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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling {{wp|rodent}} Pokémon with pale yellow fur. Its | Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with pale yellow fur. Its ear-tips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu's pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs. | ||
Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, creating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity, and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or with thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human, but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forest}}, though it has also [[PK07|been depicted]] to thrive in urban areas. | Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, creating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity, and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or with thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human, but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forest}}, though it has also [[PK07|been depicted]] to thrive in urban areas. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Ash Pikachu Pichu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pichu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Ash Pikachu Pichu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pichu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Shiny Pichu anime.png|thumb | [[File:Shiny Pichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Spiky-eared Pichu and Shiny Pichu in the anime]] | ||
[[File:Pichu Egg.png|thumb | [[File:Pichu Egg.png|thumb|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
====[[Pichu Brothers]]==== | ====[[Pichu Brothers]]==== | ||
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times in the anime, including in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. | The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times in the anime, including in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. The design of one of the brothers is similar to that of [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Sparky]], in that it has a scruff of fur on its ear. | ||
====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]==== | ====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]==== | ||
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for the jail cell that held {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Damos]]. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during the | A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for the jail cell that held {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Damos]]. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. | ||
====[[Ukulele Pichu]]==== | ====[[Ukulele Pichu]]==== | ||
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)#Part 1|anime special]] | Ukulele Pichu appeared in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)#Part 1|anime special]]. It was captured by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (anime special)#Part 2|concluding part]]. | ||
====[[Pichu (anime)]]==== | ====[[Pichu (anime)]]==== | ||
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====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
In ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp]]'', multiple Pichu were stealing apples from {{OBP|Charmaine|EP179}}'s apple orchard. In the end, Charmaine decided to keep all of them so they could help around the orchard. | |||
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'' | In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', Pichu's big brother Pikachu was lost and he was so worried that he went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a trick on him when he asked for their help. Pichu then found Team Go-Getters, who allowed him to accompany them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the {{p|Skarmory}} that had kidnapped Pikachu. | ||
In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', two Pichu, six {{p|Wynaut}}, and a {{p|Buizel}} were forced off their island by {{MTR}} and his cronies, who then claimed it for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island. | |||
In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', [[Sho]] owns a Pichu as part of his goal to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. Arrogant like its Trainer, it would watch both of Sho and his Raichu's battles with Ash. | |||
In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Pichu was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}} alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]]. | |||
In ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'', [[Lena]] owns a Pichu, which is in [[Lyn]]'s care. In the episode, Lyn's bag was accidentally taken by {{an|Bonnie}}, who had a similar bag with her {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} inside; they eventually got their bags and Pokémon back. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Pichu was seen in a window on a girl's shoulder during Ash's battle with [[Dundee]]. | |||
{{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into a Pichu during the | In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into a Pichu during the [[Aura Guardian Festival]] tournament. | ||
In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pichu competed in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. | |||
In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', three Pichu were cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]]. | |||
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Pichu attended {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert. | |||
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', two Pichu were in a forest. | |||
A Pichu appeared in ''[[XY027|To Find a Fairy Flower!]]''. | A Pichu appeared in ''[[XY027|To Find a Fairy Flower!]]''. | ||
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Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''. | Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''. | ||
In ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', {{an|Mallow}} studied two Pichu as part of a class assignment. | |||
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''. | A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''. | ||
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A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''. | A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''. | ||
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Pichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. | |||
Multiple Pichu in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', one {{pkmn2|wild}} and the rest under the ownership of Trainers joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. | Multiple Pichu appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with one being {{pkmn2|wild}} and the rest under the ownership of different Trainers. They joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. | ||
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. | A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. | ||
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A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''. | A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''. | ||
In ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'', a Trainer's Pichu passed {{TRT}}'s food truck. | |||
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''. | A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''. | ||
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{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | {{Animedexheader|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP179|Pichu|Ash's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved]] form of {{p|Pikachu}}. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing, and shock themselves.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP179|Pichu|Ash's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved]] form of {{p|Pikachu}}. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing, and shock themselves.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | {{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|XY016|Pichu|Serena's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. The electric sacs on Pichu's cheeks are small. If it tries to store more electricity than they can hold, Pichu will shock itself.}} | {{Animedexbody|XY016|Pichu|Serena's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. The electric sacs on Pichu's cheeks are small. If it tries to store more electricity than they can hold, Pichu will shock itself.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', a [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for {{adv|Celebi}} to cure {{adv|Giovanni}}'s disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date. | In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', a [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for {{adv|Celebi}} to cure {{adv|Giovanni}}'s disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date. | ||
In ''[[PAXY10|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]'', multiple Pichu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that | In ''[[PAXY10|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]'', multiple Pichu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] during a blackout. | ||
