete in the [[Johto League]].

Ethan begins on a Pokémon journey in the [[Johto]] [[region]], facing off against its eight [[Gym Leader]]s, defeating and disbanding the revived [[Team Rocket]], and becoming [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]] by defeating the [[Elite Four]] and its previous Champion, [[Lance]] at [[Indigo Plateau]]. Along the way he also teaches Silver to respect Pokémon as living creatures and not just as tools for battle.

After being declared the Pokémon League Champion, Ethan then journeys by [[S.S. Aqua|ship]] from [[Olivine City]] to [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]]. Traveling around that region, he battles against another set of eight Gym Leaders. Upon getting permission from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]], Ethan heads for [[Mt. Silver]] via {{rt|28|Kanto}}. His journey comes to a close when, deep in Mt. Silver's cave, he faces the Champion from Pallet Town, Pokémon Trainer {{ga|Red}}, who had been training there since shortly after he became Pokémon League Champion [[Generation I|three]] [[Generation III|years prior]].

===As a non-playable character===
====Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal====
In {{game|Crystal}}, if {{ga|Kris}} is selected, then the male player character does not appear in the game, except as an opponent in the [[Trainer House]]. Even when playing as Kris, the player's sprite is changed to Ethan's during link battles and in the [[Trainer House]].

====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, if playing as {{ga|Lyra}}, Ethan appears as an NPC in the game. When playing as Ethan, Lyra takes on this role instead.

Ethan meets the player in [[New Bark Town]] at the start of the game. In this particular scene, he is seen with a {{p|Marill}}. He teaches the player how to catch Pokémon on {{rt|29|Johto}} (replacing the [[Dude]] from {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}). His grandparents run the [[Pokémon Day Care]] on {{rt|34|Johto}}. He also gives the player the [[Fashion Case]] in [[Goldenrod Tunnel]] and the [[Vs. Recorder]] on {{rt|31|Johto}}.

When called from certain locations, Ethan will mention that something will happen if the player takes a certain Pokémon there.

====Pokémon====
Ethan uses this party to show the {{player}} how to catch Pokémon when {{ga|Lyra}} is selected as the player character in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

{{Party
| background = {{gold color}}
| border = {{gold color dark}}
| headcolor = {{gold color light}}
| sprite = HGSS Ethan Back.png
| prize = none
| class = {{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
| classlink = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Ethan
| location = Johto Route 29
| locationname = Route 29
| game = HGSS
| pokemon = 1
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0183
| pokemon = Marill
| gender = both
| level = 5
| type1 = Water
| ability = Unknown
| move1 = Tackle | move1type = Normal | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Defense Curl | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Caught in tutorial=====
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|ndex=019
|pokemon=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|ability=Run Away|ability2=Guts
|level=2
|gender=both
|move1=Tail Whip|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status}}

=====Mentioned=====
When called with the [[Pokégear]] at different locations, Ethan will mention he owns certain Pokémon.

{| width="100px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ethan|Tauros|Spr 4h 128.png|Normal|size=80px|link=no}}♂{{tt|*|Mentioned at Route 38}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ethan|Bulbasaur|Spr 4h 001.png|Grass|Poison|size=80px|link=no}}{{tt|*|Mentioned at Route 1}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ethan|Porygon|Spr 4h 137.png|Normal|size=80px|link=no}}{{tt|*|Mentioned at Route 7}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ethan|Tangela|Spr 4h 114.png|Grass|size=80px|link=no}}{{tt|*|Mentioned at Celadon City}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:SSBU Pokemon Trainer palette Ethan.png|200px|thumb|The male Pokémon Trainer's Ethan-based alternate palette in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===Pokémon Puzzle Challenge===
Ethan is the [[player character]] in the Challenge mode of [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. In this mode, he challenges the [[Gym Leader]]s and [[Elite Four]] of [[Johto]] in puzzle games.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
While Ethan himself does not appear directly, a palette swap color scheme based on Ethan's design appears for the male {{OBP|Pokémon Trainer|Super Smash Bros.}}, who is an incarnation of {{ga|Red}}.

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Ethan (Masters)}}
Ethan, who is based on the [[player character]], forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Cyndaquil}} and its evolved forms {{p|Quilava}} and {{p|Typhlosion}}, along with {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, and {{p|Raikou}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Ethan became a playable sync pair on January 15, 2020.

Ethan has also made notable appearances in the game's main stories, [[Legendary Adventures]] and the [[villain arc]]. Unlike in {{game|Crystal}}, both Ethan and {{mas|Kris}} coexist in the same game.

{{PairDex/h|Gold}}
{{PairDex|075|Ethan|trainerlink=Ethan (Masters)#Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion|trainerimg=Ethan|0157|Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion|gender=male|pokemonlink=Cyndaquil (Pokémon)|Fire|Rock|Special Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|075|Ethan|master=yes|trainerlink=Ethan (Masters)#Lugia|trainerimg=Ethan Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0249|Lugia|Flying|Ghost|Special Strike|exrole=Field|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|075|Ethan|trainerlink=Ethan (Masters)#Ho-Oh|trainerimg=Ethan|0250|Ho-Oh|buddy=yes|Fire|Rock|Sprint|exrole=Field|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|075|Ethan|trainerlink=Ethan (Masters)#Lugia (Arc Suit)|trainerimg=Ethan Arc|sygna=[[Arc suit|Arc Suit]]|0249|Lugia|buddy=yes|arc=yes|Flying|Rock|Multi|exrole=Field|6|Arc Suit Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|075|Ethan|trainerlink=Ethan (Masters)#Raikou|trainerimg=Ethan Champion|0243|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|Raikou|exmaster=yes|buddy=yes|Electric|Ground|Support|exrole=Field|6|EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
{{main|Style (GO)}}
To commemorate the Johto Festival, Ethan's outfit from {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} were released as free style options in [[Pokémon GO]].

==Quotes==
{{main|Ethan (game)/Quotes}}

==Counterparts==
[[File:Jimmy.png|thumb|250px|{{jo|Jimmy}}, Ethan's first animated counterpart]]
===In animation===
====''Pokémon the Series''====
=====Jimmy=====
{{main|Jimmy (Johto)}}
{{jo|Jimmy}}, the main protagonist of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', is the first {{pkmn|animation|animated}} counterpart of Ethan, and seems to be based on him in the most basic sense, much more than {{Ash}} was based on his game counterpart, {{ga|Red}}. Jimmy follows Ethan's design from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Much like Ethan, Jimmy is from [[New Bark Town]] and receives [[Jimmy's Typhlosion|a first partner Pokémon]] from Professor Elm. He also encounters the counterparts of [[Silver (game)#Counterparts|Silver]] and [[Marina (Johto)|Kris]] on his journey.

=====Ethan=====
Ethan's second counterpart has a cameo appearance at the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', where he had a {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. This counterpart follows Ethan's updated design from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. This counterpart is identified as "Hibiki" (Ethan's Japanese name) in the Japanese DVD of the movie, supporting that this is Ethan and not an updated design for Jimmy.

======Pokémon======
This listing is of Ethan's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|width=84
|trainer=Ethan
|pkmn=Donphan
|type1=Ground
|img=Ethan Donphan.png
|epnum=M13
|epname=Zoroark: Master of Illusions
|desc=Ethan used {{p|Donphan}} in a battle against Ash at the beginning of the thirteenth movie. During the battle, it fought {{AP|Pikachu}}. It was not shown who won the battle.

Donphan's only known move is {{m|Rollout}}.}}

[[File:Ethan PG.png|thumb|250px|Ethan in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]

====Pokémon Generations====
Ethan made two brief appearances in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]''. First, he and [[Lance]] infiltrated the [[Team Rocket HQ]] separately. He then communicated with Lance through his [[Pokégear]] about updates on their mission, and acted as a decoy for Lance's attacks.

Much like the other [[player character]]s depicted in Pokémon Generations, Ethan doesn't have any lines of dialogue.

[[File:Ethan Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Ethan in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
====GOTCHA!====
Ethan briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], using his {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Ampharos}}.

====Pokémon Evolutions====
Ethan briefly appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', where he was seen in [[Ecruteak City]].
{{-}}

===In the manga===
Ethan, like most player characters, also has several counterparts in the various Pokémon manga series.

====Pokémon Adventures====
[[File:Gold HGSS Adventures 2.png|thumb|100px|Ethan's Pokémon Adventures counterpart, Gold]]
{{main|Gold (Adventures)}}
Gold from [[Pokémon Adventures]] is based on Ethan. He's a stubborn boy with a tendency towards gambling and bragging about himself. Having lived with Pokémon for all his life, he has the ability to make [[Pokémon Egg]]s hatch and draw out the potential of the [[baby Pokémon]] hatched from them.

====Pokémon Pocket Monsters====
{{main|Gold (Pocket Monsters)}}
Gold from [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] is based on Ethan.

====Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys====
{{main|Gold (Golden Boys)}}
Gold, the main character of [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], is based on Ethan.

====Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure====
{{main|Jō}}
Jō from [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]] is based on Ethan.

====Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon====
{{main|Takashi}}
Takashi from [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]] is based on Ethan.

====Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic====
{{main|Soul (PCC)}}
Soul from [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]] is based on Ethan.

==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Ethan or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{card list/header|Ethan's Pokémon|Fire|nocat=yes}}
{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Pinsir|1}}|type=Grass|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=001/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=U|jpnum=001/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Grass|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jpnum=001/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Cyndaquil|32}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=032/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=C|jpnum=015/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Quilava|33}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=033/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=C|jpnum=016/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Typhlosion|34}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Rare|ennum=034/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=R|jpnum=017/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Illustration Rare|ennum=190/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=AR|jpnum=070/063}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Slugma|35}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=035/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=C|jpnum=018/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=023/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jpnum=018/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Magcargo|36}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=3}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Rare|ennum=036/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=R|jpnum=019/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=024/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jpnum=019/193}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Illustration Rare|ennum=222/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=AR|jpnum=197/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Ho-Oh ex|39|Ethan's Ho-Oh}}{{ex}}|type=Fire|newmark=I|rows=6}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=039/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=RR|jpnum=020/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=209/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=SR|jpnum=077/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=230/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=086/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Hyper Rare|ennum=239/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=UR|jpnum=090/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|jpset=SV-P Promotional cards|jpsymbol=SetSymbol SMPromo|jpnum=254/SV-P}}
{{card list/release|type=Fire|enset=Ascended Heroes|enrarity=Double Rare|ennum=026/217|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jprarity=RR|jpnum=021/193}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Pichu|71}}|type=Lightning|newmark=I|rows=2}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=071/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=C|jpnum=036/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Lightning|jpset=Start Deck 100 Battle Collection|jpnum=241/742}}

{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Sudowoodo|93}}|type=Fighting|newmark=I|rows=1}}
{{card list/release|type=Fighting|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Common|ennum=093/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=C|jpnum=041/063}}

{{card list/divider|Ethan's Trainer cards|Fire}}
{{card list/card|cardname={{TCG ID|Destined Rivals|Ethan's Adventure|165}}|type=Supporter|newmark=I|rows=4}}
{{card list/release|type=Supporter|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=165/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=U|jpnum=063/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Supporter|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Ultra Rare|ennum=221/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=SR|jpnum=084/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Supporter|enset=Destined Rivals|enrarity=Special Illustration Rare|ennum=236/182|jpset=Hot Wind Arena|jprarity=SAR|jpnum=089/063}}
{{card list/release|type=Supporter|jpset=MEGA Dream ex|jpnum=174/193}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}

==Gallery==
:For images on {{mas|Ethan}} in {{g|Masters EX}}, see: [[Ethan (Masters)#Gallery|Ethan (Masters)]]
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:25%; height:100px"| [[File:Gold Silver Ethan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:25%; height:100px"| [[File:Crystal Ethan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:25%; height:100px"| [[File:Gold Silver Ethan running.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:25%; height:100px"| [[File:Gold Silver Ethan Pokégear.png|150px]]
|-
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold and Silver}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Checking his {{color2|000|Pokégear}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Gold Silver Ethan Time Capsule.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Game Freak Whitney Ethan.jpg|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Ruins of Alph.jpg|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Pokémon Gallery Encounter with Shining.png|250px]]
|-
| Approaching a {{color2|000|Time Capsule}}
| Artwork from the {{color2|000|Game Freak}} website
| In front of the {{color2|000|Ruins of Alph}}
| Encountering a {{color2|000|Shiny Pokémon}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; overflow: hidden; height:100px"| [[File:Arceus ruins art.png|250px]]
| colspan style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:HGSS Walking Pokémon.png|280px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Ethan Cyndaquil Lyra Chikorita.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Pokémon Day 2022 Johto Artwork.png|220px]]
|
|-
| In the {{color2|000|Sinjoh Ruins}}
| {{color2|000|Walking Pokémon|Walking with Pokémon}}
| Ethan and {{color2|000|Cyndaquil (Pokémon)|Cyndaquil}} concept artwork for {{color2|000|Kotobukiya figurines|Kotobukiya}} ArtFx J figurines
| Artwork of Ethan fighting the {{color2|000|Red Gyarados}}<br>at the {{color2|000|Lake of Rage}} for {{color2|000|Pokémon Day}} by {{color2|000|Megumi Mizutani}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:HM Whirlpool artwork.png|220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Snorlax Stands Tall HGSS Project Snorlax.jpg|220px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; height:100px"| [[File:Ethan Typhlosion Sleeves.jpg|220px]]
|-
| Artwork showcasing {{color2|000|Whirlpool (move)|Whirlpool}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon Daisuki Club}}
| Artwork of Ethan battling {{color2|000|Red (game)|Red}}<br>on the summit of {{color2|000|Mt. Silver Cave|Mt. Silver}} for {{color2|000|Project Snorlax}} by {{color2|000|Kazuma Koda}}
| TCG sleeve featuring Ethan and {{color2|000|Typhlosion}}
|}

===Game assets===
====In the [[core series]]====
{| style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color}}; color:#000"
| colspan="7" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation II}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; height:80px; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr GS SW97 Ethan.png|56px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; width:80px; height:80px; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr GS Ethan.png|56px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; width:80px; height:80px; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr C Ethan.png|56px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:SW97 Ethan Back.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; width:80px; height:80px; overflow:hidden" |[[File:GSC Ethan Back.png|48px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:SW97 Ethan OD.png|16px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; width:80px; overflow:hidden" |[[File:EthanGSCwalkdown.png|14px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}''' <br> '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Space World 1997 demo}}''' <br> Sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}''' <br> Sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|C}}''' <br> Sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}''' <br> '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Space World 1997 demo}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (Back)
|'''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (Back)
|'''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}''' <br> '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Space World 1997 demo}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (Overworld)
|'''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (Overworld)
|-
| colspan="7" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr HGSS Ethan.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr HGSS Ethan 2.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:GoldHGSS beta back.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:HGSS Ethan Back.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ethan walking.png|85px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Ethan opening.png|139px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Spr EthanHGSSstart.png|57px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Pokéathlon}})
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Pokémon_HeartGold_and_SoulSilver_beta#Sprites|Pre-release}}, Back)
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (Back)
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Game_intro#Pokémon_HeartGold_and_SoulSilver|Intro}})
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Game_intro#Pokémon_HeartGold_and_SoulSilver|Intro}})
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Gender#In_the_core_series_games_2|Gender select}})
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; height:80px; overflow:hidden" |[[File:EthanChallenge.png|96px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:EthanHGSSwalkdown.png|32px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:EthanAthHGSS.png|32px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background:#{{gold color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:EthanTRHGSSwalkdown.png|32px]]
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|-
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (VS)
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> (Overworld)
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Pokéathlon}}, Overworld)
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{tccolor|Team Rocket Grunt}}, Overworld)
|'''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' <br> Sprite <br> ({{color2|000|Pokégear}})
|-
|}

====In [[Spin-off Pokémon games|other games]]====
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|'''{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}''' <br> Sprite
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|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Sugimori Jimmy anime.png|Concept art for ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' by Ken Sugimori|thumb|220px]]
* Ethan is the only male player character to have two :
**female counterparts : {{ga|Kris}} in [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]] and {{ga|Lyra}} in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
**{{pkmn|animation}} counterparts : {{jo|Jimmy}} and a cameo appearance at the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
*** Ethan's first animation counterpart having a different name, Jimmy, likely stems from the fact that Ethan did not become his canon name until {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
* The {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} artwork was originally presented in the '''''Official Guidebook of [[Nintendo Space World]] '97''''' (Japanese: '''{{j|NINTENDOスペースワールド'97オフィシャルガイドブック}}'''), along with {{ga|Silver}}, {{prof|Oak}}, {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}}, {{tc|Lass}}, {{tc|Firebreather}}, [[Kimono Girl]], {{tc|Fisher}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Ampharos}}, {{p|Donphan}}, and the [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|new Pokédex]].
* A 1997 pamphlet describing {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} mentions that the protagonist has a brother three years his senior. However, this aspect of his character was discarded by the time of the final release.
* Ethan is 4'11" (1.50 m) tall and weighs 88.2 lbs (40 kg) in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. This is stated when checking the heights and weights of certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Pokédex]]. As such, {{p|Clefable}} and {{p|Latias}} are both the same weight as Ethan.
* The majority of his Japanese default names from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} are shared with {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Lucas}}. The same holds true for their {{ga|Lyra|respective}} {{ga|Leaf|female}} {{ga|Dawn|counterparts}}.
* On the "Area" map on the [[Pokédex]] in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Ethan's headshot sprite shows his hat from {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}. An earlier, unused version of this sprite is also found within other scrapped [[Pokégear]] graphics data, in which {{ga|Kris}} appears instead of {{ga|Lyra}}.
* In [[Generation IV]], Ethan is depicted with two different hair and eye colors. His eyes are gray and his hair is dark blue in his Generation IV artwork while they are brown and black in the HeartGold and SoulSilver games, as seen in the opening animation and sprites.
* One of {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s palette swaps in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] has a color scheme based on Ethan's appearance in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}.
* The Japanese optional name カケル ''Kakeru'', along with the English optional name ''Chase'', were eventually given to the {{ga|Chase|male protagonist}} of {{LGPE}}.

==Names==
[[File:Ethan screenshots Pokémon Crystal manual.png|thumb|200px|He is named "'''Chris'''" in screenshots from the manual of {{game|Crystal}}]]
He was first named '''Ethan''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ヒビキ}}''' ''Hibiki'') when he appeared as a [[non-player character]] in [[Generation IV]] games. He is also known by {{mas|Ethan|the same name}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

In the game manuals from [[Generation II]], his name depends on the game version: '''Gold'''{{sup/2|G}}, '''Silver'''{{sup/2|S}}, or '''Chris'''{{sup/2|C}} (Japanese: '''{{j|ゴールド}}''', '''{{j|シルバー}}''', or '''{{j|クリス}}''').

The different names are seen in the player's story from the game manuals. For instance:
* ''"The Professor showed '''Gold''' three Pokémon [...]"'' (referring to the player in Pokémon Gold's manual)
* ''"The Professor showed '''Silver''' three Pokémon [...]"'' (referring to the player in Pokémon Silver's manual)

In the player's story from Pokémon Crystal's manual, the Japanese name '''{{j|クリス}}''' simultaneously refers to either player character. However, this was adapted as "'''you'''" instead in the English version. For instance:

* Japanese version of Crystal's manual:
*: 「'''クリス'''はパートナーとなる1{{ruby|匹|ぴき}}のポケモンを{{ruby|選|えら}}ぶと」 ('''''Kris/Chris''' chooses 1 partner Pokémon and [...]'')
* English version of Crystal's manual:
*: ''"After '''you''' choose your Pokémon [...]"''

In several game screenshots from the English manual of Pokémon Crystal, the male player character is named '''Chris'''.

In the [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo]], his name is '''{{j|サトシ}}'''{{sup/2|G}} ''Satoshi'' or '''{{j|シゲル}}'''{{sup/2|S}} ''Shigeru''. These are {{Ash}}'s and {{Gary}}'s respective Japanese names, and correspond to the second entry in the list of optional names for {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} in {{game|Red and Green|s}}.

In [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], he appears as an unnamed player character.

Before he received an official name in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, most fans called him '''Gold''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ゴールド}}''' ''Gold'').

