Pikachu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pikachu (disambiguation).

Pikachu ピカチュウ Pikachu #025
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Electric ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mouse Pokémon
Abilities Static Blue-Striped ----- Lightningrod Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #025 Johto #022 Hoenn #156 Sinnoh #104 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-023 Almia R-002 Oblivia R-005 N-154
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 13.2 lbs. Imperial 6.0 kg Metric 13.2 lbs./6.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field and Fairy groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 82 Battle Exp.: 821*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunderstone.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and a major representative of Nintendo's collective mascots.

It is also the version mascot of Pokémon Yellow, where it is the only starter Pokémon in that game. It has also made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Biology

Physiology

Pikachu is a short, chubby, rodent-like Pokémon with yellow fur all over its body. Pikachu's ears are long and come to a point with black tips. It has a small mouth, which resembles a sideways 3, it has black eyes and two red circles on its cheeks. Its forearms are short and somewhat stubby, with 5 digits on each "hand" and its feet have three digits. It has two brown stripes on its back, and its tail is in the shape of Zigzag-styled lightning bolt, with a patch of brown fur at the base of the tail. It's technically a quadruped, but has been shown to be able to walk upright on its hind legs.

Besides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu, Emolga and the Marill evolutionary family due to their many physical similarities.

In Pika and Goliath!, when Ash's Pikachu was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156.

Gender differences

A female Pikachu has a v-shaped "dent" at the end of its tail. Male Pikachu do not have this dent. However, both genders' tails resemble a lightning bolt, fitting their Electric typing. In Black and White, male Pikachu have less black covering their ear, though this is only shown in frontal sprites.

Special abilities

Exclusive to Pikachu is the ability to release electric discharges of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of techniques which are mostly used in battle, but which can be used to roast Berries as well.

As Pikachu builds up energy in its electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical paralysis, or in severe cases, death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to remove unneeded energy safely. A sure sign that a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electromagnetic forces, which severely affect the electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks and display other common attributes of magnetism.

Pikachu and its evolution family, Pichu and Raichu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle. In a few rare cases, Pikachu can learn to manipulate water and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move Surf. Other rare cases show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move Fly. Pikachu also have their own signature held item - the Light Ball. This item boosts a Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack stats, and, when held by a Pikachu in the daycare center, causes the offspring to know the move Volt Tackle.

Pikachu is known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to its large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are able to understand and interpret human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog.

Behavior

In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. However, when threatened, a group can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electromagnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short lived, localized thunderstorm. Pikachu can be harmful pests, eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Despite this, it is a popular pet, and relatively easy to maintain, with little exercise necessary for its well-being. However, it is important to discharge the electricity in its cheeks periodically.

As many know, pulling on a Pikachu's tail will result in a severe shock to the offender. Another defense of Pikachu's is the use of its nasty bite, which has been known to leave quite a mark.

Habitat

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Forest Pokémon

They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to electricity or simply because they are not afraid of people, Pikachu commonly show up in civilized areas. They may even enter houses, presumably attracted by the electrical output generated by the dwellers' appliances. Pikachu are native only to the Kanto region (specifically, the Viridian Forest and the Kanto Power Plant), although they have been introduced to the Hoenn Safari Zone and to the Trophy Garden in Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Living in forested areas, Pikachu often are found foraging for Berries. Instead of climbing trees, they use small electrical shocks to release the Berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time. They especially like Oran Berries, which wild Pikachu are often seen holding.

As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food. Alternatively, like most Pokémon, Pikachu are tolerant to most "human" foods, and sometimes enjoy them more than the more nutritional food designed for their biology. An example of this is the fact that Ash's Pikachu has been known to have a fondness of ketchup. Pikachu is also occasionally seen eating apples.

In the anime

Pikachu in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Pikachu

Ash Ketchum has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. He has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu does not like being in his Poké Ball.

Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in Pikachu's Goodbye, as Pikachu seemed very happy with the other Pikachu. Even though he did attempt to, the bond between the two was too strong, so Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.

Ritchie's Pikachu

Ritchie also has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head.

Ashachu

Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.

