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'''Partner Pokémon'''<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]</ref> (Japanese: '''{{tt|相棒|あいぼう}}ポケモン'''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/story/180713_08.html 大切な相棒「ピカチュウ」と「イーブイ」|『ポケットモンスター Let’s Go! ピカチュウ』『ポケットモンスター Let’s Go! イーブイ』公式サイト]<!--Note: both 相棒 and 相棒の are used in places--></ref> ''Partner Pokémon'') refers to the special {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}} the player [[ | {{Samename|character in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games|Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)}}{{redirect|Partner Pikachu|the player's Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow|Pikachu (Yellow)}} | ||
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[[File:PE Catching Pokémon.png|300px|thumb|{{ga|Chase}} and his partner {{p|Pikachu}} catching Pokémon with {{ga|Elaine}} and her partner {{p|Eevee}}]] | |||
'''Partner Pokémon'''<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]</ref> (Japanese: '''{{tt|相棒|あいぼう}}ポケモン'''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/story/180713_08.html 大切な相棒「ピカチュウ」と「イーブイ」|『ポケットモンスター Let’s Go! ピカチュウ』『ポケットモンスター Let’s Go! イーブイ』公式サイト]<!--Note: both 相棒 and 相棒の are used in places--></ref> ''Partner Pokémon'') refers to the special {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}} the player [[First partner Pokémon|starts]] with in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] | |||
==In the core series games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
As the names of the two titles imply, players of Let's Go, Pikachu! receive a Pikachu as their partner, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! receive Eevee. While the player can capture and train other Pikachu and Eevee in both games, the partner Pokémon have various special differences from their typical variants. | As the names of the two titles imply, players of Let's Go, Pikachu! receive a Pikachu as their partner, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! receive Eevee. While the player can capture and train other Pikachu and Eevee in both games, the partner Pokémon have various special differences from their typical variants. | ||
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<div class="roundy" style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}">Partner {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|x150px]]<br>{{typecolor|Electric}}</div> | |||
<div class="roundy" style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}">Partner {{pcolor|Eevee|000}}<br>[[File:0133Eevee-Partner.png|x150px]]<br>{{typecolor|Normal}}</div> | |||
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===Differences from regular | ===Differences from regular Pikachu and Eevee=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:0133Eevee-Female PE.png|thumb|150px|A female partner Eevee, seen with her unique tail pattern]] | ||
* The partner Pikachu | * Normally, Eevee has a gender ratio of [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio#1 ♀ : 7 ♂|7 males to every 1 female]], but as the gender for the Partner Pokémon is generated independently from the rest of its data, the Partner Eevee appears to share a 1:1 gender ratio with the Partner Pikachu. | ||
* The partner Pikachu is constantly seen riding on the player's shoulder while Eevee is constantly seen riding on top of the player's head, similar to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', even when not in the active [[party]]. | |||
** They can also wag their tail to indicate that a hidden item is located in front of the player. | ** They can also wag their tail to indicate that a hidden item is located in front of the player. | ||
* Female partner Eevee have a special flower-shaped pattern around the tip of their tail. This trait was later introduced to all female {{p|Eevee}} in [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Pokémon GO]] as a [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]]. | * Female partner Eevee have a special flower-shaped pattern around the tip of their tail, which also resembles a heart at certain angles. This trait was later introduced to all female {{p|Eevee}} in [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Pokémon GO]] as a [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]]. | ||
* The partner Pokémon have higher [[base stats]] and are fixed to have an all-perfect 31 {{IV}}s in every stat, but they cannot be {{Shiny}}. Their gender can be determined by the title screen during the start of the game. | * The partner Pokémon have higher [[base stats]] and are fixed to have an all-perfect 31 {{IV}}s in every stat, but they cannot be {{Shiny}}. Their gender can be determined by the title screen during the start of the game. | ||
* Similar to | * Similar to [[Pikachu (Yellow)|the player's Pikachu]] in {{game|Yellow}} and [[Ash's Pikachu]] from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', they prefer to be out of their {{i|Poké Ball}} and have no interest in [[evolution|evolving]]. | ||
* The [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|version-exclusive]] partner the player starts with cannot be [[trade]]d, [[Released Pokémon|release]]d, or [[transfer]]red to [[Pokémon HOME]]. | * The [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|version-exclusive]] partner the player starts with cannot be [[trade]]d, [[Released Pokémon|release]]d, or [[transfer]]red to [[Pokémon HOME]]. | ||