<gallery>
Pokémon Gold manual intro.png|The player's story (named "'''Gold'''") in the manual of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold]]
Pokémon Silver manual intro.png|The player's story (named "'''Silver'''") in the manual of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver]]
Pokémon Crystal manual intro.png|The player's story (known as "'''you'''") in the manual of {{game|Crystal}}
</gallery>

{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{HeartGold color}}; border:3px solid #{{HeartGold color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{HeartGold color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{HeartGold color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{HeartGold color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ヒビキ ''Hibiki''
| From 響き ''hibiki'' (echo; sound)
|-
| English, Latin American Spanish,<br>Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Ethan
| From ''echo''
|-
| German
| Klarin
| From ''Klarinette'' ({{wp|clarinet}})
|-
| European Spanish
| Eco
| From ''eco'' (echo)
|-
| French
| Luth
| From ''luth'' ({{wp|lute}})
|-
| Italian
| Armonio
| From ''armonio'' ({{wp|harmonium}}) and ''armonia'' (harmony)
|-
| Korean
| 심향 ''Simhyang''
| From 심 (心) ''sim'' (heart) and 향 (響) ''hyang'' (echo)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 阿響 ''Ā Xiǎng'' / ''A Héung''
| From 響 ''xiǎng / héung'' (echo; sound) and the {{wp|Chinese honorifics#Familial honorifics|familial prefix}} 阿 ''ā / a''
|-
| Thai
| ฮิบิกิ ''Hibiki''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

===Optional names===
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{gold color}}; border:3px solid #{{gold color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | Games
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | Japanese
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | English
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | German
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | European Spanish
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | French
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | Italian
! style="background:#{{gold color light}}" | Korean
|-
|Gold
|ゴールド ''Gold''<br>ヒロキ ''Hiroki''<br>テツオ ''Tetsuo''<br>タカシ ''Takashi''
|GOLD<br>HIRO<br>TAYLOR<br>KARL
|Gold<br>DANIEL<br>FRITZ<br>KARL
|ORO<br>HIRO<br>TOMÁS<br>CARLOS
|GOLD<br>JULIEN<br>JEAN<br>JACQUES
|ORO<br>PAOLO<br>DIEGO<br>CARLO
|골드 ''Gold''<br>수호 ''Suho''<br>인철 ''Incheol''<br>강산 ''Gangsan''
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Silver
|シルバー ''Silver''<br>カモン ''Kamon''<br>トオル ''Tōru''<br>マサオ ''Masao''
|SILVER<br>KAMON<br>OSCAR<br>MAX
|Silber<br>THOMAS<br>OSKAR<br>HANS
|PLATA<br>KAMON<br>OSCAR<br>MÁXIMO
|SILVER<br>DANIEL<br>PIERRE<br>PAUL
|ARGENTO<br>LUCA<br>PAOLO<br>MAX
|실버 ''Silver''<br>청운 ''Cheong'un''<br>지겸 ''Jigyeom''<br>찬호 ''Chanho''
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Crystal
|クリス ''Chris''<br>ヨウスケ ''Yōsuke''<br>タケヒロ ''Takehiro''<br>タカオ ''Takao''
|CHRIS<br>MAT<br>ALLAN<br>JON
|CHRIS<br>ARNOLD<br>GERT<br>JON
|CRIS<br>ANTONIO<br>ÁLEX<br>EMILIO
|CHRIS<br>BENJI<br>NICOLAS<br>JEAN
|CHRIS<br>SERGIO<br>GIACOMO<br>MANUELE
|
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|HeartGold<br>SoulSilver
|<ab>ハート ''Heart''{{sup/4|HG}}
ソウル ''Soul''{{sup/4|SS}}
サトシ ''Satoshi''
ケン ''Ken''
カケル ''Kakeru''
ジャック ''Jack''
ジャン ''Jean''
ジョン ''John''
カモン ''Kamon''
タカシ ''Takashi''
テツオ ''Tetsuo''
トオル ''Tōru''
ヒロキ ''Hiroki''
マサオ ''Masao''
タカオ ''Takao''
タケヒロ ''Takehiro''
トウゴ ''Tōgo''
ヒトシ ''Hitoshi''
ヨシナオ ''Yoshinao''</ab>
|<ab>Heart{{sup/4|HG}}
Soul{{sup/4|SS}}
Ash
Nic
Dion
Duncan
Jude
Ross
Shae{{sup/4|HG}} / Shea{{sup/4|SS}}
Darrell
Terell
Chris
Brad
Dwight
Talon
Lonny
Jess
Eric
Chase</ab>
|<ab>Heart{{sup/4|HG}}
Soul{{sup/4|SS}}
Karsten
Gerd
Hans
Jack
Jan
John
Daniel
Helge
Uhland
Tobit
Ugo
Berno
Jon
Rafik
Boris
Thomas
Silvio</ab>
|<ab>Heart{{sup/4|HG}}
Soul{{sup/4|SS}}
Ash
Llamin
Casio
Job
Chechu
Juande
Javi
Ral
Marino
Toilo
Nahum
Max
Morel
Ralph
Russ
Erminio
Quinn</ab>
|<ab>Heart
Soul
Dilan
Gurvan
Gabriel
Allane
Zack
Marc
Loris
Max
Damien
Tom
Greg
Kamel
Franck
Ralph
Seb
Daniel
Thomas</ab>
|<ab>Heart{{sup/4|HG}}
Soul{{sup/4|SS}}
Ash
Nico
Elmo
Mattia
Silvano
Rossano
Kamon
Karl
Gabry
Oscar
Dino
Daniel
Manuele
Ralph
Lucio
Paolo
Marco
</ab>
|<ab>하트 ''Heart''{{sup/4|HG}}
소울 ''Soul''{{sup/4|SS}}
지우 ''Jiwoo''
캔 ''Ken''
호진 ''Hojin''
상우 ''Sang'u''
쟝 ''Jyang''
재범 ''Jaebeom''
청운 ''Cheong'un''
강산 ''Gangsan''
인철 ''Incheol''
지겸 ''Jigyeom''
숙호 ''Sukho''
찬호 ''Chanho''
지훈 ''Jihun''
윤호 ''Yunho''
케이 ''Kay''
다인 ''Dain''
상현 ''Sanghyeon''</ab>
|}{{-}}

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Ash's Pikachu

2026-06-13T05:20:55Z

Landfish7: /* In the core series games */ not the main topic of the section, really

:{{samename|alternate Pikachu who appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
:''For the alternate Pikachu who debuted in the {{pkmn|movie}} [[M20|I Choose You!]], see [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]].''
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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Pikachu
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=ピカチュウ
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Pikachu
|image=[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Pikachu
|gender=Male<ref>First confirmed in the Japanese version of ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''</ref>
|ability={{a|Static}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]''.</ref>
|nature=Naughty, Brave, or Hardy ([[#In the games|Games]] only)<ref name="Event">Confirmed in the games only via event distribution.</ref>
|location=[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP001
|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
|numeps1=less than 1
|firststagename=Pichu
|secondstagename=Pikachu
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=JN001
|firstevoname=Enter Pikachu!
|firstevonametiming=In a flashback in
|prevonum=172
|evo1num=025
|current=[[Party|With]] {{Ash}}
|java1=[[Ikue Otani]]
|java2=[[Ikue Otani]]
|enva2=[[Ikue Otani]]<br>[[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season 1}}
}}

'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the main {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} protagonist of {{aniseries|PTS}}, and the [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that [[Ash Ketchum]] 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 animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:JN001.png|thumb|250px|Pichu with his adoptive family]]
As shown in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu was once a lonely, orphaned {{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 him 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}}. It is unknown how long Pikachu spent at Professor Oak's laboratory before the first episode of {{aniseries|PTS}}.

===={{aniseries|OS}}====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of {{aniseries|PTS}}, ''[[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 first partner 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 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 meeting Ash 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}} started a fire, turning 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}}.

In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash attempted to use Pikachu to battle {{an|Misty}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]], but Pikachu refused to fight her, much to Ash's annoyance, forcing him to use {{AP|Butterfree}} instead. When Team Rocket attacked the Gym and interrupted the battle, Pikachu helped to defeat them, prompting [[Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] give Ash the {{badge|Cascade}} out of gratitude, despite Misty's protests.
[[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 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, 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. This overjoyed Ash at first, but he 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 Islands]] with him.

=====Orange Islands=====
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 as good of 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 [[Palace of Victory|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.

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
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.

===={{aniseries|AG}}====
=====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 of 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=====
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 giants|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]], and a position in the Battle Frontier [[Hall of Fame]].
[[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.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
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 {{aniseries|DP}}]]
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 and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup]]
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 [[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.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} and ultimately defeated it thanks to Static, 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 bid farewell to Brock as well and the two continued towards Pallet Town.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
=====Unova=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu Zekrom Attack BW001.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu hit by Zekrom's lighting bolt]]
Ash and Pikachu accompanied Professor Oak and Delia on a trip to [[Unova]]. 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. Afterward, knowing that the region was filled with Pokémon he'd never seen before, Ash decided to begin a new journey traveling around Unova. As with Hoenn, Ash decided to leave his other Pokémon with Professor Oak and set off with only Pikachu.

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 battled Snivy again, who had evolved into Servine by that point. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine struck 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}}, forgetting Volt Tackle, 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|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|left|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 stopped by {{an|Cynthia}}, with [[Jervis]] declaring it a draw.

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|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|left|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.

===={{aniseries|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|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|left|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|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|left|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|250px|Pikachu dancing with Slurpuff]]
In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette's 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|left|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 quickly 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.

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
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|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|left|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}} [[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 [[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 Mudsdale 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|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.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|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 {{TP|Leon|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|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|left|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|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|left|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.
[[File:Ash Epilogue.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu resuming his journey with Ash]]
In ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]'', Pikachu joined up with Lucario and Goh's Galar first partner Pokémon 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 the [[JN139|next episode]], he reunited with Brock.

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.

In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Pikachu and Ash said goodbye to Misty and Brock and returned to Pallet Town. As Ash pondered over what it truly meant to be a [[Pokémon Master]], Pikachu listened as Ash came to a personal conclusion about his journey. Deciding he had still yet to achieve his dream, Ash asked Pikachu if he would be there when he finally became a Pokémon Master, with Pikachu responding affirmatively. As such, they resolved to resume traveling, and Pikachu left Pallet Town with his Trainer once more.

===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 mediating 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 {{an|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!]]''. Pikachu has been shown to be willing to take commands from Trainers other than Ash, such as in ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', and ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.
[[File:Pikachu ketchup.png|220px|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 series 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 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 series to defeat a Legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|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 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:Pikachu and Dedenne.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu and Clemont's Dedenne]]
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 series 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 series, has an affinity for [[Z-Move]]s, and is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

Although he is always ready for a battle and presumes that his Trainer will choose him, Pikachu can get annoyed and disappointed if Ash chooses a different Pokémon, like in ''[[SM130|Battling Besties]]'' or ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans]]'', but he always agrees with Ash's decision in the end. Pikachu's dislike for going into his {{i|Poké Ball}} and Ash's respect for it extend even into situations where doing so would have been a beneficial choice, such as in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', where Ash simply put his partner in his pocket instead of recalling him to protect him from the effect of a time reversal that had caused him to [[Devolution|devolve]].

====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">
Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
Pikachu imitating Togepi.png|{{TP|Misty|Togepi}} imitation from ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''
Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
Pikachu imitating Charizard.png|{{AP|Charizard}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
Pikachu imitating Snorlax.png|{{p|Snorlax}} imitation from [[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~]]
Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{form|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
Pikachu imitating Hisuian Growlithe.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Growlithe}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
Pikachu imitating Hisuian Braviary.png|{{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Braviary}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
Pikachu imitating Basculegion.png|{{p|Basculegion}} imitation from ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''
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 Original Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
|-
| [[File:Ash Pichu Egg.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Pichu.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|x110px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|x110px]]
|- style="background:#fff"
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's Unova Cap
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
! 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
|-
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|200px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|200px]]
|}

===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<br>(World Cap)|7=Thunderbolt<br>(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<br>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<br>(World Cap)|3=Corkscrew Crash|4=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt<br>(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|Max]] 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====
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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: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 still a [[Animated series move errors|move error]].
|- 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 behind 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:Electric Water Gun.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]''
| {{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 first used to wake up {{p|Blastoise}} in ''[[EP060|Beach Blank-Out Blastoise]]''. It was used again in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'' to destroy {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|Torcher Scorcher]] and send them blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Kanto first partners 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 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's 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 {{aniseries|BW}}
|- 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:Ash Pikachu 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:''' A combination between Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt while Goodra fires a Dragon Pulse and the two attack combine to create a purple, dragon-shaped beam of energy surrounded by yellow sparks of electricity. This was used to defeat [[Tierno's Wartortle]] and Raichu in a [[Double Battle]].
|- 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]]<br>[[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]]<br>[[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 Pikachu Charging Thunderbolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Similar to {{AP|Dragonite}}'s Dragonite Meteor, Pikachu surrounds himself with the electricity from his own Thunderbolt before charging at the opponent. This was used in the final clash between Pikachu and {{TP|Leon|Charizard}} in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] finals.
|- 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}}
| {{AP|Lucario}}, {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, and {{TP|Goh|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 {{GO|Raid Battle}} 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]]<br>[[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann ([[S01]])
|es_la=[[Ikue Otani]]<br>Claudia Motta (voiceover in [[EP017]])
|hi=सोनल कौशल ''Sonal Kaushal'' (Hungama dub)
|tr=Ikue Otani<br>Zencan Sakal
}}

===Artwork===
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| With Ash in<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| Artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
|Poster for<br>''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
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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}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1192321064883195904 Tweet by @anipoke_PR 10:01 PM · Nov 6, 2019]</ref>
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====Figures====
{{incomplete|section|expanding with information on the figures}}
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| Megahouse G.E.M. Series: Ash, Pikachu, and Charmander
| Megahouse G.E.M. Series: Ash, Pikachu, and Charizard
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==In the core series games==
In {{game|Yellow}}, the {{player}} receives [[Pikachu (Yellow)|a Pikachu]] based on Ash's Pikachu from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the Pokémon that Oak had intended to give to Red. Additionally, this Pikachu [[walking Pokémon|follows the player around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, a remake of Yellow, the [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|partner Pikachu]] plays a similar role.

[[Red's Pikachu]] in other games may also be based on Ash's Pikachu. 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.

Additionally, the Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

===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 {{aniseries|DP}}.

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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 {{aniseries|BW}}. 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 {{aniseries|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 animated series 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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====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 20th [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the 20th anniversary of {{aniseries|PTS}}. 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 {{LGPE}}, 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 {{aniseries|JN}}, 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}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
|}

==In the 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====
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|name=Pikachu
|jname=ピカチュウ
|tmname=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|height=0.4
|evolution=None
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|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:#{{electric color light}}" | Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Pikachu<br>[[File:GO025O.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Raichu<br>[[File:GO026O.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
|}

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 {{aniseries|JN}} were not included.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Pikachu<br>[[File:GO025W.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | Raichu<br>[[File:GO026W.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
|}

In an event based on {{aniseries|JN}} 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 {{aniseries|JN}} team, first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash. In the game, Pikachu uses the moves {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and will temporarily become [[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]] Pikachu when using the [[sync move]] Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, which is based on the [[Z-Move]] of the same name.

{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|025|Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=[[Pikachu in a cap|World Cap]]|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

===[[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}} and in the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1 |first Double Chain 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=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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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 {{aniseries|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!]].
==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
A Pikachu that's implied to be Ash's appears at the start of chapter 3. [[Tim Goodman|Tim]] finds the Pikachu standing out in the streets, mistaking him for {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}. Detective Pikachu then shows up, who reveals he arrived late because he got distracted by some "Pokémon-adoring cuties". He then apologizes to the Pikachu for causing any trouble. The Pikachu then tells him of a friend who has a dream. Detective Pikachu says that the two will make it come true, and asks the Pikachu to tell his friend to [[Pokémon Theme|be the very best like no one ever was]] before he scampers off. In the Japanese version, Detective Pikachu instead tells him that "[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|dreams will someday become reality]]".
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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 {{aniseries|PTS}}. Like in the animated series, 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 {{aniseries|PTS}}. 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 {{aniseries|PTS}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey [[canon]] which are different in ''Pokémon the Series'' 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 {{aniseries|DP}}.

====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 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<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in<br>{{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in<br>{{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in<br>{{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in<br>{{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in<br>{{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]]
[[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax JNM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu as Gigantamax Pikachu in Pokémon Journeys]]
===Pokémon Journeys===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}, playing the same role as he does in the animated series.

====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}}

=====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=G-Max Volt Crash|1=Max Strike}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=G-Max Volt Crash|1=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Electroweb or Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Max Strike|JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}
* In ''[[JNM05|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|Max Steelspike}}, but the move was interrupted before it could be executed.

=====[[Z-Move]]s used=====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt JNM.png|Using 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2){{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuMMovieRandomPack12.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}, the first card directly focusing on Pikachu.]]
Ash's Pikachu, as the main Pokémon character of the longest running Pokémon animation, has received multiple dedicated cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. Usually, they are released alongside [[Pokémon movie]]s. Before any of those, however, was the [[jumbo card|jumbo]] {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|promo card}} [[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)|Mewtwo Strikes Back]], which focuses on [[Mewtwo (M01)|Mewtwo]] but includes Pikachu in the background. It was released to coincide with the movie the card is named after, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. The first card centering on Pikachu was another such jumbo promo card, [[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)|Pichu and Pikachu]]. It showed Pikachu teamed up with the [[Pichu Brothers]], and was a tie in to ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'', one of the [[Pikachu short]]s.

The [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Diamond & Pearl Series|Diamond & Pearl Series]] introduced the first cards at normal size featuring Pikachu, as well as the first cards where Pikachu is the sole focus. A {{TCG ID|11th Movie Promo|Pikachu|3}} released in the {{TCG|11th Movie Commemoration Set}} is based on Pikachu's role in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. Two other cards based on Pikachu released during this series are [[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} and its {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Level Up}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]. These are [[Pokémon M]], a group of [[Pokémon SP]] based on the Pokémon seen in Pokémon movies which were released in the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} to promote ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. While Pikachu {{SP|M}} is present in the set, Pikachu {{SP|M}} LV.X was only available as a {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promotional card}}.

In the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#XY Series|XY Series]], a {{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Hoopa|155}} promotional card released for ''[[M17|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' also had Pikachu in the background.

The [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Sun & Moon Series|Sun & Moon Series]] included the release of the {{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}}, which has a complete half deck themed around [[Ash Ketchum]]. Pikachu naturally has a card in it: [[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}}. This card is referred to by name by the included {{TCG|Supporter card}} {{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}. allowing the player to draw four cards with instead of two if they have Ash's Pikachu{{GX}} in play. Pikachu is in the artwork of two other cards in the kit: {{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Togedemaru|6}} and {{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Tauros|14}}. There was also a set of {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} representing the various [[Pikachu in a cap|Ash's Pikachu forms]], each named "Ash's Pikachu". These cards, as with the entire promotion surrounding the forms, were a tie in to the movie ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Each one wears one of [[Ash's hat]]s from across {{aniseries|PTS}}. As cards with "Ash's" as a prefix, both these and Ash's Pikachu{{GX}} are mechanically [[Owner's Pokémon]], specifically [[Ash's Pokémon]]. Lastly, {{TCG ID|SM Promo|Pikachu|227}}, was printed as SM Black Star Promo, with its basis being the movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.

The following is a list of cards featuring Ash's Pikachu
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|11th Movie Promo|Pikachu|3}}|type=Lightning|jpset=11th Movie Commemoration Set|jpnum=003/009}}
{{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|expanded=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|expanded=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|expanded=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|expanded=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|expanded=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|expanded=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|expanded=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Pikachu|227}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM227|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=367/SM-P|jpset2=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=369/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====
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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 {{aniseries|SM}}, 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 {{TCG|marker}}s, 2 GX markers, a {{TCG|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)

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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 [[Surfing Pikachu|surfing]]]]
* Pikachu was originally supposed to gain a slight linguistic competence and would have spoken some human speeches.<ref>Nintendo, [https://web.archive.org/web/19970605093708/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/pmanime/chara/index.html CHARACTER & CAST]</ref>
* 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.''"
* Every Trainer other than Ash to have commanded Pikachu in battle has been female.
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric type owned by a main character in {{aniseries|PTS}} prior to {{an|Dawn}} {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}ing {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in ''[[DP019|Twice Smitten, Once Shy!]]'', 484 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 is 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 of ''Pokémon the Series'' 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 series.
[[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 series, such as ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'' and ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', to be capable of surfing, a potential reference to the [[Surfing Pikachu]] initially featured in {{game|Yellow}}, which itself was inspired by ''Pokémon the Series''.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the animated series 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 animated series to have defeated a [[Legendary Pokémon]], as he defeated {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the animated series , 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 animated series to have defeated a [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] Pokémon without Mega Evolving, as he defeated {{an|Korrina}}'s Mega {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
** Pikachu has done so more than any other Pokémon in the animated series, 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 in ''Pokémon the Series'' 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 animated series, 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 {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}.
** Pikachu is also the only non-fully evolved Pokémon in ''Pokémon the Series'' to have defeated a Champion-owned Pokémon.
* In the animated series, Pikachu is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to have activated their [[Ability]] or Gigantamaxed.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon in the animated series 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 animated series, at a total of 19 moves.
** Pikachu also 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 animated series debut|debuted]] more moves than any other Pokémon in the animated series, 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 [[Drone Rotom]], Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have acted as a [[Battle judge|referee]] in the animated series, 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 ''Pokémon the Series'', 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 the [[clip show]] [[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 ''Pokémon the Series'' episodes to not feature Pikachu in any capacity.

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{{search|special forms of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
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[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Cap Pikachu''' is a fan term referring to the eight male {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Pikachu}} variants based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] that {{Ash}} has worn throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}. Pikachu has worn Ash's hat several times throughout the animated series as well as in other media, including before the introduction of these forms in the games.

==Terminology==
While there is no official collective name for these forms, they have been described in a number of ways. The event Pikachu itself is sometimes referred to as "Ash's Pikachu"; however, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in game dialogue related to these forms, and he is typically described indirectly as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "Partner". The forms are usually described as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat.

"Pikachu in a cap", later changed to "Pikachu wearing a cap", is used in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]].<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref> The latter description is also used in the description of its exclusive [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to these forms as "Pikachu wearing a hat" when registering to get a sticker based on this move. In a guidebook, they are referred to as "Pikachu wearing various caps" or "cap-wearing Pikachu".<ref>''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]'', page 89</ref> The Pokédex entry for all forms in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} say that "It wears the hat of its Trainer".

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "Pikachu (Kalos Cap" and "Pikachu (Alola Cap)".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)", and the Partner Cap form is known as "Ash's Pikachu" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "Ash's Pikachu".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the {{PTCG}}, the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[Overlap]] for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon write the forms as サトシのピカチュウ ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled 帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」 ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Cap Pikachu were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

The Cap Pikachu are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}} despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

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Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|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, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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| Korean region QR Code
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====[[Generation VIII]]====
The Cap Pikachu were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

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|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
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=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
Prior to the proper introduction of Cap Pikachu, 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)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

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|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
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|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
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|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
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|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
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! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
The Cap Pikachu appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
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.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{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 Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of the Cap Pikachu forms, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Cap Pikachu.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|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|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|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|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|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|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====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; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''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 Cap Pikachu 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:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
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==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]
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{{search|special forms of Pikachu wearing Ash's hat|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
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[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Cap Pikachu''' is a fan term referring to the eight male {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Pikachu}} variants based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] that {{Ash}} has worn throughout {{aniseries|PTS}}. Pikachu has worn Ash's hat several times throughout the animated series as well as in other media, including before the introduction of these forms in the games.

==Terminology==
While there is no official collective name for these forms, they have been described in a number of ways. The event Pikachu itself is sometimes referred to as "Ash's Pikachu"; however, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in game dialogue related to these forms, and he is typically described indirectly as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "Partner". The forms are usually described as Pikachu wearing a cap or hat.

