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Pikachu (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Pikachu |
jname=ピカチュウ |
tmname=Pikachu |
image=025Pikachu.png |
size=150 |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
ndex=025 |
jdex=022 |
hdex=156 |
fdex=023 |
sdex=104 |
adex=002 |
typen=1 |
type1=Electric |
type2= |
species=Mouse |
height-ftin=1′04″ |
height-m=0.4 |
weight-lbs=13.2 |
weight-kg=6.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Static |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Ground |
egggroup2=Fairy |
hatchsteps=2,560 |
effortyield=2 Spd |
expyield=82 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gender=both |
female=50 |
male=50 |
color=Yellow |
catchrate=190 |
body=08 |
pokefordex=pikachu |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon. It is the [[starter Pokémon]] one receives at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}}, and is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[level|leveling up]] with a [[happiness]] of 220 or above, and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} via [[Thunderstone]].

Pikachu is the [[version mascot]] of {{game|Yellow}}, appearing on the boxart.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
A Pikachu is a short, chubby, ground-dwelling rodent notable for its Electric abilities. Pikachu have short, yellow fur with brown stripes on the back, black-tipped ears, along with an unusually shaped tail, resembling a lightning bolt. Besides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}} and {{p|Pachirisu}}, due to notable physical similarities.

Pikachu are known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to their large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are very intelligent, understanding and interpreting human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', when [[Ash's Pikachu]] was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156.

====Gender differences====
A female Pikachu has a small "dent" at the end of its tail, causing it to resemble a heart.

===Special abilities===
Exclusive to the Pikachu's subspecies is the ability to release electric discharges of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of [[Moves|techniques]] which are mostly used in {{pkmn|battle}} but which can be used to roast [[berries]] as well.

As Pikachu build up energy in their electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical {{status|Paralysis|Paralysis}}, or in severe cases death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to safely remove unneeded energy. A sure sign to tell if a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electro-magnetic forces, which severely impact the electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks, and display other common attributes of magnetism.

Pikachu and its evolution family, {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}}. In a few rare cases, Pikachu can learn to manipulate {{t|Water}} and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move {{m|Surf}}. Other rare cases show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move {{m|Fly}}, removing its weakness to {{t|Ground}}.

===Behavior===
In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. However, when threatened, a group can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electro-magnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short lived, localized thunderstorm. Pikachu can be harmful pests, eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Despite this, it is a popular pet, and relatively easy to maintain, with little exercise necessary for its well being. However, it is important to discharge the electricity in its cheeks periodically.

As many know, pulling on a Pikachu's tail will result in a severe shock to the offender. Another defense of Pikachu's is the use of its nasty {{m|Bite}} which has been known to leave quite a mark.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Forest.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]
They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to their electricity or simply because they are not afraid of people, Pikachu commonly show up in civilized areas. They may even enter houses, presumably attracted by the electrical output generated by the dwellers' appliances. Pikachu are native only to the [[Kanto]] region, although they have been introduced to many other regions.

==Diet==
{{main|Pokémon food}}

Living in wooded areas, Pikachu often are found foraging for [[berries]]. Instead of climbing trees, they use small electrical shocks to release the berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time.

As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food, available at many pet stores. Alternatively, like most Pokémon, Pikachu are tolerant to most "human" foods, and sometimes enjoy them more than the more nutritional food designed for their biology. In fact, Pikachu have been known to have a fondness of ketchup.

==In the anime==
[[Image:pikachu_thunderbolt.jpg|left|frame|[[Ash's Pikachu]] using {{m|Thunderbolt}}]][[Image:025-Pikachu.jpg|right|thumb|Pikachu from the anime]]
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from [[Professor Oak]] in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. It has appeared in every non-special episode since. Pikachu has also appeared in every Pokémon movie.

[[James]] used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but the Pikachu was defeated by the instructor's {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu.

Another Pikachu nicknamed [[Puka]] was owned by a man named {{Ka|Victor}} on [[Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu had the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

[[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.

