Pikachu (Pokémon)

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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. However, the [[Red's Pikachu (game)|starter Pikachu]] in {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

In [[Alola]], Pikachu will evolve into [[Regional variant|Alolan]] Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and a major representative of [[Nintendo]]'s collective mascots.

It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[starter Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]]. It has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon in [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] and [[Pokémon Rumble World]].

An example of a famous Pikachu is Kaminari Denki.

==Biology==
Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, brown eyes, and the two red circles on its cheeks contain pouches for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.

[[EP039|The anime]] has shown that wild Pikachu live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as other {{t|Electric}} Pokémon species. It raises its tail to check its surroundings, and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu is found foraging for [[Berry|berries]] it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|It has been observed]] eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. Pikachu has [[EP030|been known]] to build up energy in its glands, and will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharging fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu can also electrify itself to use its [[signature move]] {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

Pikachu has three [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu|alternate forms]]: one, the [[Cosplay Pikachu]], appeared in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]]. The second form is {{DL|Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu in a cap}}, which debuted as an event-exclusive Pokémon in [[Generation VII]]. It is always male and has seven variants, each wearing one of {{Ash}}'s [[Ash's hat|hats]] from the anime. In addition to these two forms, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media. The last, {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Pikachu, is the Pokémon the player [[starter Pokémon|starts with]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]]. This Pikachu can be either gender, has higher base stats, and has access to [[move]]s that normal Pikachu do not.

Pikachu is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}, while Pikachu in a cap has its own exclusive Z-Move, {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Partner Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, {{m|Splishy Splash}}, and the Partner Power, {{m|Pika Papow}}.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|right|Pikachu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pikachu]]=====
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series and has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu [[Walking Pokémon|remains outside]] of his [[Poké Ball]].

=====[[Pikachutwo]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

=====[[Puka]]=====
Another Pikachu nicknamed [[Puka]] was owned by a man named {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} on [[Seafoam Islands|Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

=====[[Sparky]]=====
[[Ritchie]] also has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.

=====[[Ashachu]]=====
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{OBP|Lily|EP241}}. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].

=====[[Cosplay Pikachu]]=====
All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. They reappeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where they were all summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.

=====[[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]=====
The [[Ash Ketchum (M20)|Ash Ketchum]] of the alternate continuity introduced in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

=====Other=====
[[File:Ayumi Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|A female Pikachu in the anime]]
[[James]] used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu had a part in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. He was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}} and [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

Pikachu's female form debuted in [[SS027]], under the ownership of [[Ayumi]]. She was {{pkmn|training|trained}} on how to properly use {{m|Thunderbolt}} through the help of {{an|Cilan}} and {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}.

A [[Mirror World]] Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mirror Ash]]. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. They would all participate in his filmmaking endeavors.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. They were all summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.

A Pikachu nicknamed Spike appeared in ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}. Spike was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu, but as Ash was ill, {{an|Serena}} took his place. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in [[SM090]].

Multiple Pikachu appeared in [[SM091]], all under the ownership of [[Pikarla]]. One of them was nicknamed Kurin, while another that is {{Shiny}} was nicknamed Banchō.

====Minor appearances====
[[File:Bancho.png|thumb|220px|left|A {{Shiny}} Pikachu in the anime]]
[[File:Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|thumb|250px|A set of costumed [[Cosplay Pikachu]] in the anime]]
Numerous other Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', under the ownership of [[Nurse Joy]]. They helped Ash's Pikachu defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.

Wild Pikachu were prominent in ''Pikachu's Goodbye'', where Ash considered [[Released Pokémon|releasing]] his own Pikachu so he could be with his own kind.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', under the ownership of [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, but eventually realized her mistake and explained why she made it.

A Pikachu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Pikachu appeared in two of [[Elijah]]'s movies. {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}} was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and {{ashfr}} were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.

A Pikachu nicknamed Sugar appeared in ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', under the ownership of [[Abigail]], one of the owners of a restaurant. When it went missing prior to the events of the episode, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, but it had evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Aura|Aura Guardian]].

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', under the ownership of [[Volkner]]. In the present day, it is a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved into a Raichu using a [[Thunder Stone]].

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Uschi]].

