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'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), also referred to simply as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャプ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Asagi]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present.
'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), also referred to simply as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon and his second known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his {{i|Poké Ball}}. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which is named after his {{m|Volt Tackle|signature move}}.


==In the anime==
==In animation==
===History===
===History===
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|left|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
====Pre-series====
In [[HZ002]], [[Friede]] used Captain {{p|Pikachu}} to battle against [[Amethio]] after he boarded the [[Brave Asagi]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with him and [[Explorers|his group]]. He battled against {{p|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was halted by Liko, who felt responsible for the trouble happening around her.
As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Captain Pikachu was living in the [[Paldea]] region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. One day, Pikachu met [[Friede]], who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach [[Ludlow]] and [[Orla]] about constructing the [[Brave Olivine]] and forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members.
 
====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against [[Amethio]] after he and [[Explorers|his group]] had boarded the [[Brave Olivine]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with them. He battled against {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the [[HZ003|next episode]], he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers' hideout for the moment and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.
 
In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against [[Roy]] and Liko, going up against {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Sprigatito. By using {{m|Double Team}}, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.
 
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Captain Pikachu battled against a {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s {{p|Bisharp}} aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for [[Spinel]] and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.
 
In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the [[Galar Mine]] in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]], after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Friede Charizard and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu and Charizard]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an [[ancient castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and set off [[Coral]]'s fury, which resulted in her commanding her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.
 
In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple liquid on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild {{p|Polteageist}}. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle {{p|Shuckle}}, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including [[Murdock's Rockruff]] and {{an|Terapagos}}, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] in the celebration.
 
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Captain Pikachu fought against Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} after getting trapped in a tower with him. By allowing Umbreon to send Cap crashing into a wall and then hitting the wall with Volt Tackle, Cap was able to create an opening that allowed Friede to escape.


In [[HZ003]], Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle Amethio, once again going up against Ceruledge. This was a distraction so that Liko could go and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} who the Explorers had taken hostage. Once Liko found Sprigatito, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.
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===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
Captain Pikachu is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of his Poké Ball]]. He is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his species for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. He has a habit of standing on his tail.
[[File:Captain Pikachu allergy.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute]]
Captain Pikachu is often seen with [[Friede]] and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could.


Captain Pikachu is intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio]]'s {{p|Ceruledge}} several times.
Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his {{p|Pikachu|species}} for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] several times. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands. However, despite this, Captain Pikachu has shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon.
 
As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the [[Brave Olivine]], Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Also, he is welcoming to new members, as shown in ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', when he with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates Pokémon welcome a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} to the group. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when he attacked [[Roy]] after he caught him sneaking around it.
 
Captain Pikachu has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, he starts sneezing and ends up losing focus on what he was doing.
 
Captain Pikachu is characterized by usually wearing a sassy expression on his face.