"Pikachu in a cap", later changed to "Pikachu wearing a cap", is used in the description of [[Pikashunium Z]].<ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}</ref><ref>''"It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by '''Pikachu wearing a cap''' to an exclusive Z-Move."'' - [[Pikashunium Z]] in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], and {{pkmn|HOME}}</ref> The latter description is also used in the description of its exclusive [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.<ref>''"The user, '''Pikachu wearing a cap''', powers up a jolt of electricity [...]"'' - {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} in [[Generation VII]]</ref> [[Pokémon HOME]] refers to these forms as "Pikachu wearing a hat" when registering to get a sticker based on this move. In a guidebook, they are referred to as "Pikachu wearing various caps" or "cap-wearing Pikachu".<ref>''"'''Pikachu wearing various caps''' could be obtained [...]"''; ''"[...] unlock an exclusive Z-Move for your '''cap-wearing Pikachu'''!"'' - ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]]'', page 89</ref> The Pokédex entry for all forms in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} say that "It wears the hat of its Trainer".

On [[Pokémon.com]], several lists of old event distributions from 2017 onwards use names like "Pikachu (Kalos Cap" and "Pikachu (Alola Cap)".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2017 2017 Pokémon Distributions]</ref> Exceptionally, the 2018 list uses "Hat" instead of "Cap" for several forms such as "Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)", and the Partner Cap form is known as "Ash's Pikachu" instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions/2018 2018 Pokémon Distributions] - Pokémon.com</ref> A Pokémon.com article about a 2020 event distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] refers to them in the plural as forms of "Ash's Pikachu".<ref>''"[...] take a look at the Pokémon's Original Trainer—yep, these are Ash's Pikachu!"''; ''"Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''"''; ''"Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220328/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ Get Ash’s Pikachu Wearing Ash’s Caps in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield] (archived) - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat" is used (including in the plural as multiple forms) in press releases relating to ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' and related Pokémon cards.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref>

In the {{PTCG}}, the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "{{DL|Pikachu (TCG)|Ash's Pikachu}}". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts. Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[Overlap]] for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} write the forms as サトシのピカチュウ ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example. The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled 帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」 ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Cap Pikachu were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

The Cap Pikachu are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}} despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemelight|Alola}}|{{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
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Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|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, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 13 to 25, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 17 to 23, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level={{tt|20|Japanese-based distributions}}/{{tt|19|Western-based distributions}}
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ<br>Ash<br>Sacha
|id={{tt|161117|Japanese-based distributions}}<br>{{tt|120516|Western-based distributions}}
|ability=Static
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|met=2017 Pokémon Movie<br>a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|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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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|June 28 to July 17, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|September 27 to October 9, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|m|serial code|PAL|online|October 10 to 12, 2017}}
{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|American, PAL, and Taiwanese|online|October 24 to 30, 2017}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|smusum|serial code|Korean|online|December 21, 2017 to February 28, 2018}}
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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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{{G7event/head
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=21
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|Satoshi|Chinese}}
|id=170715
|ability=Static
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|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Thunder|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special|move3rel=yes
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Japanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|American and PAL|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entry|usum|QR Code|Taiwanese|QR Scanner|November 17, 2017 onwards}}
{{G7event/entrybottom|usum|QR Code|Korean|QR Scanner|December 21, 2017 onwards}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
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|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
The Cap Pikachu were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
Prior to the proper introduction of Cap Pikachu, 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)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

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|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
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|form=Original Cap
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
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|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

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! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
The Cap Pikachu appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
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[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
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.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{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 Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"
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| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
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==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of the Cap Pikachu forms, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Cap Pikachu.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
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==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|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|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|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|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|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|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====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; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''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 Cap Pikachu 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:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]
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Talk:Gastly (Pokémon)

2026-06-12T23:06:03Z

Landfish7: /* Wrong Placement */ Reply

== Info ==

People have forgotten to mention the info about Gastly creating new Pokémon (a mix of Venusaur and Blastoise: I think Venustoise), and trying to attack Ash and co., but left because Misty showed something to him.
:Was this the Lavender Town episode? Only time I remember a gastly transforming was the one where it turned into a woman. Not sure if its the same episode though. [[User:Xanhawk|Xanhawk]] 23:50 Dec. 21, 2008
::It was in the maidens peak episode I believe. I also have a question. Could it be in that episode that ghastly was using night shade (which according to this encyclopedia "makes the foe see a mirage") rather than actually transforming itself?

== Trivia ==

I added to the trivia that the gas around Gastly was replaced with fire in Pokémon Yellow on the 23rd, but now it is not there. Was it erased? If so, why? I don't think that's fair! Unless it makes no sense, or is false, things shouldn't be deleted. And if you take that sprite and zoom in on it, it is clearly fire. If you have any idea of what happened, and I mean even the '''slightest thought''', please respond. '''''[[User:GuyNamedSean|Sean...]] [[Dialga (Pokémon)|Lord]] [[User talk:GuyNamedSean|of the]] [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Shadows!!!]]''''' 02:21, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
:If you're questioning why something was removed, look through the history and find when it was removed and look at the edit summary. We see in this case it was removed by [[User:UltimateSephiroth]] because "it's a two-colored gas cloud, not a flame". This is an accurate statement on his part. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 02:25, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
::Huh, if you look at it closely it does look a lot like a flame, but I see how it's a gas cloud. The Gastly must be moving really fast for the cloud to look like that. {-_-'} '''''[[User:GuyNamedSean|Sean...]] [[Dialga (Pokémon)|Lord]] [[User talk:GuyNamedSean|of the]] [[Darkrai (Pokémon)|Shadows!!!]]''''' 16:48, 27 December 2008 (UTC)

== TCG-Only Moves ==

Perhaps I misunderstand how this section works, but is Smog really a TCG-only move if Gastly can learn the move through breeding? And if it is, why is that the case? Seems counter-intuitive. [[User:Nytik|Nytik]] 13:34, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

== Curse ==

In the section listing the moves that Gastly learns as it levels up, Curse has been listed as a ghost type move. But I was under the impression that Curse was of the type ??? The same thing has also been done on all the Pokemon that can learn this move. [[User:ColourHidden|ColourHidden]] ([[User talk:ColourHidden|talk]]) 10:11, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
:Curse was turned into a Ghost-type move in Generation V. <sup>[[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|<span style="color:#C00;">★</span>]]</sup>[[User:Jo The Marten|<span style="color:#C00;">Jo the Marten</span>]]<sup>[[Flygon (Pokémon)|<span style="color:#C00;">★</span>]]</sup> [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|<span style="color:#C00;">ಠ_ಠ</span>]][[Cilan (anime)|<span style="color:#90C870;">♥</span>]] 10:13, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
==Gastly and Ditto sprite Mix-up==
Hey guys, you mixed up the Gastly and ditto sprites on several pages. This better be a joke, it's not THAT confusing... Anyway, please change the Gastly sprites back to Gastly ones, and the Ditto sprites to ditto ones. Thanks in advance. [[User:Eeveewithwings123|Eeveewithwings123]] ([[User talk:Eeveewithwings123|talk]]) 13:54, 28 October 2012 (UTC)
Sorry guys, please don't respond. I cleared my cache and they're normal. Sorry for any inconvenience.[[User:Eeveewithwings123|Eeveewithwings123]] ([[User talk:Eeveewithwings123|talk]]) 13:15, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

== In Other Media... ==
I was watching an anime called Fruits Basket and there's a scene where one of the characters is flipping through a book about curing colds, and one of the images in the books shows a Gastly-lookalike hovering over a sick person. This makes me think Gastly is very definitely based
on something culturally significant, though perhaps not a monk-head-ghost. [[User:Me, Hurray!|Me, Hurray!]] ([[User talk:Me, Hurray!|talk]]) 23:15, 28 December 2012 (UTC

==Lightest Pokémon==
In the Trivia section says that Gastly, Haunter and Flabébé are the lightest Pokémon in existence. Is it then necessary to say that Gastly and Haunter are the lightest Poison- and Ghost-type Pokémon? [[User:Queenwillneverdie|Queenwillneverdie]] ([[User talk:Queenwillneverdie|talk]]) 10:50, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

== Wrong Placement ==

The location for the Mega Dimension DLC is put under side series games. [[User:Ryuger|Ryuger]] ([[User talk:Ryuger|talk]]) 19:49, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

:Fixed. Thanks! [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:06, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

Gastly (Pokémon)

2026-06-12T23:05:18Z

Landfish7: /* Game locations */ fixed placement

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{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Gastly}}
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|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ゴース
|jtranslit=Gōsu
|tmname=Ghos
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|type2=Poison
|category=Gas
|height-ftin=4'03"
|height-m=1.3
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|weight-kg=0.1
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|ability1=Levitate
|egggroupn=1
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|eggcycles=20
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|friendship=70
}}
'''Gastly''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴース''' ''Ghos'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Haunter}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] or when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].

(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
[[File:Gastly hands.png|thumb|left|200px|Gastly's "hands"]]
Gastly has no true form, due to 95% of its body being poisonous gas, with the other 5% believed to be made up of the souls of those who died from the gas. However, it consistently appears as a black, spherical {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} surrounded by a purple haze. Gastly has a wide, pink mouth with two visible fangs. Though its eyes seem to extend past its round body, visible eyelids surround them.

It produces a faint, sweet smell. The toxic gas surrounding the main body can induce fainting and suffocation, and it is capable of enshrouding an enemy of any size. Gastly's gaseous form makes it one of the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest Pokémon]] in existence. The ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' suggests that Gastly has a playful personality, often frightening and playing pranks on people for fun. However, in the episode ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', it shows a willingness to preserve or pass on the memories of departed humans. It is also shown in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'' changing form and creating illusions, and it is capable of phasing through solid objects and forming tangible hands out of its gasses. Gastly can be found within {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}} and old, dilapidated buildings, but may also be seen outdoors during nighttime. Its gaseous body will dwindle away when exposed to strong winds, so they huddle together in decent-sized groups under house eaves to avoid the wind. It may also cause flickering lights in abandoned houses. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Gastly is known to sleep while floating.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> A sleeping Gastly is said give a sudden surprise should someone approach it.

In [[Generation I]], {{m|Night Shade}} was its [[signature move]].

===Evolution===
Gastly evolves into {{p|Haunter}}, which evolves into {{p|Gengar}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0092
|name1=Gastly
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1=
|no2=0093
|name2=Haunter
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2=
|no3=0094
|name3=Gengar
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Poison}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: Three Gastly appear in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player knocks them out, they must then proceed to defeat the subsequent pair of {{p|Haunter}} and the {{p|Gengar}} that appears.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=092}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Almost invisible, this gaseous {{ScPkmn}} cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape as it appears to be made of a gas.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Made of a thin, gas-like substance that induces fainting if you get enshrouded in it. Will not appear if it is very windy.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=058}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its thin body is made of gas. It can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It wraps its opponent in its gas-like body, slowly weakening its prey by poisoning it through the skin.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>Its thin body is made of gas. It can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=092}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Gastly</sc> is largely composed of gaseous matter. When exposed to a strong wind, the gaseous body quickly dwindles away. Groups of this {{ScPkmn}} cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=When exposed to a strong wind, a <sc>Gastly</sc>'s gaseous body quickly dwindles away. They cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=A being that exists as a thin gas. It can topple an Indian elephant by enveloping the prey in two seconds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Almost invisible, this gaseous {{ScPkmn}} cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=069|reg2=Johto|num2=058}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=This Pokémon's body is 95% made up of gases, which are blown away by strong gusts of wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=A Pokémon born from poison gases. It defeats even the largest foes by enveloping them in gas.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=030|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Gastly is largely composed of gaseous matter. When exposed to a strong wind, the gaseous body quickly dwindles away. Groups of this Pokémon cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=061|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=073|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=092}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Should a strange light be seen flickering in an abandoned building, Gastly is lurking there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although Gastly is barely visible, when it's near, a faint sweet smell lingers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It's said that gas emanating from a graveyard was possessed by the grievances of the deceased and thus became a Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Poisonous gas comprises 95% of its body. It's said that the remaining 5% is made up of the souls of those who died from the gas.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape, as it appears to be made of a gas.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=141|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=069|reg5=Hisui|num5=136}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=This Pokémon's body is 95 percent made up of gases. The Pokémon can be blown away by strong gusts of wind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It's a Pokémon born from poison gases. It defeats even the largest foes by enveloping them in gas.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Gaseous and completely impalpable. Also highly dangerous—inhaling part of its poisonous body will cause one to faint instantly.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=68|reg2=Kitakami|num2=118|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=065|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It wraps its opponent in its gas-like body, slowly weakening its prey by poisoning it through the skin.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It's born from gases. Anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=093}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape, as it appears to be made of a gas.}}
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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; font-size:80%; {{roundy|10px}};"
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gastly SM.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gastly SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gastly SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gastly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Gastly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Gastly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Pokémon Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Pokémon Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], [[Sprout Tower]]{{Sup/t|Night}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, and {{rtn|36|Johto}}, [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]], [[Sprout Tower]]{{Sup/t|Night}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Emerald}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Pokémon Tower]], [[Lost Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Old Chateau]], [[Lost Tower]]<br>{{rt|209|Sinnoh}}{{sup/t|Night}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Old Chateau]], [[Eterna Forest]], [[Lost Tower]], [[Turnback Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Bell Tower]], [[Sprout Tower]]<br/>[[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]{{Sup/t|Night}} (Forest, default)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=71AD64|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|link=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|area={{pw|Dim Cave}}, {{pw|Scary Cave}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Black}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[White Forest]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Spooky Manor}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Pokémon breeding|Breed]] {{p|Haunter}} or {{p|Gengar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Hau'oli Cemetery]], [[Memorial Hill]], [[Poké Pelago]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Hau'oli Cemetery]], [[Memorial Hill]]<br>{{al|Trainers' School}}{{Sup/t|N}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Gastly|One]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Pokémon Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]], [[Watchtower Ruins]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills]]<br>[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area={{rt|209|Sinnoh}}, [[Old Chateau]], [[Lost Tower]]<br>[[Grand Underground]] - [[Dazzling Cave]], [[Stargleam Cavern]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Golden Lowlands]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Gapejaw Bog]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Holm of Trials]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Ursa's Ring]]{{Sup/t|N}}, near [[Sludge Mound]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Scarlet Bog]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Shrouded Ruins]]{{Sup/t|N}} (also ([[mass outbreak]]s){{Sup/t|D}}{{Sup/t|N}}), [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Droning Meadow]]{{Sup/t|N}}, near [[Lake Valor]]{{Sup/t|N}}, massive mass outbreaks<br>'''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Celestica Ruins]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Sacred Plaza]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Bolderoll Ravine]]{{Sup/t|N}}, massive mass outbreaks<br>'''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Bonechill Wastes]]{{Sup/t|N}} (also mass outbreaks{{Sup/t|D}}{{Sup/t|N}}), near [[Avalugg's Legacy]]{{Sup/t|N}}, near [[Icepeak Cavern]]{{Sup/t|N}}, massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gastly|2★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Apple Hills]], [[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Wistful Fields]], [[Paradise Barrens]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Vert Sector 1]], [[Vert Sector 5]], [[Vert Sector 7]], [[Vert Sector 9]]<br>'''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[Espace Vide]], [[Bleu Sector 4]], [[Bleu Sector 5]], [[Bleu Sector 8]], [[Old Building]] (only one, during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission 20]]), [[The Sewers]]<br>'''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Magenta Sector 1]], [[Magenta Sector 3]], [[Magenta Sector 4]], [[Magenta Sector 6]], [[Magenta Sector 9]]<br>'''[[Rouge District]]:''' [[Rouge Sector 8]], [[Wild Zone 4]]<br>'''[[Jaune District]]:''' [[Jaune Sector 4]], [[Jaune Sector 6]], [[Jaune Sector 7]], [[Jaune Sector 9]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (1★ & 3★ [[List of Ghost-type hyperspace wild zones|Ghost-type wild zones]])}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Lavender Town]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]], Endless Level 38, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Buried Relic]] (B9F-B14F), [[Darknight Relic]] (B1F-B6F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Dusk Factory]], [[Sekra Range]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-15F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Ranger School]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Both Modes B)</small>}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Old Mansion]], [[Dark Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: [[Misty Edgewater]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Viperia]], [[Avia]], [[Spectra]], [[Nixtorm]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Toy Collection#Guided by Pichu|Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 3|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Halloween Village|Starlight Islands: Halloween Village]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Dragonite Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Buried Relic]] (11F-14F, 16F), [[Darknight Relic]] (1F-6F), [[Oddity Cave]] (5F-6F), [[Remains Island]] (5F-6F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (5F-6F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (5F-6F)<br/>Mystery House: [[Pitfall Valley]], [[Darknight Relic]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]], [[Taupe Hollow]], [[Snowdrop Tundra]], [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Basic 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Galerie Rouge|Galerie Rouge: Stage 62]]<br>[[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 551]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Gastly}}<br>[[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 100: {{sync|Morty|Gastly}}}}
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====In events====
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17|March 19 to 25, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 19 to 25, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17|August 20 to 22, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#August 20 to 22, 2021}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Chesto Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=30
|Attack=35
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=35
|Speed=80
|Special=100
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=1
|PowerMax=1
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|levitate=gen1
|newground=2
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=1}}

===Learnset===
Gastly is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Haze|Ice|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM057|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM091|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM100|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM127|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/H|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0358|Chimecho}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0769|Sandygast}}{{MSP/H|0770|Palossand}}{{MSP/H|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/H|0885|Dreepy}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gastly|Ghost|Poison|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=092|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=092|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|body=1
|rate=1
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=Peeeuuw! Do I smell gas?
|P2=Umm... There goes half my HP.
|P3=I'm growing faint... My gas is seeping away...
|PL=I leveled up! Joy of joys! My gas thickened, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=G
}}
|-
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|coset=3
|conto={{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Drifblim}}, {{p|Garbodor}}
|recruitment=Battle
|P1=My body's made of a gaseous material!
|P2=Argh… I'm in pain…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=5
|MinEXP=42
|MaxEXP=66
|num=094
|browser=Gastly fades in and out of view while it tries to spirit your Pokémon away.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=1
|num=017
|browser=It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs.
}}
|-
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|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=1
|num=164
|pastnum=183
|browser=It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=3
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|walk=2.08
|hp=41
|attack=71
|defense=42
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|Pad=Gastly live in the [[Haunted Zone]]. They're much kinder than they may appear. They like to have fun at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|HP=1
|atk=3
|def=1
|spd=3
|range=4
|move=Lick
|ability1=Levitate
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Haunter}} when its Attack is 99 or higher
|link=[[Bokuzen]], [[Saizō]], and [[Yoshitatsu]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=092|num=112
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Spookify
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe spooked.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Prasino Woods|Main stage 551]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=092
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|5 km Eggs obtained prior to February 8, 2017 can hatch into Gastly}}
|buddy=3
|candy=Gastly
|evocandy=25
|stamina=102
|attack=186
|defense=67
|fast={{m|Lick}}, {{m|Astonish}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Night Shade}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Ominous Wind}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0092
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Ghost
|dexentry=It always floats while it sleeps—perhaps because its body is 95% gaseous. If you approach a Gastly that you think is fast asleep, it may give you a sudden surprise as it dreams!
|sleepstyle1=Snickering Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Floaty-Gas Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Tongue-Out Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=Lv. 19
|pokemon=Gastly
|candyNum=40
|berry=Bluk
|ingredient1=Fiery Herb
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Pure Oil
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Gastly can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the {{OBP|Ticketed event|GO|Ticketed Special Research}}, ''The Great Gastly''.

===Evolution data===
Gastly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Haunter}} starting at [[level]] 25, which evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Haunter can also evolve into Gengar when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0092
|name1=Gastly
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0093
|name2=Haunter
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]]<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br><big><big>→</big></big><br>{{bag/s|Linking Cord|LA}}<br>{{color2|000|Linking Cord}}<br><small>{{gameIcon|LA}} only</small>
|no3=0094
|name3=Gengar
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=092}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=092}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=092}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=092}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=092}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=092|crop=51}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=092|crop=53|PEcrop=109}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=092|LAcrop=123}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0092}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0092|Gastly}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background: #{{ghost color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 092Boo.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:180px"| [[File:Spr 4d 092Spooky.png]]
|-
| Boo in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Spooky in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Lon Gastly.png|thumb|250px|Gastly in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:Ash Dratini Gastly Egg.png|thumb|250px|Gastly Egg (right) in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Gastly debuted in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', where one that [[talking Pokémon|had the ability to talk]] and shapeshift posed as the [[Ghost of Maiden's Peak|spirit of a woman]] whom legend said turned to stone after 2,000 years of waiting for her love to return to her. Using this disguise, Gastly kept on toying with the minds of young men.

In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', a Gastly focused on terrorizing {{TRT}}. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP024|the following episode]].

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', an [[Officer Jenny]] used a Gastly since it was the only Pokémon not put under {{m|Hypnosis}} by [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]'s {{p|Drowzee}}. It was seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

In ''[[EP095|A Shipful Of Shivers]]'', a Gastly and a Haunter guarded the Orange League trophy of its deceased {{OBP|Captain|EP095|Trainer}}.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', [[Morty]] used a Gastly during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It battled {{AP|Noctowl}}, which used {{m|Foresight}} before being switched for {{AP|Pikachu}}. Gastly was able to defeat Pikachu before being defeated by {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. In the same episode, multiple Gastly hypnotized Team Rocket.

In ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', two Gastly were residents of an abandoned mining colony. The Ghost Pokémon couldn't stand the partying {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon that lived nearby, so they created a {{p|Haunter}}-like illusion to scare everyone away.

In [[PK15]], a Gastly was living in a spooky house.

In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]] used a Gastly with his Haunter and Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.

In ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', a Gastly played with [[Harper and Sarah]] at the [[Pokémon School]]. It also appeared in a dream that a {{p|Mismagius}} created.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', due to {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s influence, [[Ash's Gengar]] [[devolution|devolved]] into a Haunter and then into a Gastly. It was later reverted in the same episode.

====Minor appearances====
A Gastly appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', a Gastly was protecting the [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] after {{TRT}} stole the [[Clear Bell|Crystal Bells]] on the top floor.

A Gastly appeared in [[PK13]].

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Gastly appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[DP004|Dawn Of A New Era!]]''.

In ''[[DP028|Drifloon On the Wind!]]'', four Gastly were leaving the [[Pokémon Center]].

A Gastly appeared in [[James]]'s fantasy in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]''.

A Gastly made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.

