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[[File:Spr 6o 025 C.png|frame|right|Cosplay Pikachu without a costume]]
[[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|frame|right|Cosplay Pikachu without a costume]]
'''Cosplay Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''おきがえ・ピカチュウ''' ''Clothes-changing Pikachu'') is a [[Pikachu variants|variant]] female {{p|Pikachu}} that is able to be dressed up into five different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[Contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Clever|condition}}ness, and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness), and learn exclusive moves which are linked to these costumes.
'''Cosplay Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''おきがえピカチュウ''' ''Clothes-changing Pikachu'') is a [[Pikachu variants|variant]] female {{p|Pikachu}} that is able to be dressed up into five different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[Contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Clever|condition}}ness, and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness), and learn exclusive [[move]]s, which are linked to these costumes.


Without a costume, Cosplay Pikachu has the appearance of a female Pikachu with a black heart on the tip of its tail (fitting the heart-shaped notch all female Pikachu have on their tail).
Without a costume, Cosplay Pikachu has the appearance of a female Pikachu with a black heart on the tip of its tail (fitting the heart-shaped notch all female Pikachu have on their tail).
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| class="roundy" style="background: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Draining Kiss|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Draining Kiss|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph. D<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Electric Terrain|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph.D.<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Electric Terrain|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Flying Press|000}}
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Flying Press|000}}
|}
|}
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==In the games==
==In the games==
===In the [[core series]]===
===In the [[core series]]===
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], after the first time the player takes part in a [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular]], an [[Non-player character|NPC]] will give the player Cosplay Pikachu because according to her it matches the player's costume; the Cosplay Pikachu she gives the player will be in the Pikachu Rock Star costume for male players or the Pikachu Pop Star costume for female players. When obtained, Cosplay Pikachu will have its {{DL|Ability|Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability}} and its [[Contest condition]] in each category is equally elevated. Cosplay Pikachu cannot be {{Shiny}}.
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the first time the player takes part in a {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}, an [[Non-player character|NPC]] will give the player Cosplay Pikachu because according to her it matches the player's costume; the Cosplay Pikachu she gives the player will be in the Pikachu Rock Star costume for male players or the Pikachu Pop Star costume for female players. When obtained, Cosplay Pikachu will have its {{DL|Ability|Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability}} and its [[Contest condition]] in each category is equally elevated. Cosplay Pikachu cannot be {{Shiny}}.


Cosplay Pikachu can switch between costumes at any time by going to any [[Contest Hall]] in the [[Hoenn]] region and talking to the {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} in the green room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.
Cosplay Pikachu can switch between costumes at any time by going to any [[Contest Hall]] in the [[Hoenn]] region and talking to the {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} in the green room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.
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Upon removing a costume, Cosplay Pikachu will forget the special move associated with the previous costume. Upon putting on a new costume, Cosplay Pikachu will learn the special move associated with the new costume. When changing costume, if Cosplay Pikachu knows four moves but not the special move of its previous costume, the player will be prompted to replace a move with the new exclusive move (Cosplay Pikachu cannot put on the new costume unless it does). If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is the special move and the costume is removed, then it will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Cosplay Pikachu can remain in a costume even if it forgets the associated special move.
Upon removing a costume, Cosplay Pikachu will forget the special move associated with the previous costume. Upon putting on a new costume, Cosplay Pikachu will learn the special move associated with the new costume. When changing costume, if Cosplay Pikachu knows four moves but not the special move of its previous costume, the player will be prompted to replace a move with the new exclusive move (Cosplay Pikachu cannot put on the new costume unless it does). If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is the special move and the costume is removed, then it will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Cosplay Pikachu can remain in a costume even if it forgets the associated special move.


Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the {{egg3|Undiscovered}}, meaning it cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}} and is unaffected by the [[Eviolite]]. Like any Pikachu, though, Cosplay Pikachu is affected by the [[Light Ball]].
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}, meaning it cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}} and is unaffected by the [[Eviolite]]. Like any Pikachu, though, Cosplay Pikachu is affected by the [[Light Ball]].


Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited in [[Pokémon Bank]], nor can it be [[trade]]d via [[Wonder Trade]] or [[Global Trade System]].
Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited in {{g|Bank}}, nor can it be [[trade]]d via [[Wonder Trade]] or [[Global Trade System]].


