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==Surfing Pikachu== | ==Surfing Pikachu== | ||
'''Surfing Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a | '''Surfing Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a surfboard. With this, they are able to wield the move {{m|Surf}}. | ||
[[File:SurfingPikachuEP102.png|thumb|right|Surfing {{AP|Pikachu}} in the anime]] | [[File:SurfingPikachuEP102.png|thumb|right|Surfing {{AP|Pikachu}} in the anime]] | ||
===In the anime=== | ===In the anime=== | ||
[[Puka]] is a Pikachu that seems to be based off of this, | [[Puka]] is a Pikachu that seems to be based off of this, making its only appearance in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. | ||
[[Ash's Pikachu]] [[EP102|later on]] appeared wielding the aforesaid surfboard. | [[Ash's Pikachu]] [[EP102|later on]] appeared wielding the aforesaid surfboard. | ||
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===In the games=== | ===In the games=== | ||
[[File:Surfing Pikachu Snap.png|thumb|left|Taking [[photography|a snapshot]] of Surfing Pikachu in {{pkmn|Snap}}]] | [[File:Surfing Pikachu Snap.png|thumb|left|Taking [[photography|a snapshot]] of Surfing Pikachu in {{pkmn|Snap}}]] | ||
The Surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}}, called [[Pikachu's Beach]]. This can only be activated by transferring a Surfing Pikachu from other games. | The Surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}}, called [[Pikachu's Beach]]. This can only be activated by transferring a Surfing Pikachu from other games. The [[non-player character]] who the player talks to apparently also has a Surfing Pikachu. | ||
This Pikachu variant was later seen in [[Pokémon Snap]], appearing at [[Pokémon Island Beach|the Beach]]. | This Pikachu variant was later seen in [[Pokémon Snap]], appearing at [[Pokémon Island Beach|the Beach]]. | ||
The Surfing Pikachu was later given out through Nintendo events as well as in [[Pokéwalker]]'s [[Yellow Forest]]. Other places where non-Nintendo events unlock this are in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. | The Surfing Pikachu was also featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses. | ||
The Surfing Pikachu was later given out through Nintendo events as well as in [[Pokéwalker]]'s [[Yellow Forest]]. Other places where non-Nintendo events unlock this are in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. The Pikachu who use {{m|Surf}} in any of the 3-D games will wield a pink surfboard.<!--confirmation needed on Stadium and Colosseum.--> | |||
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The Flying Pikachu can be seen in [[Pokémon Snap]], appearing at [[Pokémon Island Cave|the Cave]]. | The Flying Pikachu can be seen in [[Pokémon Snap]], appearing at [[Pokémon Island Cave|the Cave]]. | ||
This Pikachu variant was later given out through Nintendo events as well as in [[Pokéwalker]]'s [[Yellow Forest]]. | This Pikachu variant was also featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses. | ||
The Flying Pikachu was later given out through Nintendo events as well as in [[Pokéwalker]]'s [[Yellow Forest]]. | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}} | {{Animespecies|Pikachu}} | ||
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Revision as of 23:59, 20 January 2010
There are many Pikachu variants found in the games, anime, manga, and TCG. The following are the main variants.
Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu is a Pikachu with a surfboard. With this, they are able to wield the move Surf.
In the anime
Puka is a Pikachu that seems to be based off of this, making its only appearance in The Pi-Kahuna.
Ash's Pikachu later on appeared wielding the aforesaid surfboard.
In the games
The Surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to Pokémon Yellow, called Pikachu's Beach. This can only be activated by transferring a Surfing Pikachu from other games. The non-player character who the player talks to apparently also has a Surfing Pikachu.
This Pikachu variant was later seen in Pokémon Snap, appearing at the Beach.
The Surfing Pikachu was also featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
The Surfing Pikachu was later given out through Nintendo events as well as in Pokéwalker's Yellow Forest. Other places where non-Nintendo events unlock this are in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Battle Revolution. The Pikachu who use Surf in any of the 3-D games will wield a pink surfboard.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Yellow arc, Yellow was able to teach Pika the move Surf through the use of Substitute to create a surfboard.
In the TCG
Surfing Pikachu has been featured in the TCG. The following are cards named Surfing Pikachu:
| Name | Type | Level | Rarity | Set | Set no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfing Pikachu |  |
13 | - | Wizards Black Star Promos | 28 |
Flying Pikachu
Flying Pikachu is a Pikachu with balloons. With this, they are able to wield the move Fly.
In the games
The Flying Pikachu can be seen in Pokémon Snap, appearing at the Cave.
This Pikachu variant was also featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
The Flying Pikachu was later given out through Nintendo events as well as in Pokéwalker's Yellow Forest.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Yellow has a Pikachu that can use Fly.
In the TCG
Flying Pikachu has been featured in the TCG. The following are cards named Flying Pikachu:
| Name | Type | Level | Rarity | Set | Set no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Pikachu | |
12 | - | Wizards Black Star Promos | 25 |
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Rising Rivals | 113/111 | |||
| Flying Pikachu | |
11 | - | Unnumbered Promotional cards (no English release) | - |
Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