===Moves used===
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}
====Moves improvised====
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Captain Pikachu Rising Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}}
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': '''Rising Volt Tackle''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカー''' ''Rising Volteccer'') While using {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Captain Pikachu rapidly runs in a circle, creating a thundercloud-like vortex that rises upward. He and any allies can ride the vortex, allowing them to reach high altitudes. It can also be used to cushion another person's fall.
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===Artwork===
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Captain Pikachu.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|2px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x200px]]
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|Art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Captain Pikachu concept art]</ref>
|{{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Pocket Monsters The Detouring Volt Tacklers!! cover.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Pokémon Mezastar Friede.png|center|150x150px]]
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|TCG [[Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)]] Illus. Yamazaki Re
| [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]
|[[Pokémon Mezastar]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:RVR Rising Volt Tacklers Rap Cover.jpg|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Halo Limited.jpg|center|frameless|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:ALIVE Limited Edition CD.jpg|center|162x162px]]
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|i[[RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~ (single)]]
|[[Halo (single)|Limited Edition cover Halo (single)]]
|CD ALIVE Limited Edition
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 4.jpg|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|center|150x150px]]
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| colspan="2" |Japanese poster
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==== Other anime artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu021.jpg|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu022.jpg|center|frameless|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu002.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu003.png|center|150x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu005.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu015.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu017.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu008.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu006.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu014.png|center|150x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu020.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu007.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu009.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu013.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu010.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu019.png|center|150x150px]]
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| Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Captain Pikachu concept art]</ref>
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu012.png|center|150x150px]]
| Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu05.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu018.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu011.png|center|150x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |[[File:Captain Pikachu016.png|center|150x150px]]
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| colspan="7" style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Captain Pikachu|Captain Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
====Eyecatch====
===Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
[[File:Friede PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monsters ~ Liko's Treasure ~]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Young Friede.png|x150px]]
|-
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== In the manga==
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|170px|thumb|Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Captain Pikachu appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role he does in the anime.
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZM02}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZM02}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}
=== Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
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==In the games==
[[File:Charizard 4-1-024.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk]]
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the [[Charizard (4-1-024)]] disk.
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
On March 5, 2024, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event], which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Pikachu wearing Cap's hat appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters. Additionally, from March 8, 2024, at 12:00&nbsp;a.m., to March 13, 2024, at 11:59&nbsp;p.m. local time, a special Captain Pikachu [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code 'CAPTAINPIKACHU' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a Pikachu wearing Cap's hat. The event ran from March 5, 2024, at 10:00&nbsp;a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00&nbsp;p.m. local time.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Captain Pikachu<br>[[File:GO0025Captain.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
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==Names==
==Names==
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|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|zh_yue=
|zh_yue=船長Pikachu
|zh_cmn=
|zh_cmn=船長皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū|Captain Pikachu}}''
|da=Kaptajn Pikachu
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|fi=Kapteeni Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|hi=कैप्टन पिकाचू ''Captain Pikachu''
|id=Kapten Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|ko=
|ko=캡틴 피카츄 ''Captain Pikachu''
|no=Kaptein Pikachu
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|se=Kapten Pikachu
|sv=Kapten Pikachu
|th=กัปตันพิคาชู ''Captain Pikachu''
}}
}}
==References==
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[[Category:Friede's Pokémon|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
[[Category:Male characters (Pokémon)|Pikachu]]
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[[de:Flugkapitän Pikachu]]
[[es:Capitán Pikachu]]
[[fr:Pikachu de Friede]]
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[[it:Capitan Pikachu]]
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[[ja:キャプテンピカチュウ]]
[[zh:船長皮卡丘]]

Revision as of 02:49, 15 September 2024

If you were looking for the TCG card of the same name, see Captain Pikachu (Pokémon Center promo).
Captain Pikachu
キャプテンピカチュウ Captain Pikachu
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Friede's Pikachu
Debuts in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
Caught at Paldea
Gender Male[1]
Ability Unknown
Current location With Friede
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This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Pikachu Ikue Otani

Captain Pikachu (Japanese: キャプテンピカチュウ Captain Pikachu), also referred to simply as Cap (Japanese: キャップ Cap), is Friede's partner Pokémon and his second known Pokémon. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the Brave Olivine, the Rising Volt Tacklers' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is usually seen outside his Poké Ball. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which is named after his signature move.

In animation

History

Pre-series

As revealed in Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!, Captain Pikachu was living in the Paldea region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his Volt Tackle. One day, Pikachu met Friede, who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach Ludlow and Orla about constructing the Brave Olivine and forming the Rising Volt Tacklers to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Captain Pikachu and Friede

In The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two), Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against Amethio after he and his group had boarded the Brave Olivine to coerce Liko to come with them. He battled against Ceruledge, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the next episode, he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers' hideout for the moment and find her Sprigatito, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.

In Special Training with Cap!, Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against Roy and Liko, going up against Fuecoco and Sprigatito. By using Double Team, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.

In Quaxly, We Can Do It, Captain Pikachu battled against a Trainer's Bisharp aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for Spinel and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.

In Charge! Galar Mine!, Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a Galarian Moltres that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the Galar Mine in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the next episode, Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the Motostoke Pokémon Center, after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.

Captain Pikachu and Charizard

In Reunion at the Ancient Castle!, Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an ancient castle in Hammerlocke. In the following episode, he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled Sidian's Garganacl and set off Coral's fury, which resulted in her commanding her Glalie to use Self-Destruct. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!, Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple liquid on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild Polteageist. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle Shuckle, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including Murdock's Rockruff and Terapagos, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and Dot's Quaxly in the celebration.

In The Plan to Capture Rayquaza, Captain Pikachu fought against Spinel's Umbreon after getting trapped in a tower with him. By allowing Umbreon to send Cap crashing into a wall and then hitting the wall with Volt Tackle, Cap was able to create an opening that allowed Friede to escape.

Personality and characteristics

Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute

Captain Pikachu is often seen with Friede and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with Charizard, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could.

Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his species for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with Amethio's Ceruledge several times. In Quaxly, We Can Do It, his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a Trainer's commands. However, despite this, Captain Pikachu has shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon.

As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine, Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Also, he is welcoming to new members, as shown in Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!, when he with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates Pokémon welcome a wild Polteageist to the group. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in Found You, Fuecoco!, when he attacked Roy after he caught him sneaking around it.

Captain Pikachu has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!, Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, he starts sneezing and ends up losing focus on what he was doing.

Captain Pikachu is characterized by usually wearing a sassy expression on his face.

Moves used

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Using Thunder Punch
Move First Used In
Thunder Punch The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
Double Team The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
Volt Tackle The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
Thunderbolt Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Captain Pikachu Rising Volt Tackle.png Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher! Volt Tackle None
Description: Rising Volt Tackle (Japanese: ライジングボルテッカー Rising Volteccer) While using Volt Tackle, Captain Pikachu rapidly runs in a circle, creating a thundercloud-like vortex that rises upward. He and any allies can ride the vortex, allowing them to reach high altitudes. It can also be used to cushion another person's fall.

Artwork

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Art of Captain Pikachu from Pokémon Horizons: The Series Concept art of Captain Pikachu from Pokémon Horizons: The Series[2] Pokémon Day 2024
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Japanese poster

Other anime artwork

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For more artwork, please see Captain Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Eyecatch

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In the manga

Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters

Pocket Monsters

Captain Pikachu appeared in the Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure manga, playing the same role he does in the anime.

Moves used

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Using Double Team
Move First Used In
Thunder Punch HZM02
Volt Tackle HZM02
Double Team HZM02
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure

Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure

Captain Pikachu appears in the manga Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure

In the games

Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk

Pokémon Mezastar

Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the Charizard (4-1-024) disk.

Pokémon GO

On March 5, 2024, as part of Pokémon GO's Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event, which was based on Pokémon Horizons: The Series, several Pokémon based on those encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in raids, from Eggs, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters, with Pikachu wearing Cap's hat appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters. Additionally, from March 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., to March 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time, a special Captain Pikachu Timed Research event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code 'CAPTAINPIKACHU' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a Pikachu wearing Cap's hat. The event ran from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Captain Pikachu
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 Electric 


Names

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese キャプテンピカチュウ Captain Pikachu
Chinese Cantonese 船長Pikachu
Mandarin 船長皮卡丘 Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū
Denmark Flag.png Danish Kaptajn Pikachu
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Kapitein Pikachu
Finland Flag.png Finnish Kapteeni Pikachu
France Flag.png French Capitaine Pikachu
Germany Flag.png German Flugkapitän Pikachu
India Flag.png Hindi कैप्टन पिकाचू Captain Pikachu
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Kapten Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Capitan Pikachu
South Korea Flag.png Korean 캡틴 피카츄 Captain Pikachu
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Kaptein Pikachu
Poland Flag.png Polish Kapitan Pikachu
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Capitão Pikachu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Capitán Pikachu
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Kapten Pikachu
Thailand Flag.png Thai กัปตันพิคาชู Captain Pikachu

References

  1. ↑ Confirmed via gender differences.
  2. ↑ Captain Pikachu concept art

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.

Commander: Friede
Second-in-command: Captain Pikachu
Members: Orla • Ludlow • Mollie • Murdock
Dot • Liko • Roy
Allies: Lucca • Diana • Franka • Iono
Base: Brave Olivine
Related: Lucius • Six Heroes • Black Rayquaza
Terapagos • Laqua • Laquium


Friede's Pokémon
On hand:
Traveling with:
On the Brave Olivine:
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Cared for:
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Pokémon Horizons characters
Protagonists Liko (Floragato) • Roy (Crocalor)
Rising Volt Tacklers Friede (Captain Pikachu) • Mollie • Orla • Ludlow • Murdock • Dot (Quaxwell)
Explorers Amethio • Onia • Zirc • Hamber • Spinel • Coral • Sidian • Chalce • Gibeon
Relatives Alex • Lucca • Diana • Roy's parents • Roy's grandfather • Franka
Supporting cast Nurse Joy • Rotom Phones • Ann • Liko's homeroom teacher • Lucius (Terapagos • Rayquaza • Six Heroes) • Nemona • Iono • Clavell • Geeta • Dendra • Jacq • Penny • Luka • Rai • Bocco • Raifort • Arven • Perrin • Carmine • Briar • Heath • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Many temporary characters
See also: Pokémon the Series characters


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