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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the first [[Pokémon]] obtained by [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] on his journey as a [[Pokémon trainer]]. Its universal voice actress is 大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''. | '''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the first [[Pokémon]] obtained by [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] on his journey as a [[Pokémon trainer]]. Its universal voice actress is 大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''. | ||
In the first episode of the Pokémon [[anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak|Professor Oak's]] laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} had already been taken by other trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to | In the first episode of the Pokémon [[anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak|Professor Oak's]] laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} had already been taken by other trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to her new trainer. She refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, she laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting her from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing her to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side. | ||
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in battle numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', | In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in battle numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', she defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an [[Electric (type)|Electric]] attack when Onix was drenched in water, despite Onix being naturally resistant to electricity. In ''[[EP015|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge|Lt. Surge's]] {{p|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, she refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{I|Thunder Stone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using her superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." She has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gyms|Gym]] and [[Pokémon League|League]] matches. | ||
[[image:Ash_pikachu.jpg|left|thumb|Ash and Pikachu]] | [[image:Ash_pikachu.jpg|left|thumb|Ash and Pikachu]] | ||
Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while | Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while she is not always immediately trusting of strangers, she is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. She acted as a guardian and big sibling to [[Misty's Togetic|Misty's Togepi]], and she has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]], and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; she stood motionless as her clone repeatedly slapped her face. | ||
Since | Since her first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth. Jessie, James and Meowth have gone through many attempts and devised many evil plans at stealing this Pokémon from Ash and wanting to present her to [[Giovanni|their boss]], but as always, their evil plans fail. | ||
As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a fondness for ketchup, but | As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a fondness for ketchup, but she will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. | ||
Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise. | Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise. She appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series. | ||
Pikachu became the second non-legendary to defeat a legendary Pokemon in the anime, beating [[Brandon|Brandon's]] {{p|Regice}} in [[AG189]], giving Ash his final Frontier Symbol. | Pikachu became the second non-legendary to defeat a legendary Pokemon in the anime, beating [[Brandon|Brandon's]] {{p|Regice}} in [[AG189]], giving Ash his final Frontier Symbol. | ||
Revision as of 06:54, 20 December 2006
Ash's Pikachu (Japanese: サトシのピカチュウ Satoshi's Pikachu) was the first Pokémon obtained by Ash on his journey as a Pokémon trainer. Its universal voice actress is 大谷育江 Ikue Ohtani.
In the first episode of the Pokémon anime, Pokémon, I Choose You!, Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to Professor Oak's laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle had already been taken by other trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to her new trainer. She refused to go into a Poké Ball, and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, she laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting her from an attack by a flock of Spearow and rushing her to the Pokémon Center. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In Pikachu's Goodbye, Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in battle numerous times. In Showdown in Pewter City, she defeated Brock's Onix with an Electric attack when Onix was drenched in water, despite Onix being naturally resistant to electricity. In Electric Shock Showdown, Pikachu fought Lt. Surge's Raichu and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, she refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a Thunder Stone, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using her superior speed. In Pokémon Emergency!, Meowth remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." She has helped Ash win innumerable battles and Gym and League matches.
Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while she is not always immediately trusting of strangers, she is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. She acted as a guardian and big sibling to Misty's Togepi, and she has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in Pikachu's Vacation. In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pikachu, Meowth, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; she stood motionless as her clone repeatedly slapped her face.
Since her first encounter with Team Rocket in Pokémon Emergency!, Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of Jessie, James, and Meowth. Jessie, James and Meowth have gone through many attempts and devised many evil plans at stealing this Pokémon from Ash and wanting to present her to their boss, but as always, their evil plans fail.
As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being Showdown at Dark City, Pikachu has a fondness for ketchup, but she will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food.
Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise. She appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series.
Pikachu became the second non-legendary to defeat a legendary Pokemon in the anime, beating Brandon's Regice in AG189, giving Ash his final Frontier Symbol.
Pikachu was also one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to Sinnoh.
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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
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