In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', a Gastly appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that {{MTR}} had after an encounter with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. They pretended to be a {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', {{Rotom}} took a photo of a Gastly.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gastly appeared in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]''.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Gastly joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

Three Gastly appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

A Trainer's Gastly appeared in ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP020|Gastly|Ash's Pokédex|Gastly, a {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon. It is usually invisible. Its specialty is {{m|Hypnosis}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP095|Gastly|Ash's Pokédex|Gastly, the Gas Pokémon. Some researchers believe this Pokémon is a multidimensional being.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP028|Gastly|Dawn's Pokédex|Gastly, the Gas Pokémon. Although it can sneak in anywhere with its gaseous body, it can also be blown away by wind.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY072|Gastly|Ash's Pokédex|Gastly, the Gas Pokémon. By enveloping larger opponents with gas, Gastly is able to defeat them.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Gastly appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', and ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Agatha Gastly Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Gastly in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Gastly appeared in ''[[SP07|Let's Save The Lugia!]]'', under the ownership of a [[Dr. Namba|Team Rocket Scientist]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gastly appeared in [[PMDP03]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
Gastly debuted in ''[[PS014|That Awful Arbok!]]'', under the ownership of [[Koga]], possessing the corpses of dead Pokémon in [[Pokémon Tower]]. {{adv|Red}}'s [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] managed to defeat it by sucking up the surrounding air with its bulb, along with Gastly's gaseous form, and expelling it in a {{m|Solar Beam}}. In the process, the two also freed Red's rival {{adv|Blue}}, who was under its ghostly possession.

In ''[[PS049|As Gastly as Before]]'', a Gastly was part of the {{type|Ghost}} army [[Agatha]] sent out to attack the [[Gym Leader]]s. She also has a Gastly as a member of her main team.

The [[Masked Man]] used a Gastly, which first appeared in ''[[PS103|You Ain't Nothin' but a Houndour]]''. It was in his [[Party|team]] to capture {{p|Celebi}}, chosen due to its type advantage. It was purposed to possess intruders that entered the [[Ilex Forest]]. Later, during the fight at the [[Indigo Plateau|Indigo Stadium]], it impaired {{p|Suicune}} using its {{m|Curse}} technique, locking it and [[Misty]] inside Suicune's crystal wall. It was later defeated by [[Eusine]]'s {{p|Haunter}}.

[[Morty]] has a Gastly, which was used along with {{p|Misdreavus}} to battle {{p|Suicune}} in ''[[PS125|Misdreavus Misgivings]]''.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Gastly was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Gastly briefly appeared in ''[[PS275|A Vicious Cycle of Possibilities]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Biker}} whose [[Kanto Pokémon Federation#In the manga|gang]] attempted to ransack [[Three Island]].

Multiple Gastly appeared in ''[[PS345|Robust Rotom]]'' when {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} spend the night in the [[Old Chateau]].

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PS415|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V]]''.

In ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', a Gastly was used by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} that was challenging the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}}.

Multiple Gastly appeared in ''[[PS430|Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost)]]''.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]'', where it was seen inside the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PASS29|GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears]]'' during the [[Darkest Day]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Haunter, which evolved from a Gastly.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[GB14|Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament]]''.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In ''[[PM007|Get Rid of The Ghost Pokémon!!]]'', while {{PPM|Red}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, and [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Pikachu]] were in {{PPM|Blue}}'s mansion, they stumbled across a Gastly that Clefairy ended up battling. However, since Blue didn't officially control it, it is unknown if it belongs to him.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]'' while Red had a confrontation with {{PPM|Giovanni}} and his twin brother.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

A Gastly appeared in ''[[PM042|Red VS Green?!]]''.

A Gastly was with {{PPM|Green}} when he was having a soccer competition with Red.

Giovanni was revealed to have a Gastly in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'', where it was seen battling a {{p|Squirtle}} of his.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gastly appeared in [[PZ05]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Gastly (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Gastly_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Gastly trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Gastly appears in the 3DS version as an enemy in Smash Run mode. It is immune to melee attacks.

Gastly also appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon is made up of several toxic gases—touching it would be really unpleasant. Instead, try to take it out with projectiles. It's not the fastest enemy in Smash Run, but occasionally it may try to chase down a fighter, so be careful around this gaseous foe.''

'''PAL''': ''In Smash Run, these Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon tend to move slowly, and then, without warning, chase after you at high speed. You'll get hurt if they so much as come into contact with you, so be on your guard. As ghosts, they're immune to direct attacks. The only way to defeat them is to hit them with projectiles or items.''

==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gastly's prototype name was "Spirit".
* Despite all of them being {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, Gastly and its [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary line]] cannot learn any Poison-type moves by leveling up outside of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
* Gastly is tied with:
** {{p|Venipede}} for the lowest base {{stat|HP}} stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
** {{p|Weedle}} for the lowest {{stat|Defense}} stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.
** {{p|Haunter}}, {{p|Flabébé}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, {{p|Kartana}}, and {{form|Gimmighoul|Roaming Form}} {{p|Gimmighoul}} for the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] of all Pokémon.
*** It is tied with Haunter for the lightest Poison-type Pokémon.
*** It is tied with Haunter and Roaming Form Gimmighoul for the lightest {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Gastly may be based on a cloud of poisonous gases; and a {{wp|hitodama}} or an {{wp|onibi}}, Japanese spirits similar to a {{wp|will-o'-the-wisp}}. Its evolutionary line appears to depict a ghost crossing from the afterlife into the living world, with Gastly representing one that has started to break through. This is further supported by {{p|Gengar}}'s forms being able to create portals to other dimensions and the afterlife.

Some of Gastly's traits, such as its {{t|Poison}} type and extremely light weight, could be based on {{jwp|浮遊霊|fuyūrei}}, floating spirits said to be able to spread diseases. Similarly, its Poison type and association with gases may be a reference to the {{wp|miasma theory}}, a belief that diseases were caused by toxic vapors. Notably, the scientific explanation for the aforementioned {{wp|atmospheric ghost lights}} often involves the oxidation of gases emitted in organic decay.

====Name origin====
Gastly may be a combination of ''{{wp|gas}}'', ''ghost'', and ''ghastly'' (frightful).

Ghos may be derived from ''{{wp|ghost}}'' and ''gas''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Poison
|ja=ゴース ''Ghos''|jameaning=From ''ghost'' and ''gas''
|fr=Fantominus|frmeaning=From ''fantôme'' (ghost) and ''minus'' (small, weak)
|es=Gastly|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Nebulak|demeaning=From ''Nebel'' (fog or mist), ''{{wp|nebula}}'', and ''ach'' (oh)
|it=Gastly|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고오스 ''Goohs''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=鬼斯 ''Guǐsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 鬼 ''guǐ'' (ghost) and the transcription of Japanese name or possibly 瓦斯 ''wǎsī'' (gas)
|zh_yue=鬼斯 ''Gwáisī''|zh_yuemeaning=From 鬼 ''gwái'' (ghost) and the transcription of Japanese name or possibly 瓦斯 ''ngáhsī'' (gas)
|pt_br=Gastly|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=गैस्टली ''Gastly''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Гастли ''Gastli''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โกส ''Kot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Gengar (UNITE)]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Pokémon in the Czech Republic

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Landfish7: Current title is both official and the common name, per BP:TITLE and as explained on the talk page

{{CountryInfobox
|area=the Czech Republic
|language={{wp|Czech language|Czech}}
|continent={{wp|Europe}}
|cat=Czech Republic
|EP001=September 2000
|AG001=Never aired
|DP001=January 5, 2009
|BW001=September 24, 2012
|XY001=February 1, 2016
|SM001=April 1, 2018
|JN001=July 1, 2021
|HZ001=February 27, 2025}}
The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached the '''{{wp|Czech Republic}}''' (Czechia) in October 1999, when [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] were released. The {{pkmn|animated series}} followed in September 2000, when ''[[EP001|Pokémone, volím si tebe!]]'' premiered in Czech.

==Pokémon video games==
All [[Pokémon games]] sold in Czech stores are in English. Since 1999, Nintendo products have been distributed by ConQuest Entertainment.<ref>http://b2b.cqe.sk/clanky/profil-spolecnosti/</ref> Interestingly, the appearance of Pokémon in the Czech Republic caused an increase in sales of Nintendo consoles in this country at the end of 2000.<ref>https://www.idnes.cz/hry/magazin/konzolim-v-cechach-kraluje-playstation.A010121_trhkonzoliq12k1_bw</ref>

==Pokémon animation==
===TV series===
In September 2000, {{wp|TV Nova}} started to air the [[Pokémon animated series]] on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Without breaks, 208 episodes of seasons 1-4 (sans [[banned episodes]], but including ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'') aired until August 2002. From June 2003 to September 2005, TV Nova aired reruns of these episodes. No Pokémon episodes have aired on TV Nova since then.

Cable channel {{wp|Disney Channel (Central and Eastern Europe)|Fox Kids}} aired season 3 ([[EP106]]—[[EP157]]) in 2004.

Some chosen episodes of seasons 1-4 also aired on another cable channel, '''A+'''. This channel was later replaced by Animax, which has not aired Pokémon.

The [[S05|fifth season]], as well as the entire ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', were skipped in the Czech Republic and are only available in the form of fansubs.

However, on January 5, 2009, [[S10|season 10]] premiered on '''Jetix'''. After its airing, [[S11|season 11]] premiered on March 5, 2009. Until Jetix was re-branded to {{wp|Disney Channel (Czech TV channel)|Disney Channel}} on September 19, 2009, Jetix aired reruns of season 11. After that, Pokémon was dropped until March 1, 2010 when [[S12|season 12]] was announced to premiere on Disney Channel. But instead, reruns of season 11 aired. At the end of March, even these reruns stopped again.

After weeks of fan speculation, season 12 finally aired on Disney Channel on July 5, 2010.

On December 5, 2009, ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' premiered on {{wp|TV Prima}}. Since then, the station has been broadcasting Pokémon regularly on weekend mornings for more than a year and aired all episodes from seasons 10 and 11.

In 2011, TV Barrandov gained broadcasting rights for the Diamond and Pearl series. Season 10 premiered on TV Barrandov on September 5, 2011. Season 11 and season 12 followed shortly after. For the first time in history, episode title cards have been localized into Czech. Later in April 2012, [[S13|season 13]] premiered on TV Barrandov. The episodes were cropped to 4:3 format and unlike season 12, all text was left in English. After ending season 13, the station aired reruns of season 12. In September 2012, [[S14|season 14]] started airing, followed by [[S15|season 15]] in November. The localized title cards made their return and the show was aired in 16:9 for the first time. After that, the station continued with reruns of seasons 10 to 15 until August 2014, when the show was removed from schedule altogether.

[[S17|Seasons 17]] to [[S25|25]] were previously available on [[Netflix]], with the [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|first season of Pokémon Horizons]] currently available. [[S10|Seasons 10]] to 19 were previously available on [[Prime Video]].

===Movies===
In 2001, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' along with their accompanying [[Pikachu short]]s premiered in Czech cinemas and later that year, they were also released on VHS and DVD. In March 2002, ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' was released only on VHS and DVD. All of them were distributed by '''Warner Bros. Czech Republic'''. All three movies also later aired on HBO and HBO 2 channels.

In 2004, '''SPI International Czech Republic''' released ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' direct to video on VHS. It was also frequently aired on SPI-owned channels '''Filmbox''' and '''Filmbox Extra''' from 2008 to 2013. In 2012, it was rereleased on DVD. At the moment, it is available through several Czech streaming services.

On June 14, 2009, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' premiered on Jetix. It was first Pokémon movie released in the Czech Republic since Movie 4 in 2004. On January 24, 2010 Filmbox HD (owned by SPI International) premiered ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. On February 14, 2010, the same channel premiered ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In 2016, Netflix began streaming ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' and ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', followed by ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' on January 4, 2018, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' on January 1, 2019, ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' on January 1, 2020 and ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution]]'' on February 27, 2020.

A Czech version of {{DetPikMov}}, both subtitled and dubbed, was also shown in cinemas starting May 9, 2019 via Vertical Entertainment, and later released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 28, 2019.

===Dubbing===
====[[S01]] - [[S04]], [[M01]] - [[M03]] (AVF Studio Zero)====
Seasons 1-4 and movies 1-3 were dubbed by '''AVF Studio Zero''' based in {{wp|Prague}}, but in TV series, the dub studio was not credited and instead the company '''Česká produkční 2000''', who ordered the dub for TV Nova, was credited. This was common practice in TV Nova dubs in between years 1999-2006.

The dub director was '''Jitka Tošilová''', who also worked as dialog editor. Seasons 1-3 and movies 1 and 2 were translated by '''Klára Cabalková''', movie 3 was translated by '''Blažena Kukulišová''', season 4 was translated by '''Silvie Šustrová'''. Sound editor was '''Miloš Zajdl'''.

The leading role of [[Ash Ketchum]] was given to '''Radek Škvor''', who was ten years old at the time the show first reached the Czech Republic, making him the same age as his character. Radek's older brother '''Jan Škvor''' later voiced [[Tracey Sketchit]] the following season. '''Eva Spoustová''' provided the voice of {{an|Misty}}.

The third main character, {{an|Brock}}, was voiced by '''Martin Písařík''', who was mistakenly credited as '''Petr Písařík''' in seasons 1-3 and movies 1 and 2.

[[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} were dubbed by '''Dana Černá''', '''Michal Michálek''', and '''Zbyšek Pantůček''' respectively. Their boss [[Giovanni]] was dubbed by '''Pavel Soukup''', one of most popular Czech actors and voice actors, who also dubbed the [[narrator]]. For reasons unknown, Giovanni was portrayed by '''Jiří Plachý''' in the first movie, even though Soukup was still providing the role of narrator in the movie.

Other notable voice actors in the AVF's Czech dub of the Pokémon animated series include '''Kateřina Lojdová''' as [[Officer Jenny]], '''Klára Jandová''' as [[Nurse Joy]], '''Jiří Prager''' as [[Professor Oak]], '''Jana Páleníčková''' as [[Cassidy]] and some other side characters and '''Jan Maxián''' as [[Brad Van Darn]] and some other characters.

Initially, all songs were kept in English. However, after the Czech release of the ''[[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]]'', the dub opted to use excerpts from the CD for the show's [[Pokémon Theme|first opening theme]], [[Pokérap]] and [[Pikachu's Jukebox]] sections. The previous episodes were also retroactively edited to reflect these changes. All other songs were still kept in English.

====[[M04]] (Studio Ebbi)====
Movie 4 was dubbed in {{wp|Brno}}-based dub studio '''Ebbi'''. The dub director was '''Jindřich Stožický''', translator '''Renata Pruklová''', dialog editors '''Filip Stožický''' and '''Radka Přibyslavská'''. The sound editor was not credited.

Since the dub of movie 4 was produced in Brno, only two members of the original cast were willing to travel there from Prague. These two were Radek Škvor as Ash and Eva Spoustová as Misty. All other characters were recast. Brock was voiced by '''Jiří Balcárek''', James by '''Robert Jícha''', Jessie by '''Radka Přibyslavská''', Meowth by '''Maxmilián Hornyš''' and the old version of professor Oak by '''Milan Horský'''. Sammy, the young professor Oak was voiced by '''Klára Sochorová''' and [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] was voiced by popular Brno's actor and voice actor '''Zdeněk Junák'''. The role of narrator was provided by another famous Brno's actor and voice actor '''Aleš Jarý'''.

====[[S10]] - [[S11]], [[M11]] (DW Agentura)====
Unsurprisingly to Czech fans, season 10, 11 and movie 11 were dubbed by Prague-based '''DW Agentura''', which worked on all Jetix dubs. The dub director was '''Alice Hurychová''', who is well known as the dub director for several {{wp|Harry Potter (film series)|Harry Potter movies}}. Many different translators, dialog editors and sound editors worked on this dub.

Radek Škvor and Michal Michálek reprised their roles and Pavel Soukup returned as the narrator but not as Giovanni. Eva Spoustová also returned, this time, however, as a voice of [[Jessie]] and [[Nurse Joy]]. Meowth was now voiced by '''Marek Libert'''. '''Rozita Erbanová''' was chosen as the voice of {{an|Dawn}}.

A well-known Czech actor, singer and composer '''Jan Maxián''' took over the role of Brock, as well as that of Professor Oak in the first three episodes. Jan's performance as Professor Oak caused controversy amongst Czech Pokémon fans, many of which stated Maxián's voice sounds too young. In his later appearances, Professor Oak was repeatedly recast. Maxián also sung ''{{so|Diamond and Pearl}}'' and ''[[We Will Be Heroes]]'', and gave his voice to [[Saturn]], and other minor characters.

The role of Officer Jenny was taken by Jana Páleníčková, who also reprised her role of Cassidy in [[DP065]] and voiced various other characters, such as [[Zoey]].

Other notable voice actors in DW Agentura's dub were '''Michal Holán''' as [[Paul]], {{si|Kenny}}, and {{an|Giovanni}} (only in S10), '''Klára Šumanová''' as {{an|May}} and [[Angie]], and '''Vojtěch Hájek''' as {{an|Barry}} and [[Crasher Wake]], with all of them voicing several minor characters as well.

In season 11, the role of Giovanni was taken over by Marek Libert, the voice of Meowth, most likely due to it being mistaken for another [[boss fantasy]].

====[[S12]] onwards (Barrandov Studio)====
Starting season 12, the dub production is handled directly by [[The Pokémon Company International]] independently of the animated series releases. Their default studio of choice, {{wp|SDI Media Czech Republic}}, was busy at the time, and thus, the recording was handed over to {{wp|Barrandov Studios|Barrandov Studio}}, which is in charge of it ever since. The video editing was provided by '''[[SDI Media]] Poland''', allowing the Czech version to have written episode titles and ending credits for the first time. This, paradoxically, led to the cast and crew being uncredited during its initial Disney Channel premiere, as the channel used a single English video track for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

While the dub director and the main cast remained unchanged, the rest of the cast varied wildly, with most side characters having two or more voice actors over the course of the season - a trend which would continue in the following seasons as well. There were two translators, '''Klára Šumová''', who already worked on seasons 10 a 11, and '''Hedvika Humlíčková'''.

For season 13, the situation was mostly the same. However, unlike the others, it contained neither localized video nor spoken cast credits, so the specifics remain unknown.

The season 14 marked the arrival of '''Ivana Korolová''' as [[Iris]] and '''Pavel Dytrt''' as [[Cilan]] and [[Trip]], the latter eventually taken over by '''Petr Neskusil'''. Among the other consistent casting choices were '''Tomáš Juřička''' as [[Don George]] and '''Kateřina Petrová''' as [[Professor Juniper]]. '''Rozita Erbanová''' also reprised her role of {{an|Dawn}} in season 15. Starting season 14, '''Klára Šumová''' became the series' sole translator.

With Season 16, the disparity between the dub production and releases became clearly apparent for the first time. While the dub was produced in 2013, it would not become publicly available until 2020, when it was released on [[Prime Video]].

Season 17 followed its lead, being finished in 2014 but not available until its Netflix release together with season 18 in 2016. This time, most of the new main characters did not warrant new voice actors. {{an|Serena}} was voiced by '''Rozita Erbanová''', who previously performed as {{an|Dawn}}. '''Petr Neskusil''', who previously voiced Trip and various other characters, was cast as {{an|Clemont}}. And the role of {{an|Bonnie}} was taken by '''Kateřina Peřinová'''. {{Ash}} as well as {{TRT}} remained unchanged.

However, after recording ''[[XY008|Grooming Furfrou!]]'', '''Eva Spoustová''' was recast due to her participating in an incident often referred to as the "Czech dubbing crisis", where over 180 Czech voice actors entered an agency that was supposed to help them fight for better working conditions. Most dubbing studios declined any negotiations and instead reacted by recasting all the affected roles. As a result, '''Radka Stupková''' was chosen as a replacement voice for {{an|Jessie}}.

Another change in the main cast came with the beginning of season 18, when '''Radek Škvor''' became too busy with his other commitments and had to be replaced with his older brother '''Jan Škvor''', who previously voiced [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]].

The advent of [[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] came with a significant expansion of the voice cast due to the notable amount of new main characters. The new voice actors included '''Jan Battěk''' as {{an|Kiawe}}, '''Klára Nováková''' as {{an|Lana}}, '''Sára Nygrýnová''' as {{an|Lillie}}, Klára's sister '''Adéla Nováková''' as {{an|Mallow}}, '''Jan Köhler''' as {{an|Sophocles}} and '''Martin Kubačák''' as {{an|Professor Kukui}}.
While '''Jan Maxián''' reprised his role of {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}} was taken over by '''Jana Páleníčková''', as '''Eva Spoustová''' left the cast during the 14th season.
Starting season 21, '''Vojtěch Hájek''', who voiced minor characters in the previous seasons, took over the position of a dub director.

===Music===
In 2001, the soundtrack album ''[[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]]'' was translated into Czech under the title ''{{tt|Pokémon - Chyťte je všechny!|Pokémon, Catch 'em all!}}''. The ''[[Totally Pokémon]]'' CD was also translated to Czech later that year, titled ''{{tt|Pokémon, Johtovy Cesty|Pokémon Johto's Journeys}}''.

==Pokémon manga==
In February 2020, a Czech comic and manga publisher '''Nakladatelství Crew''' announced it would release the {{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue|first}} {{MangaArc|Yellow|two}} arcs of [[Pokémon Adventures]] under the title ''Pokémon Adventures: Red a Blue'', with the first book tentatively planned for June 2020. However, partly due to the measures imposed by the Czech government in response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the release has been postponed. The {{PAV|1|first volume}} of the manga was eventually released on September 15, 2020, under the shortened title ''Pokémon - Red a Blue 1'', followed by {{PAV|2}} on November 3. The subsequent volumes were released quarterly.

The {{PAV|8|first volume}} of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} was released on May 17, 2022, continuing the numbering and quarterly schedule from the previous arcs, with the subtitle updated to ''{{tt|Gold a Silver|Gold and Silver}}''. {{PAV|15}} was released on May 21, 2024, subtitled ''{{tt|Gold a Silver / Ruby a Sapphire|Gold and Silver / Ruby and Sapphire}}'', marking the end of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc and beginning of the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}.

