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Additionally, Pikachu has four [[#Form data|forms]]: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', the '''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu''', and '''[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu'''.  
Additionally, Pikachu has four [[#Form data|forms]]: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', the '''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu''', and '''[[Gigantamax]] Pikachu'''.  


Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.  
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.  


Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots.
Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots.


It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[starter Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.
It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.


Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon of {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}.
Pikachu is also the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|initial Pokémon]] of {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}.


==Species overview==
==Concept and development==
===Biology===
Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at [[Game Freak]].<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form {{p|Raichu}} in the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]] {{file|Bandai Pikachu card.jpg|as seen here}}.
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's gender differences in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.


[[File:HOME845Go.png|thumb|200px|left|In the mouth of {{p|Cramorant}}]]
Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it [[EP039|has been shown]] that wild Pikachu live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. The anime [[SM091|has also shown]] that [[Alola]]n Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as other {{t|Electric}} Pokémon species. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for {{Berries}}, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In the {{pkmn|manga}}, [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|it has been observed]] eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.


Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the anime, Pikachu has [[EP030|been known]] to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to {{p|Pachirisu}}.
Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>
 
==Biology==
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's gender differences in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.
 
[[File:Cramorant Gorging Form anime.png|thumb|left|250px|In the mouth of {{p|Cramorant}}]]
In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu are shown to live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', it is shown that [[Alola]]n Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for {{Berries}}, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.
 
Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.


Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}, and the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Light Ball]] item.
Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}, and the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Light Ball]] item.
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===Forms===
===Forms===
Pikachu has sixteen additional [[#Form data|forms]] that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.


;Cosplay Pikachu
====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]].  
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]].  
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;Pikachu in a cap
====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of {{Ash}}'s [[Ash's hat|hats]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} or Gigantamax.
[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of [[Ash's hat]]s from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} or Gigantamax.
 
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====Partner Pikachu====
The {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as having access to the [[partner power]] {{m|Pika Papow}}.


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;Partner Pikachu
The {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player [[starter Pokémon|starts with]] in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender and has access to [[move]]s that normal Pikachu do not along with having higher base stats compared to a normal Pikachu. The partner Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as the partner power {{m|Pika Papow}}.
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;Gigantamax Pikachu
====Gigantamax Pikachu====
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.
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[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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===Concept and development===
==In the games==
Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at [[Game Freak]].<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu originally had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for the {{pkmn|anime}} and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Its Gigantamax form is a reference to its original rotund appearance.<ref name=Chunkachu > [https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559317105798811648 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>
Pikachu appears in every [[core series]] and [[side series]] game, {{g|Snap}}, {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{g|Channel}}, {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, {{g|Trozei!}}, every game in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, every game in the {{g|Ranger series}}, every game in the {{g|Rumble series}}, {{g|Conquest}}, {{g|Battle Trozei}}, {{g|Picross}}, {{g|Quest}}, [[New Pokémon Snap]], {{g|UNITE}}, {{g|Shuffle}}, {{g|Masters EX}}, and {{g|GO}}.
 
Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>
 
===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
 
In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
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==In the games==
Pikachu appears in every [[core series]] and {{DL|Pokémon games|side series}} game, {{g|Snap}}, {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{g|Channel}}, {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, {{g|Trozei!}}, every game in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, every game in the {{g|Ranger series}}, every game in the {{g|Rumble series}}, {{g|Conquest}}, {{g|Battle Trozei}}, {{g|Picross}}, {{g|Quest}}, [[New Pokémon Snap]], {{g|UNITE}}, {{g|Shuffle}}, {{g|Masters EX}}, and {{g|GO}}.
===As the player===
===As the player===
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=025|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=025}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=022|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=156|reg2=Kanto|num2=025|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=156|reg2=Kanto|num2=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=104|reg2=Johto|num2=022|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=104|reg2=Johto|num2=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=163|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=163}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{Dex/Form|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Galar|num2=085|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=104|reg4=Hisui|num4=056|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Galar|num2=085|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=104|reg4=Hisui|num4=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|reg2=Kitakami|num2=21|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Male Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Female Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Original Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|2|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|2|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum|area=[[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] (JP)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Santalune Forest]], {{rt|3|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Electric-type Safari|Electric]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Santalune Forest]], {{rt|3|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Electric-type Safari|Electric]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 1, {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}})<br>[[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Cosplay Pikachu|Received]] at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], or [[Lilycove City]] after first [[Pokémon Contest]] <small>'''([[Cosplay Pikachu]])'''</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 1, {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}})<br>[[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Cosplay Pikachu|Received]] at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], or [[Lilycove City]] after first [[Pokémon Contest]] <small>'''([[Cosplay Pikachu]])'''</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])<br>[[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]])<br>[[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) <small>('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])<br>[[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]])<br>[[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) <small>('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] <small>('''Pikachu''')</small><br>[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] <small>('''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] <small>('''Pikachu''')</small><br>[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] <small>('''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Galar Route 4|Route 4]], [[Stony Wilderness]]<br>[[Rolling Fields]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Meetup Spot]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Pikachu|Only one]]){{tt|*|If the player has save data from Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!}} <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Galar Route 4|Route 4]], [[Stony Wilderness]]<br>[[Rolling Fields]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Meetup Spot]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Pikachu|Only one]]){{tt|*|If the player has save data from Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!}} <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]]<br>[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]]<br>[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area=[[Nature's Pantry]], [[Golden Lowlands]]<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s - [[Bonechill Wastes]], [[Heart's Crag]]<br>[[Massive mass outbreak]]s - [[Obsidian Fieldlands]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Nature's Pantry]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s<br>'''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Golden Lowlands]]<br>'''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Windbreak Stand]]<br>'''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[Artazon]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s (2★, 3★)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[Artazon]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pikachu|2★}}, {{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pikachu|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Kitakami Road]], [[Apple Hills]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Wistful Fields]], [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
|}
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|}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Yellow}}, the player gets the [[Light Ball]] by trading their {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}}, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In [[Pokéwalker]], only Pikachu found in [[Yellow Forest]] are carrying items.
|nocat=1
 
|type=Electric
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
|rb1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rb1type=None|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
|ye1=Light Ball|ye1type=None|ye1rar={{tt|100|Starter Pikachu}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|image=None.png}}
|ye2=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|ye2type=None|ye2rar={{tt|100|Pikachu obtained by other means}}|ye2image=no
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|gsc1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=2|gsc1image=no
{{HeldItems/Items2|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|Light Ball|100|image1=None.png|availNote2={{ga|Red's Pikachu|Initial Pikachu}},&#32;}}
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=None|rse2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|2|rows=2|image=None.png}}
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=None|dppt2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=None|pbr1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items2|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|rows=4}}
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=None|hgss2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
|xy1=Light Ball|xy1type=None|xy1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
|oras1=Light Ball|oras1type=None|oras1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Battle Revolution|gcolor={{pbr color}}|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
|sm1=Light Ball|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|100}}
|usum1=Light Ball|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|gcolor=a46931|My Pokémon Ranch}}
|swsh1=Light Ball|swsh1type=None|swsh1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Shuca Berry|100}}
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items3|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|Yellow Shard|100|availNote3=[[In-game trade]],&#32;}}
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items3|Shuca Berry|100|Lum Berry|100|Sitrus Berry|100}}
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=None|walk5rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items3|Leppa Berry|100|TinyMushroom|100|Oran Berry|100}}
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=None|event1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5|rows=6}}
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=None|event2rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|event3=Shell Bell|event3type=None|event3rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4type=None|event4rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
|event6=Thunder Stone|event6type=None|event6rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|event7=Air Balloon|event7type=None|event7rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|event8=Comet Shard|event8type=None|event8rar=100
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|event9=Sea Incense|event9type=None|event9rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
|event10=Silk Scarf|event10type=None|event10rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5}}
|event11=Heart Scale|event11type=None|event11rar=100
|}
|event12=Focus Band|event12type=None|event12rar=100
|event13=Pretty Wing|event13type=None|event13rar=100
|event14=Lemonade|event14type=None|event14rar=100
}}


===Base stats===
===Base stats===
====Generation I-V====
====Generation I-V====
{{Stats
{{Stats
|cat=no
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|HP=35
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|SpAtk=50
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=40
|SpDef=40
|Speed=90
|Special=50
|Special=50
|Speed=90}}
}}


====Generation VI onward====
====Generation VI onward====
{{Stats
{{Stats
|cat=no
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|HP=35
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|SpAtk=50
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=90}}
|Speed=90
}}