A Pikachu has also been owned by [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

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

In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action]]'', [[Elijah]] used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Armaldo}}.

A Pikachu also had a part in ''[[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.

A Pikachu named Sugar belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Great Story!]]''. This Pikachu evolved into a Raichu near the end of the episode.

A Pikachu belonging to an unnamed Aura Guardian appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.

==In the manga==
[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] prominently features a Pikachu.

A {{PiPiPi|Pikachu}} is one of the main characters in [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]].

A more mouse-like [[Isamu Akai's Pikachu|Pikachu]] that communicates through pantomime is one of [[Isamu Akai]]'s Pokémon in [[Pocket Monsters (manga)|Pocket Monsters]].

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

[[Shuu]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu he found abandoned in the forest in [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].

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

A story called "Akari and Pikachu's Birthday" is featured in the final volume of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].

In [[Golden Boys]], [[Gold (Golden Boys)|Gold]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being [[Eusine]]'s.

A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pocket Monsters Emerald: Challenge!! Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by [[Anabel]] has a Pikachu on the cover.

===Pokémon Special===
'''Pokédex entry''': 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.

Both {{Special|Red}} and {{Special|Yellow}} have Pika and Chu Chu, respectively. Pika often used to shock Red repeatedly. However, Pika becomes one of Red's most valued Pokémon.

Pikachu debuted in its own round in the [[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Special)|Red, Green & Blue]] chapter, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, Pika is captured by Red.

In the ninth Volume, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu she had found injured in the [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joins Yellow and Chuchu on their trip 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. In Volume 13, after Yellow and Wilton are brought to the Daycare after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an egg shortly after they were "put together". The egg eventually hatches into {{Special|Gold}}'s Pichu.

Wild Pikachu also appeared in the RS and DP sagas.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Pikachu (TCG)}}

In the TCG, Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be at least 30 known 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 [[No.1 Trainer (Tournament promo)|No.1 Trainer]].

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, contained, at times, first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

==In the TFG==
One Pikachu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}

==Other appearances==
Pikachu has the honor of being one of the mascots of the Smash Bros. series, alongside Mario, Link and Kirby.

===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
Pikachu is a playable character and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. It is in the fifth box of the second row. Its main stage is [[Saffron City]].

In the hands of a skilled player, Pikachu is not to be taken lightly. Alongside electrical attacks, it has very good aerial attacks and superb recovery. Because of this, top-level SSB players have placed Pikachu at the top of their list, theoretically making it the best character in the game.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Pikachu is a playable character and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. It is initially placed to the right of Mario but moves to the bottom row after Luigi is unlocked. Its main stage is [[Pokémon Stadium (stage)|Kanto: Pokémon Stadium]].

While Pikachu's play style remained the same, it was powered down in the sequel. The tier lists for Melee place Pikachu in either the Middle or Low tier.

[[Image:Pikachu in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Pikachu using Thunder Jolt in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].]]
====Trophy information====
=====Classic Mode=====
It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.

=====Adventure Mode=====
While its electrical attacks, such as Thunder and Thunder Jolt, are powerful, Pikachu is at its best speeding around the fray and waiting for its chance to strike. You can control the path of Pikachu's two-directional Quick Attack, allowing you to jump twice. Hold down the B Button to charge up Skull Bash.