* They have [[#Exclusive moves|special moves]] that they can learn via [[Move Tutor]], and can activate special "partner powers" in battle once they have high enough [[friendship]], when the partner appears waving a Joy-Con above the "Fight" button. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—{{m|Pika Papow}} or {{m|Veevee Volley}}—which increases in damage based on friendship. If activated while they are not in battle, they boost the [[stat]]s of the current Pokémon. | * They have [[#Exclusive moves|special moves]] that they can learn via [[Move Tutor]], and can activate special "partner powers" in battle once they have high enough [[friendship]], when the partner appears waving a Joy-Con above the "Fight" button. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—{{m|Pika Papow}} or {{m|Veevee Volley}}—which increases in damage based on friendship. If activated while they are not in battle, they boost the [[stat]]s of the current Pokémon. | ||
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===Exclusive moves=== | ===Exclusive moves=== | ||
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{{tutormv/header|Electric|none|yes|disp=Partner Pikachu}} | {{tutormv/header|Electric|none|yes|disp=Partner Pikachu}} | ||
{{tutormv|Zippy Zap|Electric|cat=Physical|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}} | {{tutormv|Zippy Zap|Electric|cat=Physical|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}} | ||
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{{tutormv/header|Normal|none|yes|disp=Partner Eevee}} | {{tutormv/header|Normal|none|yes|disp=Partner Eevee}} | ||
{{tutormv|Bouncy Bubble|Water|cat=Special|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}} | {{tutormv|Bouncy Bubble|Water|cat=Special|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}} | ||
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===Stat comparison=== | ===Stat comparison=== | ||
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===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
====Artwork==== | ====Artwork==== | ||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; | {| class="roundy blacklinks" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}" | ||
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| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Male Trainer.png|x200px]] | ||
| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Female Trainer.png|x200px]] | ||
| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:PE Sea Skim.png|x200px]] | ||
| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:PE Sky Dash.png|x200px]] | ||
|- style="font-size: 80%" | |- style="font-size: 80%" | ||
| {{ | | {{p|Pikachu}} and {{ga|Chase}} | ||
| {{ | | {{p|Eevee}} and {{ga|Elaine}} | ||
| {{ | | [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]] | ||
| {{ | | [[Secret Technique|Sky Dash]] | ||
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| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:PE Pika Papow.png|x200px]] | |||
| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:PE Veevee Volley.png|x200px]] | |||
| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:PE Walking Pokémon.png|x200px]] | |||
| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:PE Catching Pokémon.png|x200px]] | |||
|- style="font-size: 80%" | |- style="font-size: 80%" | ||
| | | {{m|Pika Papow}} | ||
| {{m|Veevee Volley}} | |||
| {{ | |||
| Walking Pokémon | | Walking Pokémon | ||
| Catching Pokémon | | Catching Pokémon | ||
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| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:025Pikachu LG.png|x200px]] | |||
| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:PE Legendary birds.png|x200px]] | ||
| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:PE Elite Four.png|x200px]] | ||
| style=" | | class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:0133Eevee PE.png|x200px]] | ||
|- style="font-size: 80%" | |- style="font-size: 80%" | ||
| Box artwork | | Box artwork | ||
| Encountering the | | Encountering the [[legendary birds]] | ||
| Confronting the | | Confronting the [[Elite Four]] | ||
| Box artwork | | Box artwork | ||
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| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:Pikachu Partner Moves in LGPE.png|x200px]] | |||
| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:Eevee Partner Moves in LGPE.png|x200px]] | |||
| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[ File:Promotion artwork for LGPE.jpg|x200px]] | |||
| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:Promotion artwork for Meltan and Melmetal.jpg |x200px]] | |||
|- style="font-size: 80%" | |||
| Steelbook artwork with Partner Pikachu using partner moves | |||
| Steelbook artwork with Partner Eevee using partner moves | |||
| Artwork of Partner Pikachu and Eevee with Meltan and First Partner Pokemon of Kanto | |||
| Promotion artwork for crossover with Pokemon GO | |||
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In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], {{mas|Elaine}} and {{mas|Chase}} form a [[sync pair]] with partner Eevee and partner Pikachu, respectively. | In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], {{mas|Elaine}} and {{mas|Chase}} form a [[sync pair]] with partner Eevee and partner Pikachu, respectively. | ||