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''. | A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''. | ||
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* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pichu stars in the mini-game "Pichu's Powerplant." Similar to {{p|Pikachu}}'s and {{p|Voltorb}}'s mini-game, "Thundering Dynamo", in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win. | * {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pichu stars in the mini-game "Pichu's Powerplant." Similar to {{p|Pikachu}}'s and {{p|Voltorb}}'s mini-game, "Thundering Dynamo", in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win. | ||
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine. | * {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine. | ||
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] will appear at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] if the player approaches it with the | * {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] will appear at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] if the player approaches it with the {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu}} first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} or evolve. | ||
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A [[Ukulele Pichu|Pichu]] is the player's {{ra|partner Pokémon|partner}}. This Pichu plays the {{wp|ukulele}} and has a special musical [[Poké Assist]]. | * {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A [[Ukulele Pichu|Pichu]] is the player's {{ra|partner Pokémon|partner}}. This Pichu plays the {{wp|ukulele}} and has a special musical [[Poké Assist]]. | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=193|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=084}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}} | ||
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/8|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}{{MSP|835|Yamper}}{{MSP|836|Boltund}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|587|Emolga}}<br>{{MSP|702|Dedenne}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}{{MSP|835|Yamper}}{{MSP|836|Boltund}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}<br>{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP|728|Popplio}}{{MSP|729|Brionne}}{{MSP|730|Primarina}}{{MSP|876|Indeedee}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|052G|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP| | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|052G|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}<br>{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|677|Espurr}}<br>{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}{{MSP|859|Impidimp}}{{MSP|860|Morgrem}}{{MSP|861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP|863|Perrserker}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP| | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}<br>{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}{{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}{{MSP|660|Diggersby}}{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}<br>{{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{bag3|Light Ball}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{bag3|Light Ball}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/8|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}} | ||
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Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Pikachu when leveled up with high friendship, which evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Biology
Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling rodent Pokémon with pale yellow fur. Its ear-tips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu's pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs.
Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, creating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity, and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or with thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human, but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the forest, though it has also been depicted to thrive in urban areas.
Pichu has an alternate form called Spiky-eared Pichu that appeared in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as the anime and the manga. This form is female-only and has three spikes on the tip of its ear, but otherwise looks the same as any other Pichu.
In the anime
Major appearances
Pichu Brothers
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times in the anime, including in Pikachu & Pichu, Camp Pikachu, several episodes of Pokémon Chronicles, and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic. The design of one of the brothers is similar to that of Ash's Pikachu and Sparky, in that it has a scruff of fur on its ear.
Spiky-eared Pichu
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. She helped Pikachu and Piplup find the keys for the jail cell that held Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Damos. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.
Ukulele Pichu
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs anime special. It was captured by Ben in the concluding part.
Pichu (anime)
Ash's Pikachu was revealed to have been born as and evolved from a Pichu in Enter Pikachu!.
Other
In The Apple Corp, multiple Pichu were stealing apples from Charmaine's apple orchard. In the end, Charmaine decided to keep all of them so they could help around the orchard.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, Pichu's big brother Pikachu was lost and he was so worried that he went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a trick on him when he asked for their help. Pichu then found Team Go-Getters, who allowed him to accompany them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the Skarmory that had kidnapped Pikachu.
In Pikachu's Island Adventure, two Pichu, six Wynaut, and a Buizel were forced off their island by Meowth and his cronies, who then claimed it for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.
In Pika and Goliath!, Sho owns a Pichu as part of his goal to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. Arrogant like its Trainer, it would watch both of Sho and his Raichu's battles with Ash.
In The Brockster Is In!, Normajean's Pichu was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.
In A Jolting Switcheroo!, Lena owns a Pichu, which is in Lyn's care. In the episode, Lyn's bag was accidentally taken by Bonnie, who had a similar bag with her Dedenne inside; they eventually got their bags and Pokémon back.
Minor appearances
In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Pichu was seen in a window on a girl's shoulder during Ash's battle with Dundee.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Mew transformed into a Pichu during the Aura Guardian Festival tournament.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Pichu competed in the Appeals Round of the Kanto Grand Festival.
In Hungry For the Good Life!, three Pichu were cared for by Mr. Backlot.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Pichu attended Meloetta's concert.
In Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, two Pichu were in a forest.
A Pichu appeared in To Find a Fairy Flower!.
A Pichu appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Mallow studied two Pichu as part of a class assignment.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
A student's Pichu appeared in A Guardian Rematch!.
A student's Pichu appeared in So Long, Sophocles!.
A Pichu playfully chased a Chikorita in I Choose You!.
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
A Pichu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in the banned episode SM064.
Six Trainers' Pichu appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
Multiple Trainers' Pichu appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!.
In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Pichu was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
Multiple Pichu appeared in Securing the Future!, with one being wild and the rest under the ownership of different Trainers. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!.
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in The Dealer of Destruction!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in A High-Speed Awakening!.
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Road to The Semifinals!.
In The Final Four!, a Trainer's Pichu passed Team Rocket's food truck.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.
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In the manga
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
In Magical Pokémon Journey, it is revealed in The Accidental Treasure that Pikachu and Clefairy had already met as baby Pokémon, Pichu and Cleffa.
Also, in The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~, Sandy and her Raichu are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Pibu
- Main article: Spiky-eared Pichu
Pichu made a cameo in Teddiursa's Picnic in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation about Pokémon Eggs to Gold.