=====All-Star Mode=====
The angle of the Control Stick controls the direction of Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu will move blindingly fast, and it will also cause damage to any character it runs into. Move the Control Stick during Quick Attack and Pikachu will move in up to two directions. Be sure to check out the ceilings on the level when you use Thunder.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Pikachu is a returning playable character to the franchise. Its Final Smash move is {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Standard Special Move !! Side Special Move !! Up Special Move !! Down Special Move !! Final Smash
|-
||
[[Thunder Jolt]]
||
{{m|Skull Bash}}
||
{{m|Quick Attack}}
||
{{m|Thunder}}
||
{{m|Volt Tackle}}
|}

====Subspace Emissary====
Pikachu is first seen in the "Research Facility" stage where it is being used to power a generator. Responding to its shrieks of pain, {{wp|Samus Aran|Zero Suit Samus}} saves it by destroying the generator. The two then face a group of {{wp|R.O.B}} Sentries. Pikachu then joins Samus to search for her stolen power suit. The suit is soon recovered and then are soon confronted by {{wp|Metroid (series)#Recurring characters|Ridley}}. He grabs Samus and begins dragging her across the walls. It is now that Pikachu returns the favor as it zaps Ridley with a powerful Thunder attack.

====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"Ooh! How cuute!"''
*'''[[wp:Solid Snake|Solid Snake]]:''' ''"What? The [[List of Pokémon by color#Yellow|yellow thing]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"That's Pikachu. It's a [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Pokémon]]. They're popular all over the {{pkmn|world}}, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store large amounts of {{t|electric}}ity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Thunder Jolt|electric shocks]]."''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Couldn't be much worse than [[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Revolver Ocelot (Liquid Ocelot)|Ocelot's]] old torture device..."''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Oh, and, Snake?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"What?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"I was wondering, could you maybe try and [[Captured Pokémon|catch Pikachu]] [[Trade|for me]]? Pleeeeease?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Fine... Sorry I asked."''

====Trophy information====
''"A [[Species|Mouse Pokémon]]. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes thunderbolts on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's {{status|Sleep|sleeping}}. It evolves into {{p|Raichu}}."''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* [[Pokémon Pinball]]: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* [[Pokémon 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.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=electric
|gen=1
|redbluedex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|yellowdex=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to {{m|bite}} you.
|stadiumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|golddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard [[berries]] with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|silverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|crystaldex=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
|stadium2dex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|leafgreendex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|colosseumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|diamonddex=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
|pearldex=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
|platinumdex={{tt|JP|Unofficial translation of the Japanese entry}} Pikachu can differentiate between the electricity from the shock of a weakened companion as well as a healthy one.}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Rare |
rbarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Route 2]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Route 2]] |
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
erarity=Rare |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=? |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
palarea=Forest |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Snap]]
| [[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]],[[Pokémon Island River| River]] and [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Channel]]
| Collect all 101 Nice Cards
|-
| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
| Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
|-
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Secret Storage 4 Secret Storage 20 Endless Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)]]
| [[Starter Pokémon]] [[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
| [[Lyra Forest]] [[Panula Cave]] [[Sekra Mountain Range]]
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Starter Pokémon]] [[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F) [[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Vien Forest]] [[Crystal Lake]] [[Volcano Cave]] [[Nurue Highway]] [[Nurue Field]] [[Nurue Ruins]]
|-
| [[My Pokémon Ranch]]
| Random trade with [[Hayley]] {{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond and Pearl.}}
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=35 |
Attack=55 |
Defense=30 |
SpAtk=50 |
SpDef=40 |
Special=50 |
Speed=90 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
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 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Pikachu}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|26|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|29|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|34|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|37|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|45|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}, {{p|Shiftry}} {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}} {{p|Pachirisu}}|Bide|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Flaaffy}}, {{p|Ampharos}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Plusle}} {{p|Minun}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}|Charge|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}} {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}} {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}} {{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Togekiss}} {{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}} {{p|Plusle}} {{p|Minun}} {{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Vigoroth}} {{p|Growlithe}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{eggmoves/note|4}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Cute|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|1|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Knock Off|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5|Cool|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|100|20|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Cute|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4}}

==== By separate [[Event|events]] ====
* {{m|Surf}}
* {{m|Fly}}

====Smash Bros.-only moves====
'''Thunder Jolt''' (Japanese: '''でんげき''' ''Electric Attack'') is {{p|Pikachu}}'s Standard Special Move in all three ''Smash Bros.'' games. When used, Pikachu will release a small, blue bolt that slowly jumps across the platform. It can also turn around at some corners.