{{PairDex/h| | {{PairDex/h|Let's Go Eevee|Let's Go Pikachu}} | ||
{{PairDex|193|Chase|trainerlink=Chase (Masters)#Pikachu|trainerimg=Chase|0025|Pikachu|gender=male|form=Partner|Electric|Ground|Support|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|188|Elaine|trainerlink=Elaine (Masters)#Eevee|trainerimg=Elaine|0133 f|Eevee|gender=female|form=Partner|Normal|Fighting|Support|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}} | {{PairDex|188|Elaine|trainerlink=Elaine (Masters)#Eevee|trainerimg=Elaine|0133 f|Eevee|gender=female|form=Partner|Normal|Fighting|Support|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}} | ||
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In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], both the partner Pikachu and partner Eevee appear as {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirits}}. Starting in version 1.2.0 of the game, players of Let's Go, Pikachu will receive the partner Pikachu spirit upon booting the game, while players of Let's Go, Eevee will receive the partner Eevee spirit. Both spirits can also be found on the {{sbw|Spirit Board}}. Both spirits are neutral-aligned ace (3★) spirits. Pikachu grants a boost to the user's attack and speed at 0% {{sbw|damage}}, while Eevee grants an significant temporary stat boost after eating {{sbw|food}}. Unlike most [[Pokémon]] series spirits, Partner Pikachu and Eevee use their boxart artwork from their titular games. | In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], both the partner Pikachu and partner Eevee appear as {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirits}}. Starting in version 1.2.0 of the game, players of Let's Go, Pikachu will receive the partner Pikachu spirit upon booting the game, while players of Let's Go, Eevee will receive the partner Eevee spirit. Both spirits can also be found on the {{sbw|Spirit Board}}. Both spirits are neutral-aligned ace (3★) spirits. Pikachu grants a boost to the user's attack and speed at 0% {{sbw|damage}}, while Eevee grants an significant temporary stat boost after eating {{sbw|food}}. Unlike most [[Pokémon]] series spirits, Partner Pikachu and Eevee use their boxart artwork from their titular games. | ||
==In | ==In animation== | ||
=== | ===Pokémon animated series=== | ||
[[File:Pikachu Valley Pikachu.png|left|thumb|250px|Several Pikachu with hairstyles similar to the ones found in Let's Go, Pikachu!]] | [[File:Pikachu Valley Pikachu.png|left|thumb|250px|Several Pikachu with hairstyles similar to the ones found in Let's Go, Pikachu!]] | ||
[[File:Sandy and Chloe Eevee.png|thumb|250px|Two Eevee with similarities to the ones found in Let's Go, Eevee!]] | [[File:Sandy and Chloe Eevee.png|thumb|250px|Two Eevee with similarities to the ones found in Let's Go, Eevee!]] | ||
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''==== | ====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''==== | ||
{{main|Sandy}} | {{main|Sandy}} | ||
The partner Pikachu and Eevee are based in part on the {{ | The partner Pikachu and Eevee are based in part on the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} the {{player}} receives in {{game|Yellow}}, and, by extension, [[Ash's Pikachu]]. While a direct counterpart to the partner Pokémon hasn't appeared yet in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', elements of {{LGPE}} can be seen as early as ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', where [[Risa]] obtains an Eevee as her [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. | ||
Though precursors of this feature were first seen in the [[original series]] with [[Ritchie]]'s [[Sparky]], Pikachu and Eevee with different hairstyles as identifying elements began appearing in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', around the time of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s release. These hairstyles are generally more varied and may not be ones attainable in the games. The first Pikachu with such a hairstyle appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Alola]]n {{pkmn|Trainer}}. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', several other similar Pikachu appeared under the ownership of [[Pikala]]. | Though precursors of this feature were first seen in the [[original series]] with [[Ritchie]]'s [[Sparky]], Pikachu and Eevee with different hairstyles as identifying elements began appearing in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', around the time of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s release. These hairstyles are generally more varied and may not be ones attainable in the games. The first Pikachu with such a hairstyle appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Alola]]n {{pkmn|Trainer}}. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', several other similar Pikachu appeared under the ownership of [[Pikala]]. | ||
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====Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves==== | ====Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves==== | ||