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in [[SM090]], where it joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Pikachu|Trip's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Pikachu|Cameron's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM003|Pikachu|Rotom Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Sun & Moon''|Alola}}

===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Pikachu PO.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
===={{ga|Red's Pikachu}}====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Pikachu PG.png|thumb|220px|left|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===={{ga|Red's Pikachu}}====
{{ga|Red}} caught a Pikachu in [[Viridian Forest]] in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''. He then proceeded to travel though multiple [[region]]s with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
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Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|left|Pikachu in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
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Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]].

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

===In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
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Pikachu is a main character in the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], appearing for the first time in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Pika.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A group of Cosplay Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Chuchu.png|thumb|200px|left|Female Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
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Pikachu debuted in its own round in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, a [[Pika]]chu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but end up getting shocked by him. {{adv|Red}} arrives and captures him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. He also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the [[Elite Four]] during the {{chap|Yellow}} before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that he can {{m|Surf}}.

A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'', a Pikachu appeared with its Trainer at Indigo Plateau. It noticeably has a flower by its ear.

A Pikachu is seen in ''[[PS058|The Kindest Tentacruel]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that Yellow was fantasizing about that was able to evolve via [[Evolutionary stones|stone]].

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'' as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of [[Professor Elm]]'s explanation of Pokémon eggs in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'', where it appeared in a fantasy of Silver when he explains about the vital points of Pokémon.

In ''[[PS111|Tyranitar War]]'', {{adv|Yellow}} is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "[[Chuchu]]", which she had found injured in [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to [[Mt. Silver]], Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even [[Jasmine]] noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu]].

Wild Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''.

Multiple Pikachu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Prism Tower]] during a blackout in ''[[PAXY10|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]''.

Five Pikachu appeared in ''[[PAORAS03|Omega Alpha Adventure 3]]'', being [[Cosplay Pikachu]] they each wear the five costumes available; being Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph. D. and Pikachu Libre. Lisia reveals to {{ga|Chaz}} that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably there are several males, and at least Pikachu Pop Star has the black marking on the tip of her tail.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} has a Pikachu on the cover.

===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
{{main|Shu's Pikachu}}
In the [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] manga, [[Shu]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
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In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Eusine]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being {{GnB|Gold}}'s.

[[File:Red Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]

===In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga===
A Pikachu appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].

===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
{{ga|Red's Pikachu}} appeared at the end of [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]].

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} captured on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}} in ''[[PM023|Clefairy finally evolves?!]]'', but he has since [[devolve]]d back to the Pikachu stage.

{{OBP|Yellow|Pocket Monsters}} has a Pikachu of his own.

===In Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. It later evolves into a {{p|Raichu}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon. Habitat: Forests and woodlands Diet: Mainly fruit Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek. Beware of electrocution!}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuBaseSet58.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu in the TCG]]
[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
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Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG {{TCG|coin}}s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only {{tcg|Base Set 2}}. This coin was also featured in the {{g|Play It!}} PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the [[Game Boy]] game {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}, where it is given by [[Club Master Isaac]] to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].

==In the TFG==
Two Pikachu figures have been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
* {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}: {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Pikachu|8}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pokkén Pikachu|1=Pokkén Pikachu Libre}}.png|thumb|220px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pikachu in Pokkén Tournament|1=Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament}}]]
Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moveset includes electrical attacks it uses in the main games, like {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. In Burst form, it can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of its attacks and victory poses are directly taken from {{wp|Heihachi Mishima|Heihachi}} and {{wp|Kazuya Mishima}}'s movesets from the ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series.

''Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.''<ref>[http://www.pokkentournament.com/en-ca/characters/ Pokkén Tournament's official site]</ref>

[[Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]] was first announced alongside the [[Wii U]] port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

''Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.''

===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)}}

==={{ga|Detective Pikachu}}===
Detective Pikachu stars a {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character|Pikachu}} that is [[Talking Pokemon|capable of speaking the human language]], but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from the anime, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.
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==Game data==
===As the player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
Pikachu appears as the [[player character]] in both [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, and {{OBP|Piplup|PokéPark}} and ends up in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. There he goes on an quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever expanding [[Wish Park]]. At the new PokéPark he meets {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