When used in midair, Pikachu will instead make a white ball that will travel in a downward diagonal line until it reaches a platform. In ''Brawl'', there is a purple sphere around the white ball.

====[[TCG]]-only moves====
*{{m|Spark}} {{ic|Electric}}
*{{m|Scratch}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Tackle}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=electric |
ndex=025 |
Pincatch=yes |
PinRScatch=yes |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
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! |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Electric |
typeA= Electric |
field= Recharge x2 |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=9 |
MaxEXP=9 |
browser= Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2% |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Electric |
Assist2=no |
field2=Recharge x3 |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/2|172|Pichu|1|Electric||[[Happiness]]|025|Pikachu|1|Electric||[[Thunderstone]]|026|Raichu|1|Electric|}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=electric|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=025|
name=Pikachu|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==

* Pikachu's tail appears to be backwards in its [[Generation II]] back sprites, with the end of the tail pointing upwards instead of behind it.
* The "secret" move for Pikachu's evolution line, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, is actually based off of (and in the Japanese version, named after) {{wp|Pulseman}}'s signature move, Volteccer. To get this move, a {{p|Pichu}} must be bred from a parent Pikachu or {{p|Raichu}} holding a [[Light Ball]], though this can only happen in {{game|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, or Pearl]].
** Additionally, a Pikachu knowing Surf and Volt Tackle can be obtained from [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] by defeating [[Stargazer Colosseum]] for the first time.
*** A Surfing Pikachu can also be won through the use of Pokémon Stadium. Players must beat Prime Cup Master Ball R-2 using a team containing a Pikachu from the player's game pack. The Pikachu must be used in every battle, and no continues may be used.
* Pikachu's number in the National Pokédex (25) happens to be the reversed version of {{p|Meowth}}'s (52). It is unknown whether or not this was intentional, however, in the anime, [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]] are rivals and also as Cat and Mouse Pokémon.
** Coincidentially, both Pikachu and Meowth's shiny forms are orange.
* Pikachu is the smallest and lightest [[version mascot]], likely owing to the fact that it is not fully-evolved nor legendary, unlike the rest.
* In the games, Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have its [[cry]] changed-- to that of its anime counterpart. This only happened in {{v2|Yellow}}. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column].
* Pikachu assumes a pose that is identical to the pose of the Pikachu on the box art of {{game|Yellow}} during its battle animation in Diamond and Pearl.
* Pikachu is in all six regional [[Pokédex]]es, though it is only native to Kanto out of the four main series regions. It is imported from Kanto to Hoenn's Safari Zone and Mr. Backlot's house in Sinnoh.
* Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow was the first Pokémon to naturally learn a move taught by a Gym Leader's TM ([[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TM|24|Thunderbolt}}) in its introductory generation and the only one until Generation III.
* Since {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu has always learned {{m|Thunderbolt}} at level 26. Before, in {{3v2|Red|Green|Blue}}, it learned {{m|Swift}}.
* Pikachu is the first {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called Rat Pokémon.
* On {{ga|Red}}'s final team in [[Mt. Silver]] at the end of the [[Generation II]] games, Pikachu was once the highest leveled Pokémon to be faced in any Pokémon game, excluding the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium]]/{{pkmn|Colosseum}}/{{pkmn|Battle Revolution}} series and the [[Battle Tower]]/[[Battle Frontier|Frontier]], at level 81. This places it one level higher than the wild {{p|Arceus}} that appears at the [[Hall of Origin]]. However, since the release of {{pkmn|Platinum}}, [[Pearl (game)|Pearl]]'s final party includes several members that are higher leveled than {{ga|Red's Pikachu}}.
* In the Series 11, Episode 1 (June 22nd, 2008) episode of the British automotive television show, {{wp|Top Gear}}, {{wp|Richard Hammond}} said, after showing viewers a picture of {{wp|Tata Motors}} super budget sedan, the {{wp|Tata Nano}} in yellow, suggested that Tata Motors based the car off of Pikachu, complete with an accompanying picture. However, it was clearly done for humor.
* Pikachu was not the original [[Pokémon]] mascot. It was supposed to be {{p|Clefairy}}, but this was changed because of the popularity of [[Ash's Pikachu]].
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon included in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|original Pokémon Stadium]] that was {{p2|Raichu|capable of evolving further}} when the game was released. Strangely, Raichu was excluded from said game.
*Pikachu is the only starter Pokémon which cannot be evolved in the game that it is the starter for, it is also the only starter who has already evolved when it is received (though Pichu did not yet exist).
===Origin===
Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of {{wp|rodent}}s, such as mice and squirrels.