The translation, done by '''Matyáš Anton''', as well as the contents of the Czech release are based directly on the Japanese version while adhering to the official English names of Pokémon, characters and cities. The names of [[move]]s, [[abilities]], [[item]]s and some locations are translated into Czech, mostly matching the translations used in the dub of the contemporary seasons of the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

==Pokémon merchandise==
Czech versions of the first ten books of the [[Pokémon Chapter Books]], as well as ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'' by [[Maria S. Barbo]] were released in 2001 by '''Egmont ČR'''. A monthly magazine titled ''{{tt|Pokémon Magazín|Pokémon Magazine}}'' was also published during 2001 and 2002. However, its focus gradually expanded and shifted to other popular franchises, resulting in a name change to ''{{tt|Magazín|Magazine}}'' and its eventual discontinuation.

In summer 2023, the Polish publisher '''Story House Egmont''' started publishing a Czech version of the [[Pokémon Official Magazine]], titled ''Pokémon - oficiální časopis''. Despite being labeled as official, the issues from 2023 and 2024 featured many errors and inconsistencies with the official animated series and manga translations and even the most basic terminology varied wildly across the pages, with no translator credited. Since 2025, Matyáš Anton (who also works on the manga) is credited as a translator and the situation has improved significantly. The magazine currently runs on a schedule of 8 issues per year.

On April 8, 2025, Story House Egmont released the [[Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook]] under the Czech name ''Pokémon - Základní příručka Super Duper Extra Deluxe''. However, for unknown reasons, the publisher opted to distribute it exclusively through select newspaper stands, making the book unavailable in bookstores.

==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
The cards of [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] sold in Czech stores are sold in English. The distributor of Pokémon Trading Card Game is ADC Blackfire Entertainment, who also distributes some Pokémon toys in Czech Republic.

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/cz/ The official Czech Republic Pokémon website] (single page)
* [http://www.pokemon.cz/ Official Czech website operated by ConQuest]
* [http://www.hraju-pokemon.cz/ Official Czech website operated by Blackfire]
* [http://www.egmont-casopisy.cz/portfolio/pokemon/ Pokémon Official Magazine page on Story House Egmont website]
* [http://www.pikachu.cz/ Czech fansite]

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[List of Czech Pokémon themes]]
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Pokémon in Turkey

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|area=Turkey
|language={{wp|Turkish language|Turkish}}
|continent={{wp|Europe}}
|size=100px
|EP001=January 31, 2000 (Episodes after EP209 were never aired)
|AG001=Never aired
|DP001=2009* (Episodes before DP053 were never aired)
|BW001=2011
|XY001=September 1, 2014
|SM001=April 1, 2018
|JN001=July 1, 2021
|HZ001=March 7, 2024
}}
The [[Pokémon]] franchise officially reached '''{{wp|Turkey}}''' on January 31, 2000 with the airing of ''[[EP001|Pokémon! Ben seni seçiyorum!]]''

==Pokémon video games==
Though the games and consoles themselves have been sold by private retailers previously, in 2004, Avaturk began distribution of Nintendo products in Turkey following a partnership deal made with Nortec Multimedia SA, the distributor of Nintendo products in some of the Balkan countries.<ref>https://www.chip.com.tr/haber/nintendo-avaturk-ile-turkiye-pazarinda_1225.html</ref> In 2005, Avaturk was transformed into Nortec Eurasia.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-colakoglu-1ab2a137</ref> They released DS titles, including [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], which went on to become bestsellers in Turkey.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20160815065943/http://www.trgamer.com/Haber.aspx?YaziID=13132</ref> After the bankruptcy of Nortec Eurasia in 2012,<ref>https://microsite.nintendo-europe.com/nintendo.turkey/</ref> it was not possible to purchase physical games, aside from the unsold stocks. Yandex.Money from April 2017 began digital distribution of Nintendo Switch.<ref>https://www.ewdn.com/2017/04/25/yandex-money-distributes-nintendo-switch-games-in-russia-and-turkey/</ref> In April 2018, CD Media became of the official distributor of Nintendo products (including Pokémon games) in Turkey.<ref>https://www.baslattusu.com/nintendo-turkiye-pazarina-resmi-olarak-geri-dondu-45476.html</ref>

As of January 2023, {{g|GO}} and {{g|UNITE}} are the only Pokémon games that have been localized into Turkish,<ref>https://view.email.pokemon.com/?qs=bec7e1b76e8779226aa1f7f367af67dc45ea959a159c93d4f612132ae79b19a7457aed6f82112f504bbac3066abd5edff727a92019036e8926983091134c01caab8c8ff8172fcf32</ref><ref>https://www.posta.com.tr/bilim-teknoloji/pokemon-go-tamamen-turkce-oldu-2448470</ref> though Turkish language support in Pokémon UNITE was later removed as of December 4, 2025.<ref>[https://unite.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/important-notice-for-players-using-turkish-russian-or-hindi/ Pokémon UNITE | Important Notice for Players Using Turkish, Russian, or Hindi]</ref> The Turkish names of most Pokémon are the same as their English names, with the exception of {{p|Type: Null}} and the [[Paradox Pokémon]]. For more information on these localized names for Pokémon, see [[List of Turkish Pokémon names]].

==Pokémon animation==
The [[Pokémon animated series]] was first aired in Turkey on January 31, 2000 on ATV.<ref>https://www.milliyet.com.tr/molatik/galeri/uzerinden-20-yil-gectigine-inanamayacaginiz-13-sey-83781/1</ref>

The animated series continued to air regularly until the [[EP105|Charizard Sakinleşiyor]]. After the episode, previous episodes have been reran for several times.<ref>https://pokemoncu.net/anime/portakal-adalari/#Not-1</ref>

After Radio and Television Supreme Council of Turkey (RTÜK) ordered a ban on the animated series, show's popularity had begun to dwindle. Pokémon had been relaunched on December 9, 2002 by Star TV. The first few seasons were aired from that date until May 2004, when episodes following [[EP105|Charizard Sakinleşiyor]] started to air. In June 2005, RTÜK forced Star TV to stop airing Pokémon. The magazine of Presidency of Religious Affairs, Diyanet, has reiterated similar claims by RTÜK on March 2, 2005 (shortly before they shut down the production).<ref>http://www.internethaber.com/diyanet-pokemondan-uzak-durun-1111439h.htm</ref> After this, Kanal 1 and Kanal 7 began to broadcast the first episodes of Pokémon for a while. ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' was never aired. ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' began airing in 2009 on Jetix Turkey shortly before it transformed into Disney XD (and eventually to {{wp|Disney Channel Turkey}}). ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' began airing in 2011 on Disney XD. It was also streamed on {{wp|Amazon Prime Video}} later on.

The animated series fully started re-airing on September 1, 2014, beginning with the [[S17|seventeenth season]]. It carried on through the subsequent years, and on April 7, 2018, the [[S20|twentieth season]] was released on [[Netflix]]. The [[S21|twenty-first season]] was released on April 1, 2019. ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' started to air on Netflix on July 1, 2021.

===Controversy===
In Turkey, there were two separate reports of kids falling out of windows while claiming to be Pokémon in late 2000. One of these was Ferhat Ağırbaş, a four-year-old child from Mersin on October 30.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20070608155003/http://www.milliyet.com.tr/2000/10/30/haber/hab08.html</ref> Another was Seyda Aykanat, a seven-year-old student from Kilis on November 25.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010610184031/http://www.milliyet.com.tr/2000/11/25/yasam/yas05.html</ref>

After these incidents, a report was published by the Health Ministry stating the animated series has negative effects on children. Due to these cases, RTÜK ordered a ban on the animated series.<ref>http://edition.cnn.com/2000/WORLD/meast/12/08/turkey.pokemon.reut/index.html</ref> ATV stopped airing Pokémon on December 13, 2000.

===Cast and crew===
'''Ahmet Taşar''' has voiced the main character [[Ash Ketchum]] from 2000 to 2016. '''Kerem Kobanbay''' has voiced [[Ash Ketchum]] from 2016 to 2018. Birtanem Coşkun Candaner provided the voice of {{an|Misty}} while Tugay Erverdi has provided the voice of {{an|Brock}}. [[Jessie]] was voiced by Figen Harman while [[James]] was voiced by Levent Sülün and then by Aydoğan Temel. Murat Keskinoğlu provided the voice of {{MTR}}. [[Officer Jenny]] was voiced by Mehpare Özlük, while {{an|Professor Oak}} was voiced by Tunç Ozdil.

Beginning with ''Sun & Moon'', James is voiced by Murat Sarı, Jessie by Müge Oruçkaptan, Meowth by Fatih Özkul, Kiawe by Mert Aydın, Sophocles by Gülnur Badakal, Lillie by Selay Taşdöğen, Lana by Zencan Saka, Professor Kukui by Ali Hocaoğlu, Nurse Joy by Bergen Coşkun, the Rotom Pokédex by Gökhan Şimşek, and the narrator by Savaş Özdural.

In ''[[M22|Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', Birtanem Candaner reprised her role as Misty, while Ash was voiced by Arda Oğul Meriçliler and Brock was voiced by Ilker Guler.

===Pokémon movies===
Most of the [[Pokémon movie]]s were translated and dubbed into Turkish as well. Only exceptions are [[M08|eighth]], [[M09|ninth]] and [[M10|tenth movies]]. The first movie, ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', was shown in theaters on June 9, 2000, and the second movie, ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', was shown in theaters on January 19, 2001. They were also released on DVD and VCD.

The third movie, ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', was released on DVD and VCD in 2002.

''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were released on DVD and VCD in 2006.

Disney XD aired the [[M11|eleventh]] and [[M12|twelfth films]] in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[M14|''White—Victini and Zekrom'' and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'']] and ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' were released on DVD in 2011, 2012, and 2013 respectively.

All of the movies starting from [[M16|sixteenth]] movie have been released on Netflix.

''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' was also released under the title ''{{tt|Pokémon Özel Film: Mewtwo’nun Geri Dönüşü|Pokémon Special Movie: The return of Mewtwo}}'' in 2001.<ref>https://pokemoncu.net/filmler/</ref>

===Music===
Until the [[S12|twelfth season]], the dub used the English version of the opening themes. However, since the twelfth season, dubbed opening themes have been used for the series.

The Turkish CD version of [[Pokémon Theme]] was sung by '''Ahmet Taşar'''. The [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master|first album]] was released in 2001. It was adapted by '''Sibel Erülgen''', engineered by '''Fuat Güney''', and produced by BMG MÜZİK A.Ş. '''Gülşen Karanlık''' and '''Kerem Akaydın''' also provided vocals for a majority of the songs featured in the album.

==External links==
* Official Turkish Pokémon social media:
** [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWHR9lBzFN9RB3Aw0lYan1Q Official Pokémon YouTube channel in Turkish]
** [https://twitter.com/pokemonturkiye Official Pokémon Twitter in Turkish]
** [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084911538011 Official Pokémon Facebook Page in Turkish]
** [https://www.instagram.com/pokemon.tur/ Official Pokémon Instagram in Turkish]
* [https://pokemongolive.com/tr/ Pokémon GO website (Turkish)]
** [https://twitter.com/PokemonGOAppTR Pokémon GO Turkey on Twitter]
** [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonGOAppTur/ Pokémon GO Turkey on Facebook]
** [https://www.instagram.com/pokemongoapptr/ Pokémon GO Turkey on Instagram]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111105005958/http://www.nintendo.com.tr/ Defunct Nintendo official website in Turkey]
** [http://microsite.nintendo-europe.com/nintendo.turkey/ Nintendo of Europe message to their Turkish customers in June 2012]
* [https://pokemoncu.net/tarihce/ Fan history of Pokémon in Turkey (in Turkish)]
* [https://www.turkcepokemon.com/ Türkçe Pokémon]

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[List of Turkish Pokémon themes]]
* [[List of Turkish Pokémon names]]
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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T15:17:22Z

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Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T14:47:03Z

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{{redirect|Cap Pikachu|the character from {{aniseries|HZ}}|Captain Pikachu}}
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[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|300px|Event artwork]]
'''Pikachu in a cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap''), sometimes known as '''Cap Pikachu''' in fandom, are collective terms referring to the eight {{pkmn2|event}} male {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu variants|variants]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] {{Ash}} has worn throughout his tenure as a protagonist of {{aniseries|PTS}}.

The name "Pikachu in a cap" comes from the item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

==Terminology==
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These forms have been described in various ways, both as a group and individually. The piece of clothing itself has also been described as both a hat and a cap.

The page for old event distributions on [[Pokémon.com]] for the original 2018 event refers to some of these Pikachu forms as wearing a '''Hat''' instead of a '''Cap'''. For instance, it uses '''Pikachu (Hoenn Hat)''' and '''Pikachu (Kalos Hat)'''. The ones for the Sword and Shield event are instead labelled '''Pikachu (Hoenn Cap)''' and '''Pikachu (Kalos Cap)'''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions Past Pokémon Distributions], Pokémon.com</ref>

In all in-game contexts, {{Ash}} is never mentioned in person, and is typically described as either Pikachu's "Trainer" or "Partner". In promotion or publishing it may be called "Ash's Pikachu".

;Wearing a hat or cap
*The in-game item description of [[Pikashunium Z]] (including in games where this item is unobtainable) refers to this as "'''Pikachu in a cap'''" in Generations {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}, or as "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''" in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet, Violet]], and {{pkmn|HOME}}. The description of the [[Z-Move]] the Pikashunium Z allows access to, {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, says that the move is used by "'''Pikachu wearing a cap'''".
*Multiple press releases relating to ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' describe the cards and the Pokémon as "'''Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat'''".<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release]</ref><ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Due-to-Popular-Demand-Pokemon-The-Movie-I-Choose-You-Gets-Two-Encore-S Press Release]</ref> This has also been used to describe them collectively, as in the phrase, "...six versions of '''Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat''', as seen throughout Pokémon animation, will be available for distribution...".<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Lifts-the-Curtain-on-Pokemon-The-Mov Press Release]</ref>
*[[Pokémon HOME]] refers to it as '''Pikachu wearing a hat''' in order to get a sticker based on {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
*The Pokédex entry for all forms in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Ultra Sun say that "'''It wears the hat of its Trainer'''".
* The Japanese Daisuki Club page on [[form]]s has a section titled '''帽子をかぶった「サトシのピカチュウ」''' ''"Satoshi's Pikachu" Wearing a Hat''.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.jp/special/forme/column/ Daisuki Club Pokémon Form Encyclopedia]</ref>

;As Ash's Pikachu
*The page for old event distributions on [[Pokémon.com]] calls a Partner Cap Pikachu "'''Ash's Pikachu'''".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/past-pokemon-distributions Past Pokémon Distributions], Pokémon.com</ref>
*The Pokémon.com article for a later distribution for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] calls them "'''Ash's Pikachu'''".<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield Pokémon.com]</ref> It also uses "Ash's Pikachu" to refer to all forms, as in "Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of '''Ash's Pikachu'''" and "Also, please note that '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot evolve. Likewise, '''Ash's Pikachu''' cannot be fed Max Soup..."<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield Pokémon.com]</ref>
*Multiple Japanese guides produced by [[Overlap]] for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} write the forms as '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu''. These descriptions are usually accompanied by an image of Original Cap as a default or example.
*In the [[Trading Card Game]], the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "'''[[Pikachu_(TCG)#Ash's_Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu]]'''". These cards work under the [[Owner's Pokémon]] ruleset, and are not specifically referring to the form that the card depicts.

==In the core series games==
The first six variations of Pikachu in a cap were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon animated series]]' twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the animated series' [[JN040|timeslot move]] to Friday nights in Japan and the release of [[The Crown Tundra]] in October 2020.

Pikachu in a cap are not present in {{LGPE}}, {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, or {{g|Legends: Z-A}} despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}|extra-style=color:white|{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
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{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemelight|Alola}}|{{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{Colorschemedark|Galar}}|{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>}}
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Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[Evolution|evolve]]. Additionally, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. In [[Generation VII]], Cap Pikachu cannot use {{m|Catastropika}}, even if they hold [[Pikanium Z]] and know {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but they have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. In [[Generation VIII]], Cap Pikachu cannot [[Gigantamax]], as they cannot be fed {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.

===Distribution===
====Generation VII====
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use [[serial code]] to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.

The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in {{g|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, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of [[Pikachu Valley]] will give the player the [[Z-Crystal]] if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.

=====Original Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the [[original series]]. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in the original series being [[M01|the first Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of [[EP001|the first episode in the original series]], April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.

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=====Hoenn Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being during the sixth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' being [[M06|the sixth Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[AG001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']], November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of [[EP263|the first episode of the sixth season of the animated series]] in the United States, September 13, 2003.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 3 to 15, 2017}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the tenth year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being [[M10|the tenth Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' being during the ninth year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[DP001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']], September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 17 to 29, 2017}}
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=====Unova Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 14th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being [[M14|the 14th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' being during the 13th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[BW001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']], September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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{{G7event/entry|sm|serial code|Japanese|online|May 31 to June 12, 2017}}
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=====Kalos Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being during the 17th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' being [[M17|the 17th Pokémon movie]] overall. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[XY001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']], October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.

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=====Alola Cap=====
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 20th year of the Pokémon animated series and the first movie in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being [[M20|the 20th Pokémon movie]] overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' being during the 19th year of the Pokémon animated series in the United States. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of [[SM001|the first episode in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']], November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.

Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.

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=====Partner Cap=====
{{bulbanews/2|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
This special Pikachu is based on {{mov|Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu|20}} as he appeared in ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You]]''. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the [[Pokémon|franchise]] as a whole. The [[Trainer ID number]] is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.

This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches [[Akala Island]]. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at [[Pikachu Valley]]. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be {{Shiny}}. Instead of checking its [[personality value]] against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's [[Original Trainer]] to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.

This Pikachu has a [[Appendix:Fan_terminology#TSV|TSV]] of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.

*The Japanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/present/ was] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disk, which was given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
*The American and PAL region QR Code [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-new-movie-and-a-new-pikachu-for-you/ was] given away to players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
*The Taiwanese region QR Code [http://www.pokemon-sunmoon-cn.com/usum/tc/campaign_171102_01.html was] available on [http://www.pokemon.com.tw/Movie20/tc.html Pokémon.com.tw] in conjunction with the airings of ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]'' in Taiwan.
*The Korean region QR Code [http://www.pokemonkorea.co.kr/m20/notice_1?id=6c25b98a47d80f16957de96b6a2a1549dd5cb9ea51ae7df3bcfc8d5e6087d99ffc8cb3859e7f1564e9265300de68c9031e86b6af1f2c5786dc07f994c4a4ad6b was] given away to players who attend ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''.
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code NA PAL.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code TW.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #fff; width:170px"| [[File:Partner Cap Pikachu distribution QR Code KO.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Japanese region QR Code
| American and PAL region QR Code
| Taiwanese region QR Code
| Korean region QR Code
|}

====[[Generation VIII]]====
All Pikachu in a cap were [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sword_shield_expansion/news/200929_01/ distributed] via universal serial codes through the [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-ashs-pikachu-wearing-ashs-caps-in-pokemon-sword-or-pokemon-shield/ official Pokémon website] in honor of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].

=====Original Cap=====
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for [[caught Pokémon]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, '''{{tt|ＧＥＴ|ゲット}}したポケモン''' ''Got Pokémon''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1627|wctitle=Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Original Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Original Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA CHUG ET</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Partner Cap=====
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the password <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>. The code is a reference to the title of the [[M20|twentieth movie]] in both Japanese and English languages, ''I Choose You!''

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1633|wctitle=Pikachu (Partner Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Partner Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Partner Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>1CH0 0SEY 0U</code>|hide|September 29 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Hoenn Cap=====
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', '''ポケットモンスター　アドバンスジェネレーション''' ''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1628|wctitle=Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Hoenn Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA ADVA NCE</code>|hide|October 2 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Sinnoh Cap=====
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the password <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>. The code is a reference to {{m|Volt Tackle}}, a move Pikachu used throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1629|wctitle=Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>V0LT TACK LEP1 KA</code>|hide|October 9 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Unova Cap=====
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the password <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black and White]]'', '''ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1630|wctitle=Pikachu (Unova Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Unova Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Unova Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>P1KA BEST W1SH</code>|hide|October 16 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Kalos Cap=====
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the password <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' in Japan — October 17, 2013.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1631|wctitle=Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Kalos Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>KAL0 SP1K A</code>|hide|October 17 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====Alola Cap=====
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the password <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>. The code is a reference to {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} as well as {{aniseries|PTS}}' [[Ultra Guardians]].

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1632|wctitle=Pikachu (Alola Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=Alola Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-Alola Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>ULTR AP1K A</code>|hide|October 23 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

=====World Cap=====
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the password <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>. The code is a reference to {{aniseries|PTS}}'s timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.

{{SwShevent/head|wcid=1634|wctitle=Pikachu (World Cap) Gift|lochide=yes
|ball=Poké
|pokemon=Pikachu
|form=World Cap
|image=0025Pikachu-World Cap
|gender=m
|level=25
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot={{tt|サトシ|Japanese}}<br>{{tt|Ash|English, German, Italian, Spanish}}<br>{{tt|Sacha|French}}<br>{{tt|지우|Korean}}<br>{{tt|小智|Chinese}}
|id=201023
|ability=Static
|nature=Hardy
|item=Light Ball
|fateful=yes
|met=a Pokémon TV program
|ribbon=Classic
|iv=0
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electroweb|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G8event/entry|swsh|Password: <code>K1NP 1KA1 855</code>|hide|October 30 to November 30, 2020}}
{{G8event/footer}}

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Tretta===
[[File:Pikachu Z1 07.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu in a puck from the {{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}} expansion]]
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)]].

===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{incomplete|section|2=Should we include old stage data here, or relegate it to the dedicated pages?}}
In {{g|Shuffle}}, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.

* Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
* Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in [[Great Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
* Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in [[High-Speed Challenge]] stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
* The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the {{DL|Daily Pokémon/Live service period|Great Daily (fifth release)}}, which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
* Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a [[Commemorative Event]] from November 7 to 14, 2017.

