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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 [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].

In [[Alola]], Pikachu evolves into {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu has sixteen alternate {{fd|Pikachu|forms}} that fall into four groups: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', the '''{{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu''', and '''Gigantamax Pikachu'''. A regular Pikachu can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is [[trade]]d and evolved on another save file.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots. It is also the [[game mascot]] of and the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}, and has made numerous appearances on the covers of {{spin-off games}}.

==Concept and development==
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><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form {{p|Raichu}} in the [[Bandai Pokémon Carddass Cards|Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]] {{file|Bandai Pikachu card.jpg|as seen here}}.

Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>

==Biology==
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's gender differences in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch 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; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.

[[File:Cramorant Gorging Form anime.png|thumb|left|250px|In the mouth of {{p|Cramorant}}]]
In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu are shown to 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. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', it is shown that [[Alola]]n Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. 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 forage for {{Berries}}, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.

Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it 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 recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.

Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}, and the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Light Ball]] item.
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===Forms===
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|partner]] Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.

====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] 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]].
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====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of [[Ash's hat]]s from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} or Gigantamax.

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====Partner Pikachu====
The [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|partner]] Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as having access to the [[Partner Play#Partner powers|partner power]] {{m|Pika Papow}}.

The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in {{LGPE}}'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.

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====Gigantamax Pikachu====
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.

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===Evolution===
Pikachu evolves from {{p|Pichu}} and evolves into {{p|Raichu}}.

In [[Alola]], it evolves into {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu.

[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|Partner Pikachu]], and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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==In the games==
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===As the player===
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===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use Pikachu:
**[[Lt. Surge]] uses a Pikachu in [[Pokémon Red and Green|Red, Green]], [[Pokémon Blue|Blue]], their [[Pokémon Red and Blue|international equivalents]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, and LeafGreen]].
**{{ga|Red}}, who makes NPC appearances in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver]], [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], owns a Pikachu, typically as his highest level Pokémon. Usually he represents the {{player}} from the Kanto-based games, particularly {{g|Yellow}} in which his first partner was a Pikachu. Pikachu does not evolve.
**[[Wattson]] uses a Pikachu exclusively to his second rematch in {{g|Emerald}}, in which all further battles have it replaced with a {{p|Raichu}}.
**[[Hau]]'s main partner in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] is a Pikachu, who eventually evolves into an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu. It is first seen as a {{p|Pichu}}
**{{ga|Trace}}'s main partner in [[Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!]] is a Pikachu, and eventually evolves into a Raichu.
**The player's [[friend]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, either {{ga|Rei}} or {{ga|Akari}} (depending on the player's [[gender]]), will have a Pikachu. Pikachu does not evolve. Pikachu is seen as their main partner and will often appear outside its {{hi|Poké Ball}}.
**The [[Poké Kid]] Trainer Class is known to use Pikachu. In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, only the male Poké Kids use Pikachu.
**[[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice of Pikachu, makes appearance as a cameo in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver (all as [[Picknicker]] Brooke), [[Pokémon X and Y|X, Y]] (as [[Breeder]] Mercy), and all [[Generation VII]] titles, where she all owns a Pikachu. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Ikue is the Pikachu [[Master Trainer]].

====In the spin-offs====
* [[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===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow <sc>Pikachu</sc> 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/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=163|nocat=true}}
{{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|t=FFF|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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025|nocat=true}}
{{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|t=FFF|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|t=FFF|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.}}
{{Dex/Form|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{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|t=FFF|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|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Galar|num2=085|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=104|reg4=Hisui|num4=056|nocat=true}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|reg2=Kitakami|num2=21|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=053|nocat=true}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. When in a tough spot, this Pokémon discharges electricity.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. When in a tough spot, this Pokémon discharges electricity.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. When in a tough spot, this Pokémon discharges electricity.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. When in a tough spot, this Pokémon discharges electricity.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. When in a tough spot, this Pokémon discharges electricity.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|
{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: #{{electric color}};"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Original SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Hoenn SM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Male Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Female Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Original Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Hoenn Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Sinnoh SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Unova SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Kalos SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Sinnoh Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Unova Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Kalos Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Alola Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Original USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Hoenn USUM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Male Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Female Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Original Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Hoenn Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Sinnoh USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Unova USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Kalos USUM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Alola USUM.png|x200px]]
|-
| Sinnoh Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Unova Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Kalos Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
| Alola Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
|}
|-
|
{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
|-
| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
|}
|}