====Gift Pokémon====
====Gift Pokémon====
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===In [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]]===
===In [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]]===
====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu Libre appears in {{g|GO}}, where it can only be caught during a potential reward encounter for Trainers that have at least reached rank 10 (Legend since Season 6) in the [[GO Battle League]].
Pikachu Pop Star and Pikachu Rock Star were both added in the game as part of [[List of events (GO)#Global events|Pokémon GO Fest 2021]]. They can be obtained from [[Special Research]] occurring during the event and are mutually exclusive to each other.
Those Cosplay Pikachu, like in the core series, are always female.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{electric color light}}" width="110px"
|-
| Pikachu Libre{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Li.png|110px]]
| Pikachu Rock Star{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Ro.png|110px]]
| Pikachu Pop Star{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Po.png|110px]]
|}
{{-}}
====[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament and Pokkén Tournament DX]]====
[[File:Pokkén Pikachu Libre.png|210px|thumb|Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:Pokkén Pikachu Libre.png|210px|thumb|Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament]]
====[[Pokkén Tournament]]====
{{main|Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)}}
Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the [[Wii U]] port of the game (standard Pikachu is also a character). Pikachu Libre was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.
Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the [[Wii U]] port of the game (standard Pikachu is also a character). Pikachu Libre was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.


====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
====[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]====
Pikachu Libre is one of {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}'s alternate skins in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
Pikachu Libre is one of {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}'s alternate costumes in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
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<gallery>
File:Pikachu Libre SSBU.png|Pikachu Libre in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
File:Pikachu Libre SSBU.png|Pikachu Libre in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Frank was filming {{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!|a Pikachu movie}}, with Pikachu Libre acting as the villain and the others as residents of [[Pikachu Land]]. Seeing [[Ash's Pikachu]], he decided to give it the role of the movie's hero, "Super Pikachu". With {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helping out, the movie was successfully filmed and completed.
Frank was filming {{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!|a Pikachu movie}}, with Pikachu Libre acting as the villain and the others as residents of [[Pikachu Land]]. Seeing [[Ash's Pikachu]], he decided to give it the role of the movie's hero, "Super Pikachu". With {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helping out, the movie was successfully filmed and completed.


One of each Cosplay Pikachu variant appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', amongst the multiple Pikachu summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank against Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. After initially panicking due to their new surroundings, the entire Pikachu horde, including the Cosplay Pikachu, was calmed down by Ash's Pikachu and sent back to their original homes in an orderly fashion with the help of Hoopa's portals.
One of each Cosplay Pikachu variant appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', amongst the multiple Pikachu summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank against Ash and his Pikachu. After initially panicking due to their new surroundings, the entire Pikachu horde, including the Cosplay Pikachu, was calmed down by Ash's Pikachu and sent back to their original homes in an orderly fashion with the help of Hoopa's portals.