===={{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Pikachu====
===={{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner}} Pikachu====
{{Stats/PE
{{Stats/PE
|cat=no
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|HP=45
|HP=45
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===Pokéathlon stats===
===Pokéathlon stats===
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|nocat=1
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
|Speed=3
|Speed=3
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{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/9|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/9|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/9|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/9|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/9|0405|Luxray}}<br>{{MSP/9|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/9|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/9|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/9|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/9|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/9|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/9|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/9|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/9|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/9|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/9|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0863|Perrserker}}<br>{{MSP/9|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/9|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/9|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/9|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/9|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/9|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/9|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}<br>{{MSP/9|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/9|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/9|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/9|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/9|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/9|0963|Finizen}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File: Bag Light Ball SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{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/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{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||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}


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| Original hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer style
| Summer-style
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
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| World Championships<br>2022
| World Championships<br>2022
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| Shaymin scarf
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Party top hat
| Party top hat
| Brendan's hat
| Brendan's hat
| May's bow
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBlue.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Amethyst.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Quartz.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| May's bow
| Cherry blossoms
| Cherry blossoms
| Blue T-shirt (Citrus)
| Amethyst crown
| Quartz crown
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Pyrite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Malachite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Aquamarine.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| Pyrite crown
| Malachite crown
| Aquamarine crown
| Tricks & Treats
| Holiday attire
|}
|}


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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
! colspan="6" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly5.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
|-
| Standard
| 5th Anniversary
| Okinawa exclusive
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly5.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOrange.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| Standard
| Okinawa exclusive
| Green balloons
| Green balloons
| Purple balloons
| Purple balloons
| 5th Anniversary
| Orange balloons
|}
|}


====Shaymin scarf Pikachu====
===Form data===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. All forms except the partner Pikachu are recognized by an in-game Pokédex; partner Pikachu has only been named in promotional materials.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]</ref>
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|100px]]
|-
| Shaymin scarf
|}


===Form data===
Pikachu has four forms: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. Only Pikachu in a cap and Gigantamax Pikachu are recognized by an in-game [[Pokédex]]. Pikachu in a cap is recognized in {{game4|SMUSUM}}, and its eight variants and Gigantamax Pikachu are recognized in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, and {{g|HOME}}. Partner Eevee has only been named in promotional materials.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]</ref>
====Cosplay Pikachu====
====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is a unique [[Gender|female]] Pikachu who has a black heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail. It only appears in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, in which it is obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. It is able to be dressed up into different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}) and learn a [[move]] associated with that condition that it otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}); each form also automatically learns a [[move]] that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.
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{{color2|000|Cool (condition)|Cool}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Icicle Crash (move)|Icicle Crash}}
{{color2|000|Beautiful (condition)|Beautiful}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Draining Kiss (move)|Draining Kiss}}
{{color2|000|Cute (condition)|Cute}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph. D<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Electric Terrain (move)|Electric Terrain}}
{{color2|000|Clever (condition)|Clever}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Flying Press (move)|Flying Press}}
{{color2|000|Tough (condition)|Tough}}
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Unlike other Pikachu, it cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into {{g|Bank}}, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]], despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into {{g|Bank}}, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]], despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
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====Pikachu in a cap====
====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry]] differs from that of regular Pikachu.
[[Pikachu in a cap]] are eight {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]], and they cannot [[evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry|cries]] differ from that of regular Pikachu.


Six variants exist in Sun and Moon, one for each of [[Ash's hat]]s from the anime's [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. A seventh variant debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
Six variants exist in Sun and Moon, one for each of [[Ash's hat]]s from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. A seventh variant debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.


The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the anime's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]], {{OBP|Jack|Galar}}.
The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th [[Pokémon movie]], and by extension, the 20th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]], {{OBP|Jack|Galar}}.
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====Gigantamax Pikachu====
====Gigantamax====
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]]
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]].
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===Evolution data===
===Evolution data===
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and Pikachu with the [[Gigantamax Factor]] cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.  
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and Pikachu with the [[Gigantamax Factor]] cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.  
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==In the anime==
===Sprites===
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==In animation==
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Pikachu appears in the main series {{pkmn|anime}}, the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]], [[Pokémon Origins]], [[Pokémon Generations]], the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]], [[POKÉTOON]], [[GOTCHA!]], [[Pokémon Evolutions]], [[Bidoof's Big Stand]], [[A Ripple in Time]], and [[Journey of Shared Dreams]].
Pikachu appears in the main TV series ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', as well as the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]], [[Pokémon Origins]], [[Pokémon Generations]], the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]], [[POKÉTOON]], [[GOTCHA!]], [[Pokémon Evolutions]], [[Bidoof's Big Stand]], [[A Ripple in Time]], [[The Journey of One Dream]], and [[Biri-Biri]].