===Costumes in Pokémon GO===
====Pikachu====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025May2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2019.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Straw hat
| Mimikyu costume
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Copy2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Safari2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025April2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Beanie
| Party hat
| Clone
| Safari hat
| Flower hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kanto2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Johto2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Hoenn2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025W.png|100px]]
|-
| Charizard hat
| Umbreon hat
| Rayquaza hat
| Lucario hat
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Winter2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2021.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Halloween2021.png|100px]]
|-
| Explorer
| Winter Carnival
| New Year's hat
| Meloetta hat
| Halloween Mischief
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kariyushi.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TCG.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Anniversary2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025WCS2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Kariyushi shirt
| Gracidea flower
| Pokémon TCG hat
| Cake costume
| World Championships<br>2022
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
|-
| Shaymin scarf
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Party top hat
| Brendan's hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBlue.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Amethyst.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Quartz.png|100px]]
|-
| May's bow
| Cherry blossoms
| Blue T-shirt (Citrus)
| Amethyst crown
| Quartz crown
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Pyrite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Malachite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Aquamarine.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-

| Pyrite crown
| Malachite crown
| Aquamarine crown
| Tricks & Treats
| Holiday attire
|}

====Cosplay Pikachu====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Li.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Po.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Ro.png|100px]]
|-
| Libre
| Pop Star
| Rock Star
|}

====Flying Pikachu====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="6" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly5.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
|-
| Standard
| 5th Anniversary
| Okinawa exclusive
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOrange.png|100px]]
|-
| Green balloons
| Purple balloons
| Orange balloons
|}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/Gender|ndex=0025}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|025|Pikachu}}

==In animation==
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|buttons=
{{User:Boblers/Nav_button|icon=0025Pikachu.png|link=#top|name=Top}}
{{User:Boblers/Nav_button|icon=Project Games logo.png|link=#In the games|name=Games}}
{{User:Boblers/Nav_button|icon=Project Anime logo.png|link=#In animation|name=Animation|you-are-here=1}}
{{User:Boblers/Nav_button|icon=Project Manga logo.png|link=#In the manga|name=Manga}}
{{User:Boblers/Nav_button|icon=Project TCG logo.png|link=#In the TCG|name=TCG}}
}}

===''Pokémon the Series''===
====Major appearances====
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|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Ash Pikachu.png|200x200px]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pikachutwo.png|200x200px]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Puka.png|200x200px]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|200x200px]]
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| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Ash's Pikachu]]'''
| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Pikachutwo]]'''
| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Puka]]'''
| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Sparky]]'''
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|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Ashachu.png|200x200px]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|200x200px]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Ash Pikachu M21.png|200x200px]]
|  width="160px" style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Goh Pikachu.png|200x200px]]
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| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Ashachu]]'''
| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]'''
| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]'''
| style="background: #FFF" | '''[[Goh's Raichu|Goh's Pikachu]]'''
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=====Other=====
* In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', many wild Pikachu appear and Ash's Pikachu wants to play with them. Eventually, Ash tries to release him thinking it'd be best for Pikachu to be with his own kind, but he refused to leave Ash's side.
* In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', [[James]] used a Pikachu in the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]], but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. After interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.
* In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', a Pikachu was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. As a result, [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.
* In [[BWS01]], [[Ayumi]]'s female Pikachu was trained on how to properly use {{m|Thunderbolt}} with 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.
* In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]] has multiple Pikachu that would participate in his filmmaking endeavors.
* In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', multiple Pikachu were 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.
* In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}'s Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, {{an|Serena}} took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.
* In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', [[Pikala]] has multiple Pikachu. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is {{Shiny}} was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]''. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It defeated a {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Pyukumuku}}, but ended up losing to [[Jessie's Mimikyu]].
* Multiple Pikachu appeared in [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]]. Several of them evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they dug up.
* A Pikachu owned by [[Alternate World Ash]] appeared in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''.

