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

==Surfing Pikachu==
'''Surfing Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a surfboard. With this, it can wield the move {{m|Surf}}.

===In the games===
====Core series====
[[File:Pikachu Beach.png|thumb|Pikachu surfing in Pikachu's Beach]]
* Surfing on a Pikachu in {{game|Yellow}}, {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} will result in a different overworld sprite being used.
* The surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}}, called [[Pikachu's Beach]]. This can only be activated in the original editions of the games by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. In the [[Virtual Console]] editions, only the starter Pikachu is needed. The Surfin' Dude there apparently also has a surfing Pikachu.
* In the [[Generation II]] games, {{player}}s may receive a Surf Pikachu {{pkmn|doll}} via [[Mystery Gift]]; however, this [[item]] is very rare.
* Though surfing Pikachu isn't explicitly available in the [[Generation III]] games, it can be obtained by evolving the surfing Pichu hatched from an egg received from depositing 1,499 Pokemon into [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]].
* In the [[Generation IV]] games, a surfing Pikachu can be found in {{pw|Yellow Forest}} through the use of the [[Pokéwalker]].
* Surfing Pikachu have been given out through {{pkmn2|event}} distributions.
* Players can obtain a Surfing Pikachu on [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] by beating the high score of "Big Boss" in [[Mantine Surf]]ing, making this the first time one can be obtained without an event or transferring from a side series game.
* Surfing Pikachu may be an inspiration for [[Alolan]] {{p|Raichu}}, which surfs on its tail, riding electrical currents. When a Raichu uses Surf in [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)]], [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], or [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], it uses its tail as a surfboard just like Alolan Raichu.
* Surfing Pikachu may have inspired the [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim technique]] and the move {{m|Splishy Splash}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Pikachu can learn Surf via [[TR04]].

<gallery widths=160px heights=144px>
Surfing Pikachu OW sprite Y.png|Yellow
Surfing Pikachu OW sprite GSC.png|Gold, Silver, Crystal
Surf Pikachu doll GSC.png|Surf Pikachu doll (Generation II)
</gallery>

====Side series====
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* If a Pikachu uses {{m|Surf}} in [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)]], [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], or [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], it will wield a pink surfboard. All of these games have certain requirements to get Surfing Pikachu or at least get a player's Pikachu to learn Surf (except for Colosseum and XD)
** In the Japan-only {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, if the player clears the Master Ball division of the {{DL|Rule variants|Nintendo Cup '98|L1-30 tournament}} with a {{p|Pikachu}} in his or her party, and selects Pikachu as one of the three Pokémon to bring into the final battle, that Pikachu can learn Surf.
** In the non-Japanese versions of {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, if the player clears the Master Ball division of the Round 2 [[Prime Cup]] with all Pokémon selected directly from a Game Pak (any [[Generation I]] game will suffice), not saving the game during the challenge (continues are permitted), and selects Pikachu as one of the three Pokémon to bring into the final battle, that Pikachu can learn Surf. This does not occur in the Japanese version of the game, which is known as Pokémon Stadium 2 there.
** In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], after defeating Pokétopia Master [[Mysterial]] the player can download a Surfing Pikachu onto a {{5v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} game from the shop for free. It can be downloaded by multiple games, but no two Pikachu can be downloaded by a single card.
* All of [[Lt. Surge]]'s Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] know Surf.
* In [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]], after 1499 Pokémon are stored the player will receive an Egg with a {{p|Pichu}} that knows {{m|ThunderShock}}, {{m|Charm}} and Surf. This Pichu, of course, can [[Evolution|evolve]] into a Pikachu that knows Surf, but it cannot transfer forward to [[Generation IV]] without permanently deleting that move.
<gallery widths=200px>
Surf Stad.png|This Pikachu was found in the wild from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, wielding a pink surfboard, imported to Pokémon Stadium
Stadium Surf Starter Pikachu Yellow.png|This is the [[Starter Pokémon|Starter Pikachu]] from {{game|Yellow}}, wielding a blue surfboard, imported to Pokémon Stadium
Surf PBR.png|Pikachu using Surf in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
</gallery>

====Spin-off games====
[[File:Surfing Pikachu Snap.png|thumb|200px|Taking [[photography|a snapshot]] of surfing Pikachu in {{pkmn|Snap}}]]
* This Pikachu variant was later seen in [[Pokémon Snap]], appearing at [[Pokémon Island Beach|the Beach]].
* The surfing Pikachu was also featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses.
* The surfing Pikachu appeared in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. By typing in a certain code, a green surfboard is unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu so he can play [[Gyarados's Aqua Dash]].