Multiple Cosplay Pikachu also appeared in the extra scenes of the [[Poké TV]] program for [[XY101]], called ''Performer News'', in which they were seen performing in [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.
Multiple Cosplay Pikachu also appeared in the extra scenes of the [[Poké TV]] program for [[XY101]], called ''Performer News'', in which they were seen performing in [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.
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File:Pikachu Belle anime.png|Pikachu Belle
File:Pikachu Belle anime.png|Pikachu Belle
File:Pikachu Pop Star anime.png|Pikachu Pop Star
File:Pikachu Pop Star anime.png|Pikachu Pop Star
File:Pikachu PhD anime.png|Pikachu, Ph. D
File:Pikachu PhD anime.png|Pikachu, Ph.D.
File:Pikachu Libre anime.png|Pikachu Libre
File:Pikachu Libre anime.png|Pikachu Libre
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A group of Cosplay Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|A group of Cosplay Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PAORAS03|Omega Alpha Adventure 3]]'', Cosplay Pikachu were introduced to {{ga|Chaz}} by [[Lisia]]. Lisia revealed that {{adv|Ruby}} created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for {{pkmn|Contest}}s, and even made [[Contest Costume|matching costumes]] for their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to wear. There are several Cosplay Pikachu, all but one of which are male; the only exception was Pikachu Pop Star. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[PAORAS07|Omega Alpha Adventure 7]]''.
===={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In [[PS599]], Cosplay Pikachu were introduced to {{ga|Chaz}} by [[Lisia]]. Lisia revealed that {{adv|Ruby}} created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for {{pkmn|Contest}}s, and even made [[Contest Costume|matching costumes]] for their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to wear. There are several Cosplay Pikachu, all but one of which are male; the only exception was Pikachu Pop Star. They reappeared in a flashback in [[PS603]].
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu Libre (Pikachu Libre Half Deck 14)|Pikachu Libre]]|type=Lightning|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=247/XY-P|enset=XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune|ennum=14/30|enset2=XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune|ennum2=30/30}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu Libre (Pikachu Libre Half Deck 14)|Pikachu Libre]]|type=Lightning|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=247/XY-P|enset=XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune|ennum=14/30|enset2=XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune|ennum2=30/30}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
===Pokémon Pins===
Pikachu Libre was released as a {{OBP|pin|TCG}} for the TCG.
{{TCGPin | background=tcg lightning| border=tcg lightning| image=  |
date= August 17, 2016|
release= Gamescon |
description= Pin featuring Pikachu Libre |
}}
===Merchandise===
====Pikachu Libre Special Pack====
The '''Pikachu Libre Special Pack''' (Japanese: '''マスクド・ピカチュウ スペシャルパック <セブン＆アイ・ポケモンセンター限定>''' ''Masked Pikachu Special Pack <Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited>'') was released alongside the {{TCG|Fever-Burst Fighter}} and {{TCG|Cruel Traitor}} expansions on June 17, 2016 exclusively at Pokémon Centers and Seven & I owned store chains such as {{wp|7-Eleven}} and {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}. It features the Cosplay Pikachu variant Pikachu Libre as an exclusive promotional card and comes with 2 Fever-Burst Fighter booster packs and 2 Cruel Traitor booster packs.
'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Pikachu Libre|247}} ({{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards|XY-P Promo}} 247)
'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg lightning color}}
|border={{tcg lightning color dark}}
|image1=Pikachu Libre Special Pack.jpg
|caption1=Pikachu Libre Special Pack
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Cosplay Pikachu shares several similarities with {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}'s [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Both are female-only variants of the {{p|Pikachu}} evolution line who were introduced in [[remake]]s. They are both incapable of evolving, breeding, being traded, or being transferred to later games. They also both cannot be obtained {{Shiny}}, though Shiny models exist in the game code for them.