====Minor appearances====
* In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] has multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat {{TRT}} and send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.
* Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
* In a flashback in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', [[Travis]]'s mother [[Luana]] temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.
* 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. {{PPM|Red's Pikachu}} 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}}.
* In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Pikachu was one of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}'s {{m|transform}}ations.
* In ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', [[Abigail]]'s Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, 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, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.
* A Pikachu appeared in flashbacks  in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Aura|Aura Guardian]].
* [[Volkner]]'s Raichu was seen as a Pikachu during flashbacks of his childhood in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]''.
* 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!]]''.
* In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pikachu joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{form|Necrozma|normal form}}.
* In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Pikachu competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.
* Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

====Gallery====
<gallery widths=200px perrow=4>
Goh Pikachu.png|Female Pikachu
Boss.png|Shiny Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|Set of Cosplay Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Original Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Hoenn Cap OPE09.png|Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Sinnoh Cap.png|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Unova Cap.png|Unova Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Kalos Cap.png|Kalos Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Alola Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Partner Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|World Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
</gallery>

====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|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.}}
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{{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.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN035|Pikachu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|differently shaped tails]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
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===''Pokémn Horizons: The Series''===
====Major appearances====
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====Minor appearances====
* Multiple Pikachu wearing hats matching [[Captain Pikachu]]'s hat appeared in a bonus scene aired with [[HZ042]]. This scene was not dubbed into English.

===Pokémon Origins===
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{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.

In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pikachu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===Pokémon Generations===
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{{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.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Schoolboy Schoolgirl Youngster Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]''.

A Pikachu appeared in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Schoolboy}}.

===POKÉTOON===
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it was trapped in a cave.

In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} attempted to catch a Pikachu, but failed.

A Pikachu appeared in [[PT15]], as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's {{p|Capsakid}}'s spicy bite.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Elaine Pikachu Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Pokémon Evolutions]]
Throughout [[Pokémon Evolutions]], two Pikachu wearing the hats of the [[player character]]s from the [[generation]] featured in the episode appeared.
* In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', they wore {{ga|Victor}} and {{ga|Gloria}}'s hats and appeared in [[Wyndon Stadium]], cheering on the battle between Victor and [[Leon]].
* In ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]'', they wore {{ga|Elio}} and {{ga|Selene}}'s hats and appeared playing with some children.
* In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', they wore {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}}'s hats and appeared near [[Lysandre]] and [[Diantha]] while they were having a conversation.
* In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', they wore {{ga|Hilbert}} and {{ga|Hilda}}'s hats and appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to [[Ghetsis]]'s speech in [[Accumula Town]].
* In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', they wore {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Dawn}}'s hats and appeared in the reception hall of the {{si|Battle Tower}}.
* In ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', they wore {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}}'s hats and appeared in [[Pacifidlog Town]], watching the battle between May's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}} and [[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{p|Salamence}}.
* In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', they wore {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}}'s hats and appeared under the ownership of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance in [[Ecruteak City]].
* In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', they wore {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}'s hats and appeared in [[Pallet Town]].

In ''The Eclipse'', a Pikachu was briefly seen in a flashback, frozen in [[Lusamine]]'s trophy room.

In ''The Discovery'', a female {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu wearing the Sportswear appeared under the ownership of Elaine.

===Pokémon Concierge===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Nao Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Nao's Pikachu in Pokémon Concierge]]
Multiple Pikachu, twelve in total, appear in the [[Pokémon Concierge]] episode ''[[PC04|Welcome to the Pokémon Resort!]]'' as guests at [[Pokémon Resort|the titular Resort]]. One of these Pikachu, belonging to [[Nao]], has a quiet and asocial personality unlike most other Pikachu, and thus Nao asks for [[Haru]]'s help in trying to make it louder and more "Pikachu-like". Over their many failed attempts, however, they eventually come to the realization that Nao's Pikachu does not need to be forced into a specific "Pikachu-like" role, and that it should be allowed to be itself. Once Nao realizes this, his bond with Pikachu grows closer and Pikachu becomes happier.

Multiple Pikachu made cameo appearances in the following episodes.
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===Other animation===
[[File:Scottie Pikachu Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]
[[File:Dominic Pikachu SM.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu in The Journey of One Dream]]
[[File:Pikachu and Ash ARIT.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu in ''A Ripple in Time'']]
[[File:Pikachu BBS.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''Bidoof's Big Stand'']]
====Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer====
Two Pikachu appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], with one under the ownership of [[Scottie]] and the other under the ownership of [[Bettie]]. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a battle against {{mas|Erika}}, a {{tc|Beauty}}, and a {{tc|Lass}}; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against {{mas|Skyla}}, {{mas|Flint}}, and {{mas|Acerola}}.