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* A Surfing Pikachu [[Poké Doll|doll]] can be bought from Shop 'N Squirtle in [[Pokémon Channel]].
* Surfing Pikachu were made available for [[Pokémon GO]]'s first [[Community Day]] event.

===In the anime===
[[File:Victor and Puka.png|thumb|left|220px|[[Puka]] in the anime]]
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|250px|Surfing {{AP|Pikachu}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[Puka]] is a Pikachu that seems to be based on this, making its only appearance in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] later appeared riding a surfboard in ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'' and ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]''.
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===In music===
A surfing Pikachu is mentioned in the [[Exciting Pokémon Relay]].

===In the manga===
[[File:Yellow Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|{{PPM|Yellow}}'s surfing Pikachu in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
====Pokémon Adventures====
In the {{chap|Yellow}}, {{adv|Yellow}} was able to teach {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] the move {{m|Surf}} through the use of {{m|Substitute}} to create a surfboard.

====Pokémon Pocket Monsters====
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], one of {{PPM|Red}}'s rivals, {{PPM|Yellow}}, has a Pikachu with surfing skills. In ''[[PM044|The Fake Pikachu!!]]'', he uses it in a battle against Red's Pikachu.

===In the TCG===
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring Surfing Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Surfing Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Playing in the Sea Pikachu|392}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=392/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations 8)|Surfing Pikachu]]{{TCGV}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=008/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RR|jpnum=021/028}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Surfing Pikachu VMAX (Celebrations 9)|Surfing Pikachu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=009/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=022/028}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

====Merchandise====
=====20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu=====
The '''20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''20th Anniversary スペシャルパック「メガヤドランEX＋なみのりピカチュウ」''' '''20th Anniversary Special Pack: MYadoranEX + Surfing Pikachu''') was released on the same day as the {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} subset, September 16, 2016, in the buildup to the 20th Anniversary of the Japanese TCG. The pack features the Hermit Crab Pokémon {{p|Slowbro}} in both its regular and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} cards, its Spirit Link {{TCG|Item card}}, and a re-imagined version of the {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Surfing Pikachu|28}} promotional card originally released in 1997. All cards feature a layout reminiscent of those from the Original Era. The special pack also comes with 3 {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} booster packs.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Surfing Pikachu|264}} (XY-P Promo 264)

'''Product image:'''
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|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=20th Anniversary Special Pack M Slowbro-EX Surfing Pikachu.jpg
|caption1=20th Anniversary Special Pack:<br>M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu
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==Flying Pikachu==
[[File:FlyingPikachuWizardsPromo25.jpg|thumb|200px|Flying Pikachu as depicted in the TCG]]
'''Flying Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with balloons. With them, it can wield the move {{m|Fly}}.

===In the games===
====Core series====
* The flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of {{game|Yellow}}.
* The flying Pikachu can be found in the [[Pokéwalker]]'s {{pw|Yellow Forest}}.
* The flying Pikachu was given out through {{pkmn2|event}} distributions.
* Flying Pikachu may have inspired the [[Secret Technique|Sky Dash technique]] and the move {{m|Floaty Fall}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* A Pikachu with the Flying [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] will be released in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] via [[Mystery Gift]] as an early purchase gift, available from November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023. This Pikachu will know the move {{m|Fly}}.

<gallery widths=160px>
Terastal Pikachu artwork.png|Promotional art for Flying Tera type Pikachu
</gallery>

====Spin-off games====
* The flying Pikachu can be found in [[Pokémon Snap]] taking the name "Balloon Pikachu".
* This Pikachu variant was featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses.
* The flying Pikachu appeared in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. By typing in a certain code, a set of balloons are unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu so he can play [[Pelipper's Circle Circuit]] and [[Salamence's Air Ace]].

