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[[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|frame|right|Cosplay Pikachu without a costume]]
[[File:ORAS Contest art.png|thumb|300px|Artwork featuring Cosplay Pikachu with {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} in [[Contest]]s from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}]]
'''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.
'''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).


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF"
==In the core series games==
! Cool || Beautiful || Cute || Clever || Tough
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 [[Hidden Ability]] and its [[Contest condition]] in each category is equally elevated. Cosplay Pikachu cannot be {{Shiny}}.
|-
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cool color light}}" | Pikachu Rock Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>{{mcolor|Meteor Mash|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: #{{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}}
|}
 
==In the games==
===In the [[core series]]===
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.


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.
{{Flexheader|class=c}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|&nbsp;<br>Cosplay Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|125px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Electric icon.png|20px|link=Electric (type)]]{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|000}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{cool color light}}|'''{{color2|{{cool color dark}}|Cool (condition)|Cool}}'''<br>Pikachu Rock Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|125px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Steel icon.png|20px|link=Steel (type)]]{{mcolor|Meteor Mash|000}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{beauty color light}}|'''{{color2|{{beauty color dark}}|Beautiful (condition)|Beautiful}}'''<br>Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|125px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Ice icon.png|20px|link=Ice (type)]]{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|000}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{cute color light}}|'''{{color2|{{cute color dark}}|Cute (condition)|Cute}}'''<br>Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|125px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Fairy icon.png|20px|link=Fairy (type)]]{{mcolor|Draining Kiss|000}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{smart color light}}|'''{{color2|{{clever color dark}}|Clever (condition)|Clever}}'''<br>Pikachu, Ph.D.<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|125px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Electric icon.png|20px|link=Electric (type)]]{{mcolor|Electric Terrain|000}}}}
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{tough color light}}|'''{{color2|{{tough color dark}}|Tough (condition)|Tough}}'''<br>Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|125px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Fighting icon.png|20px|link=Fighting (type)]]{{mcolor|Flying Press|000}}}}
{{Flexfooter}}


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]].
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]].
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Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited in {{g|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===
=====Contest properties=====
<div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top">
{|
====Contest properties====
| style="vertical-align:top" |
<div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top">
'''Male player character'''
<p style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold">Male player character</p>
{{Pokémon/6/Contest
{{Pokémon/6/Contest
|ndex=025
|ndex=025
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|move4=Meteor Mash|move4cat=Cool|move4app=3|move4jam=0
|move4=Meteor Mash|move4cat=Cool|move4app=3|move4jam=0
}}
}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
</div>
'''Female player character'''
<div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top">
<p style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold">Female player character</p>
{{Pokémon/6/Contest
{{Pokémon/6/Contest
|ndex=025
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|move4=Draining Kiss|move4cat=Cute|move4app=1|move4jam=0
|move4=Draining Kiss|move4cat=Cute|move4app=1|move4jam=0
}}
}}
|}
</div>
=====Battle properties=====
</div>
{|
<div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top">
| style="vertical-align:top" |
====Battle properties====
'''Male player character'''
<div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top">
<p style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold">Male player character</p>
{{Pokémon/6
{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=025
|ndex=025
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|move4=Meteor Mash|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Meteor Mash|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical
}}
}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
</div>
'''Female player character'''
<div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top">
<p style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold">Female player character</p>
{{Pokémon/6
{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=025
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|move4=Draining Kiss|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special
|move4=Draining Kiss|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special
}}
}}
|}
</div>
</div>


===In [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]]===
==In the spin-off games==
====Pokémon GO====
===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 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.
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.
Pikachu, Ph. D. was added in the game on March 1st, 2024 as the reward for getting the platinum Showcase Star medal.