As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in [[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]] in the rotating schedule.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Original Cap
|amelia=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Hoenn Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Sinnoh Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Unova Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Kalos Cap
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper={{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}
|form=Alola Cap
|amelia=2
}}
|}
{{-}}

{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
|-
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}

=====Great Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 13 to 20, 2017|alt=Hoenn Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 27 to July 4, 2017|alt=Unova Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 11 to 18, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====High-Speed Challenge=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Time
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per 3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|June 20 to June 27, 2017|alt=Sinnoh Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|July 4 to 11, 2017|alt=Kalos Cap|Reappeared in Great Daily #5|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="11" |
|}

=====Great Daily (Fifth release)=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|Wednesdays during event period|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|2,688|0:25|4%|4%|5|Thursdays during event period|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|5,200|12|4%|3%|5|Fridays during event period|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|4,000|0:30|8%|4%|5|Saturdays during event period|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|6,000|11|5%|3%|5|Sundays during event period|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

=====Commemorative Event=====
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Event
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025A|Pikachu|Electric|3,000|11|5%|5%|5|[[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px|link=]] Heart ×1|November 7 to 14, 2017|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=8}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="12" |
|}

=====[[Pokémon Safari#Week 17|Pokémon Safari (Week 17)]]=====
All Pikachu in a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background:#{{cute color light}}; border:2px solid #{{cute color}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move/3 seconds remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||025O|Pikachu|Electric|10%|5,899|11|5%|4%|5|alt=Original Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025H|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,700|12|8%|3%|5|alt=Hoenn Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025S|Pikachu|Electric|10%|2,688|7|4%|4%|5|alt=Sinnoh Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025U|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,400|10|4%|3%|5|alt=Unova Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025K|Pikachu|Electric|10%|4,000|10|6%|4%|5|alt=Kalos Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
{{ShufflePoké||025A|Pikachu|Electric|10%|10,663|11|5%|3%|5|alt=Alola Cap|[[File:Skill Booster personalized.png|20px|link=]] Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught|cols=7}}
|-
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="10" |
|}

===Pokémon GO===
[[File:Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in Pokémon GO]]
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as '''Pikachu wearing Ash's hat''', appeared for a limited time during {{g|GO}}'s first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to {{LGPE}} and {{g|HOME}} (in extension—to {{g|Sword and Shield}}).

Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[Event Pokémon (GO)|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility of it being {{OBP|Shiny Pokémon|GO|Shiny}}. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/oct2020-events/?hl=en Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pichu<br>[[File:GO172O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026O.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Original Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Of.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

[[File:Pokémon GO World Cap Pikachu artwork.png|thumb|250px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon GO]]
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.

In an event based on ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com]</ref>

{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO026W.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|World Cap Raichu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO026Wf.png|110px]]}}
{{Flexfooter}}

===Pokémon Ga-Olé===
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set)]].

Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk [[Pikachu (Movie 2017)]]. This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.

{{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 Mezastar===
Pikachu appears in {{g|Mezastar}} as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the {{mezastar|Double Chain set 1|first Double Chain set}}.

====As an opponent====
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=0025Pikachu-World Cap|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Dynamax Band}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Double Chain Start Campaign}}|Electric||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

===Pokémon Masters EX===
[[File:Masters025W.png|thumb|150px|World Cap Pikachu in Pokémon Masters EX]]
{{main|Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|Ash (Masters) → Pikachu}}
Pikachu first appeared during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|The Classic Thunderbolt}} in {{g|Masters EX}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their [[sync move]], Best Buds {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|152|Ash|trainerlink=Ash (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Ash|0025W|Pikachu|pokemonlink=Ash's Pikachu|gender=male|master=yes|buddy=yes|form=World Cap|Electric|Ground|Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}
{{-}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly wore [[Ash's hat]] in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]''.

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the [[title card]]s of the Battle Frontier arc from ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa Hanger]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
In ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', Pikachu retrieved Ash's hat after {{AP|Aipom}} stole it and ran off, causing it to briefly fall on Pikachu's head.

===={{aniseries|BW}}====
In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'', Pikachu temporarily wore Ash's hat to protect himself from the [[Dream Mist]] spreading across [[Striaton City]].

In ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat to block out the sound waves produced by {{TRT}}'s machine.

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
Although it does not directly appear in any episode, Pikachu is shown wearing Ash's hat in the Japanese opening [[Mad-Paced Getter]].

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the [[Pikashunium Z]]. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]] at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s {{m|Guardian of Alola}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}.

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s {{TP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}.

In ''[[JN118|Battling as Hard as Stone!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Steven Stone}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'', Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against {{an|Leon}}'s [[Gigantamax]] {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}. In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while {{TP|Leon|Eternatus}} stabilized the [[Galar particle]]s at [[Wyndon Stadium]] and recharged Ash and Leon's [[Dynamax Band]]s. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to [[Gigantamax]] him.

In ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]'', Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Hoenn Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Sinnoh Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Unova Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Kalos Cap
File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
</gallery>

===''I Choose You!''===
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', set in an alternate timeline from the main series, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} momentarily wore {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}'s Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
</gallery>

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash hats Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ash's hats in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Ash 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt pose ICYR.png|thumb|left|100px|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM37|Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!]]'', {{adv|Sun}}, [[Kiawe]], and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to [[Pikachu Valley]], including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu in a cap.

===Movie adaptations===
In [[ICYR1]], {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (M20)}} briefly put on [[Ash's hat]] when he and {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|his Trainer}} performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

===Pokémon Journeys===
In ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} briefly put on Ash's hat when he and {{Ash}} performed the [[Z-Move]] 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:AshPikachuSMPromo108.jpg|thumb|200px|right|An "Ash's Pikachu" card, this one representing a Partner Cap Pikachu]]
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. All of them are named '''Ash's Pikachu''', making them {{TCG|Owner's Pokémon}}, specifically {{DL|Owner's Pokémon (TCG)|Ash's Pokémon}}. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.

The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|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|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|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|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|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|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Merchandise===
====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; {{TCG|Jumbo cards|Jumbo}})

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack.jpg
|caption1=Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
}}

====''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:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption5=Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption6=Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves
|image7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves.jpg
|caption7=Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves
}}

====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=AshPikachuSMPromo108 BR.png
|caption1=Pikachu promotional card
}}

==Trivia==
* {{g|Masters EX}} is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, as it is unable to perform the move in the [[core series]] game.
** {{aniseries|JN}} also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in [[Generation VIII]].
* In {{g|HOME}}, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
<gallery>
HOME025.png|{{p|Pikachu}}'s HOME model
HOME025O.png|Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
</gallery>

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Pikachu in a cap''
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|fr=Pikachu à Casquette
|de=Pikachu mit Kappe
|it=Pikachu con berretto
|ko={{tt|모자를 쓴 피카츄|Mojareul sseun Pikachu}} ''Pikachu wearing a cap''
|es=Pikachu con gorra
|zh_yue=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Daaijeuhk Mouhjí dīk Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
|zh_cmn=戴著帽子的皮卡丘 / 戴着帽子的皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Dàizhe Màozi de Pikachu|Pikachu wearing a cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Original Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|RG}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|RG}}
|ja=オリジナルキャップ ''Original Cap''
|fr=Casquette Originale
|de=Original-Kappe
|it=Berretto Originale
|ko=오리지널캡 ''Original Cap''
|es=Gorra Original
|zh_yue=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chōchí Mouhjí|Beginning Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=初始帽子 ''{{tt|Chūshǐ Màozi|Beginning Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Hoenn Cap''
{{langtable
|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|ja=ホウエンキャップ ''Hoenn Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Hoenn
|de=Hoenn-Kappe
|it=Berretto Hoenn
|ko=호연캡 ''Hoenn Cap''
|es=Gorra Hoenn
|zh_yue=豐緣帽子 ''{{tt|Fūngyùhn Mouhjí|Hoenn Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=豐緣帽子 / 丰缘帽子 ''{{tt|Fēngyuán Màozi|Hoenn Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Sinnoh Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|DP}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|DP}}
|ja=シンオウキャップ ''Sinnoh Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Sinnoh
|de=Sinnoh-Kappe
|it=Berretto Sinnoh
|ko=신오캡 ''Sinnoh Cap''
|es=Gorra Sinnoh
|zh_yue=神奧帽子 ''{{tt|Sàhn'ou Mouhjí|Sinnoh Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=神奧帽子 / 神奥帽子 ''{{tt|Shén'ào Màozi|Sinnoh Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Unova Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|BW}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|BW}}
|ja=イッシュキャップ ''Isshu Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Unys
|de=Einall-Kappe
|it=Berretto Unima
|ko=하나캡 ''Hana Cap''
|es=Gorra Teselia
|zh_yue=合眾帽子 ''{{tt|Hahpjung Mouhjí|Unova Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=合眾帽子 / 合众帽子 ''{{tt|Hézhòng Màozi|Unova Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Kalos Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|XY}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|XY}}
|ja=カロスキャップ ''Kalos Cap''
|fr=Casquette de Kalos
|de=Kalos-Kappe
|it=Berretto Kalos
|ko=칼로스캡 ''Kalos Cap''
|es=Gorra Kalos
|zh_yue=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kāatloksī Mouhjí|Kalos Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=卡洛斯帽子 ''{{tt|Kǎluòsī Màozi|Kalos Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Alola Cap''
{{langtable
|color={{colorschemelight|SM}}|bordercolor={{colorschemedark|SM}}
|ja=アローラキャップ ''Alola Cap''
|fr=Casquette d'Alola
|de=Alola-Kappe
|it=Berretto Alola
|ko=알로라캡 ''Alola Cap''
|es=Gorra Alola
|zh_yue=阿羅拉帽子 ''{{tt|Alòhlāai Mouhjí|Alola Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=阿羅拉帽子 / 阿罗拉帽子 ''{{tt|Āluólā Màozi|Alola Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''Partner Cap''
{{langtable
|color=F1912B|bordercolor=90BDDC
|ja={{tt|キミにきめたキャップ|Kimi ni Kimeta Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|fr=Casquette Partenaire
|de=Partnerkappe
|it=Berretto Compagni
|ko={{tt|너로정했다캡|Neoro Jeonghaetda Cap}} ''I Choose You Cap''
|es=Gorra Compañero
|zh_yue=就決定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jauh Kyutdihng Sih Néih Líuh Mouhjí|Partner Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=就決定是你了帽子 / 就决定是你了帽子 ''{{tt|Jiù Juédìng Shì Nǐ Le Màozi|Partner Cap}}''
}}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
''World Cap''
{{langtable
|color=D5598C
|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ja=ワールドキャップ ''World Cap''
|fr=Casquette Monde
|de=Weltreise-Kappe
|it=Berretto Giramondo
|ko=월드캡 ''World Cap''
|es=Gorra Trotamundos
|zh_yue=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Saigaai Mouhjí|World Cap}}''
|zh_cmn=世界帽子 ''{{tt|Shìjiè Màozi|World Cap}}''
}}
</div>
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Ash's hat]]

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[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]

[[es:Pikachu con gorra]]
[[fr:Liste des Pokémon distribués en 2017#Pikachu a Casquette]]
[[it:Pikachu di Ash#Pikachu con berretto]]
[[ja:サトシの帽子をかぶったピカチュウ]]
[[zh:戴着帽子的皮卡丘]]

Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T14:21:44Z

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T13:25:40Z

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Talk:Pikachu in a cap

2026-06-12T04:09:05Z

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Bulbapedia talk:Username policy

2026-06-10T00:53:34Z

Landfish7: /* Username change to piplupness */ Reply

{{talk header
| subtitle = This [[Bulbapedia:Talk page policy|talk page]] is for discussions about the contents of [[Bulbapedia:Username policy]] and to request username changes.
| noticetitle = Username changes
| notice = <div style="margin:auto; max-width:650px>If you would like to change your username, please read [[Bulbapedia:Username policy|the policy]], then start a new topic on this page and state the reason for your change. A member of the [[Bulbapedia:Leadership Board|Leadership Board]] will then review your request.</div>
| archives = [[Bulbapedia talk:Username policy/Archive 1|1]]
}}

== Change my username ==

I would like to change my username from [[User:TossedDwarf5019]] to '''Luan''', to simplify my login process and cause I don't [[wp:Dwarf-tossing|feel ok about that]] username anymore.
[[User:TossedDwarf5019|TossedDwarf5019]] ([[User talk:TossedDwarf5019|talk]]) 18:39, 13 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you so much :))) [[User:Luan|Luan]] ([[User talk:Luan|talk]]) 12:44, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

== Username change request to apollyon666. Current username contains deadname. ==

apollyon666 is also my username on other pokemon related accounts. [[User:apollyon666|apollyon666]] ([[User talk:apollyon666|talk]]) 17:35, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

== mathfreak231 -> MathyFurret ==

Came up with this username when I was like 10 on club penguin and discontinued it a few years ago. I prefer MathyFurret now. [[User:Mathfreak231|math]][[User talk:Mathfreak231|freak]][[Special:Contributions/Mathfreak231|231]] 04:55, 16 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 06:49, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

== kjhf -> slate ==

In line with my name change on other NIWA wikis. Thanks :) ([[User:Kjhf|Kjhf]] | [[User_talk:Kjhf|Talk]]) 14:56, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 18:07, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

==Nepsolit -> Nepepper==
Have a vendetta against the 2018ish meme filled name. Granted the new one isn't that much of an improvement but I like it better. Thanks in advance.

[[User:Nepsolit|Nepsolit]] ([[User talk:Nepsolit|talk]]) 19:01, 27 June 2024 (UTC).
:This has been completed. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 01:52, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

== RafaelGN -> rafael.zinho ==

My current username in most sites, including Discord. --[[User:RafaelGN|RafaelGN]] ([[User talk:RafaelGN|talk]]) 04:21, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
:Taken care of! Thanks. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 06:18, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you! ✌️ --[[User:Rafael.zinho|rafael.zinho]] ([[User talk:Rafael.zinho|talk]]) 00:58, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

== 3DualscreenS to polishedrelish ==

Hi, I would like my name changed to polishedrelish to keep it consistent with my other socials. Thank you in advance

--[[User:3DualscreenS|polishedrelish]] ([[User talk:3DualscreenS|talk]]) 18:18, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:39, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

== New username ==

I would like to change my username to "Monarch Satoshi". -- [[User:Felix Fox|Felix Fox]] ([[User talk:Felix Fox|talk]]) 19:28, 26 September 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:39, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi,
I realise policy is to not change usernames without a valid reason. I've changed my name and my username references my old name, which I would rather not see all the time. I'd like to please request changing my username from stuaker to jainanz
Thank you!
[[User:Stuaker|Stuaker]] ([[User talk:Stuaker|talk]]) 02:52, 25 October 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 06:04, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you so much! [[User:Jainanz|Jainanz]] ([[User talk:Jainanz|talk]]) 10:37, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi, my current username contains my old name, could my username be changed to Splatty?
[[User:DylianJ|DylianJ]] ([[User talk:DylianJ|talk]]) 13:59, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 14:15, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

== Rolandpokémon -> SMB99thx ==

I request this name change as I use SMB99thx in many websites. I don't use names like these any longer. [[User:Rolandpokémon|Rolandpokémon]] ([[User talk:Rolandpokémon|talk]]) 02:39, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
:Thank you. [[User:SMB99thx|SMB99thx]] ([[User talk:SMB99thx|talk]]) 03:05, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi there. Looking to change my username so as to not include parts of my name anymore and maybe for consistency across socials. Hoping I can get KingKairos, but I believe somebody may already have an account under this name. If that's the case, ApexAxiom would be my backup option.

[[User:Cquick00|Cquick00]] ([[User talk:Cquick00|talk]]) 16:50, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
:Was able to rename the account to ApexAxiom. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:30, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

== User name change request ==

I'd like to have my name changed to Gwen Stacy.--[[User:MissDelibirda|MissDelibirda]] ([[User talk:MissDelibirda|talk]]) 21:02, 25 January 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 21:37, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi, I'd like to request to change my username to LordSerperior so it is in line with my name on other Pokemon related stuff. [[User:LordSerperior|LordSerperior]] ([[User talk:LordSerperior|talk]]) 13:07, 29 January 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 13:37, 29 January 2025 (UTC)

== Name change ==

Hi, I'd like to request my name be changed to MadiStarcloud. I go by Madi these days and I'd prefer that to be reflected on my bulbapedia profile. Thanks so much in advance --[[User:Hoshii|Hoshii]] ([[User talk:Hoshii|talk]]) 13:58, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:40, 12 February 2025 (UTC)

== requesting a new username ==

i wish to have my username changed to '''Starry Finita'''. [[User:Josedanielsteller|Josedanielsteller]] ([[User talk:Josedanielsteller|talk]]) 10:28, 17 March 2025 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay. This is done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:43, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Helloo, sorry for the bother! Wanting my username to be changed to KOT0NE to be consistent with my forums username. [[User:Teamheartbreak|Teamheartbreak]] ([[User talk:Teamheartbreak|talk]]) 16:07, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:43, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

== New username request ==

Hi. I would like to change my username to Scarftail, as this is the screenname I've used the most commonly online. [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 22:25, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 01:36, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Hi there, I'd like to change my username to SlyAceZeta as this has been my username everywhere else for some time now. [[User:SlyCooperFan1|SlyCooperFan1]] ([[User talk:SlyCooperFan1|talk]]) 03:02, 25 May 2025 (UTC)

:We ran into an issue while trying to fulfill this username request and are currently looking into it. Apologies for the delay! [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 01:30, 3 June 2025 (UTC)
::Alright the request should go through now. Sorry again for the wait! [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 01:39, 3 June 2025 (UTC)
:::No worries, thanks so much! [[User:SlyAceZeta|SlyAceZeta]] ([[User talk:SlyAceZeta|talk]]) 02:13, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi there, Kikugi informed me that technically there's also a rule against using exact or nearly unmodified Pokémon names as a username which I didn't know about, so I'd like to be able to change my Username to something new. Can I please? [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 15:46, 29 June 2025 (UTC)

:After you decide on a new username, post it here, and a member of the LB will follow through with it. → [[User:SuperPikaPool13|<span style="color:#E95B2B">Super</span>]][[User talk:SuperPikaPool13|<span style="color:#9F8E19">Pika</span>]][[Special:Contribs/SuperPikaPool13|<span style="color:#375AB2">Pool13</span>]] 19:56, 29 June 2025 (UTC)
::I want my username to be Frostdawn instead [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 21:12, 29 June 2025 (UTC)
:::Apologies for the delay, would you still like this username change request fulfilled? [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:18, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
::::Yes, please :) [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 18:03, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::Thanks for your patience through this process. To be clear, the board has decided that your username is ''not'' in violation of the policy, so you may keep that username. However, feel free to let us know if you still wish to change it. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:50, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
::::::Oh Okay. I will when I want to change it. [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 12:08, 12 September 2025 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi. I would like to change my username to {{u|ShiroKuro-chan}}. Thanks. [[Special:Random|<span style="font-family:Tahoma"><span style="color:#696969">'''AKUro?'''</span>]]</span> [[User talk:ShiroKuro-chan|<span style="color:#010101">あくロ</span>]][[Special:Contributions/ShiroKuro-chan|<sub style="color:#AEAEAE">ちゃん</sub>]] 06:15, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

:Hi! This is finished. Let me know if you have any issues. Thanks! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|<sup style="color:#00008B;">'''Maverick'''</sup>]][[User talk:Maverick Nate|<sub style="color:#00008B;">'''Nate'''</sub>]]'' 05:20, 3 September 2025 (UTC)

== Request to change my username so that it matches my username on Wikipedia ==

Hello, I request that my username here, '''SilSinn9801''', be changed to '''SilSinn9821''' so that it matches the [[wp:User:SilSinn9821|same username I was forced to adopt on Wikipedia]] (as User:SilSinn9801 was already taken there by a different person). I am requesting this to maintain cross-wiki name consistency across all the MediaWiki platforms I edit on, & to avoid any confusion with that other Wikipedia user who had sniped my old username there. ‐⁠‑''[[User:SilSinn9801|<b style="color:red">SilSinn</b>]]'' ([[TID]]s: '''768426[[Pokémon Sun|<sup style="color:#F1912B">S</sup>]]''', '''123446[[Pokémon Ultra Moon|<sup style="color:#226DB5">UM</sup>]]''') [[User talk:SilSinn9801|💬]] 03:27, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay. This username change has been completed. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:52, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

== Request to change username ==

Hello! I'd like to change my username to beasttrash as its my username over on the forums. Thank you in advance!! [[User:Yoyozoo|Yoyozoo]] ([[User talk:Yoyozoo|talk]]) 14:26, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

:This has been done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:36, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Hi, I made a mistake while making this account a while ago and accidently put my old username. Is it possible to change it to Zyphloon as it is my username on Bulbagarden. Thanks. [[User:Le Silex|Le Silex]] ([[User talk:Le Silex|talk]]) 06:12, 4 February 2026 (UTC)

:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:10, 4 February 2026 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Can my username be changed to Cube? I find my current username to be immature. [[User:CuteSylveon42|CuteSylveon42]] ([[User talk:CuteSylveon42|talk]]) 07:59, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

:Thanks for your request. We are not currently considering username changes for accounts that are not in good standing. If your account has not received any additional warnings or sanctions in 3 months from the time of this comment, you may resubmit your request and we can revisit it then. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 02:15, 3 March 2026 (UTC)

== Username change request: ConnerMiner -> TheSquirrelStic ==

Hi! I would like to change my username to TheSquirrelStic, as that is what I now go by on almost every platform I'm on, including the Super Mario Wiki. Thanks in advance! [[User:ConnerMiner|ConnerMiner]] ([[User talk:ConnerMiner|talk]]) 21:34, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 22:03, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

== Alolanvulpix -> MK The Misery Kid ==

I use the 'MK The Misery Kid' username almost everywhere else so I figured it'd make sense if I keep it consistent.
<br>
- [[User:Alolanvulpix|Alolanvulpix]] ([[User talk:Alolanvulpix|talk]]) 08:45, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:10, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

== BobRocks20 -> SuguriSweet ==

I don't identify with BobRocks20 anymore and use "Suguri" or a variant of it on other sites nowadays. Hoping someone can come along to get it changed to SuguriSweet for me! [[User:BobRocks20|BobRocks20]] ([[User talk:BobRocks20|talk]]) 04:54, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay, this request has been fulfilled. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:24, 30 March 2026 (UTC)

== AFloweryCorpse ➡️ RoideKalos ==

I don't want to remind of my flop history on Instagram no more. I want my username to be my precious glorious gorgeous Chesnaught [[User:AFloweryCorpse|RoideKalos]] ([[User talk:AFloweryCorpse|talk]]) 23:08, 15 April 2026 (UTC)

:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 23:16, 15 April 2026 (UTC)

== PikaPikachu2004 -> SBF2004 ==

Name request needed to standardize and implement a shorter, simpler name. [[User:PikaPikachu2004|PikaPikachu2004]] ([[User talk:PikaPikachu2004|talk]]) 01:35, 5 May 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 01:51, 5 May 2026 (UTC)

== Grublady ==

Grublady is now my standard username, as the previous one references my deadname. [[User:Grublady|Grublady]] ([[User talk:Grublady|talk]]) 20:39, 25 May 2026 (UTC)
:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 09:40, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

== Gitreddy → Napoleon678 ==

I go by Napoleon678 or some variation of it on other sites now and don't feel a personal connection with "Gitreddy" anymore. [[User:Gitreddy|Gitreddy]] ([[User talk:Gitreddy|talk]]) 05:07, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 09:40, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

== Lugia+Ho-Oh -> FireLordSSBU ==

FireLordSSBU is the name I use on most other sites, and honestly I have no personal connection to my current name (Lugia+Ho-Oh) anymore... If my username could be changed to FireLordSSBU it would be great, thanks! [[User:Lugia+Ho-Oh|Lugia+Ho-Oh]] ([[User talk:Lugia+Ho-Oh|talk]]) 02:06, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 02:41, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:Looks like the job took longer than expected to go through due to a backend issue, but the username change should be fully complete now. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:33, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

== Username change to piplupness ==

I would like to change my handle to piplupness as I started abandoning this one in late 2023 after 8 years - also to keep it the same as my current Discord and other platforms [[User:Christian230102|Christian230102]] ([[User talk:Christian230102|talk]]) 17:53, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 00:53, 10 June 2026 (UTC)

User talk:Piplupness

2026-06-10T00:52:19Z

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==Manga motto==
Uh, Evil Tusks...? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 03:28, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
:They were probably going for Evil T'''a'''sks. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:18, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

==Other languages==
Should the other dubs' versions be mentioned as well? They're running gags after all (just in different languages). --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 17:42, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
*I just don't like the dub motto because they've dumbed it down since the first motto.
**Should a new page with all the Team Rocket's variations in other languages be created? [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 20:35, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

==Butch and Cassidy's motto==

Actually, they claim it is the '''REAL''' motto, and Jessie and James got it wrong. [[User:Im a bulba|Im a bulba]] 00:29, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

==Romaji motto==
Can we get the TR Japanese mottos in romaji too? It'd just provide another bit of information for those interested.