Gold, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of Red's Pika and Yellow's Chuchu from the Masked Man. Soon thereafter, Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful Pichu to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free Celebi from the GS Ball using Raikou's massive electrical power. He also returned with his parents to help destroy Guile Hideout's giant Kyogre monster with a Volt Tackle.
Multiple Pichu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.
A Pichu appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
In All About Arceus IX, a Spiky-eared Pichu accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for Celebi to cure Giovanni's disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date.
In Pangoro Poses a Problem, multiple Pichu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
A Pichu appeared in The Final Match and a Surprising Finale! under the ownership of Hau. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against Gladion's Porygon.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Gold receives an Egg from the Day-Care Couple in A Huge Mysterious Tree!!. It hatches into Pichu in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!, becoming one of Gold's party members.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
- Main article: Pichu Brothers
The Pichu Brothers appeared in GDZ61.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
Multiple Pichu appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Pichu Brothers
The Pichu Brothers appeared in Pichu and Pichu's Big Fight.
A Pichu appeared in Clefairy's Dream Comes True.
A Pichu appeared in The Exam Showdown!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pichu (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
- Main article: Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Pichu stars in the mini-game "Pichu's Powerplant." Similar to Pikachu's and Voltorb's mini-game, "Thundering Dynamo", in Pokémon Stadium. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win.
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine.
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: The Spiky-eared Pichu will appear at the Ilex Forest shrine if the player approaches it with the Pikachu-colored Pichu first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver or evolve.
- Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: A Pichu is the player's partner. This Pichu plays the ukulele and has a special musical Poké Assist.
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In side games
In events
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GSC | Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 & 3 Sing Pichu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002; April 27 to May 12, 2002 |
GSC | Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Petal Dance Pichu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 16 to April 7, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sing Pichu | English | United States | 5 | March 22 to April 11, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Pichu | English | United States | 5 | April 12 to May 4, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Pichu | English | United States | 5 | October 4 to 10, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Pichu | English | United States | 5 | October 25 to 31, 2002 |
RS | Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Teeter Dance Pichu Egg | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Pichu Egg | Japanese | Japan | 5 | April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS | Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | October 12, 2003 |
RSEFRLG | PokéPark Follow Me Pichu Egg | Japanese | Japan | 5 | March 12 to May 8, 2005 |
DP | Red and Green Anniversary Pichu | All | Japan | 1 | February 27, 2008 |
DPPt | Shokotan Pichu | Japanese | Japan | 30 | June 19 to August 31, 2009 |
DPPt | Mikena Pichu | Korean | South Korea | 30 | December 17, 2009 to January 6, 2010 |
DPPt | GameStop Pichu | English | United States | 30 | January 30 to February 14, 2010 |
DPPt | Spring 2010 Pichu | English | Wi-Fi | 30 | March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt | Spring 2010 Pichu | French | Wi-Fi | 30 | March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt | Spring 2010 Pichu | German | Wi-Fi | 30 | March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt | Spring 2010 Pichu | Italian | Wi-Fi | 30 | March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt | Spring 2010 Pichu | Spanish | Wi-Fi | 30 | March 5 to 25, 2010 |
In-game events
Games | Event | Language | Level | Distribution period |
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RSEFRLG | Pokémon Box Egg Pichu | Japanese | 5 | May 30, 2003 onwards |
RSEFRLG | Pokémon Box Egg Pichu | English | 5 | May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG | Pokémon Box Egg Pichu | French | 5 | May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG | Pokémon Box Egg Pichu | German | 5 | May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG | Pokémon Box Egg Pichu | Italian | 5 | May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG | Pokémon Box Egg Pichu | Spanish | 5 | May 4, 2004 onwards |
HOME | HOME Binder Pichu | Worldwide | 5 | February 12, 2020 onwards |
Held Items
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Events* | Everstone (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
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Learnset
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TCG-only moves
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Evolution
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Japanese sprites
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Trivia
- Pichu has the lowest base stat total of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- Pichu is the only Generation II Pokémon to be playable in the Super Smash Bros. series, though many others appear from Poké Balls.
- The Pikachu-colored Pichu (a Shiny Pichu) was the first Pokémon to be given out over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection outside of Japan.
- Pichu used to be game director Junichi Masuda's favorite Pokémon.[1] His new favorite is Victini.[2]
- Pichu is still Masuda's favorite Pokémon from Generation II.
- In Pokémon Adventures, Yellow was the one who gave Pichu its species name, creating it as a combination of the name of its parents, Pika and Chuchu.
Origin
Pichu draws inspiration from squirrels and various other rodents.
Name origin
Pichu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking). It may also be a play on プチ puchi (petit). Pichu is ultimately a diminutive of Pikachu.
In other languages
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Related articles
- Pichu Brothers
- Spiky-eared Pichu
- Ukulele Pichu
- Pibu
- Ash's Pikachu
- Sandy's Pichu
- Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
- Baby Pokémon
- List of Pokémon with form differences
Notes
External links
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