===NPC appearances===
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to {{ga|Red}}) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]]. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* {{g|Channel}}: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
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====Cap Pikachu====
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. Since the cap’s not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Viridian Forest]] [[In-game trade#HeartGold and SoulSilver|Trade]] Pikachu in [[Saffron City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{Locationcolor/light|forest}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Forest}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|link=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|area={{pw|Resort}}, {{pw|Yellow Forest}}, {{pw|Rally}}, and {{pw|Sightseeing}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Santalune Forest]], {{rt|3|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Electric-type Safari|Electric]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 1, {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}}) [[Cosplay Pikachu]]: [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Cosplay Pikachu|received]] at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], or [[Lilycove City]] after first [[Pokémon Contest|contest]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]]) [[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], only one)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] (Pikachu) [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] ({{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
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====In side games====
[[File:PPW Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|right|{{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]], [[Pokémon Island River|River]] and [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Puzzle Challenge|color={{gold color}}|area=Defeat a {{tc|Gentleman}} after performing a 6-block combo in Challenge Mode}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=Collect all 101 Nice Cards}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|t=fff|color={{ruby color}}|area={{safari|Hoenn}} {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire#Ruby Field|(Ruby Field)}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 4|Secret Storages 4]] and [[Secret Storage 20|20]], Endless Level 1, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Panula Cave]], [[Sekra Range]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Vien Forest]], [[Crysta Cave]], [[Volcano Cave]], [[Chroma Road]], [[Chroma Highlands]], [[Chroma Ruins]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranch|color={{diamond color}}|link=My Pokémon Ranch|area=[[Hayley's trades]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode C, B & S)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area={{ra|Submarine}}, [[Faldera Volcano]], [[Thunder Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Autumnwood: [[Firebreathing Mountain]]; Forest: [[Trailhead Field]], [[World Axle - B1F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Violight]], [[Pokémon Conquest#Passwords|Password Outbreak]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Gates to Infinity|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]], {{mdc|Partner Pokémon}}, [[Silent Tundra]] (B1-B26), [[Dreamy Island]] (Mapless Street), [[Slumbering Cave]] (B1-B99), [[Pika Land]] (1F-14F), Magnagate dungeons}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Model Train Room#Rush Hour|Model Train Room: Rush Hour]], [[Locomotive Café#Dash Race!|Locomotive Café: Dash Race!]], [[Chill Battle#The Forest of Memories|Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories]] (Reward), NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Night Festival|Night Festival: Stage 23]] [[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 477]] Event: [[Special Stages#Eighth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Eighth release; Angry) Event: [[Special Stages#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Special Daily Pokémon (Second release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' (Second release; Sleeping) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|A Great Chance a Day!}}'' (Enamored, Ho-Oh Costume, Lugia Costume, Rayquaza Costume) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Commemorative Event}}'' (Smiling) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Great Challenge|Pikachu Appears}}'' (3DS; Happy) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Commemorative Event}}'' (Mobile; Happy) Event: ''[[Special Stages#Great Daily (Second release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' (Second release; Happy) Event: [[Special Stages#12th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (12th release; Spooky) Event: [[Special Stages#13th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (13th release; Holiday) Event: [[Special Stages#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Tenth release; Magikarp Costume and Gyarados Costume) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|Great Challenge|Pikachu Appears}}'' (Shiny Gyarados Costume, Hoenn Cap, Unova Cap, Alola Cap) Event: [[Special Stages#15th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (15th release; Kimono Boy Costume and Kimono Girl Costume) Event: [[Special Stages#14th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (14th release; Shiny Rayquaza Costume) Event: ''{{DL|Special Stages|High-Speed Challenge|Pikachu Appears}}'' (Sinnoh Cap and Kalos Cap) Event: [[Special Stages#21st release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (21st release; Charizard Costume) Event: ''[[Special Stages#Great Daily (Fifth release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' (Fifth release; Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap and Alola Cap) Event: [[Special Stages#26th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (26th release; Dizzy and Surprised)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Leafy Expanse#Shrub Forest|Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest]] (All Areas), [[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Starter Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 04|Area 04: Stage 02]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Nintendo 64 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 21 to October 31, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo 64 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|September 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Flying Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|October 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Flying Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|?|July 19 to August 23, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Pikachu|English|United States|?|October to November 1, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 30 to September 1, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|December 5 to 25, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 19 to April 3, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|GW Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 25 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#GW Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Sapporo Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|July 1 to August 21, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sapporo Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Pikachu|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|McDonald's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|May 30 to June 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#McDonald's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|October 10 to November 3, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|English|United States|20|November 14 to 27, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|2008 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Sleeping Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|February 7 to March 15, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Sleeping Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Character Fair Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|30|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|October 3 to 4, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ario Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|November 21 to 23, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ario Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2009 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|7-Eleven Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|August 20 to September 5, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#7-Eleven Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|German|Germany|20|July 31 to August 27, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|July 18 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Singing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|July 30 to September 4, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|March 1 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|March 23 to April 8, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|English|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Japanese|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|English|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|French|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|German|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Italian|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer Carnival Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|100|July 14 to August 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|French|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|German|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Italian|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Japanese|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Korean|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Spanish|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Strongest Class Pikachu|Japanese|Hong Kong Taiwan|100|July 26 to August 20, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Class Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Atsuto Uchida Pikachu|All|Japan|22|June 15, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Atsuto Uchida Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Landmark Tower Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Cosmo World Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Captain Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai ♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 16 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pacifico Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu|All|Japan|36[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|December 11, 2014; December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|10|January 9 to March 15, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Yokohama Pikachu|All|Japan|10[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 8 to 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|American region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|PAL region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Beginner Trainer Pikachu|All|South Korea|10[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9 to 11, 2015; October 17 to 18, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Beginner Trainer Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|All|Japan|99|December 20, 2015 January 2 to 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Online Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|February 16 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Online Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 21, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|American region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pikachu|All|Japan|36[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|July 2 to September 30, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|November 18, 2016 to ???|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pikachu 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 20, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 15, 2017 August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Parade Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|2018 Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 5 to April 26, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|5|March 14 to April 22, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu|All|South Korea|10|April 27 to May 7, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
|}