* Cosplay Pikachu shares several similarities with {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}'s [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. Both are [[Gender|female]]-only variants of the {{p|Pikachu}} evolution line who were introduced in [[remake]]s. They are both incapable of [[Evolution|evolving]], [[breed]]ing, being [[trading|traded]], or being [[transfer]]red to later games. They also both cannot be obtained as {{Shiny}}, though Shiny models do exist in the game code for them.
* Despite no longer being present in the game data of the [[Generation VII]] games, a poster featuring Pikachu Pop Star can be seen on the wall in {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Mimikyu}}'s room in the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* Despite no longer being present in the game data of the [[Generation VII]] games, a poster featuring Pikachu Pop Star can be seen on the wall in {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Mimikyu}}'s room in the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
* In most official books, these costumes are stated to have come from [[Kanto]].
* Cosplay Pikachu's costumes are often not considered distinct forms of Pikachu:
** In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Cosplay Pikachu is registered as a single form, in its uncostumed appearance.
** In {{g|Bank}}, Cosplay Pikachu is not registered as a form at all.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| style="float:left"
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top">
| style="vertical-align:top" |
''Cosplay Pikachu''
''Cosplay Pikachu''
{{langtable
{{langtable
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=おきがえ・ピカチュウ ''Okigae Pikachu''
|ja=おきがえピカチュウ ''Okigae Pikachu''
|fr=Pikachu Cosplayeur
|fr=Pikachu Cosplayeur
|de=Cosplay-Pikachu
|de=Cosplay-Pikachu
|it=Pikachu Cosplay
|it=Pikachu Cosplay
|ko=옷갈아입기 피카츄 ''Osgal'aibgi Pikachu''
|ko=옷갈아입기 피카츄 ''{{tt|Otgalaipgi Pikachu|Clothes-Changing Pikachu}}''
|pl=Cosplayowa Pikachu
|ru=Косплей Пикачу ''Kosplei Pikachu''
|es=Pikachu Coqueta
|es=Pikachu Coqueta
}}
}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top">
''Pikachu Rock Star''
''Pikachu Rock Star''
{{langtable
{{langtable
|color={{cool color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|color={{cool color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=ハードロック・ピカチュウ ''Hard Rock Pikachu''
|ja=ハードロック・ピカチュウ ''Hard Rock Pikachu''
|zh_yue={{tt|重搖滾比卡超|Chúhngyìuhgwán Béikāchīu}} ''Hard Rock Pikachu''
|zh_yue=重搖滾比卡超 ''{{tt|Chúhngyìuhgwán Pikachu|Hard Rock Pikachu}}''
|zh_cmn={{tt|重搖滾皮卡丘|Zhòng-yáogǔn Píkǎqiū}} ''Hard Rock Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=重搖滾皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Zhòng-yáogǔn Píkǎqiū|Hard Rock Pikachu}}''
|fi=Rocktähti-Pikachu
|fi=Rocktähti-Pikachu
|fr=Pikachu Rockeur
|fr=Pikachu Rockeur
|de=Rocker-Pikachu
|de=Rocker-Pikachu
|it=Pikachu Rockstar
|it=Pikachu Rockstar
|ko=하드록 피카츄 ''Hard Rock Pikachu''
|ko=하드록 피카츄 ''{{tt|Hadeurok Pikachu|Hard Rock Pikachu}}''
|pl=Pikachu Rock Star
|pl=Pikachu Rock Star
|pt_br=Pikachu Rock Star
|pt_br=Pikachu Rock Star
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|vi=Pikachu Ngôi Sao Nhạc Rock
|vi=Pikachu Ngôi Sao Nhạc Rock
}}
}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top">
''Pikachu Belle''
''Pikachu Belle''
{{langtable
{{langtable
|color={{beauty color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|color={{beauty color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=マダム・ピカチュウ ''Madame Pikachu''
|ja=マダム・ピカチュウ ''Madame Pikachu''
|zh_yue={{tt|貴婦比卡超|Gwaifúh Béikāchīu}} ''Madame Pikachu''
|zh_yue=貴婦比卡超 ''{{tt|Gwaifúh Pikachu|Madame Pikachu}}''
|zh_cmn={{tt|貴婦皮卡丘|Guìfù Píkǎqiū}} ''Madame Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=貴婦皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Guìfù Píkǎqiū|Madame Pikachu}}''
|fi=Kauno-Pikachu
|fi=Kauno-Pikachu
|fr=Pikachu Lady
|fr=Pikachu Lady
|de=Damen-Pikachu
|de=Damen-Pikachu
|it=Pikachu Damigella
|it=Pikachu Damigella
|ko=마담 피카츄 ''Madame Pikachu''
|ko=마담 피카츄 ''{{tt|Madam Pikachu|Madame Pikachu}}''
|pl=Pikachu Belle
|pl=Pikachu Belle
|pt_br=Pikachu Belle