===Main series===
===Main series===
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[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
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{{main|Pikachu (TCG)}}
Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.
Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu, more than any other Pokémon. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.


The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.
The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.
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==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
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{{main|Detective Pikachu (character)}}
Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is {{pkmn2|Talking|capable of speaking the human language}}, but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from the anime, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.
Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is {{pkmn2|Talking|capable of speaking the human language}}, but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.


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Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
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==Reception==
===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
 
On December 11, 2023, {{wp|Google}} revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz</ref>
 
Pikachu has also served as [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of several scientific discoveries:
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* The {{wp|springtail}} species ''Dicranocentrus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928170630/https://brill.com/view/journals/ise/49/1/article-p23_23.xml New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil]</ref>
* The spider species ''Epicratinus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's {{wp|Epigyne|epigynum}} resembling its face.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201209091240/https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4886.1.1 Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species]</ref>
* The spider species ''Alistra pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia]</ref>
* The beetle species ''Hiperantha pikachu'' was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220525023625/https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5082.1.4 Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* Pikachu is the only [[core series]] [[starter Pokémon]] with a pre-evolved form, though {{game|Yellow}} predates {{p|Pichu}} and Pichu is unobtainable in {{LGPE}}.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in the [[core series]] games that has a pre-evolved form. However, {{p|Pichu}} (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it fills this role.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
* Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different {{OBP|List of color palettes by index number|Generation I|color palette}} (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different {{OBP|List of color palettes by index number|Generation I|color palette}} (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}} ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Ohtani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Ohtani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} in Yellow has unique voice clips in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
** The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} in Yellow has unique voice clips in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
* Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* Pikachu is the only core series first partner Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
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* In the Japanese {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
* In the Japanese {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.


===Origin===
===Origin===
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Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a {{wp|mouse}}, [[Game Freak]] CEO [[Satoshi Tajiri]] made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer [[Kōji Nishino]], Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow colouration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra />
Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a {{wp|mouse}}, [[Game Freak]] CEO [[Satoshi Tajiri]] made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer [[Kōji Nishino]], Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow colouration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra />


Pikachu's [[Gigantamax]] form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}.<ref name=Chunkachu />
Pikachu's [[Gigantamax]] form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}.<ref name=Chunkachu>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559317105798811648 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>


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* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (game)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (game)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Pikachu variants]]
* [[Pikachu variants]]

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Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon 		ピカチュウ
Pikachu
#0025
Pikachu
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu 		Pikachu in a cap
Pikachu in a cap 		Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu 		Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Pikachu
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cosplay Pikachu
Unknown Unknown
Pikachu in a cap
Unknown Unknown
Partner Pikachu
Unknown Unknown
Gigantamax Pikachu
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Static Cacophony
Cosplay Pikachu 		Cacophony
Pikachu in a cap 		Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Cosplay Pikachu 		Cacophony
Pikachu in a cap
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Fairy or No Eggs DiscoveredCosplay/Cap
Hatch time
10 cycles
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Pikachu
0'0" 0 m
Cosplay Pikachu
0'0" 0 m
Pikachu in a cap
68'11"+ 21.0+ m
Partner Pikachu
Weight
13.2 lbs. 6.0 kg
Pikachu
0 lbs. 0 kg
Cosplay Pikachu
0 lbs. 0 kg
Pikachu in a cap
??? lbs. ??? kg
Partner Pikachu
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
82
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		112
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Pikachu
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		2
Speed
Cosplay Pikachu
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Pikachu in a cap
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Partner Pikachu
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0025.png F000.png
Cosplay Pikachu
Pokédex color
  Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links
Pikachu Navigation
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Species

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

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

In Alola, it evolves into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Additionally, Pikachu has four forms: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu.

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The initial Pikachu from Pokémon Yellow will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

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

It is also the game mascot and first partner Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Pikachu is also the initial Pokémon of Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World.

Concept and development

Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida, a core designer at Game Freak.[1][2] Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of Pokémon Red and Green, but its design was altered for Pokémon the Series and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to Ken Sugimori, Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.[2] Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form Raichu in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards as seen here.

Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ Gorochū), which would have had two horns and fangs.[3][4] Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green Versions, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.[2]

Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by James Turner.[5]

Biology

Pikachu's gender differences in Pokémon the Series

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.

In the mouth of Cramorant

In the Pokémon the Series episode Pikachu's Goodbye, wild Pikachu are shown to live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In A Plethora of Pikachu!, it is shown that Alolan Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other Electric-type Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for Berries, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by Cramorant. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.

Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the Pokémon the Series episode Sparks Fly for Magnemite, Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to Pachirisu. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.[6] According to A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 amperes.

Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika, and the only known Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item.

Forms

Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media.

Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five Contest conditions.

Cosplay Pikachu Pikachu Rock Star Pikachu Belle Pikachu Pop Star Pikachu, Ph.D Pikachu Libre
0025Pikachu-Cosplay.png 0025Pikachu-Rock Star.png 0025Pikachu-Belle.png 0025Pikachu-Pop Star.png 0025Pikachu-PhD.png 0025Pikachu-Libre.png

Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from Pokémon the Series. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use Catastropika or Gigantamax.

Partner Pikachu

The partner Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, and Splishy Splash, as well as having access to the partner power Pika Papow.

The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.

Partner Pikachu
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Gigantamax Pikachu

As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.[7] Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

Gigantamax Pikachu
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Evolution

Pikachu evolves from Pichu and evolves into Raichu.

In Alola, it evolves into Alolan Raichu.

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, Partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Pichu
Unevolved
Pichu
 Electric 

→
Pikachu
First evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 

↗
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric 

↘
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
Alolan Form
 Electric  Psychic 

In the games

Pikachu appears in every core series and side series game, Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, Pokémon Channel, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon Trozei!, every game in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, every game in the Pokémon Ranger series, every game in the Pokémon Rumble series, Pokémon Conquest, Pokémon Battle Trozei, Pokémon Picross, Pokémon Quest, New Pokémon Snap, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon GO.

As the player

Main article: Pikachu (PokéPark)

Pikachu appears as the player character in both PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends Charmander, Chikorita, and Piplup and ends up in the PokéPark. There he goes on a quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever-expanding Wish Park. At the new PokéPark he meets Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside Voltorb. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
  • Hey You, Pikachu!: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to Red) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by Professor Oak. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
  • Pokémon Stadium 2: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
  • Pokémon Channel: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#025
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Blue
Yellow It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Stadium Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
Generation II Johto
#022
Gold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Silver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Crystal When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Stadium 2 This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Generation III Hoenn
#156 		Kanto
#025
Ruby Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
Sapphire This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Emerald It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
FireRed It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
LeafGreen When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#104 		Johto
#022
Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Platinum It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
HeartGold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
SoulSilver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White
Black 2 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #036 		Hoenn
#163
X It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Y It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
Omega Ruby Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #025 		Alola
 US  UM : #032 		Kanto
#025
Sun A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
Moon It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.
Ultra Sun Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
Ultra Moon While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.
Let's Go Pikachu This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Let's Go Eevee
Pikachu in a cap
Sun This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
Moon This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
Ultra Sun This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
Ultra Moon This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
Generation VIII Galar
#194 		Galar
Isle of Armor #085 		Sinnoh
#104 		Hisui
#056
Sword Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Shield When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Brilliant Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.
Shining Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Legends: Arceus Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Original Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region together.
Partner Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
World Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.
Gigantamax Pikachu
Sword Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
Shield When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.
Generation IX Paldea
#74 		Kitakami
#21 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Violet When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
Original Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.
Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region together.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
Partner Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.
World Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.


Pokédex Image Pikachu SM.png Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female SM.png Pokédex Image Pikachu-Original SM.png Pokédex Image Pikachu USUM.png
Male Pikachu in the Alola PokédexSM Female Pikachu in the Alola PokédexSM Original Cap Pikachu in the Alola PokédexSM Pikachu in the Alola PokédexUSUM
Pokédex Image Pikachu SV.png Pokédex Image Pikachu SV Kitakami.png
Pikachu in the Paldea Pokédex Pikachu in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Blue (Japan)
Viridian Forest, Power Plant, Rocket Game Corner
Yellow
First Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 2
Crystal
Route 2MorningDay, Celadon Game Corner
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Colosseum
Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc (JP)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver
Viridian Forest
Trade Pikachu in Saffron City
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Resort, Yellow Forest, Rally, and Sightseeing
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI
X Y
Santalune Forest, Route 3, Friend Safari (Electric)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 1, long grass)
Received at the Contest Hall in Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town, Slateport City, or Lilycove City after first Pokémon Contest (Cosplay Pikachu)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 1, Hau'oli City (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Heahea City (Surf Association, Only one)
Pikachu Valley (QR Scanner) (Partner Cap Pikachu)
Let's Go Pikachu
Viridian Forest (Pikachu)
First Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town (Partner Pikachu)
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 4, Stony Wilderness
Rolling Fields (Wanderer)
Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
Meetup Spot (Only one)* (Gigantamax Factor)
Expansion Pass
Forest of Focus
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer)
Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature's Pantry, massive mass outbreaks
Crimson Mirelands: near Golden Lowlands
Cobalt Coastlands: Windbreak Stand
Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Two, Area Four, Artazon
East Province: Area One
West Province: Area Three
Tera Raid Battles (2★, 3★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods


Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Yellow, the player gets the Light Ball by trading their initial Pikachu, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In Pokéwalker, only Pikachu found in Yellow Forest are carrying items.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold Silver
Berry Berry (2%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire
Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Battle Revolution
Light Ball Light Ball (100%)
Ranch
Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Pokéwalker
Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (100%)
Lum Berry Lum Berry (100%)
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry (100%)
Pokéwalker
Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (100%)
TinyMushroom TinyMushroom (100%)
Oran Berry Oran Berry (100%)
X Y
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Oran Berry Oran Berry (35%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M (100%)
Grit items by level
Scarlet Violet

Base stats

Generation I-V

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

Generation VI onward

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
320
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Partner Pikachu

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 320 200 - 431
76 - 321 148 - 437
49 - 285 94 - 364
72 - 315 139 - 425
58 - 297 112 - 388
120
112 - 370 220 - 533
Total:
430
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 AVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) minimum friendship and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 200 AVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) maximum friendship and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

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


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10
011 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20
088 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15
1212 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10
1616 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2020 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
2424 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
2828 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15
3232 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
3636 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
4040 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
4444 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM003Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM019Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM023Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM037Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM048Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM072Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM096Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM136Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM173Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM211Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM227Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM229Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MareepFlaaffyAmpharosPlusleMinunShinxLuxioLuxrayBlitzleZebstrikaDedennePawmiPawmoPawmot
 Charge Electric Status — —% 20
ClefairyClefableJigglypuffWigglytuffEspurrMeowsticSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarinaIndeedeeLechonkOinkologne
 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15
MeowthMeowthMeowthPersianPersianPerrserkerNuzleafShiftryMienfooMienshaoEspurrMeowsticImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarl
 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
DunsparceDudunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpySlakothSlakingZangooseCubchooBearticKomalaCetoddleCetitan
 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15
Delibird
 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20
Light Ball*
 Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
VaporeonLeafeon*
 Wish Normal Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Flying Terastal Pikachu Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Costumes in Pokémon GO

Pikachu

Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0025Holiday2016.png GO0025Anniversary.png GO0025O.png GO0025Halloween2017.png GO0025Summer2018.png
Holiday hat Party hat Original hat Halloween hat Summer-style
GO0025Fall2018.png GO0025November2018.png GO0025Feb2019.png GO0025May2019.png GO0025Fall2019.png
H.F. Custom cap Flower crown Detective hat Straw hat Mimikyu costume
GO0025Winter2018.png GO0025Jan2020.png GO0025Copy2019.png GO0025Safari2020.png GO0025April2020.png
Beanie Party hat Clone Safari hat Flower hat
GO0025Kanto2020.png GO0025Johto2020.png GO0025Hoenn2020.png GO0025Sinnoh2020.png GO0025W.png
Charizard hat Umbreon hat Rayquaza hat Lucario hat World cap
GO0025AdventureHat2020.png GO0025Winter2020.png GO0025Costume2.png GO0025GOFest2021.png GO0025Halloween2021.png
Explorer Winter Carnival New Year's hat Meloetta hat Halloween Mischief
GO0025Kariyushi.png GO0025GOFest2022.png GO0025TCG.png GO0025Anniversary2022.png GO0025WCS2022.png
Kariyushi shirt Gracidea flower Pokémon TCG hat Cake costume World Championships
2022
GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png GO0025TShirtGreen.png GO0025TShirtPurple.png GO0025Jan2023.png GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png
Shaymin scarf Green T-shirt (Berry) Purple T-shirt (Flower) Party top hat Brendan's hat
GO0025GoTour2023May.png GO0025Spring2023.png GO0025TShirtBlue.png GO0025Amethyst.png GO0025Quartz.png
May's bow Cherry blossoms Blue T-shirt (Citrus) Amethyst crown Quartz crown
GO0025Pyrite.png GO0025Malachite.png GO0025Aquamarine.png GO0025Fall2023.png GO0025Holiday2023.png
Pyrite crown Malachite crown Aquamarine crown Tricks & Treats Holiday attire