=====In-game events=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Colosseum Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|November 21, 2003 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Colosseum Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|December 14, 2006 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Pokémon Battle Revolution Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|English|hide|10|June 25, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|French|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|German|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Italian|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Spanish|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|hide|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Japanese|PGL|10|September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|English|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|French|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|German|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Italian|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Spanish|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Electric
|rb1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rb1type=None|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
|ye1=Light Ball|ye1type=None|ye1rar={{tt|100|Starter Pikachu}}
|ye2=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|ye2type=None|ye2rar={{tt|100|Pikachu obtained by other means}}|ye2image=no
|gsc1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=2|gsc1image=no
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=None|rse2rar=5
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=None|dppt2rar=5
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=None|pbr1rar=100
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=None|hgss2rar=5
|xy1=Light Ball|xy1type=None|xy1rar=5
|oras1=Light Ball|oras1type=None|oras1rar=5
|sm1=Light Ball|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5
|usum1=Light Ball|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=None|walk5rar=100
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=None|event2rar=100
|event3=Shell Bell|event3type=None|event3rar=100
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4type=None|event4rar=100
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
|event6=Thunder Stone|event6type=None|event6rar=100
|event7=Air Balloon|event7type=None|event7rar=100
|event8=Comet Shard|event8type=None|event8rar=100
|event9=Sea Incense|event9type=None|event9rar=100
|event10=Silk Scarf|event10type=None|event10rar=100
|event11=Heart Scale|event11type=None|event11rar=100
|event12=Focus Band|event12type=None|event12rar=100
|event13=Pretty Wing|event13type=None|event13rar=100
|event14=Lemonade|event14type=None|event14rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Generation I-V=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=40
|Special=50
|Speed=90}}

=====Generation VI onward=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=90}}

====={{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Pikachu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=45
|Attack=80
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=120}}
*Due to how stats are calculated differently in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] compared to the other core series games, maximum stats are not reflected on the table above.

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4}}

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

===Learnset===
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|3|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|6|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|9|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|12|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|24|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|27|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|30|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM03|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM19|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM33|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Pay Day|Normal|Physical|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|23|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|26|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|29|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|34|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|42|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|45|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|50|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|53|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|58|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====By {{pkmn|breeding}}=====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|027A|Sandshrew}}{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}} {{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|734|Yungoos}}{{MSP|735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP|749|Mudbray}} {{MSP|750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}} {{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}} {{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|702|Dedenne}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}} {{MSP|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}} {{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}} {{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}} {{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Double Slap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}} {{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}} {{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}} {{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}} {{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}} {{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}} {{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}{{MSP|775|Komala}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}{{MSP|653|Fennekin}} {{MSP|654|Braixen}}{{MSP|655|Delphox}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}} {{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}{{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{bag3|Light Ball}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