|pt_br=Pikachu Belle
|ru=Пикачу Красоте ''Pikachu Krasote''
|ru=Красавица Пикачу ''Krasavitsa Pikachu''
|es=Pikachu Aristócrata
|es=Pikachu Aristócrata
|vi=Pikachu Quý Phái
|vi=Pikachu Quý Phái
}}
}}
|-
</div>
| style="vertical-align:top" |
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top">
''Pikachu Pop Star''
''Pikachu Pop Star''
{{langtable
{{langtable
|color={{cute color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|color={{cute color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=アイドル・ピカチュウ ''Idol Pikachu''
|ja=アイドル・ピカチュウ ''Idol Pikachu''
|zh_yue={{tt|偶像比卡超|Ngáuhjeuhng Béikāchīu}} ''Idol Pikachu''
|zh_yue=偶像比卡超 ''{{tt|Ngáuhjeuhng Pikachu|Idol Pikachu}}''
|zh_cmn={{tt|偶像皮卡丘|Ǒuxiàng Píkǎqiū}} ''Idol Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=偶像皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Ǒuxiàng Píkǎqiū|Idol Pikachu}}''
|fi=Poptähti-Pikachu
|fi=Poptähti-Pikachu
|fr=Pikachu Star
|fr=Pikachu Star
|de=Star-Pikachu
|de=Star-Pikachu
|it=Pikachu Confetto
|it=Pikachu Confetto
|ko=아이돌 피카츄 ''Idol Pikachu''
|ko=아이돌 피카츄 ''{{tt|Aidol Pikachu|Idol Pikachu}}''
|pl=Pikachu Pop Star
|pl=Pikachu Pop Star
|pt_br=Pikachu Pop Star
|pt_br=Pikachu Pop Star
|ru=Пикачу Поп-звезда ''Pikachu Pop-zvezda''
|ru= Поп-звезда Пикачу ''Pop-zvezda Pikachu''
|es=Pikachu Superstar
|es=Pikachu Superstar
|vi=Pikachu Ngôi Sao Nhạc Pop
|vi=Pikachu Ngôi Sao Nhạc Pop
}}
}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
</div>
''Pikachu, Ph. D''
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:top">
''Pikachu, Ph.D.''
{{langtable
{{langtable
|color={{smart color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|color={{smart color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=ドクター・ピカチュウ ''Doctor Pikachu''
|ja=ドクター・ピカチュウ ''Doctor Pikachu''
|zh_yue={{tt|博士比卡超|Boksih Béikāchīu}} ''Doctor Pikachu''
|zh_yue=博士比卡超 ''{{tt|Boksih Pikachu|Doctor Pikachu}}''
|zh_cmn={{tt|博士皮卡丘|Bóshì Píkǎqiū}} ''Doctor Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=博士皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Bóshì Píkǎqiū|Doctor Pikachu}}''
|fi=Tohtori Pikachu
|fi=Tohtori Pikachu
|fr=Pikachu Docteur
|fr=Pikachu Docteur
|de=Professoren-Pikachu
|de=Professoren-Pikachu
|it=Pikachu Scienziata
|it=Pikachu Scienziata
|ko=닥터 피카츄 ''Doctor Pikachu''
|ko=닥터 피카츄 ''{{tt|Dakteo Pikachu|Doctor Pikachu}}''
|pl=Pikachu, Ph. D
|pl=Pikachu, Ph.D.
|pt_br=Pikachu, Ph. D
|pt_br=Pikachu, Ph.D.
|ru=Пикачу Чони ''Pikachu Choni''
|ru=Пикачу-доктор ''Pikachu-doktor''
|es=Pikachu Erudita
|es=Pikachu Erudita
|vi=Pikachu Tiến Sĩ
|vi=Pikachu Tiến Sĩ
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''Pikachu Libre''
''Pikachu Libre''
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|ja=マスクド・ピカチュウ ''Masked Pikachu''
|ja=マスクド・ピカチュウ ''Masked Pikachu''
|zh_yue={{tt|幪面比卡超|Mùhngmihn Béikāchīu}} ''Masked Pikachu''
|zh_yue=幪面比卡超 ''{{tt|Mùhngmihn Pikachu|Masked Pikachu}}''
|zh_cmn={{tt|蒙面皮卡丘|Méngmiàn Píkǎqiū}} ''Masked Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=蒙面皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Méngmiàn Píkǎqiū|Masked Pikachu}}''
|fi=Paini-Pikachu
|fi=Paini-Pikachu
|fr=Pikachu Catcheur
|fr=Pikachu Catcheur
|de=Wrestler-Pikachu
|de=Wrestler-Pikachu
|it=Pikachu Wrestler
|it=Pikachu Wrestler
|ko=마스크드 피카츄 ''Masked Pikachu''
|ko=마스크드 피카츄 ''{{tt|Maseukeudeu Pikachu|Masked Pikachu}}''
|pl=Pikachu Libre
|pl=Pikachu Libre
|pt_br=Pikachu Libre (anime)<br>Pikachu Mascarada (TCG)
|pt_br=Pikachu Libre {{tt|*|Pokémon GO, anime}}<br>Pikachu Mascarada {{tt|*|TCG}}
|ru=Борец-вольник Пикачу ''Borets-vol'nik Pikachu'' (TCG)<br>Пикачу Бояц ''Pikachu Boyats'' (anime)<br>Пикачу Бойца ''Pikachu Boytsa'' (website)
|ru=Пикачу Боец ''Pikachu Boets'' {{tt|*|Official website}}<br>Пикачу-Боец ''Pikachu-Boets'' {{tt|*|Anime}}<br>Борец-вольник Пикачу ''Borets-vol'nik Pikachu'' {{tt|*|TCG}}
|es=Pikachu Enmascarada
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|tr=Güreşçi Pikachu
|vi=Pikachu Siêu Quậy
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==Trivia==
*In most official books, these costumes are stated to have come from [[Kanto]] despite originating from the remade [[Hoenn]] or [[Kalos]] (depending on the person).
==See also==
==See also==
{{bulbanews|New Japanese XY airings announced}}
{{bulbanews|New Japanese XY airings announced}}
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)]]
* [[Pokémon cosplay]]
* [[Pokémon cosplay]]