Cosplay Pikachu

Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0025Li.png GO0025Po.png GO0025Ro.png
Libre Pop Star Rock Star

Flying Pikachu

Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0025Fly.png GO0025Fly5.png GO0025FlyOkinawa.png
Standard 5th Anniversary Okinawa exclusive
GO0025FlyGreen.png GO0025FlyPurple.png GO0025FlyOrange.png
Green balloons Purple balloons Orange balloons

Form data

Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. All forms except the partner Pikachu are recognized by an in-game Pokédex; partner Pikachu has only been named in promotional materials.[8]

Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is a female Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a Pokémon Breeder after the player takes part in their first Pokémon Contest Spectacular. Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five contest conditions (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness); each form also automatically learns a move that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any Contest Hall, forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns Thunder Shock.

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot evolve or breed. It also cannot be traded via the GTS or Wonder Trade. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into Pokémon Bank, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's Pokédex, despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.


No costume
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Meteor Mash
Pikachu
Pikachu Rock Star
 Cool 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Icicle Crash
Pikachu
Pikachu Belle
 Beautiful 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Draining Kiss
Pikachu
Pikachu Pop Star
 Cute 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Electric Terrain
Pikachu
Pikachu, Ph.D
 Clever 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Flying Press
Pikachu
Pikachu Libre
 Tough 
Pikachu
 Electric 

Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap are eight event-exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male, and they cannot evolve or breed. They are also able to use the event-exclusive Z-Crystal Pikashunium Z and its corresponding Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Their cries differ from that of regular Pikachu.

Six variants exist in Sun and Moon, one for each of Ash's hats from the original series to Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. A seventh variant debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of Pokémon Sword and Shield, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th Pokémon movie, and by extension, the 20th anniversary of Pokémon the Series. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a QR Code that can be scanned. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's timeslot change to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn Volt Tackle from the Move Reminder, Jack.

Original Cap Hoenn Cap Sinnoh Cap Unova Cap Kalos Cap Alola Cap Partner Cap World Cap
0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png 0025Pikachu-World Cap.png

Partner Pikachu

The partner Pikachu has a separate internal index from standard Pikachu. This allows it to have higher base stats than wild Pikachu.

The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.

Partner Pikachu
0025Pikachu-Partner.png

Gigantamax

Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the Gigantamax Factor cannot be bred.

Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax Factor
Pikachu
Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


↔

Lasts for three turns
Pikachu
Gigantamax
Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Evolution data

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The initial Pikachu from Pokémon Yellow will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

Pichu
Baby form
Pichu
 Electric 
Menu HOME Egg.png
Breed
←
Rare Candy + Soothe Bell
Level up with
high friendship
→
Pikachu
First evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone
outside of Alola
↗
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone + Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png
Thunder Stone
in Alola
↘
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
Alolan Form
 Electric  Psychic 

Sprites

Main article: Pikachu/Gallery
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
025MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main article: Pikachu/Anime

Pikachu appears in the main TV series Pokémon the Series and Pokémon Horizons: The Series, as well as the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts, Pokémon Origins, Pokémon Generations, the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Pokémon: Twilight Wings, POKÉTOON, GOTCHA!, Pokémon Evolutions, Bidoof's Big Stand, A Ripple in Time, The Journey of One Dream, and Biri-Biri.

Main series

Major appearances

Ash Pikachu.png Pikachutwo.png Puka.png
Ash's Pikachu Pikachutwo Puka
Ritchie Sparky.png Ashachu.png Cosplay Pikachu anime.png
Sparky Ashachu Cosplay Pikachu
Ash Pikachu M21.png Goh Pikachu.png Friede Captain Pikachu.png
Ash's Pikachu (M20) Goh's Pikachu Captain Pikachu

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP002 Pikachu Dawn's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW001 Pikachu Trip's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.
BW093 Pikachu Cameron's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM003 Pikachu Rotom Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN035 Pikachu Goh's Rotom Phone Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have differently shaped tails.


Pokémon Origins

Red Pikachu PO.png
Red's Pikachu (Origins)

Pokémon Generations

Red Pikachu PG.png
Red's Pikachu (Generations)

In the manga

Main article: Pikachu/Manga

Pikachu appears in Ash & Pikachu, The Electric Tale of Pikachu, How I Became a Pokémon Card, Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl, Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon, Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure, Pokémon Adventures, Pokémon Battle Frontier, Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!, Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All, Pokémon Horizon, Pokémon Journeys: The Series, Pokémon Newspaper Strip, Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~, Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission, and Pokémon Zensho.