Puka

Another Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by a man named Victor on Seafoam Island in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

Pikachutwo

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo clones Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be told apart from Ash's due to spikes on the black marks at the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

Other

James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in The Ultimate Test, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. James, after interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu also had a part in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!. He was kidnapped by a Skarmory and Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

Minor appearances

Numerous other Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Emergency! belonging to Nurse Joy to help Ash's Pikachu defeat Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

Lt. Surge's Raichu was once a Pikachu, as was Volkner's Raichu when Volkner was younger.

A Pikachu has also been owned by Luana's son, Travis. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action, Elijah used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped Plusle and Minun on their mission to rescue Princess Kirlia from the evil Exploud.

A Pikachu appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as a transformation of Mew.

A Pikachu named Sugar belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to Cooking up a Sweet Story!, and 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 returns, however, it has evolved into a Raichu.

A Pikachu that belonged to an unnamed Aura Guardian appeared in a flashback in The Keystone Pops!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP002 Pikachu Dawn's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW001 Pikachu Trip's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.

In the manga

In the Ash and Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash and Pikachu, a manga adaptation of the Pokémon anime which is based on Ash's adventures in the Johto region.

Ash's Pikachu as seen in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of the Pokémon anime.

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga

Main article: Pikachu (MPJ)

Pikachu is a main character in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, appearing for the first time in How Do You Do, Pikachu?. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

Ash's Pikachu also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Pika

Main article: Chuchu

Pikachu debuted in its own round in the Red, Green & Blue arc, Wanted: Pikachu!. Here, a Pikachu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. Red arrives and captures it, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting its owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. It also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the Elite Four during the Yellow arc before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that it can Surf.

In the ninth volume during the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", that she had found injured in the Viridian Forest and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even Jasmine noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into Gold's Pichu.

Wild Pikachu also appeared in the Ruby & Sapphire arc and Diamond & Pearl arc.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

A Pikachu makes a cameo in Pokémon Battle Frontier during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by Anabel has a Pikachu on the cover.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Main article: Shū's Pikachu

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga, Shū's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Eusine was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being Gold's.

File:Isamu Akai Pikachu.png

Isamu Akai's Pikachu

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Isamu Akai's Pikachu

Pikachu is one of the main characters in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga series and its sequels. It was the first Pokémon that Isamu Akai captured on his own.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of Isamu Akai's Clefairy and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into Raichu in Clefairy finally evolves?!, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

Yellow also has a Pikachu of his own.

In Pokémon Newspaper Strip

Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived Pokémon Newspaper Strip.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in Pokémon Zensho. It later evolves into a Raichu.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry The Electric Tale of Pikachu ET01 An electric mouse Pokémon. Habitat: Forests and woodlands Diet: Mainly fruit Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek. Beware of electrocution!

Manga Chapter Entry 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.

In the TCG

Pikachu in the TCG

File:Coin Pikachu Holon Phantoms.png

Pikachu TCG Coin

Main article: Pikachu (TCG)

Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be 213 known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as No.1 Trainer.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was Pikachu in the Base Set (which was reprinted in Base Set 2 and in POP Series 2 with different artwork). It was followed in the next set by another Pikachu (which was also reprinted in the Legendary Collection). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English promo card, Pikachu. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at 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 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, contained, at times, first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG coins, with one being included with the English and European languages-only Base Set 2. This coin was also featured in the Pokémon Play It! PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the Game Boy game Pokémon Card GB, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, where it is given by Club Master Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.

In the TFG

Two Pikachu figures has been released.

• Next Quest: Pikachu
• Black Star Promo: Pikachu

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside Voltorb. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
• Pokémon Stadium 2: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
• Pokémon Pinball: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Blue Yellow It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you. Stadium Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
Generation II Gold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Silver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. Crystal When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. Stadium 2 This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt. FireRed It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. LeafGreen When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Generation IV Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary. Platinum It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. HeartGold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. SoulSilver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Generation V Black It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Viridian Forest, Power Plant Blue (Japan) Uncommon Viridian Forest, Power Plant Yellow One Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Route 2 Crystal Rare Route 2
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Safari Zone Emerald Rare Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Rare Viridian Forest, Power Plant Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Trophy Garden Platinum Common Trophy Garden HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Viridian Forest Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Resort, Yellow Forest, Rally, and Sightseeing
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Pikachu in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Beach, Tunnel, River and Cave
Pokémon Channel	Collect all 101 Nice Cards
Pokémon Pinball	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4 Secret Storage 20 Endless Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Lightning Field (6F-10F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon Amp Plains (9F-10F) Far Amp Plains (1F-4F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest Panula Cave Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest Crysta Cave Volcano Cave Chroma Road Chroma Highlands Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Submarine Faldera Volcano Thunder Temple
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley*
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest Normal Mode C, B & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain Forest: Trailhead Field, World Axle - B1F