Available from Pokémon Centers in tandem with the worldwide release of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] on November 16, 2018 were the '''Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキケース&シールド ポケモン ピカ・ブイ''' ''Deck Case & Shield: Pokémon Pika•Vui''). The deck case features the same {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} artwork that adorns the boxes of the paired games and has capacity to store 180 cards. The box comes packaged with 2 card dividers and a pack of 64 sleeves that feature a forest scene from the official game art with the [[player character]]s and their | Available from Pokémon Centers in tandem with the worldwide release of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] on November 16, 2018 were the '''Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキケース&シールド ポケモン ピカ・ブイ''' ''Deck Case & Shield: Pokémon Pika•Vui''). The deck case features the same {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} artwork that adorns the boxes of the paired games and has capacity to store 180 cards. The box comes packaged with 2 card dividers and a pack of 64 sleeves that feature a forest scene from the official game art with the [[player character]]s and their partner Pokémon. | ||
'''Product image:''' | '''Product image:''' | ||
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====Let's Play Theme Decks==== | ====Let's Play Theme Decks==== | ||
A pair of Theme Decks was released on May 3, 2019, inspired by [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] video games. It features the | A pair of Theme Decks was released on May 3, 2019, inspired by [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] video games. It features the partner Pokémon, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}. The {{TCG|Let's Play, Eevee!}} Theme Deck contains a Flareon Black Star Promo. Similar to the Theme Decks of the Sun & Moon Series expansions, it comes with damage counters, a custom {{TCG|coin}}, a rule sheet, a deckbox featuring their respective Pokémon, a two-player playmat and a poster with Pikachu and Eevee and a code for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]], allowing players to unlock the deck. | ||
'''Promotional card:''' | '''Promotional card:''' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The partner Eevee has the most [[signature move]]s of all Pokémon, at a total of nine. | |||
* If the player annoys the partner Pikachu or Eevee enough times in the "Play with (Nickname)" screen, Pikachu or Eevee will attack the player and force them back out to the menu. The partner Pikachu will let out a thundershock, and the partner Eevee will tackle the screen. | * If the player annoys the partner Pikachu or Eevee enough times in the "Play with (Nickname)" screen, Pikachu or Eevee will attack the player and force them back out to the menu. The partner Pikachu will let out a thundershock, and the partner Eevee will tackle the screen. | ||
* Despite having different models and menu sprites in-game, neither the partner Pikachu nor the partner Eevee are registered in the [[Pokédex]] as unique forms. Similarly, they appear as normal Pikachu and Eevee when viewed in [[Pokémon HOME]]. | * Despite having different models and menu sprites in-game, neither the partner Pikachu nor the partner Eevee are registered in the [[Pokédex]] as unique forms. Similarly, they appear as normal Pikachu and Eevee when viewed in [[Pokémon HOME]]. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[First partner Pokémon]] | |||
* [[List of the player's first Pokémon]] | |||
* {{animespeciesevo1|Pikachu|Eevee}} | * {{animespeciesevo1|Pikachu|Eevee}} | ||
{{Forms}} | {{Forms}} | ||
{{ | {{First partner trios|Let's Go Pikachu|Let's Go Eevee}} | ||
{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:15, 22 September 2024
- If you were looking for the character in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, see Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon).
- Partner Pikachu redirects here. For the player's Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow, see Pikachu (Yellow).
Partner Pokémon[1] (Japanese: 相棒ポケモン[2] Partner Pokémon) refers to the special Pikachu or Eevee the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
In the core series games
As the names of the two titles imply, players of Let's Go, Pikachu! receive a Pikachu as their partner, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! receive Eevee. While the player can capture and train other Pikachu and Eevee in both games, the partner Pokémon have various special differences from their typical variants.
Differences from regular Pikachu and Eevee
- Normally, Eevee has a gender ratio of 7 males to every 1 female, but as the gender for the Partner Pokémon is generated independently from the rest of its data, the Partner Eevee appears to share a 1:1 gender ratio with the Partner Pikachu.
- The partner Pikachu is constantly seen riding on the player's shoulder while Eevee is constantly seen riding on top of the player's head, similar to Ash's Pikachu in the Pokémon the Series, even when not in the active party.
- They can also wag their tail to indicate that a hidden item is located in front of the player.
- Female partner Eevee have a special flower-shaped pattern around the tip of their tail, which also resembles a heart at certain angles. This trait was later introduced to all female Eevee in Generation VIII and in Pokémon GO as a gender difference.