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* A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], along with a {{p|Pichu}}.
* A flying Pikachu was added to [[Pokémon GO]] and was available during the GO Fest 2020 Weekly Challenge: Skill event from July 3, 2020 to July 8, 2020. It returned for the Pokémon Air Adventures event from May 3, 2022 to May 8, 2022. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}.
** A flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon GO 5th Anniversary event from July 6, 2021 to July 15, 2021. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}.
** A flying Pikachu with yellow-orange balloons is available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event from May 3, 2022 to May 8, 2022. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}. This form is only available in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}.

====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:Flying Pikachu Yellow.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:Flying Pikachu Puzzle Challenge.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:Flying Pikachu Dash.png]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:Yellow Forest jp art.png|120px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:GO025Fly.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:GO025Fly5.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:GO025FlyOkinawa.png|90px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Dash}}
| Artwork of {{color2|000|Yellow Forest (Pokéwalker)|Yellow Forest}} featuring a flying Pikachu
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| 5-shaped balloon sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Okinawa balloons sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
|}

===In the manga===
[[File:Chuchu Fly.png|thumb|200px|Flying Pikachu as depicted in Pokémon Adventures]]
====Pokémon Adventures====
In ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VII]]'', [[Chuchu]] flew with [[Pika]] and their [[Gold (Adventures)#Pichu|Egg]], lifting them in the air by using balloons wrapped to her body.

===[[Pikachu (TCG)#Flying Pikachu|In the TCG]]===
Flying Pikachu has been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following are cards named '''Flying Pikachu'''.

{{cardlist/header|Flying Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Flying Pikachu|25}}|type=Lightning|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=25|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards|enset3=Rising Rivals|enrarity3=Rare Holo|ennum3=113/111|jpset3=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity3=Ultra-Rare Rare|jpnum3=090/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ANA promo|Flying Pikachu|99}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Flying Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|expanded=Yes|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=110/108|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=292/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flying Pikachu V (Celebrations 6)|Flying Pikachu]]{{TCGV}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=006/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RR|jpnum=023/028}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flying Pikachu VMAX (Celebrations 7)|Flying Pikachu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=007/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=024/028}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

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

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

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}, meaning it cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; width: 150px" | Cosplay Pikachu<br>[[File:Spr 6o 025 C.png|100px]]<br><br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|000}}{{tt|*|If the Pikachu would otherwise be left with no moves}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cool color light}}" | Pikachu Rock Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Meteor Mash|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Draining Kiss|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph. D<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Electric Terrain|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Flying Press|000}}
|}

==Pikachu in a cap==
{{bulbanews/3|Cap Pikachu, Pikashunium Z to be available in Japan|I Choose You Cap Pikachu to appear in Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon|Ash hat Pikachu distribution announced for American, PAL region games}}
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}

The first six cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], and are being distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s [[M20|20th movie]], and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], and is distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In America, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who pre-order tickets for the 20th movie.

An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', debuted in an update of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}. 
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="250px"
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Original Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | Hoenn Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | Sinnoh Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}" | {{color|fff|Unova Cap<br>Pikachu}}<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | Kalos Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Alola Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
|}

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

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| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|ndex=025|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|image=025Pikachu LG|forme={{color2|000|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}|ab=Static|HP=45|Attack=80|Defense=50|SpAtk=75|SpDef=60|Speed=120}}
|}

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

Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.

{| align="center"
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|ndex=025|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|how={{color2|000|Gigantamax Factor}}|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|image=025Pikachu-Gigantamax|forme={{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Pikachu|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
|}

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

=====Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu=====
A special skating Pikachu wearing a hat is featured on official artwork for the Pokémon [[2011 World Championships]], including the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Skins#C-Gear skins|promotional]] [[C-Gear]] skin.
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====Spin-off games====
=====[[Pokémon Snap]]=====
* '''Pikachu on a stump''' is a special Pikachu found on [[Pokémon Island Beach|the Beach]]. The player can encounter two Pikachu sitting on a set of stumps after forcing a wild {{p|Scyther}} out of tall grass.
* '''Pikachu on a ball''' is another special Pikachu found near [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|the Tunnel]]. A sole Pikachu will jump on top of a rolling {{p|Electrode}} if startled by the player, and playfully keep it rolling until the Electrode stops in a ditch and explodes, shocking the Pikachu.
* '''Speed Pikachu''' is a special Pikachu found along [[Pokémon Island River|the River]]. Taking a picture of this Pikachu will cause it to use {{m|Quick Attack}} to dash across a small field, making it one of the hardest Pokémon to get a picture of.
* '''Pikachu on Articuno''' is another special Pikachu found in [[Pokémon Island Cave|the Cave]]. After rescuing a Pikachu from a {{p|Zubat}} and having {{p|Articuno}} hatch by playing the [[Poké Flute]], near the exit, Articuno will be seen flying towards the player with Pikachu on its back.