==Old Motto==
Isn't it weird that the first motto talks about stuff like ''saving'' the world? [[User:Pkmnluvr25|<span style="color:#008000;">'''Pkmn'''</span>]] [[User talk:Pkmnluvr25|<span style="color:#FF0000;">'''luvr'''</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Pkmnluvr25|<span style="color:#0000FF;">'''25'''</span>]] 04:00, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
:Um, no... they were talking about saving the world from love and goodness or something.--[[User:Smartkidhen|Smartkidhen]] 19:45, 3 November 2009 (UTC)Should we mention that team rocket has been cought because being unable to resist the urge to say their motto?[[User:Angel10698|Angel10698]] 04:25, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

== Romaji ==

<nowiki>Shouldn't it say translation instead of romaji?</nowiki>
:Me thinks they are crazy, that's all...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|<span class="explain" title="<nowiki>Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum</span>]]</sc><sup>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]</sup>{{{1|13:49 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
:Um, don't we have both the translation AND the romaji?  --'''[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy</span>]][[User talk:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#5C8CFA">5</span>]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|<span style="color:#5C8CFA">1</span>]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|<span style="color:#5C8CFA">2</span>]]''' 20:37, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

==Cassidy and Butch's motto from Sleight of Sand==

Would it be alright if I added it to the page? -- [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 12:43, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
:Of course, If you don't, someone else will. ''[[User:Moldy orange|<sup style="color:#4B5320;">'''Moldy'''</sup>]][[User talk:Moldy orange|<sub style="color:#ED9121;">'''Orange'''</sub>]]'' 12:56, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
::Consider it done then. o7 -- [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 13:02, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
:::Put it under Butch and Cassidy...not under Sinnoh. ''[[User:Moldy orange|<sup style="color:#4B5320;">'''Moldy'''</sup>]][[User talk:Moldy orange|<sub style="color:#ED9121;">'''Orange'''</sub>]]'' 13:05, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
::::I put it under Sinnoh because the Butch and Cassidy bit is a subsection of the original motto, which this isn't. However, I think I could compromise - we just move the Butch and Cassidy part to be a stand-alone part. -- [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 13:30, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

== [[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]] ==

In this episode the motto is also altered, but I can't really recognise some words. Interpretations in the Internet look quite dubious to me.

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Team Rocket recites this motto upon being spotted in [[Brawly]]'s secret base stealing food from his fridge.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from up on the ridge!
:'''James:''' And make it double, 'cause we've raided the fridge!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of a yummy pear!
:'''James:''' To extend out reach to a <?>!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts of with all the four food groups!
:'''James:''' And believe it or not, it includes <?> soups!
:'''Meowth:''' <Oi, kavul!>
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
----

Since I'm not a native English speaker, maybe someone with better English hearing could add it? If someone has enough time but doesn't have the episode, he/she may [http://rapidshare.de/files/40149951/AG031TRmotto.mp4.html download] the motto scene (4,6 MB, MPEG-4). --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 12:46, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

==Dutch motto==
Is it ok if I add this to the "other languages" section? Or does someone have a problem with it? (if so, please give a good reason) [[User:Mijzelffan|Mijzelffan]] 13:07, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
*That's the purpose of the "other langagues" sections, so, go ahead ;) [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 16:58, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

=="Blasts" or "Blasting?"==
This article says the line is "Team Rocket, blasting off at the speed of light!" but I'm pretty sure it's "Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!"

I definitely haven't heard them say "blasting". Is this a mistake, or... what? :) [[User:Mikeleeuk|Mikeleeuk]] 18:24, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

== The star ==

You know, I never thought of this, but why when the Team Rocket blasts off, they shine like a star in the end? (Blink) --[[User:Dr. James|Dr. James]] 04:25, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
:To show they are far far away, I guess. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 06:42, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
::Does that happen in real life? --[[User:Dr. James|Dr. James]] 05:14, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
:::About as often as people getting shocked by an electric rodent on a day-to-day basis. There is a thing called artistic license, I guess this comes into play here. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:24, 2 October 2009 (UTC)
::::It's called a Star KO, there's a page about it over at SmashWiki. I think they used to reference Team Rocket on the page, but it's not there anymore. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]] 01:38, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

== ''An Egg Scramble'' motto ==

Can anyone figure out what Team Rocket is saying in their most recent motto? There are currently many missing parts to the motto in the list of variations. [[User:Team Rocket|Team Rocket]] 13:21, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

== Missing variations ==

There are many other variations that aren't listed here. I will write here some of the episodes that have variations:
- [[EP258]];
- [[AG088]];
- [[AG121]];
- [[DP034]];
- [[DP037]].
I'm pretty sure there are some more, but these are the ones I remember. I will try to add them, but since I'm not english, I will require some help.

Also... is that motto from "The Ice Cave" official?

There is also a motto at the end of "Go West Young Meowth" ummm it is EP070[[User:Angel10698|Angel10698]] 03:17, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

== Isshu plz ==

Can somebody get it up here? I know its different from Sinnoh. --[[Tracey Sketchit|<span style="color:#33CC66;">'''ケンジ'''</span>]][[User talk:Kenji-girl|<span style="color:#6600CC;">'''の'''</span>]][[User:Kenji-girl|<span style="color:#FF00CC;">'''ガール'''</span>]] 09:54, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
:But it's already here; O_o lol[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 00:17, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

== more focus on original mottos ==

i think this page should focus more on the original mottos, like showing the original mottos they used in the respective regions on the mainpage, then hiding or shifting the variations to another, so a visitor does not have sift through all the variations before finding, say the Isshu motto. [[User:AquaDragon|AquaDragon]] [[User_talk:AquaDragon|(talk)]] 09:35, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Variations ==

The variations desperately need, rather a different article, a subarticle, or to be hidden. The best way in my opinion would be to seperate it into a different article. Then, the actual mottos will be easier to find (heck, it's even hard to find them in the toc) and the variations will all be in one neat little place for the people who actually care about the variations. --[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;background:black"><font color="red">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;background:black"><small><font color="yellow">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]]''' 00:11, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
:I think they just need to be hidden so all you see when you first come to the page is the five mottos and you can unhide the variations if you want to. As for the idea of making a separate article for them, I can see why you might do that, but the variations are still technically the Team Rocket motto so... I don't know. - <span style="background:#96EAFF;border: 1px solid#0000FF">'''[[User:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#FF0000">Vhayes</b>]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#00027F">1992</b>]]'''</span> 00:54, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
:I just made them hidden. The page is not as much of a tower of text anymore. - <span style="background:#96EAFF;border: 1px solid#0000FF">'''[[User:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#FF0000">Vhayes</b>]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#00027F">1992</b>]]'''</span> 21:56, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

==Tao's reference in Unova motto==
I can't word it good enough, but obviously [[version mascot]]s of BW are referenced in the last lines of new motto: "''The fiery destroyer...''" and "''...with thunderous emotion...''" - {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} respectively. Also in Meowth's line "''Wisest of the wise...''" the word ''ice'' could be heard, which could be reference to speculated mascot of the third version (yes, I know the rumors), {{p|Kyurem}}. --[[User:ЫъГЬ|ЫъГЬ]] 19:45, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:It's in trivia now. The Ice thing is a bit convoluted, but Meowth does say 'eternity', and Kyurem's wugi can mean 'infinity' or 'boundlessness'. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]] 01:42, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

== Updating Unova motto section ==
In the section "Copied phrases", could it be updated with the ones from the mottos in post BW025 episodes?

== moving variation? ==

can we just move all the variation motto into their respective episode article? there is definitely alot more variation not listed out and there would not be enough space. just move them to the episode page and have a list of episodes with variation should be good i think. just leave those standard motto here. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 12:47, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

:I support that. [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 15:27, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

== Other kinds of variations==
I will start adding other types of variations. I mean, why shouldn't a fast forwarded motto be listed? And other things like that. Even if they aren't line variations. [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 09:04, 15 October 2011 (UTC)

== The song? ==

I looked the page over twice and didn't see it it goes like

'''Jessie&James''': "You know us as Team Rockect and we fight for what is wrong we're tired of our motto, so we thought we'd try a song!

'''Jessie''': Jessie!

'''James''': James!

'''Meowth''': Team Rockect to the rescue!!
[[User:Glalie Power|Glalie Power]] ([[User talk:Glalie Power|talk]]) 18:30, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Can someone change the pic to reflect on Team Rocket going back to their original motto? [[User:Mariofan99|Mariofan99]] ([[User talk:Mariofan99|talk]]) 14:34, 18 July 2013 (UTC)

== More Best Wishes Variations ==

In BW131, BW132, BE135. BW137, BW139 and BW142, are different lines to the end, right? --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 18:15, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

== XY motto ==

It's identical to original (with "all", not "the"), but "peoples" is "people" and "blast" is "blasts" instead, if I remember correctly. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]])</small> 18:25, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

== Broken links ==

The [Show] button for the variations of their mottos are broken - [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 15:17, 2 January 2015 (UTC)

== Notability of variations ==

Is it really worth having the variations in this article? There are hundreds of them, and not only is it a royal pain to track down and document all of them, but it's just not notable because they're so common. I don't see the point of having the variations in the article anymore, given that they happen ''all the time''. [[User:Aggron989|<span style="color:#858585;">''AGG''</span>]][[User talk:Aggron989|<span style="color:#858585;">''RON''</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|<span style="color:#444444;">''989''</span>]] 17:16, 11 October 2015 (UTC)
:Agreed, that's why TPCI do that, becuase is boring heard the same lame motto over and over. --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 18:20, 11 October 2015 (UTC)

== move all variation to individual episode article? ==

I proposed this before but it seems there is no discussion. So would like to propose again that we move all the variations to the individual episode articles. the list is currently very long and it will just keep getting longer as the anime continues to air. We can just keep all the main motto here and list the episodes with variations. another alternative is to move the variations to different articles based on series. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 04:42, 28 April 2018 (UTC)

== Google Translation ==
It's likely wrong, but I was wondering why it translates the Japanese version differently then the one put on this page.

Musashi: If you ask me why

Kojiro: The mercy of the world to answer

Musashi: To prevent destruction of the world

Kojiro: In order to protect world peace

Musashi: Love and evil of the truth stumble

Kojiro: Lovely Charmy villain

Musashi: Musashi

Kojiro: Kojiro

Musashi: To the two of the rocket groups hanging the galaxy ... ...

Kojiro: White hole, white tomorrow is waiting for you

Meowth: Nya-na

I don't understand why it's different. Where was the translation on this page from?
[[User:Eevee853|Eevee853]] ([[User talk:Eevee853|talk]]) 02:25, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
:Google translator in '''not''' a reliable translator. The translation we have was likely added by someone that can speak Japanese.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:29, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
::That makes total sense. Thank you for your reply/time. [[User:Eevee853|Eevee853]] ([[User talk:Eevee853|talk]]) 17:10, 21 February 2019 (UTC)

== Move ==

This article should be moved to '''Team Rocket motto''' per the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style#Article titles|manual of style's guidance on article titles]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 21:15, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

== Split ==

'''Blasting off''' should be its own article. It doesn't really fit here, and there's plenty of content for its own focus (and there's probably room for it to be expanded further). [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:40, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
:Here's a draft: [[User:Landfish7/Blasting off]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:47, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
::Additionally, I'd like to propose splitting off the motto variations as a separate page. Here's a draft for that: [[User:Landfish7/Team Rocket motto variations]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:04, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
:::Yeah, the "blasting off" section really doesn't make any sense on this page. I'm not sure why it wasn't just created as a separate page in the first place. It's not even a subtopic of this page, it's just an entirely different topic that would have made more sense on the [[Team Rocket trio]] page if it wasn't going to have its own page. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:48, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
::::'''Support''' splitting off "Blasting off", per what SnorlaxMonster said.
::::As for mottos, I don't really see a need to split to split it off (plus a list of variations probably wouldn't really be notable in and of itself). [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 15:13, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
:::::This article is one of our largest articles, and that's entirely because of the variations. Splitting them off into a subpage is the simplest and most practical solution to reduce load times. This will also allow linking to specific variations, which many articles attempt to do right now unsuccessfully due to the variations being collapsed by default. The fact that so many articles try to link to the variations also demonstrates their collective notability, although I don't think that point is super important as this will still largely serve as a subpage of the main topic, and I don't feel subpages always have to have their own independent notability. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 10:18, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
{{indent}} I've gone ahead and split off [[Blasting off]], since there's consensus here and it's a pretty straightforward split. Still would like some more thoughts on splitting off the motto variations though. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:34, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Talk:Team Rocket motto/Archive 1

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==Manga motto==
Uh, Evil Tusks...? --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] 03:28, 29 March 2007 (UTC)
:They were probably going for Evil T'''a'''sks. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 07:18, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

==Other languages==
Should the other dubs' versions be mentioned as well? They're running gags after all (just in different languages). --[[User:Johans|Johans]] 17:42, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
*I just don't like the dub motto because they've dumbed it down since the first motto.
**Should a new page with all the Team Rocket's variations in other languages be created? [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 20:35, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

==Butch and Cassidy's motto==

Actually, they claim it is the '''REAL''' motto, and Jessie and James got it wrong. [[User:Im a bulba|Im a bulba]] 00:29, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

==Romaji motto==
Can we get the TR Japanese mottos in romaji too? It'd just provide another bit of information for those interested.

==Old Motto==
Isn't it weird that the first motto talks about stuff like ''saving'' the world? [[User:Pkmnluvr25|<span style="color:#008000;">'''Pkmn'''</span>]] [[User talk:Pkmnluvr25|<span style="color:#FF0000;">'''luvr'''</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Pkmnluvr25|<span style="color:#0000FF;">'''25'''</span>]] 04:00, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
:Um, no... they were talking about saving the world from love and goodness or something.--[[User:Smartkidhen|Smartkidhen]] 19:45, 3 November 2009 (UTC)Should we mention that team rocket has been cought because being unable to resist the urge to say their motto?[[User:Angel10698|Angel10698]] 04:25, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

== Romaji ==

<nowiki>Shouldn't it say translation instead of romaji?</nowiki>
:Me thinks they are crazy, that's all...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|<span class="explain" title="<nowiki>Optimus35, to be exact...>.>;;;</nowiki>">Optimatum</span>]]</sc><sup>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]</sup>{{{1|13:49 7 Mar 2008}}}'''
:Um, don't we have both the translation AND the romaji?  --'''[[User:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#FF7F00">Theryguy</span>]][[User talk:Theryguy512|<span style="color:#5C8CFA">5</span>]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|<span style="color:#5C8CFA">1</span>]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|<span style="color:#5C8CFA">2</span>]]''' 20:37, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

==Cassidy and Butch's motto from Sleight of Sand==

Would it be alright if I added it to the page? -- [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 12:43, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
:Of course, If you don't, someone else will. ''[[User:Moldy orange|<sup style="color:#4B5320;">'''Moldy'''</sup>]][[User talk:Moldy orange|<sub style="color:#ED9121;">'''Orange'''</sub>]]'' 12:56, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
::Consider it done then. o7 -- [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 13:02, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
:::Put it under Butch and Cassidy...not under Sinnoh. ''[[User:Moldy orange|<sup style="color:#4B5320;">'''Moldy'''</sup>]][[User talk:Moldy orange|<sub style="color:#ED9121;">'''Orange'''</sub>]]'' 13:05, 15 July 2008 (UTC)
::::I put it under Sinnoh because the Butch and Cassidy bit is a subsection of the original motto, which this isn't. However, I think I could compromise - we just move the Butch and Cassidy part to be a stand-alone part. -- [[User:Nebula|Nebula]] 13:30, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

== [[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]] ==

In this episode the motto is also altered, but I can't really recognise some words. Interpretations in the Internet look quite dubious to me.

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Team Rocket recites this motto upon being spotted in [[Brawly]]'s secret base stealing food from his fridge.

:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from up on the ridge!
:'''James:''' And make it double, 'cause we've raided the fridge!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of a yummy pear!
:'''James:''' To extend out reach to a <?>!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts of with all the four food groups!
:'''James:''' And believe it or not, it includes <?> soups!
:'''Meowth:''' <Oi, kavul!>
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
----

Since I'm not a native English speaker, maybe someone with better English hearing could add it? If someone has enough time but doesn't have the episode, he/she may [http://rapidshare.de/files/40149951/AG031TRmotto.mp4.html download] the motto scene (4,6 MB, MPEG-4). --[[User:Pokeresp|Pokeresp]] 12:46, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

==Dutch motto==
Is it ok if I add this to the "other languages" section? Or does someone have a problem with it? (if so, please give a good reason) [[User:Mijzelffan|Mijzelffan]] 13:07, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
*That's the purpose of the "other langagues" sections, so, go ahead ;) [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 16:58, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

=="Blasts" or "Blasting?"==
This article says the line is "Team Rocket, blasting off at the speed of light!" but I'm pretty sure it's "Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!"

I definitely haven't heard them say "blasting". Is this a mistake, or... what? :) [[User:Mikeleeuk|Mikeleeuk]] 18:24, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

== The star ==

You know, I never thought of this, but why when the Team Rocket blasts off, they shine like a star in the end? (Blink) --[[User:Dr. James|Dr. James]] 04:25, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
:To show they are far far away, I guess. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 06:42, 30 September 2009 (UTC)
::Does that happen in real life? --[[User:Dr. James|Dr. James]] 05:14, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
:::About as often as people getting shocked by an electric rodent on a day-to-day basis. There is a thing called artistic license, I guess this comes into play here. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:24, 2 October 2009 (UTC)
::::It's called a Star KO, there's a page about it over at SmashWiki. I think they used to reference Team Rocket on the page, but it's not there anymore. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]] 01:38, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

== ''An Egg Scramble'' motto ==

Can anyone figure out what Team Rocket is saying in their most recent motto? There are currently many missing parts to the motto in the list of variations. [[User:Team Rocket|Team Rocket]] 13:21, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

== Missing variations ==

There are many other variations that aren't listed here. I will write here some of the episodes that have variations:
- [[EP258]];
- [[AG088]];
- [[AG121]];
- [[DP034]];
- [[DP037]].
I'm pretty sure there are some more, but these are the ones I remember. I will try to add them, but since I'm not english, I will require some help.

Also... is that motto from "The Ice Cave" official?

There is also a motto at the end of "Go West Young Meowth" ummm it is EP070[[User:Angel10698|Angel10698]] 03:17, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

== Isshu plz ==

Can somebody get it up here? I know its different from Sinnoh. --[[Tracey Sketchit|<span style="color:#33CC66;">'''ケンジ'''</span>]][[User talk:Kenji-girl|<span style="color:#6600CC;">'''の'''</span>]][[User:Kenji-girl|<span style="color:#FF00CC;">'''ガール'''</span>]] 09:54, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
:But it's already here; O_o lol[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] 00:17, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

== more focus on original mottos ==

i think this page should focus more on the original mottos, like showing the original mottos they used in the respective regions on the mainpage, then hiding or shifting the variations to another, so a visitor does not have sift through all the variations before finding, say the Isshu motto. [[User:AquaDragon|AquaDragon]] [[User_talk:AquaDragon|(talk)]] 09:35, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

== Variations ==

The variations desperately need, rather a different article, a subarticle, or to be hidden. The best way in my opinion would be to seperate it into a different article. Then, the actual mottos will be easier to find (heck, it's even hard to find them in the toc) and the variations will all be in one neat little place for the people who actually care about the variations. --[[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;background:black"><font color="red">'''Land'''</font>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;background:black"><small><font color="yellow">'''fish7'''</font></small></span></span>]]''' 00:11, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
:I think they just need to be hidden so all you see when you first come to the page is the five mottos and you can unhide the variations if you want to. As for the idea of making a separate article for them, I can see why you might do that, but the variations are still technically the Team Rocket motto so... I don't know. - <span style="background:#96EAFF;border: 1px solid#0000FF">'''[[User:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#FF0000">Vhayes</b>]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#00027F">1992</b>]]'''</span> 00:54, 11 February 2011 (UTC)
:I just made them hidden. The page is not as much of a tower of text anymore. - <span style="background:#96EAFF;border: 1px solid#0000FF">'''[[User:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#FF0000">Vhayes</b>]][[User talk:Vhayes1992|<b style="color:#00027F">1992</b>]]'''</span> 21:56, 15 February 2011 (UTC)

==Tao's reference in Unova motto==
I can't word it good enough, but obviously [[version mascot]]s of BW are referenced in the last lines of new motto: "''The fiery destroyer...''" and "''...with thunderous emotion...''" - {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} respectively. Also in Meowth's line "''Wisest of the wise...''" the word ''ice'' could be heard, which could be reference to speculated mascot of the third version (yes, I know the rumors), {{p|Kyurem}}. --[[User:ЫъГЬ|ЫъГЬ]] 19:45, 14 February 2011 (UTC)
:It's in trivia now. The Ice thing is a bit convoluted, but Meowth does say 'eternity', and Kyurem's wugi can mean 'infinity' or 'boundlessness'. [[User:NotSteve|NotSteve]] 01:42, 25 February 2011 (UTC)

== Updating Unova motto section ==
In the section "Copied phrases", could it be updated with the ones from the mottos in post BW025 episodes?