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu	Nintendo Power	United States	1999	??	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Pikachu	PCNY Evolution Stone	United States	2003	50	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2004#ANA Pikachu	All Nippon Airways	Japan	2004	10	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Yokohama Pikachu	Yokohama Pikachu	Japan	2005	10	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#GW Pikachu	Pokémon Festival GW	Japan	2005	10	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Sapporo Pikachu	Sapporo Pikachu	Japan	2005	10	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Pikachu	Gotta Catch 'Em All #3	Japan	2006	10	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Pikachu	10th Anniversary	United States	2006	70	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Pikachu	Gotta Catch 'Em All #5	Japan	2006	10	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Pikachu	Gotta Catch 'Em All #6	Japan	2006	10	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Lugia and Pikachu	Top 10 Distribution	United Kingdom	2006	70	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Lugia and Pikachu	Top 10 Distribution	Italy	2006	70	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Lugia and Pikachu	Top 10 Distribution	Spain	2006	70	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Lugia and Pikachu	Top 10 Distribution	Germany	2006	70	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Lugia and Pikachu	Top 10 Distribution	France	2006	70	Never
List of 10th Anniversary event Pokémon#Moltres and Pikachu	Bryant Park 10th Anniversary	United States	2006	70	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu	TCG World Championships 2007	United States	2007	50	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#McDonald's Pikachu	McDonald's Pikachu	Japan	2008	20	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#PC Yokohama Pikachu	Pokémon Center Yokohama	Japan	2008	40	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Nintendo Zone Pikachu	Nintendo Zone	Japan	2008	20	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Birthday Pikachu	Birthday Pikachu	Japan	2008	40	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Onemuri Pikachu	Onemuri Sleeping	Japan	2009	50	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu	Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009	Japan	2009	30	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Ario Pikachu	Ario Pikachu	Japan	2009	20	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Birthday Pikachu	Birthday Pikachu	Japan	2009	40	Never
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Character Fair Pikachu	Character Fair	South Korea	2009	30	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Satoshi's Pikachu	Satoshi’s Pikachu	Japan	2010	50	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#7-Eleven Pikachu	7-Eleven Pikachu	Japan	2010	20	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Germany Nintendo Zone Pikachu	Nintendo Zone	Germany	2010	20	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#ANA Pikachu	All Nippon Airways	Japan	2011	50	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Singing Pikachu	Singing Pikachu	Japan	2011	30	Never
List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Ash’s Pikachu	Ash’s Pikachu	North America	2011	50	Never
List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011#Han Jiu's Pikachu	Han Jiu's Pikachu	South Korea	2011	50	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu	ExtremeSpeed Pikachu	Japan	2012	50	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Pikachu Festival Pikachu	Pikachu Festival	Japan	2012	100	Never
List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu	Pika Pika Carnival	Singapore	2012	100	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Gold	Silver	Berry (8%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Oran Berry (50%)	Light Ball (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Oran Berry (50%)	Light Ball (5%)
Platinum
Battle Revolution		Light Ball (100%)
Ranch		Shuca Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Oran Berry (50%)	Light Ball (5%)
X	Y	Light Ball (100%)
Pokéwalker		Shuca Berry (100%)	Lum Berry (100%)
		Sitrus Berry (100%)	Leppa Berry (100%)
		TinyMushroom (100%)	Oran Berry (100%)
Events*		Light Ball (100%)	Lucky Egg (100%)
		Shell Bell (100%)	Soothe Bell (100%)
		Chesto Berry (100%)	Thunderstone Thunderstone (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 300	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightningrod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 055 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1010 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1818 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2121 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 2626 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 2929 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100100% 15 3434 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4242 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4545 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 5050 Thunder Electric Special 120120 07070% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bestow	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Charge	Electric	Status	—	—%	20
	DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85%	10
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Present	Normal	Physical	—	90%	15
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Volt Tackle	Electric	Physical	120	100%	15
	Wish	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pikachu in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Pikachu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Pikachu cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Sweet Kiss	Normal	Status	—	75%	10
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
ANA Event	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95%	15
ANA Event	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
Singing Pikachu	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
Singing Pikachu	Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Singing Pikachu	Sing	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
ExtremeSpeed Pikachu	ExtremeSpeed	Normal	Physical	80	100%	5
A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Leer	Normal	Hour of the Houndour