- The partner Pokémon have higher base stats and are fixed to have an all-perfect 31 IVs in every stat, but they cannot be Shiny. Their gender can be determined by the title screen during the start of the game.
- Similar to the player's Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow and Ash's Pikachu from Pokémon the Series, they prefer to be out of their Poké Ball and have no interest in evolving.
- The version-exclusive partner the player starts with cannot be traded, released, or transferred to Pokémon HOME.
- They have special moves that they can learn via Move Tutor, and can activate special "partner powers" in battle once they have high enough friendship, when the partner appears waving a Joy-Con above the "Fight" button. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—Pika Papow or Veevee Volley—which increases in damage based on friendship. If activated while they are not in battle, they boost the stats of the current Pokémon.
- The partner Pokémon can perform Secret Techniques outside of battle.
- The player's partner can be interacted with and fed, similar to Pokémon-Amie and Pokémon Refresh in previous games, which can be done by pressing "Play with <Partner's Nickname>" on the menu. They can also be dressed in different outfits, including sets made to match the player, and be given different hairstyles when petted in certain ways in the Nintendo Switch's handheld mode.
- The Partner Eevee has a larger model than its regular counterpart, whereas the Partner Pikachu has a smaller model than its regular counterpart.
- Partner Eevee's coat is a lighter shade of brown compared to its regular counterpart and it has purple irises rather than brown.
Exclusive moves
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Stat comparison
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Total | 320 | 430 | 325 | 435 |
Gift items
Occasionally, the partner Pokémon may give the player a random item from the below list as a gift.
Item | Location | Games | |
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Beach Glass | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Chalky Stone | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Gold Leaf | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Heart Scale | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Leaf Letter | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pikachu | P | |
Leaf Letter | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Eevee | E | |
Lone Earring | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Marble | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Polished Mud Ball | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Pretty Wing | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Silver Leaf | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Small Bouquet | Received as a gift from the partner Pokémon after becoming Champion | P E | |
Stretchy Spring | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Tiny Mushroom | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Tropical Shell | Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon | P E | |
Gallery
Artwork
Pikachu and Chase | Eevee and Elaine | Sea Skim | Sky Dash |
Pika Papow | Veevee Volley | Walking Pokémon | Catching Pokémon |
Box artwork | Encountering the legendary birds | Confronting the Elite Four | Box artwork |
Steelbook artwork with Partner Pikachu using partner moves | Steelbook artwork with Partner Eevee using partner moves | Artwork of Partner Pikachu and Eevee with Meltan and First Partner Pokemon of Kanto | Promotion artwork for crossover with Pokemon GO |
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Ga-Olé
In Pokémon Ga-Olé, both the partner Pikachu and Eevee appear.
Disk No. | Name | Type | Grade |
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P | Partner Eevee (Promotional disks) | — | |
Pokémon Masters EX
In Pokémon Masters EX, Elaine and Chase form a sync pair with partner Eevee and partner Pikachu, respectively.
Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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#193 | Chase | #0025 | Pikachu♂ Partner |
Electric |
Ground |
★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout | ||||
#188 | Elaine | #0133 | Eevee♀ Partner |
Normal |
Fighting |
★★★★★☆EX | Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, both the partner Pikachu and partner Eevee appear as Spirits. Starting in version 1.2.0 of the game, players of Let's Go, Pikachu will receive the partner Pikachu spirit upon booting the game, while players of Let's Go, Eevee will receive the partner Eevee spirit. Both spirits can also be found on the Spirit Board. Both spirits are neutral-aligned ace (3★) spirits. Pikachu grants a boost to the user's attack and speed at 0% damage, while Eevee grants an significant temporary stat boost after eating food. Unlike most Pokémon series spirits, Partner Pikachu and Eevee use their boxart artwork from their titular games.
In animation
Pokémon animated series
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
- Main article: Sandy
The partner Pikachu and Eevee are based in part on the Pikachu the player receives in Pokémon Yellow, and, by extension, Ash's Pikachu. While a direct counterpart to the partner Pokémon hasn't appeared yet in Pokémon the Series, elements of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! can be seen as early as The Power of Us, where Risa obtains an Eevee as her first Pokémon.