Revision as of 09:29, 30 March 2023

Cosplay Pikachu without a costume

Cosplay Pikachu (Japanese: おきがえピカチュウ Clothes-changing Pikachu) is a variant female Pikachu that is able to be dressed up into five different costumes corresponding to each of the five Contest conditions (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness), and learn exclusive moves, which are linked to these costumes.

Without a costume, Cosplay Pikachu has the appearance of a female Pikachu with a black heart on the tip of its tail (fitting the heart-shaped notch all female Pikachu have on their tail).

Cool Beautiful Cute Clever Tough
Pikachu Rock Star
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 Electric 
Meteor Mash 		Pikachu Belle
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 Electric 
Icicle Crash 		Pikachu Pop Star
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 Electric 
Draining Kiss 		Pikachu, Ph.D.
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 Electric 
Electric Terrain 		Pikachu Libre
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 Electric 
Flying Press

In the games

In the core series

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, after the first time the player takes part in a Pokémon Contest Spectacular, an NPC will give the player Cosplay Pikachu because according to her it matches the player's costume; the Cosplay Pikachu she gives the player will be in the Pikachu Rock Star costume for male players or the Pikachu Pop Star costume for female players. When obtained, Cosplay Pikachu will have its Hidden Ability and its Contest condition in each category is equally elevated. Cosplay Pikachu cannot be Shiny.

Cosplay Pikachu can switch between costumes at any time by going to any Contest Hall in the Hoenn region and talking to the Pokémon Breeder in the green room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.

Upon removing a costume, Cosplay Pikachu will forget the special move associated with the previous costume. Upon putting on a new costume, Cosplay Pikachu will learn the special move associated with the new costume. When changing costume, if Cosplay Pikachu knows four moves but not the special move of its previous costume, the player will be prompted to replace a move with the new exclusive move (Cosplay Pikachu cannot put on the new costume unless it does). If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is the special move and the costume is removed, then it will learn Thunder Shock. Cosplay Pikachu can remain in a costume even if it forgets the associated special move.

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group, meaning it cannot breed. It also cannot evolve into Raichu and is unaffected by the Eviolite. Like any Pikachu, though, Cosplay Pikachu is affected by the Light Ball.

Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited in Pokémon Bank, nor can it be traded via Wonder Trade or Global Trade System.

Gift Pokémon

Contest properties

Male player character

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Type:
Electric Unknown
Held item:
None
Pikachu♀
Quick Attack
Cool
Appeal
3 ♥♥♥
 
Jam
0  
 
Electro Ball
Cool
Appeal
3 ♥♥♥
 
Jam
0  
 
Thunder Wave
Cool
Appeal
1 ♥
 
Jam
3 ♥♥♥
 
Meteor Mash
Cool
Appeal
3 ♥♥♥
 
Jam
0  
 

Female player character

025Pikachu-Pop Star.png
Type:
Electric Unknown
Held item:
None
Pikachu♀
Quick Attack
Cool
Appeal
3 ♥♥♥
 