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Spark	Pikachu (Jungle 60) Pikachu (POP Series 4 13) Pikachu (POP Series 6 9)
Scratch	Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26) Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)
Tackle	Pikachu (Expedition 124)

Smash Bros.-only moves

Pikachu's Thunder Jolt in Brawl

Thunder Jolt (Japanese: でんげき Electric Attack) is Pikachu's standard special move in all three Smash Bros. games. When used, Pikachu will release a small, blue bolt that slowly jumps across the platform. It can also turn around at some corners.

When used in midair, Pikachu will instead make a white ball that will travel in a downward diagonal line until it reaches a platform. In Brawl, there is a blue sphere around the white ball.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Energetic Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP You can depend on my electric attacks! 26%-50% HP My HP's been halved... 1%-25% HP I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power... Level up OK! My level went up! Leave it to me! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP Let's keep at it, <name>! 26%-50% HP This is starting to hurt... 1%-25% HP I can't keep going like this... <name>, help... Level up Yes! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×2) Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 9 Max. exp.: 9 Browser entry   Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: None Field move: (Recharge ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  None Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: No entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Pichu  Electric

Friendship → ← Breed

First Evolution Pikachu  Electric

Thunderstone Thunderstone →

Second Evolution Raichu  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Pikachu images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu

Pikachu's appearance in Pokémon Stadium.

• Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Pikachu as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Pikachu on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
• In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it Pikachurin. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
• There have been two Pikachu balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in Times Square after an accident in 2005's parade, and made its farewell appearance at the Party of the Decade in August of 2006 in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a Poké Ball balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade.
• Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Pikachu and Raichu share the same species name with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, and Sandslash. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon.
• Despite Pikachu's absence from the Unova Dex and not being native to Unova, a Trainer's Pikachu can be seen in Castelia City, and another Pikachu is depicted on a billboard. Also, there are several Pikachu-shaped hedges in Striaton City, There is a large Pikachu-head balloon near the Gym in Nimbasa City, and Pikachu is depicted on clothing worn by male PokéFans.
• The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue as well as in the international Pokémon Red and Blue.
• Pikachu is the first Pokémon by National Dex order to be related to a Pokémon from another generation: Pichu.

Pokémon Yellow-related trivia

File:Original-RedPika.png

Pikachu's status screen in Pokémon Yellow.

• Pikachu is the first starter Pokémon to not be Grass, Fire, or Template:Type2. The others are Eevee, Espeon and Umbreon.
• In the games, Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have its cry changed to that of its anime counterpart. This only happened in Pokémon Yellow. Junichi Masuda details the modification of Ikue Ohtani's voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech Game Boy in his Director's Column. In some parts of the game, though, Pikachu's original cry was used.
• Pikachu is the only starter Pokémon which cannot be evolved in the game that it is the starter for. Pikachu is also the only main series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 male to female gender ratio.
• Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon that can be received by the player that can be caught in the wild.
• Pikachu is the only starter in a main series handheld game that is an evolved form. However, this wasn't true during the generation it was a starter on, as its pre-evolved form wasn't revealed until Generation II.

Origin

Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of rodents. Its species suggests that it is based on a mouse. Despite its name, however, it has no relation to the pika, which is related to rabbits.

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 squeaking).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu Combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking). French Pikachu Same as its Japanese name. Spanish Pikachu Same as its Japanese name. German Pikachu Same as its Japanese name. Italian Pikachu Same as its Japanese name. Korean 피카츄 Pikachyu Transliteration of its Japanese name. Mandarin Chinese 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese 比卡超 Béikāchīu Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means super.

More languages Indonesian Pikacu (Pocket Monsters only) Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Related articles

Main article: Pikachu (disambiguation)

• Ash's Pikachu
• Sparky
• Ashachu
• Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
• Isamu Akai's Pikachu

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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