=====[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]=====
In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu uses a snowboard to play {{DL|Iceberg Zone|Empoleon's Snow Slide}} by using a code.

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

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

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

* Festive Pikachu: first released for the Holiday 2016 event, from December 12, 2016, to January 3, 2017. It reappeared on subsequent Holiday events on 2017, 2018, and 2021. Since December 18, 2018, this Pikachu can be Shiny. Holiday Pikachu caught from December 21, 2017, to January 4, 2018 will know the special move {{m|Present}}.
* Pikachu wearing a party hat: first released for the first [[Pokémon Day]] event, from February 26 to March 6, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from February 26 to 28, 2018, with the special move Present. It returned the following year for the third Anniversary event, from June 28 to July 6, 2019, this time exclusively appearing once per day through photobombs in the [[GO Snapshot]] feature. It appeared once more in the wild during the Adventure Sync Hatchathon 2020 event.
* [[Ash's Pikachu#Pikachu in a cap|Pikachu wearing Ash's hat]]:
** Original Cap Pikachu was first released for the first Anniversary event, from July 6 to 27, 2017. It appeared again for the second April Fools' Day event nearly two years later, from April 1 to 2, 2019, this time exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. Original Cap Pikachu returns for the [[Pokémon Spotlight Hour]] on October 13, 2020.
** World Cap Pikachu was first released for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 6, 2020. It returned for the Animation Week event held from November 6 to 12, 2020. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a witch's hat: first released for the second Halloween event, from October 20 to November 2, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from October 23 to November 7, 2018.
* Summer Style Pikachu: first released for the second Anniversary event, from July 5 to 31, 2018. It returned for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and was available from July 17 to July 22, 2020.
* H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.
* Pikachu wearing a detective hat: first released for the ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' tie-in event, from May 7 to 17, 2019, exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture}} revival project, and also as a tie-in with ''{{wp|One Piece}}'' in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Mimikyu}} costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the Misunderstood Mischief [[Special Research]]. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a beanie hat: first released for the Holiday 2019 event, from December 24, 2019 to January 1, 2020.
* Pikachu wearing a red party hat: first released for the fourth Pokémon Day event, from February 25 to March 2, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a safari hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone St. Louis event on March 27, 2020, and has been recurring in every GO Safari Zone event since. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a flower hat: first released for the Spring event from April 9 to 16, 2020.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Charizard}} hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Kanto event, from May 1 to 8, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing an {{p|Umbreon}} hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Johto event, from May 8 to 15, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Rayquaza}} hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Hoenn event, from May 15 to 22, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Lucario}} hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Sinnoh event, from May 22 to 29, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Explorer Pikachu: first released to commemorate both releases of ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'': from December 14 to 21, 2020 to celebrate the movie's Japanese release, and then from October 1 to 10, 2021 to celebrate its international release. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Winter Carnival Pikachu: first released on the Holiday 2020 event, from December 22 to 31, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a New Year's hat: first released for the New Year's 2021 event, from December 31, 2020 to January 4, 2021. It returned for the New Year's 2022 event, from December 31, 2021 to January 4, 2022.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Meloetta}} hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest event held from July 17 to 18, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Halloween Mischief Pikachu: first released for the Halloween 2021 event, from October 15 to 31, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing an Okinawa kariyushi shirt: first released exclusively in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}} for the Pokémon Air Adventures event, beginning from March 19, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing [[Gracidea]] flowers: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event, running from June 4 to 5, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] hat: first released for the Pokémon TCG crossover event, running from June 16 to 30, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a cake costume: first released for Pokémon GO's sixth anniversary event, running from July 6 to 12, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.