Jam
0  
 
Electro Ball
Cool
Appeal
3 ♥♥♥
 
Jam
0  
 
Thunder Wave
Cool
Appeal
1 ♥
 
Jam
3 ♥♥♥
 
Draining Kiss
Cute
Appeal
1 ♥
 
Jam
0  
 
Battle properties

Male player character

025Pikachu-Rock Star.png
Type:
Electric Unknown
Ability:
Lightning Rod
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Pikachu♀ Lv.20
Quick Attack
Normal Physical
Electro Ball
Electric Special
Thunder Wave
Electric Status
Meteor Mash
Steel Physical

Female player character

025Pikachu-Pop Star.png
Type:
Electric Unknown
Ability:
Lightning Rod
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Pikachu♀ Lv.20
Quick Attack
Normal Physical
Electro Ball
Electric Special
Thunder Wave
Electric Status
Draining Kiss
Fairy Special

In spin-off games

Pokémon GO

Pikachu Libre appears in Pokémon GO, where it can only be caught during a potential reward encounter for Trainers that have at least reached rank 10 (Legend since Season 6) in the GO Battle League.

Pikachu Pop Star and Pikachu Rock Star were both added in the game as part of Pokémon GO Fest 2021. They can be obtained from Special Research occurring during the event and are mutually exclusive to each other.

Those Cosplay Pikachu, like in the core series, are always female.

Pikachu Libre♀
GO025Li.png 		Pikachu Rock Star♀
GO025Ro.png 		Pikachu Pop Star♀
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Pokkén Tournament and Pokkén Tournament DX

Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament
Main article: Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)

Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the Wii U port of the game (standard Pikachu is also a character). Pikachu Libre was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pikachu Libre is one of Pikachu's alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

  • Pikachu Libre in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Pikachu Libre in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Alernate Fighter Spirit artwork of Pikachu Libre

    Alernate Fighter Spirit artwork of Pikachu Libre


In the anime

Frank's Pikachu wearing the costumes

Five Pikachu wearing the Cosplay Pikachu outfits appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. Out of these, Pikachu Rock Star and Pikachu Libre were shown to be regular male Pikachu, while the others were female Pikachu with a black heart marking on their tails like in the games.

Frank was filming a Pikachu movie, with Pikachu Libre acting as the villain and the others as residents of Pikachu Land. Seeing Ash's Pikachu, he decided to give it the role of the movie's hero, "Super Pikachu". With Ash and his friends helping out, the movie was successfully filmed and completed.

One of each Cosplay Pikachu variant appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, amongst the multiple Pikachu summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank against Ash and his Pikachu. After initially panicking due to their new surroundings, the entire Pikachu horde, including the Cosplay Pikachu, was calmed down by Ash's Pikachu and sent back to their original homes in an orderly fashion with the help of Hoopa's portals.

Multiple Cosplay Pikachu also appeared in the extra scenes of the Poké TV program for XY101, called Performer News, in which they were seen performing in Pokémon Showcases.

  • Pikachu Rock Star

    Pikachu Rock Star

  • Pikachu Belle

    Pikachu Belle

  • Pikachu Pop Star

    Pikachu Pop Star

  • Pikachu, Ph.D.

    Pikachu, Ph.D.

  • Pikachu Libre

    Pikachu Libre

In the manga

A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

In PS599, Cosplay Pikachu were introduced to Chaz by Lisia. Lisia revealed that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests, and even made matching costumes for their Trainers to wear. There are several Cosplay Pikachu, all but one of which are male; the only exception was Pikachu Pop Star. They reappeared in a flashback in PS603.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cosplay Pikachu in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Cosplay Pikachu
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Cosplay Pikachu Lightning       XY-P Promotional cards   099/XY-P
Pikachu Libre Lightning XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune   14/30 XY-P Promotional cards   247/XY-P
XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune   30/30      
 


Pokémon Pins

Pikachu Libre was released as a pin for the TCG.

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Release Date August 17, 2016
Release Information Gamescon
Description Pin featuring Pikachu Libre

Merchandise

Pikachu Libre Special Pack

The Pikachu Libre Special Pack (Japanese: マスクド・ピカチュウ スペシャルパック <セブン＆アイ・ポケモンセンター限定> Masked Pikachu Special Pack <Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited>) was released alongside the Fever-Burst Fighter and Cruel Traitor expansions on June 17, 2016 exclusively at Pokémon Centers and Seven & I owned store chains such as 7-Eleven and Ito-Yokado. It features the Cosplay Pikachu variant Pikachu Libre as an exclusive promotional card and comes with 2 Fever-Burst Fighter booster packs and 2 Cruel Traitor booster packs.