Those Cosplay Pikachu, like in the core series, are always female.
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"
{{Flexheader|class=c|gap=2px}}
|-
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Pikachu Libre{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Li.png|110px]]}}
| Pikachu Libre{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Li.png|110px]]
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Pikach Rock&nbsp;Star{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Ro.png|110px]]}}
| Pikachu Rock Star{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Ro.png|110px]]
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Pikachu Pop&nbsp;Star{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Po.png|110px]]}}
| Pikachu Pop Star{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025Po.png|110px]]
{{Flexitem|class=roundy|background={{electric color light}}|extra-style=padding:5px|Pikachu PhD{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025PhD.png|110px]]}}
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}
{{-}}


====[[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament and Pokkén Tournament DX]]====
===[[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]]
{{main|Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)}}
{{main|Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)}}
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 costumes in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
Pikachu Libre is one of {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}}'s alternate costumes in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
<gallery>
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[[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]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
===={{MangaArc|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]].
In ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', 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]].
 
===Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!===
In [[Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!]], during ''[[COA2|Zirco's Holowear]]'', [[Zirco]] thinks of Pikachu Pop Star as he describes [[Pokémon Contests]] as having "pizazz". Pikachu Pop Star is depicted with the heart shaped tail and black mark, indicating that it is female.
 
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* 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.
* 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, 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]].
* In most official books, these costumes are stated to have come from [[Kanto]].
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{{bulbanews|New Japanese XY airings announced}}
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* {{animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)]]
* [[Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)]]
* [[Pokémon cosplay]]
* [[Pokémon cosplay]]


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Latest revision as of 05:15, 1 May 2024

Artwork featuring Cosplay Pikachu with Brendan and May in Contests from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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).

In the core series games

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.

 
Cosplay Pikachu
025Pikachu-Cosplay.png
 Electric 
Electric icon.pngThunder Shock
Cool
Pikachu Rock Star
025Pikachu-Rock Star.png
 Electric 
Steel icon.pngMeteor Mash
Beautiful
Pikachu Belle
025Pikachu-Belle.png
 Electric 
Ice icon.pngIcicle Crash
Cute
Pikachu Pop Star
025Pikachu-Pop Star.png
 Electric 
Fairy icon.pngDraining Kiss
Clever
Pikachu, Ph.D.
025Pikachu-PhD.png
 Electric 
Electric icon.pngElectric Terrain
Tough
Pikachu Libre
025Pikachu-Libre.png
 Electric 
Fighting icon.pngFlying Press

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

025Pikachu-Rock 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 ♥♥♥
 
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 the 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.

Pikachu, Ph. D. was added in the game on March 1st, 2024 as the reward for getting the platinum Showcase Star medal.

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

Pikachu Libre♀
GO0025Li.png
Pikach Rock Star♀
GO0025Ro.png
Pikachu Pop Star♀
GO0025Po.png
Pikachu PhD♀
GO0025PhD.png


Pokkén Tournament and Pokkén Tournament DX

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

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 Salamence Evolves, 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.

Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!

In Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!, during Zirco's Holowear, Zirco thinks of Pikachu Pop Star as he describes Pokémon Contests as having "pizazz". Pikachu Pop Star is depicted with the heart shaped tail and black mark, indicating that it is female.


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

Bulbanews
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Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (anime)
Gender differences‎ • Form differences (GO)
Brilliant Pokémon • Alpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega Evolution • Primal Reversion • Bond Phenomenon • Ultra Burst
Dynamax (Gigantamax) • Eternamax • Terastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem Pokémon • Noble Pokémon • Titan Pokémon
Regional forms: Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean
Analogous: Paradox Pokémon • Ecologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing Pikachu • Flying Pikachu • Cosplay Pikachu • Pikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Pokémon fusions • Giant Pokémon • Spiky-eared Pichu • Partner Pokémon
Side series original: Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon • Primal Dialga • Toy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow Mewtwo • Pokéxel • Illumina phenomenon
Anime original: Pink Butterfree • Clone Pokémon • Crystal Onix
Mirage Pokémon • Meta Groudon • Green-crystal Deoxys
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