== moving variation? ==

can we just move all the variation motto into their respective episode article? there is definitely alot more variation not listed out and there would not be enough space. just move them to the episode page and have a list of episodes with variation should be good i think. just leave those standard motto here. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 12:47, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

:I support that. [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 15:27, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

== Other kinds of variations==
I will start adding other types of variations. I mean, why shouldn't a fast forwarded motto be listed? And other things like that. Even if they aren't line variations. [[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 09:04, 15 October 2011 (UTC)

== The song? ==

I looked the page over twice and didn't see it it goes like

'''Jessie&James''': "You know us as Team Rockect and we fight for what is wrong we're tired of our motto, so we thought we'd try a song!

'''Jessie''': Jessie!

'''James''': James!

'''Meowth''': Team Rockect to the rescue!!
[[User:Glalie Power|Glalie Power]] ([[User talk:Glalie Power|talk]]) 18:30, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Can someone change the pic to reflect on Team Rocket going back to their original motto? [[User:Mariofan99|Mariofan99]] ([[User talk:Mariofan99|talk]]) 14:34, 18 July 2013 (UTC)

== More Best Wishes Variations ==

In BW131, BW132, BE135. BW137, BW139 and BW142, are different lines to the end, right? --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 18:15, 13 February 2014 (UTC)

== XY motto ==

It's identical to original (with "all", not "the"), but "peoples" is "people" and "blast" is "blasts" instead, if I remember correctly. [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] <small>([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]])</small> 18:25, 3 April 2014 (UTC)

== Broken links ==

The [Show] button for the variations of their mottos are broken - [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 15:17, 2 January 2015 (UTC)

== Notability of variations ==

Is it really worth having the variations in this article? There are hundreds of them, and not only is it a royal pain to track down and document all of them, but it's just not notable because they're so common. I don't see the point of having the variations in the article anymore, given that they happen ''all the time''. [[User:Aggron989|<span style="color:#858585;">''AGG''</span>]][[User talk:Aggron989|<span style="color:#858585;">''RON''</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|<span style="color:#444444;">''989''</span>]] 17:16, 11 October 2015 (UTC)
:Agreed, that's why TPCI do that, becuase is boring heard the same lame motto over and over. --[[User:HoopsterJohn|HoopsterJohn]] ([[User talk:HoopsterJohn|talk]]) 18:20, 11 October 2015 (UTC)

== move all variation to individual episode article? ==

I proposed this before but it seems there is no discussion. So would like to propose again that we move all the variations to the individual episode articles. the list is currently very long and it will just keep getting longer as the anime continues to air. We can just keep all the main motto here and list the episodes with variations. another alternative is to move the variations to different articles based on series. -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] ([[User talk:Pokeant|talk]]) 04:42, 28 April 2018 (UTC)

== Google Translation ==
It's likely wrong, but I was wondering why it translates the Japanese version differently then the one put on this page.

Musashi: If you ask me why

Kojiro: The mercy of the world to answer

Musashi: To prevent destruction of the world

Kojiro: In order to protect world peace

Musashi: Love and evil of the truth stumble

Kojiro: Lovely Charmy villain

Musashi: Musashi

Kojiro: Kojiro

Musashi: To the two of the rocket groups hanging the galaxy ... ...

Kojiro: White hole, white tomorrow is waiting for you

Meowth: Nya-na

I don't understand why it's different. Where was the translation on this page from?
[[User:Eevee853|Eevee853]] ([[User talk:Eevee853|talk]]) 02:25, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
:Google translator in '''not''' a reliable translator. The translation we have was likely added by someone that can speak Japanese.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#EBC600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#EBC600">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#D8B600">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#D8B600">ire</span>]] 04:29, 11 February 2019 (UTC)
::That makes total sense. Thank you for your reply/time. [[User:Eevee853|Eevee853]] ([[User talk:Eevee853|talk]]) 17:10, 21 February 2019 (UTC)

== Move ==

This article should be moved to '''Team Rocket motto''' per the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style#Article titles|manual of style's guidance on article titles]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 21:15, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

== Split ==

'''Blasting off''' should be its own article. It doesn't really fit here, and there's plenty of content for its own focus (and there's probably room for it to be expanded further). [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:40, 8 August 2024 (UTC)
:Here's a draft: [[User:Landfish7/Blasting off]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 20:47, 29 August 2024 (UTC)
::Additionally, I'd like to propose splitting off the motto variations as a separate page. Here's a draft for that: [[User:Landfish7/Team Rocket motto variations]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 19:04, 6 September 2024 (UTC)
:::Yeah, the "blasting off" section really doesn't make any sense on this page. I'm not sure why it wasn't just created as a separate page in the first place. It's not even a subtopic of this page, it's just an entirely different topic that would have made more sense on the [[Team Rocket trio]] page if it wasn't going to have its own page. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 12:48, 9 September 2024 (UTC)
::::'''Support''' splitting off "Blasting off", per what SnorlaxMonster said.
::::As for mottos, I don't really see a need to split to split it off (plus a list of variations probably wouldn't really be notable in and of itself). [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 15:13, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
:::::This article is one of our largest articles, and that's entirely because of the variations. Splitting them off into a subpage is the simplest and most practical solution to reduce load times. This will also allow linking to specific variations, which many articles attempt to do right now unsuccessfully due to the variations being collapsed by default. The fact that so many articles try to link to the variations also demonstrates their collective notability, although I don't think that point is super important as this will still largely serve as a subpage of the main topic, and I don't feel subpages always have to have their own independent notability. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 10:18, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
{{indent}} I've gone ahead and split off [[Blasting off]], since there's consensus here and it's a pretty straightforward split. Still would like some more thoughts on splitting off the motto variations though. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 16:34, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Talk:Team Rocket motto/Archive 1

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Landfish7: Undo revision 4568559 by DaylightOrSomething (talk) Please do not respond to discussions older than 6 months. This motto has already been added to the variations page

List of Pokémon by wild held item (Generation II)

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Landfish7:

{{move|List of wild Pokémon's held items in Generation II}}

This is a list of Pokémon by the [[item]]s they may be [[held item|holding]] when encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in [[Generation II]], or when obtained in Generation I and traded to Generation II.

==Generation I held items==
In the Generation I games, there are no held items; however, Pokémon are holding an item by default when traded to a Generation II game. These items are determined by a value in the {{OBP|Pokémon data structure|Generation I}} that has no effect in Generation I, and is set to that species' [[catch rate]] upon obtaining it. Therefore, a given Pokémon's catch rate translates into the item it will be holding by default when traded to Generation II. Because this value is set when the Pokémon is obtained, it does not change when a Pokémon [[Evolution|evolves]], so its held item depends on the evolutionary stage at which it was obtained.

Four species of Pokémon have different held items when traded to Generation II depending on whether they were caught in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} ([[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red, Green]], and {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} in Japan) or {{game|Yellow}}.
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)|The partner Pikachu]]'s held item value is specially set to 163 (as opposed to Pikachu's regular catch rate of 190) when it is obtained, which causes it to hold a [[Light Ball]] when traded over.
* A wild {{p|Kadabra}}'s held item value is set to 96 upon capture (as opposed to 100), which gives it a [[TwistedSpoon]] when traded over.
* {{p|Dragonair}} and {{p|Dragonite}}'s actual catch rates are different, having been changed to 27 and 9 respectively in Pokémon Yellow, relative to previous games. Consequently, Dragonair caught in Pokémon Yellow will hold a [[Protein]] ([[List of items by index number in Generation II|index number]] 27) in Generation II, and wild Dragonite caught in Pokémon Yellow will hold an [[Antidote]] (index number 9) in Generation II; however, wild Dragonite do not appear in Pokémon Yellow, so the change to Dragonite's catch rate normally has no effect.

[[Gift Pokémon]] from [[Pokémon Stadium]] also have their held item set to a value other than their catch rate. The Pokémon obtained for clearing the [[Gym Leader Castle]] have their held item set to the [[Normal Box]] or [[Gorgeous Box]], depending on whether it was cleared as Round 1 or Round 2. The {{DL|Pokémon Stadium|Amnesia Psyduck}} has its held item set to the Gorgeous Box.

Some catch rate values do not directly correlate into an item when traded. Instead, they correspond to [[Teru-sama]], other glitch items, or [[Key Item]]s. To compensate for this, the given value is converted into an entirely different number when traded to Generation II:
* Catch rates of 25, 45, and 50 all correspond to Teru-sama and are converted to [[Leftovers]], [[Bitter Berry]], and [[Gold Berry]], respectively.
* Catch rates of 90, 100, 120, and 190 all correspond to Teru-sama and are converted to a [[Berry (item)|Berry]], while a catch rate of 255 corresponds to [[Cancel]] and is also converted to a Berry.
* Logic exists in the code for catch rates of 135, 195, 220, and 250 to be converted to a Berry as well, but no Generation I Pokémon have these catch rates.

Items held in Generation II (including holding no item) will be conserved when traded to Generation I and will not be changed back to the Generation I item.

Because items are only set when a Pokémon is caught, evolving it does not change the held item. The "Gen I" header below contains data for held items the Pokémon would possess if it were caught in the wild without any Evolution involved.

==Generation II held items==
[[Wild Pokémon]] in Generation II games can have no item (at a 75% chance) or [[held item|hold]] a common item (approximately a 23% chance) or a rare item (approximately a 2% chance). When a Pokémon is encountered, there is a 192/256 chance that it will have no item, based on a randomly generated 8-bit value. If it will have a held item, a second random 8-bit value decides which item it will hold, with a 21/256 chance it will hold its rarer item.

Some Pokémon, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, have held items defined but cannot actually be found in the wild.

A Pokémon can be forced to hold its common item if a special flag is set for the encounter. This is used for {{p|Ho-Oh}} in [[Bell Tower|Tin Tower]] and {{p|Snorlax}} in [[Vermilion City]]; it is also used for {{p|Lugia}} in [[Whirl Islands]], but Lugia has no held items defined.

==Held item table==
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #CCF; border: 3px solid #BEBED1"
|-
!
!  
!  
! class="roundytop" style="background-color:#{{Kanto color}}; font-size: 80%" | Gen I
! class="roundytop" colspan=2 style="background-color:#{{Johto color}}; font-size: 80%" | Gen II
|-
! {{color2|000|National Pokédex|#}}
! class="unsortable" |  
! Pokémon
! style="background-color:#{{Kanto color}}; font-size: 80%" | 100%
! style="background-color:#{{Johto color}}; font-size: 80%" | 2%
! style="background-color:#{{Johto color}}; font-size: 80%" | 23%
{{lop/wild|001|Bulbasaur|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|002|Ivysaur|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|003|Venusaur|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|004|Charmander|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|005|Charmeleon|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|006|Charizard|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|007|Squirtle|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|008|Wartortle|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|009|Blastoise|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|010|Caterpie|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|011|Metapod|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|012|Butterfree|Bitter Berry|SilverPowder}}
{{lop/wild|013|Weedle|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|014|Kakuna|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|015|Beedrill|Bitter Berry|Poison Barb}}
{{lop/wild|016|Pidgey|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|017|Pidgeotto|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|018|Pidgeot|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|019|Rattata|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|020|Raticate|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|021|Spearow|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|022|Fearow|Berry (item)|Sharp Beak}}
{{lop/wild|023|Ekans|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|024|Arbok|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|025|Pikachu|Berry (item)|Y=Light Ball|notes1=Y|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|026|Raichu|Gold Leaf|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|027|Sandshrew|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|028|Sandslash|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|029|Nidoran♀|TM43}}
{{lop/wild|030|Nidorina|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|031|Nidoqueen|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|032|Nidoran♂|TM43}}
{{lop/wild|033|Nidorino|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|034|Nidoking|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|035|Clefairy|MysteryBerry|Moon Stone|MysteryBerry}}
{{lop/wild|036|Clefable|Leftovers|Moon Stone|MysteryBerry}}
{{lop/wild|037|Vulpix|Berry (item)|Burnt Berry|Burnt Berry}}
{{lop/wild|038|Ninetales|Gold Leaf|Burnt Berry|Burnt Berry}}
{{lop/wild|039|Jigglypuff|Polkadot Bow}}
{{lop/wild|040|Wigglytuff|Gold Berry}}
{{lop/wild|041|Zubat|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|042|Golbat|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|043|Oddish|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|044|Gloom|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|045|Vileplume|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|046|Paras|Berry (item)|Big Mushroom|TinyMushroom}}
{{lop/wild|047|Parasect|Gold Leaf|Big Mushroom|TinyMushroom}}
{{lop/wild|048|Venonat|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|049|Venomoth|Gold Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|050|Diglett|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|051|Dugtrio|Gold Berry}}
{{lop/wild|052|Meowth|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|053|Persian|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|054|Psyduck|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|055|Golduck|Gold Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|056|Mankey|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|057|Primeape|Gold Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|058|Growlithe|Berry (item)|Burnt Berry|Burnt Berry}}
{{lop/wild|059|Arcanine|Gold Leaf|Burnt Berry|Burnt Berry}}
{{lop/wild|060|Poliwag|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|061|Poliwhirl|Berry (item)|King's Rock}}
{{lop/wild|062|Poliwrath|Bitter Berry|King's Rock}}
{{lop/wild|063|Abra|TM09}}
{{lop/wild|064|Kadabra|Berry (item)|Y=TwistedSpoon|notes1=Y}}
{{lop/wild|065|Alakazam|Gold Berry}}
{{lop/wild|066|Machop|Brick Piece}}
{{lop/wild|067|Machoke|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|068|Machamp|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|069|Bellsprout|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|070|Weepinbell|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|071|Victreebel|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|072|Tentacool|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|073|Tentacruel|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|074|Geodude|Berry (item)|Everstone}}
{{lop/wild|075|Graveler|Berry (item)|Everstone}}
{{lop/wild|076|Golem|Bitter Berry|Everstone}}
{{lop/wild|077|Ponyta|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|078|Rapidash|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|079|Slowpoke|Berry (item)|King's Rock}}
{{lop/wild|080|Slowbro|Gold Leaf|King's Rock}}
{{lop/wild|081|Magnemite|Berry (item)|Metal Coat}}
{{lop/wild|082|Magneton|Silver Leaf|Metal Coat}}
{{lop/wild|083|Farfetch'd|Bitter Berry|Stick}}
{{lop/wild|084|Doduo|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|085|Dodrio|Bitter Berry|Sharp Beak}}
{{lop/wild|086|Seel|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|087|Dewgong|Gold Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|088|Grimer|Berry (item)|Nugget}}
{{lop/wild|089|Muk|Gold Leaf|Nugget}}
{{lop/wild|090|Shellder|Berry (item)|Big Pearl|Pearl}}
{{lop/wild|091|Cloyster|Silver Leaf|Big Pearl|Pearl}}
{{lop/wild|092|Gastly|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|093|Haunter|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|094|Gengar|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|095|Onix|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|096|Drowzee|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|097|Hypno|Gold Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|098|Krabby|TM33}}
{{lop/wild|099|Kingler|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|100|Voltorb|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|101|Electrode|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|102|Exeggcute|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|103|Exeggutor|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|104|Cubone|Berry (item)|Thick Club}}
{{lop/wild|105|Marowak|Gold Leaf|Thick Club}}
{{lop/wild|106|Hitmonlee|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|107|Hitmonchan|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|108|Lickitung|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|109|Koffing|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|110|Weezing|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|111|Rhyhorn|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|112|Rhydon|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|113|Chansey|Lucky Punch|Lucky Egg}}
{{lop/wild|114|Tangela|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|115|Kangaskhan|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|116|Horsea|TM33|Dragon Scale}}
{{lop/wild|117|Seadra|Gold Leaf|Dragon Scale}}
{{lop/wild|118|Goldeen|TM33}}
{{lop/wild|119|Seaking|Silver Leaf}}
{{lop/wild|120|Staryu|TM33|Star Piece|Stardust}}
{{lop/wild|121|Starmie|Silver Leaf|Star Piece|Stardust}}
{{lop/wild|122|Mr. Mime|Bitter Berry|MysteryBerry}}
{{lop/wild|123|Scyther|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|124|Jynx|Bitter Berry|Ice Berry|Ice Berry}}
{{lop/wild|125|Electabuzz|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|126|Magmar|Bitter Berry|Burnt Berry|Burnt Berry}}
{{lop/wild|127|Pinsir|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|128|Tauros|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|129|Magikarp|Berry (item)}}
{{lop/wild|130|Gyarados|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|131|Lapras|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|132|Ditto|Metal Powder}}
{{lop/wild|133|Eevee|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|134|Vaporeon|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|135|Jolteon|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|136|Flareon|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|137|Porygon|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|138|Omanyte|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|139|Omastar|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|140|Kabuto|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|141|Kabutops|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|142|Aerodactyl|Bitter Berry}}
{{lop/wild|143|Snorlax|Leftovers|Leftovers|Leftovers}}
{{lop/wild|144|Articuno|BrightPowder}}
{{lop/wild|145|Zapdos|BrightPowder}}
{{lop/wild|146|Moltres|BrightPowder}}
{{lop/wild|147|Dratini|Bitter Berry|Dragon Scale}}
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Talk:Legendary giants

2026-06-06T21:41:36Z

Landfish7: /* Inclusion of Regigigas */ Reply

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== Another idea ==
Ever thought of the fact that Regirock might represent the dawn of the Earth, Regice the dawn of life (Life came from water and ice is water), Registeel the dawn of civilization, Regidrago the dawn of myths, and Regieleki the dawn of the modern age? [[User:Pikablu151|Pika]][[User talk:Pikablu151|blu]][[Special:Random|151]] 16:38, 30 August 2024 (UTC)

:Let Regieleki be the dawn of Wisdom, that would be better. [[User:Mike Joy|Mike Joy]] ([[User talk:Mike Joy|talk]]) 06:57, 10 August 2025 (UTC)

== Inclusion of Regigigas ==

I don't quite see why Regigigas would not be included in this group. Aside from the obvious lore, the design, and the name, there's other evidence of Regigigas being grouped in with the rest of the giants.
[[File:RegigigasSpace-TimeSmackdown179 artwork.png|frameless|300px|right]]
* In Black 2 and White 2, [https://youtu.be/xx-LR1qUdRk?si=i-eL9z4qivf40wYZ&t=94 Regigigas' battle theme is the same theme as Regirock, Regice, and Registeel.]
* During the Ancients Recovered event for 2025 Pokémon GO Fest, [https://pokemongo.com/post/2025-ancients-recovered Regigigas is explicitly grouped in the "legendary giants" along with the others.]
* For the 30th Anniversary, all of the legendary giants had unique designs on their logos of their eye patterns. This includes Regigigas' eye pattern.
[[File:0377Regirock 30th.png|frameless|200px]][[File:0378Regice 30th.png|frameless|200px]][[File:0379Registeel 30th.png|frameless|200px]][[File:0486Regigigas_30th.png|frameless|200px]][[File:0894Regieleki 30th.png|frameless|200px]][[File:0895Regidrago 30th.png|frameless|200px]]
** In extension to this, [https://youtu.be/WJFXUVg7j68?si=EB9wCErK28lVkZEv&t=1509 Regigigas' logo is shown with the rest of the legendary giants' logos during the 1025 Pokémon Countdown for the Pokémon Presents.]
[[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 02:34, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

:In SwSh's DLC, Peony calls Regigigas "the boss of the legendary giants". So it definitely has a relationship with the others, but I don't think that makes it part of the "legendary giants" group. Like, it feels more akin to saying "Guzma is the boss of the Team Skull Grunts" than "Guzma is the boss of Team Skull". [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 20:54, 6 June 2026 (UTC)
::I agree. This retrospectively confirms Regigigas is a member of the legendary giants, not just leader. Same case for Landorus of the forces of nature. I support the support to fully update and changed it. [[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 21:04, 6 June 2026 (UTC)
:::That's not what Storm was saying. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 21:07, 6 June 2026 (UTC)
::I feel like Regigigas being acknowledged as the leader/creator of the legendary giants is something that can coexist with it being within the group of the legendary giants (e.g. Rayquaza being one of the three [[super-ancient Pokémon]] while also being the leader of them). It doesn't seem mutually exclusive.
::I completely forgot about mentioning [[Peony/Quotes|Peony's dialogue]] but, while it's informal dialogue, the rest of the quote also seems like evidence of it being among the giants while also being acknowledged as the head of it.
::''"Whoa! Is that the boss of the legendary giants?! It's gigantic enough－that's for sure! One gianty giant! With all these dots, though, I've got no idea which ones are actually eyes. Where's a bloke supposed to look when he's talkin' to this one?"''
::This wouldn't be the first time that a legendary group would have one "special" member that's treated differently. [[Keldeo]], while being acknowledged as a member of the [[Swords of Justice]], is sometimes excluded from the original [[Cobalion]]/[[Terrakion]]/[[Virizion]] trio. [[User:Chaogotchi|Chaogotchi]] ([[User talk:Chaogotchi|talk]]) 21:30, 6 June 2026 (UTC)
:::Older evidence from before the introduction of Regieleki and Regidrago, but this specifically called them out as a trio separate from their creator. https://pokemon.gamespress.com/Deoxys-Returns-and-Clashes-with-Rayquaza-in-the-Delta-Episode-of-Pokem [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#15d77f">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#01b0ee"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 21:41, 6 June 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Legendary giants

2026-06-06T21:07:47Z

Landfish7: /* Inclusion of Regigigas */ Reply