====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ぴかぴか ''pikapika'' which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle and ちゅうちゅう ''chūchū'' which is the sound of squeaking. It may be named after the Pika, a lagomorph, but this is less likely.

==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Pikachu
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Pikachu
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 피카츄 ''Pikachyu''
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 皮卡丘 ''Pí Ka Qiu'' - Transliteration of the original name.
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 比卡超 ''Bî Ka Chao'' - Transliteration of the original name.

==Related articles==
*[[Ash's Pikachu]]
*[[Puka]]
*[[Sparky]]
*[[Pikachu (PiPiPi)]]
*[[Ashachu]]
*[[Pika]]
*[[Pikachu (TCG)]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.witch-hunter.net/pikachu/ Electric Mouse], the fanlisting for Pikachu.

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2008-02-24T02:51:16Z

XiuXiu:

'''DP box''', often called the '''[[Generation IV]] [[Missingno.]]''' due to its appearance, is a [[glitch]] Pokémon in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]].

It will appear in a player's party if they attempt to enter a double battle with two [[faint]]ed Pokémon, an [[Pokémon egg|egg]], and a healthy Pokémon in that order in their [[party]]. When sent out, it will have {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s cry and will sparkle as if it were a [[alternate coloration|shiny]] Pokémon. It has no attacks, and will not appear if the party is looked at in battle. It is also obtainable in the wild by using a Japanese Action Replay.

It can also be encountered by using the "walk anywhere" code activated and having a partner so as to encounter wild Pokémon in double battles. This will cause the player to be duplicated if a wild Pokémon is encountered when walking on water and the duplicate, which has a glitched-up name, to send out a DP box.

It has no official name (as there is no data, its name appears as simply blank space), so it is simply called "DP box" by fans due to its appearance as a simple white rectangle with two black lines running vertically across it. This blocky appearance also causes many fans to harken back to the appearance of Missingno. in [[Pokémon Red and Blue]].

It only appears in the wild in the Japanese version, due to many of the glitches being removed as the games were translated for the American audience.

Interestingly, when using the Infamous [[Cheating|Walkthrough Anything]] code and going into a [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] [[double battle]], [[Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur]] will be one of the two wild Pokémon. As a copy of the [[Player character|player]] still appears, sending out the DPbox, this could assume that they are somehow related.

==Trivia==
*In the American version of the game, DPbox appears in [[Victory Road]] when the player walks over water with [[Marley]].
*DPbox has been found to display a long line of lowercase ''d'''s that overlap three times as it's name, before the player's pokemon is sent out.
*When DPbox is encountered, neither the player's Pokémon nor the normal wild Pokémon actually use their programmed cries. In fact DPbox, both normal Pokémon, and [[Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur]] use Bulbasaur's cry in battle.
*DPbox's HP counter disappears after each Pokémon's animation sequence ends.
*The speed in which DPbox attacks depends directly on the speed of the player's Pokémon.

==External links==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwXR9IQRxps YouTube video of its appearance in battle]

[[category:Glitches]]
{{GlitchPkmn}}
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XiuXiu: Added information obtained through the game, moderate cleanup and reorganization.