Promotional card:

Product image:

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Trivia

In other languages

Cosplay Pikachu

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese おきがえピカチュウ Okigae Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pikachu Cosplayeur
Germany Flag.png German Cosplay-Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Cosplay
South Korea Flag.png Korean 옷갈아입기 피카츄 Otgalaipgi Pikachu
Russia Flag.png Russian Косплей Пикачу Kosplei Pikachu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Coqueta

Pikachu Rock Star

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ハードロック・ピカチュウ Hard Rock Pikachu
Chinese Cantonese 重搖滾比卡超 Chúhngyìuhgwán Pikachu
Mandarin 重搖滾皮卡丘 Zhòng-yáogǔn Píkǎqiū
Finland Flag.png Finnish Rocktähti-Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pikachu Rockeur
Germany Flag.png German Rocker-Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Rockstar
South Korea Flag.png Korean 하드록 피카츄 Hadeurok Pikachu
Poland Flag.png Polish Pikachu Rock Star
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pikachu Rock Star
Russia Flag.png Russian Пикачу Рок-звезда Pikachu Rok-zvezda
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Roquera
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pikachu Ngôi Sao Nhạc Rock

Pikachu Belle

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese マダム・ピカチュウ Madame Pikachu
Chinese Cantonese 貴婦比卡超 Gwaifúh Pikachu
Mandarin 貴婦皮卡丘 Guìfù Píkǎqiū
Finland Flag.png Finnish Kauno-Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pikachu Lady
Germany Flag.png German Damen-Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Damigella
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마담 피카츄 Madam Pikachu
Poland Flag.png Polish Pikachu Belle
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pikachu Belle
Russia Flag.png Russian Красавица Пикачу Krasavitsa Pikachu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Aristócrata
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pikachu Quý Phái

Pikachu Pop Star

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese アイドル・ピカチュウ Idol Pikachu
Chinese Cantonese 偶像比卡超 Ngáuhjeuhng Pikachu
Mandarin 偶像皮卡丘 Ǒuxiàng Píkǎqiū
Finland Flag.png Finnish Poptähti-Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pikachu Star
Germany Flag.png German Star-Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Confetto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 아이돌 피카츄 Aidol Pikachu
Poland Flag.png Polish Pikachu Pop Star
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pikachu Pop Star
Russia Flag.png Russian Поп-звезда Пикачу Pop-zvezda Pikachu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Superstar
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pikachu Ngôi Sao Nhạc Pop

Pikachu, Ph.D.

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ドクター・ピカチュウ Doctor Pikachu
Chinese Cantonese 博士比卡超 Boksih Pikachu
Mandarin 博士皮卡丘 Bóshì Píkǎqiū
Finland Flag.png Finnish Tohtori Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pikachu Docteur
Germany Flag.png German Professoren-Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Scienziata
South Korea Flag.png Korean 닥터 피카츄 Dakteo Pikachu
Poland Flag.png Polish Pikachu, Ph.D.
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pikachu, Ph.D.
Russia Flag.png Russian Пикачу-доктор Pikachu-doktor
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Erudita
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pikachu Tiến Sĩ

Pikachu Libre

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese マスクド・ピカチュウ Masked Pikachu
Chinese Cantonese 幪面比卡超 Mùhngmihn Pikachu
Mandarin 蒙面皮卡丘 Méngmiàn Píkǎqiū
Finland Flag.png Finnish Paini-Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pikachu Catcheur
Germany Flag.png German Wrestler-Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Wrestler
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마스크드 피카츄 Maseukeudeu Pikachu
Poland Flag.png Polish Pikachu Libre
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Pikachu Libre *
Pikachu Mascarada *
Russia Flag.png Russian Пикачу Боец Pikachu Boets *
Пикачу-Боец Pikachu-Boets *
Борец-вольник Пикачу Borets-vol'nik Pikachu *
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Enmascarada
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Güreşçi Pikachu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pikachu Siêu Quậy

See also

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