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

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| Witch<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025H.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Summer<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025S.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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| Summer<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Sf.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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| Straw Hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025L.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Mimikyu<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Fall2019.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Beanie<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025B.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Red party hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Jan2020.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Safari<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Safari2020.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Flower hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025April2020.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Charizard hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Kanto2020.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
|-
| Detective<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Df.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Straw Hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Lf.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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| Charizard hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Kanto2020_f.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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| Rayquaza hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Hoenn2020.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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| World Cap<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025W.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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| Winter Carnival<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Winter2020.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| New Year's<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025Costume2.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| Meloetta hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO025GOFest2021.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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|-
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| Cake costume<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Anniversary6_f.png|110px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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{{-}}
<gallery>
Pokémon GO festive hat Pikachu.png|Holiday Pikachu
Party hat Pikachu GO.png|Pikachu wearing a party hat
Pokémon GO Ash Pikachu artwork.png|Pikachu wearing Ash's Original hat
Pokémon GO Halloween 2017 artwork.png|Pikachu wearing a witch's hat
Pokemon GO Birthday 2018.jpg|Summer Style Pikachu
Pokémon GO Straw Hat Pikachu artwork.png|Pikachu wearing a straw hat
</gallery>

===Anime===
====Pikachutwo====
[[File:Pikachutwo.png|thumb|220px|Pikachutwo]]
{{main|Pikachutwo}}
Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears is colored similar to a Pichu's.

====Puka====
{{main|Puka}}
As mentioned above, Puka is a Surfing Pikachu that appeared in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. Puka is at least twenty years old, having been first found on a beach on the [[Seafoam Islands]] by surfing enthusiast Victor shortly after he failed to conquer a large wave, "Humunga-Dunga". Puka is noticeably older than any other Pikachu seen in the anime and has blue eyes rather than the regular dark brown eye color.

====Sparky====
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|left|220px|Sparky]]
{{main|Sparky}}
[[Ritchie]] owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.

====Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu====
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|220px|Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu]]
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was possessed by the [[Blue Orb]] in the anime in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to {{p|Groudon}}'s.
{{-}}

===TCG===
====Captain Pikachu====
[[File:CaptainPikachuPokémonCenterpromo.jpg|thumb|200px|Captain Pikachu]]
{{TCG ID|Pokémon Center|Captain Pikachu|promo}} depicts a Pikachu wearing a pirate hat. The following are cards named '''Captain Pikachu'''.

{{cardlist/header|Captain Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Pokémon Center|Captain Pikachu|promo}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

====Shopping Pikachu====
[[File:ShoppingPikachuLPromo79.jpg|thumb|200px|Shopping Pikachu]]
{{TCG ID|L-P Promo|Shopping Pikachu|79}} depicts a Pikachu with a shopping basket. The following are cards named '''Shopping Pikachu'''.

{{cardlist/header|Shopping Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|L-P Promo|Shopping Pikachu|79}}|type=Lightning|jpset=L-P Promotional cards|jpnum=079/L-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

===Other===
====Snow Pikachu====
{{Bulbanews|Game Freak moving to the Arctic}}
As an {{wp|April Fools' Day}} joke in [[April Fools' Day 2008|2008]], [[Game Freak]] announced that it would move to the {{wp|Arctic}} to help save snow Pikachu from {{wp|polar bear}}s. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a {{wp|snow sculpture}}.

[[Ash's Pikachu]] made a snowman in the shape of itself on the cover of [[Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack]], which also appears in [[Pokémon Channel]]. In the [[Pokémon Dream World]], a Snow Pikachu was featured as a piece of [[Décor]] in the Winter Catalogue 2011. During the Holiday 2014 promotion on the online [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]], a Snow Pikachu was one of the special plushes.

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

[[Snorunt (Generations RC7)|One Trading Card]] features a Snow Pikachu, being built by two {{p|Snorunt}}.

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Snow Pikachu.png|A picture of a snow Pikachu from [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/information/news_080401.html Game Freak's website]
PikachuWinterVacationSoundtrack.jpg|Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack cover
Snow Pikachu Channel.png|Snow Pikachu in Pokémon Channel
DW Snow Pikachu.png|Snow Pikachu Décor item
2015 Macy Thanksgiving Pikachu balloon.png|Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon
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