Though precursors of this feature were first seen in the original series with Ritchie's Sparky, Pikachu and Eevee with different hairstyles as identifying elements began appearing in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, around the time of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s release. These hairstyles are generally more varied and may not be ones attainable in the games. The first Pikachu with such a hairstyle appeared in Securing the Future!, under the ownership of an Alolan Trainer. In A Plethora of Pikachu!, several other similar Pikachu appeared under the ownership of Pikala.
A male Eevee with hair covering his eyes appeared in the Where Are You Going, Eevee? series of shorts. He made his main series debut in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!, where he was caught by Lana, received the nickname Sandy, and was given a haircut.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Chloe's Eevee
The first Eevee with the female tail pattern introduced with partner Eevee appeared in To Train, or Not to Train!. She was eventually caught by Chloe. Like partner Eevee, Chloe's Eevee is, for some reason, unable to evolve.
Pokémon Evolutions
Elaine's partner Pikachu appeared in The Discovery.
In the TCG
Pokemon Coins
Partner Pikachu and partner Eevee were released as a coin for the TCG.
Initial release date | Japanese | N/A | |
International | May 3, 2019 | ||
Korean | N/A | ||
Release information | Japanese | N/A | |
International | Let's Play, Pikachu! | ||
Korean | N/A | ||
Description: Large-sized, Silver Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Pikachu released within the Let's Play, Pikachu! Theme Deck May 3, 2019 |
Initial release date | Japanese | N/A | |
International | May 3, 2019 | ||
Korean | N/A | ||
Release information | Japanese | N/A | |
International | Let's Play, Eevee! | ||
Korean | N/A | ||
Description: Large-sized, Silver Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring Eevee released within the Let's Play, Eevee! Theme Deck May 3, 2019 |
Merchandise
SM8 accessories
Also released in conjunction with Super-Burst Impact, the eighth main expansion of the Sun & Moon Era, were a number of other TCG-related items.
Files: Each 4-ring collection file comes with ten 9-pocket sheets for card display and protection, with capacity to store many more.
- Promoting the upcoming releases of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! was the Pikachu & Eevee Collection File (Japanese: コレクションファイル ピカチュウ&イーブイ Collection File: Pikachu & Eievui), which features a large illustration of the Mouse and Evolution Pokémon on the front and reverse, respectively. This file was exclusive to Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and Pokémon Card Stations. The file was made available again from May 31, 2019 in the same manner due to popular demand.
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Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves
Available from Pokémon Centers in tandem with the worldwide release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! on November 16, 2018 were the Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves (Japanese: デッキケース&シールド ポケモン ピカ・ブイ Deck Case & Shield: Pokémon Pika•Vui). The deck case features the same Pikachu and Eevee artwork that adorns the boxes of the paired games and has capacity to store 180 cards. The box comes packaged with 2 card dividers and a pack of 64 sleeves that feature a forest scene from the official game art with the player characters and their partner Pokémon.
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Let's Play Theme Decks
A pair of Theme Decks was released on May 3, 2019, inspired by Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! video games. It features the partner Pokémon, Pikachu and Eevee. The Let's Play, Eevee! Theme Deck contains a Flareon Black Star Promo. Similar to the Theme Decks of the Sun & Moon Series expansions, it comes with damage counters, a custom coin, a rule sheet, a deckbox featuring their respective Pokémon, a two-player playmat and a poster with Pikachu and Eevee and a code for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, allowing players to unlock the deck.
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Let's Play Pokémon Box
The Let's Play Pokémon Box became available to purchase from December 6, 2019. This repackaged product includes a copy of both the Pikachu and Eevee Let's Play Theme Decks originally released in April of the same year.
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Trivia
- The partner Eevee has the most signature moves of all Pokémon, at a total of nine.
- If the player annoys the partner Pikachu or Eevee enough times in the "Play with (Nickname)" screen, Pikachu or Eevee will attack the player and force them back out to the menu. The partner Pikachu will let out a thundershock, and the partner Eevee will tackle the screen.
- Despite having different models and menu sprites in-game, neither the partner Pikachu nor the partner Eevee are registered in the Pokédex as unique forms. Similarly, they appear as normal Pikachu and Eevee when viewed in Pokémon HOME.
- "My Partner Eevee" and "My Partner Pikachu" are also the respective names of a toy Eevee and a toy Pikachu that were distributed as promotional merchandise for Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee.
In other languages
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References
See also
- First partner Pokémon
- List of the player's first Pokémon
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu and Eevee.
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