====GOTCHA!====
A Pikachu appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of a boy.

====Bidoof's Big Stand====
A Pikachu appeared in the intro to ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''

====A Ripple in Time====
A Pikachu based on [[Ash's Pikachu]] has a prominent role in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]'' along with an alternate version of [[Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)|Ash]].

====The Journey of One Dream====
Pikachu plays an important role in [[The Journey of One Dream]] as one of the many Pokémon featured in Dominic's games. In the short's final battle, Pikachu is used by Dominic in the final battle against a {{p|Mewtwo}}.

====Biri-Biri====
A Pikachu briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]], under the ownership of {{ga|Juliana|Anna}}.
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==In the manga==
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===Ash & Pikachu===
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===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
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====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon.<br>Habitat: Forests and woodlands<br>Diet: Mainly fruit<br>Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek.<br>Beware of electrocution!}}
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===Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
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| style="background: #FFF" | {{color2|000|Ash's Pikachu#Magical Pokémon Journey|Ash's Pikachu (MPJ)}}
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===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
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===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
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===Pokémon Adventures===
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{{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.}}
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===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
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===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
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===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
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==In the TCG==
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[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
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Pikachu 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, more than any other Pokémon. 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 {{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game|video game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!}}, where it is given by {{TCG GB|Isaac}} to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].
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==In the TFG==
[[File:PikachuNextQuest18Spin.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu 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}}
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==In merchandise==
[[File:Pikachu Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
Pikachu appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess but behaves like a gold general in shogi.

Pikachu was the focus of a {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection|collection]] in June 2014.
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==In real life==
The {{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 {{pkmn|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 {{i|Poké Ball}} balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.

==Other appearances==
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
[[Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)|Pikachu]] is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, like {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. In Burst form, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his 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>

{{OBP|Pikachu Libre|Pokkén Tournament}} 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.''

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==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
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Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is {{pkmn2|Talking|capable of speaking the human language}}, but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', 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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===[[Lightning Force]]===
[[File:Pikachu Eliana meet.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu and Eliana in the Lightning Force music video]]
The Brazilian music video [[Lightning Force]] features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.

===Celestial===
[[File:Celestial cover.png|thumb|left|200px|Single cover for [[Celestial]]]]

Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
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==Reception==
===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
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.

On December 11, 2023, {{wp|Google}} revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz</ref>

Pikachu has also served as [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of several scientific discoveries:
* 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".
* The {{wp|springtail}} species ''Dicranocentrus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928170630/https://brill.com/view/journals/ise/49/1/article-p23_23.xml New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil]</ref>
* The spider species ''Epicratinus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's {{wp|Epigyne|epigynum}} resembling its face.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201209091240/https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4886.1.1 Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species]</ref>
* The spider species ''Alistra pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia]</ref>
* The beetle species ''Hiperantha pikachu'' was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220525023625/https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5082.1.4 Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records]</ref>

==Trivia==
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in the [[core series]] games that has a pre-evolved form. However, {{p|Pichu}} (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it fills this role.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different [[List of color palettes by index number in Generation I|color palette]] (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its {{pkmn|animated series}} [[cry]] ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Otani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} has unique [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voice clips]] in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
* Pikachu is the only core series first partner Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the 25th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In the Japanese {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Pikachu is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by more cards than any other Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
* On December 11, 2023, {{wp|Google}} revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz</ref>

===Origin===
Pikachu's designer, [[Atsuko Nishida]], revealed in an interview that this Pokémon was originally a {{wp|daifuku}}-like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref>

Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a {{wp|mouse}}, [[Game Freak]] CEO [[Satoshi Tajiri]] made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer [[Kōji Nishino]], Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow colouration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra />

Pikachu's [[Gigantamax]] form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}.<ref name=Chunkachu>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559317105798811648 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>

====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 name=Pokemon.com /><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak]</ref>

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Detective Pikachu (character)]]
* [[Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)]]
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==References==
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==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]

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