=====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

=====By a prior [[evolution]]=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|172|Pichu|||||Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|172|Pichu|||||Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/prevo7|172|Pichu|||||Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}

=====Special moves=====
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Surfing Pikachu|Surf Association Pikachu]] ([[Mantine Surf]]){{sup/7|USUM}}|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====By {{pkmn2|event}}s=====
{{learnlist/eventh/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pikachu 2|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu]] {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Celebrate|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap|Hoenn Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap|Unova Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap|Kalos Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap|Alola Cap Pikachu]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/event7|[[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu]] [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap|Unova Cap Pikachu]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Tohoku Pikachu}} {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Tohoku Pikachu}} {{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Carnival Pikachu}} {{DL|List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}|Hold Hands|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Carnival Pikachu}}|Teeter Dance|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Carnival Pikachu}} [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Pikachu|Carnival Parade Pikachu]]|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Counter|Fighting|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/event7|{{DL|List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15|{{sup/7|SM}}}}
{{learnlist/eventf/7|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}; border:3px solid #{{tcg lightning color}}"
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)]] [[Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)]] [[Pikachu (Sample Set 1)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| [[Pikachu (Expedition 124)]]
|}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color light}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
! Move
! Type
! Episode
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Leer}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=You can depend on my electric attacks!
|P2=My HP's been halved...
|P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
|PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>!
|PP2=This is starting to hurt...
|PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
|PPL=Yes! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=2
|field=Recharge
|loop=2
|MinEXP=9
|MaxEXP=9
|browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|browser=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|Pad=No entry.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Thunderbolt
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Celebrate
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Pichu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher Evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Akizane}}, '''[[Hanbei]]''', and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Sōrin}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025|num=016
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Unity Power
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Angry|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Super Bolt
|skilldesc=Rarely deals a ton of damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Winking|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Sleeping|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Sleep Charm
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025FiredUp|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Surprised|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Enamored|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Smiling|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Dizzy|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash++
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Happy|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Spooky|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Holiday|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeCharizard|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeMagikarp|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeGyarados|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyGyarados|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeHo-Oh|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Pyre
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeLugia|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoBoy|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoGirl|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralysis Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeRayquaza|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyRayquaza|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Intern|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025ChildrensDay|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025RainySeason|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Downpour
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025SummerFestival|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=T-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025BeachWalk|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Three Force
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of three.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025PastryChef|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Artist|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Damage Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025MushroomHarvest|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Counterattack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025YearsEnd|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025LionDancer|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Kotatsu|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nap Time
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Graduate|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Final Effort
|skilldesc=Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.
}}
|-
{{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=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{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=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{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=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{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=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{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=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{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=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|2 km Eggs obtained prior to December 12, 2016 can hatch into Pikachu}}
|buddy=1
|evocandy=50
|stamina=70
|attack=112
|defense=101
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Present}}{{tt|*|From Christmas 2017 Pikachu & Pokémon Day 2018 Pikachu}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From Pokémon Go Community Day 1}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Electric|ranks=5
|item=Light Ball
|unlock=Beat the Friend League
|skill=Award a little JP
|recoverytime=1 hour 30 minutes
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+10%|rank2cost=1
|rank3desc=+40%|rank3cost=2
|rank4desc=+100%|rank4cost=5
|rank5desc=+200%|rank5cost=7
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|nobranchcat=true
|sprite1=172Pichu
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Friendship
|sprite2=025Pikachu
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evostone2=Thunder Stone
|sprite3=026Raichu
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3=Electric
|evotype2a=Stone
|evostone2a=Thunder Stone
|form3a=Alola Form
|sprite3a=026Raichu-Alola
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|type2-3a=Psychic
}}