Ash & Pikachu

Ash Pikachu AP.png
Ash's Pikachu (Ash & Pikachu)

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Ash Pikachu EToP.png Ritchie Sparky EToP.png
Ash's Pikachu (EToP) Sparky/Chuchino

Pokédex entries

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

Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Pikachu MPJ.png Ash Pikachu MPJ.png
Hazel's Pikachu Ash's Pikachu (MPJ)

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Ash Pikachu PDP.png
Ash's Pikachu (Diamond & Pearl)

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Red Pikachu JBA.png
Red's Pikachu (JBA)

Pokémon Adventures

Pika.png Chuchu.png Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png
Pikachu Chuchu Cosplay Pikachu (Adventures)

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS004 When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Gold Pikachu Golden Boys.png
Gold's Pikachu

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Shu Pikachu.png
Shu's Pikachu

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Ash Pikachu JNM.png
Ash's Pikachu (JNM)

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Red Pikachu PM.png
Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)

In the TCG

Pikachu in the TCG
Pikachu TCG Coin
Main article: Pikachu (TCG)

Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be 211 known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu, more than any other Pokémon. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as No.1 Trainer.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was Pikachu in the Base Set (which was reprinted in Base Set 2 and in POP Series 2 with different artwork). It was followed in the next set by another Pikachu (which was also reprinted in the Legendary Collection). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English promo card, Pikachu. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at E3.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched Ken Sugimori's artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using ThunderShock. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

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

In the TFG

Pikachu in the TFG

Two Pikachu figures have been released.


In merchandise

Pikachu in Pokémon Battle Chess

Pikachu appears in Pokémon Battle Chess. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess but behaves like a gold general in shogi.

Pikachu was the focus of a Pokémon Center collection in June 2014.

In real life

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in Times Square after an accident involving an M&M's balloon in the 2005 parade.[9] It was last used in the August 2006 Party of the Decade in New York City's Bryant Park. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a Poké Ball balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.

Other appearances

Pokkén Tournament

Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, like Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, and Thunder. In Burst form, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima's movesets from the Tekken series.

Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.[10]

Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the Wii U port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.

Pokkén Pikachu.png Pokkén Pikachu Libre.png
Pikachu (Pokkén) Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)

Super Smash Bros. series

Pikachu SSBU.png
Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Detective Pikachu

Main article: Detective Pikachu (character)

Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is capable of speaking the human language, but only the player character Tim Goodman is capable of hearing him. Much like Meowth from Pokémon the Series, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.

Detective Pikachu artwork 2.png
Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Lightning Force

Pikachu and Eliana in the Lightning Force music video

The Brazilian music video Lightning Force features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.

Celestial

Single cover for Celestial

Pikachu appeared in the music video for Celestial. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.

Reception

Cultural impact

$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu

The nation of Niue released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise.

On December 11, 2023, Google revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.[11][12]

Pikachu has also served as the inspiration for the naming of several scientific discoveries:

  • In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it pikachurin. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
  • The springtail species Dicranocentrus pikachu was named after Pikachu.[13]
  • The spider species Epicratinus pikachu was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's epigynum resembling its face.[14]
  • The spider species Alistra pikachu was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.[15]
  • The beetle species Hiperantha pikachu was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.[16]

Trivia

Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium

Origin

Pikachu's designer, Atsuko Nishida, revealed in an interview that this Pokémon was originally a daifuku-like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.[2][4]

Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a mouse, Game Freak CEO Satoshi Tajiri made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer Kōji Nishino, Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by squirrels, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow colouration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.[2][4]

Pikachu's Gigantamax form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from Generations I and II.[17]

Name origin

Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of a mouse squeaking).[2][18]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu From ピカピカ pikapika and チューチュー chūchū
France Flag.png French Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 피카츄 Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 皮卡丘 Pikachu*
比卡超 Béikāchīu* 		From its Mandarin name paired with the pronunciation of English/Japanese name
From the transcription of Japanese name and 超 chīu


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References

  1. ↑ Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com (archived)
  3. ↑ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview with Ken Sugimori, Kōji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida (Japanese)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns — SiliconEra
  5. ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
  6. ↑ Sleep Style Dex
  7. ↑ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
  8. ↑ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon
  9. ↑ Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times
  10. ↑ Pokkén Tournament's official site
  11. ↑ https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791
  12. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz
  13. ↑ New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil
  14. ↑ Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species
  15. ↑ Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia
  16. ↑ Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records
  17. ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
  18. ↑ TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak

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