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'''Invisible [[alternate coloration|Shiny]] {{p|Bulbasaur}}''' is a [[glitch]] Pokémon in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]].
It is usually found in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Oreburgh Mine]] with the use of an Action Replay.

When it appears, it is [[level]] 0 and has zero [[HP]], much like [[Ten question marks|??????????]] in [[Generation III]]. It appears to have no sprite, sparkles like a shiny Pokémon when it appears, and uses Bulbasaur's cry when it enters battle. If it is attacked, the game will assume there is no target and end the battle immediately.

By using the [[Cheating|Walkthrough Anything]] code the player can encounter an Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur and a real Pokémon by entering a [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] [[double battle]] when walking over water. This will cause the player to be duplicated and the duplicate, which has a blank space in place of a name, to send out a DP box. If the player does not run, after both real Pokémon have taken their turns, either glitch will attack the other first with {{m|Struggle}}, automatically knocking out the target glitch and the attacking glitch through recoil. Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur may have a glitch resembling DPbox's, as when it uses Struggle the player may see the bottom of what looks like a DPbox sprite performing the attack animation (swinging around rapidly for a while) near the top of the screen.

==Trivia==
*When Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur is encountered, neither the player’s Pokémon nor the normal wild Pokémon actually use their programmed cries. In fact, Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur, [[DPbox]], as well as both normal Pokémon have been found to use Bulbasaur's cry in battle.
*Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur's HP counter disappears after each Pokémon's animation sequence ends.
*Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur has also been found in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Victory Road]].
*The speed in which Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur attacks depends directly on the speed of the real Pokémon it fights with.

==External links==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jltCqqkywRI Video of an encounter with this glitch]

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2008-02-24T02:19:11Z

XiuXiu:

'''DP box''', often called the '''[[Generation IV]] [[Missingno.]]''' due to its appearance, is a [[glitch]] Pokémon in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]].

It will appear in a player's party if they attempt to enter a double battle with two [[faint]]ed Pokémon, an [[Pokémon egg|egg]], and a healthy Pokémon in that order in their [[party]]. When sent out, it will have {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s cry and will sparkle as if it were a [[alternate coloration|shiny]] Pokémon. It has no attacks, and will not appear if the party is looked at in battle. It is also obtainable in the wild by using a Japanese Action Replay.

It can also be encountered by using the "walk anywhere" code activated and having a partner so as to encounter wild Pokémon in double battles. This will cause the player to be duplicated if a wild Pokémon is encountered when walking on water and the duplicate, which has a glitched-up name, to send out a DP box.

It has no official name (as there is no data, its name appears as simply blank space), so it is simply called "DP box" by fans due to its appearance as a simple white rectangle with two black lines running vertically across it. This blocky appearance also causes many fans to harken back to the appearance of Missingno. in [[Pokémon Red and Blue]].

It only appears in the wild in the Japanese version, due to many of the glitches being removed as the games were translated for the American audience.

Interestingly, when using the Infamous [[Cheating|Walkthrough Anything]] code and going into a [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] [[double battle]], [[Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur]] will be one of the two wild Pokémon. As a copy of the [[Player character|player]] still appears, sending out the DPbox, this could assume that they are somehow related.

==Trivia==
*In the American version of the game, DPbox appears in [[Victory Road]] when the player walks over water with [[Marley]].
*DPbox has been found to display a long line of lowercase "d"'s that overlap three times as it's name, before the player's pokemon is sent out.
*When DPbox is encountered, neither the player's Pokémon nor the normal wild Pokémon actually use their programmed cries. In fact DPbox, both normal Pokémon, and [[Invisible Shiny Bulbasaur]] use Bulbasaur's cry in battle.
*DPbox's HP counter disappears after each Pokémon's animation sequence ends.
*The speed in which DPbox attacks depends directly on the speed of the player's Pokémon.

==External links==
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwXR9IQRxps YouTube video of its appearance in battle]

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{{GlitchPkmn}}
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