====Cosplay Pikachu====
{{Evobox/Formes
|type2-disp=Electric
|sprite1=Spr 6o 025 C
|name1=Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme=6
|forme1=Cosplay Pikachu
|loc1=Normal
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Rock Star
|forme2=Pikachu Rock Star
|type1-2=Electric
|loc2=Knowing {{mcolor|Meteor Mash}}
|sprite3=025Pikachu-Belle
|forme3=Pikachu Belle
|type1-3=Electric
|loc3=Knowing {{mcolor|Icicle Crash}}
|sprite4=025Pikachu-Pop Star
|forme4=Pikachu Pop Star
|type1-4=Electric
|loc4=Knowing {{mcolor|Draining Kiss}}
|sprite5=025Pikachu-PhD
|forme5=Pikachu, Ph.D
|type1-5=Electric
|loc5=Knowing {{mcolor|Electric Terrain}}
|sprite6=025Pikachu-Libre
|forme6=Pikachu Libre
|type1-6=Electric
|loc6=Knowing {{mcolor|Flying Press}}}}

====Cap Pikachu====
{{evobox
|sprite1=025Pikachu-Original
|name1=Pikachu
|form1=Cap Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric}}

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
| {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|Hoenn Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|Sinnoh Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|Unova Cap}}
| {{color2|000|XY series|Kalos Cap}}
| {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|Alola Cap}}
| {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]
|}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGenderORAS|ndex=025|form1=C}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|025|Pikachu}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="background:#{{electric color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
|-
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
|}

==Trivia==
*Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at Game Freak.<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref>
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium]]
* The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise.
* Pikachu and its {{p|Raichu|evolved form}} share their {{pkmn|category}}, the Mouse Pokémon, with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}.
** All but Pikachu also have [[regional variant]]s in [[Alola]].
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving an {{wp|M&M's}} balloon in the 2005 parade.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/23/nyregion/23balloon.html?_r=0 Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times]</ref> It was last used in the August 2006 [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade]] in New York City's {{wp|Bryant Park}}. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a [[Poké Ball]] balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.
* Pikachu is the only [[core series]] [[starter Pokémon]] with a pre-evolved form, though {{game|Yellow}} predates {{p|Pichu}}.
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.
* Pikachu has the most [[event Pokémon|event]]-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* In the Japanese {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[evolved]].
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] onward, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}} (voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]]), the only Pokémon to do so in core series games.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} in Yellow has unique voice clips in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
* {{4v|Black|White}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting.
* Pikachu was the focus of a {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection|collection]] in June 2014.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in [[Generation VI]], and also the only to receive more than one: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: [[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Pinball mini]], and [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]].
* Pikachu is number 025 in both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|Alola Pokédex]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}.
* Pikachu originally had a second stage evolution named "Gorochu", which would have had two horns and fangs. It was omitted due to the developers wanting more game balance.<ref name=int>[http://www.siliconera.com/2018/05/03/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Siliconera - Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]</ref>

===Origin===
Pikachu is based on a {{wp|mouse}} after its name. Its cheek pouches were also inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. The stripes on its back and its lightning bolt-shaped tail were given for aesthetic reasons.<ref name=int/>

Pikachu's designer, [[Atsuko Nishida]], revealed in an interview that Pikachu was originally a {{wp|daifuku}}-like creature with ears. Pikachu's black ear tips are remnants from this original concept.<ref name=int/>

====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of a mouse squeaking).<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak]</ref>

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ピカチュウ ''Pikachu''|jameaning=Combination of {{tt|ピカピカ ''pikapika''|onomatopoeia for sparkle}} and {{tt|チューチュー ''chūchū''|the sound of squeaking}}
|de=Pikachu|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Pikachu|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Pikachu|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Pikachu|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|ko=피카츄 ''Pikachu''|komeaning=Same as Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_yue=比卡超 ''Béikāchīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means ''super''.
|ar=بيكاتشو ''Bīkātshū''|armeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|el=Πικατσου ''Pikatsou''|elmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|he=פיקאצ'ו ''Pikachu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi=पीकाछू ''Pikachu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|is=Pikatsjú{{tt|*|only used once on the back of the first movie's DVD release}}|ismeaning=From Japanese name
|id=Pikacu ({{pkmn|Pocket Monsters}} only)|idmeaning=Corruption of its Japanese name
|lt=Pikačiu|ltmeaning=From Japanese name
|ru=Пикачу ''Pikachu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|sr=Pikacu|srmeaning=From Japanese name
|th=ปิกาจู ''Pikachu''|thmeaning=From Japanese name
}}
 

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* [[Pika]]
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* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Pikachu (PokéPark)]]
* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
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* [[Detective Pikachu (character)]]
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==References==
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==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]

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