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, Pikachu evolves into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Pikachu has sixteen alternate forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Ordinary Pikachu can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the Gigantamax Factor. Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media.
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The Pikachu received at the beginning of 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 of and the player's first Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow and Let's Go, Pikachu!, the player's first Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World, and has made numerous appearances on the covers of spin-off games.
Biology
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 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.[1]
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.
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 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.
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.[2] Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.
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.)
Game data
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
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Kanto
#025
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| Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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| Red(ENG)
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When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
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| Stadium
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Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#022
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| Gold
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This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
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| Silver
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It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
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| Crystal
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When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
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| Stadium 2
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This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#156
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Kanto
#025
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
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| LeafGreen
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When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#104
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Johto
#022
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| Diamond
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It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
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| Pearl
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If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
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| Platinum
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It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
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| HeartGold
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This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
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| SoulSilver
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It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
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| Generation V
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Unova
#—
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| Black
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It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
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| White
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| Black 2
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It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Central #036
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Hoenn
#163
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| X
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It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
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| Y
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It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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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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| Generation VII
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Alola
S M : #025
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Alola
US UM : #032
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Kanto
#025
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| Sun
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A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
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| Moon
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It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.
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| Ultra Sun
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Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
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| Ultra Moon
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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.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Pikachu in a cap
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| Sun
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This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
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| Moon
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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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| Ultra Sun
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This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
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| Ultra Moon
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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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| Generation VIII
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Galar
#194
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Galar
Isle of Armor #085
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Sinnoh
#104
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Hisui
#056
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| Sword
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Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
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| Shield
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When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.
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| Shining Pearl
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If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.
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| Legends: Arceus
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Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
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| Original Cap Pikachu
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| Sword
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
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| Shield
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This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
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| Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
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| Sword
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
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| Shield
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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.
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| Partner Cap Pikachu
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| Sword
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
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| Shield
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This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
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| World Cap Pikachu
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| Sword
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.
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| Shield
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This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.
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| Gigantamax Pikachu
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| Sword
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Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
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| Shield
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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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| Generation IX
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Paldea
#74
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Kitakami
#21
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Blueberry
#—
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| Scarlet
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When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
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| Violet
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When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
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| Original Cap Pikachu
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| Scarlet
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The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.
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| Violet
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.
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| Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
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| Scarlet
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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.
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| Violet
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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.
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| Partner Cap Pikachu
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| Scarlet
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The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.
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| Violet
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.
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| World Cap Pikachu
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| Scarlet
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The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.
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| Violet
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This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.
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Game locations
In side games
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| Generation VII
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| Quest
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| Rumble Rush
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Charizard Sea2019, Dragonite Sea, Snorlax Sea, Pinsir Sea, Zapdos Sea, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Celebi Sea, Castform Sea, Garchomp Sea, Entei Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Aegislash Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal (Festive Hat)
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In events
Pikachu
| Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| RGB
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Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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May 15 to June 12, 1997
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| RGB
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Nintendo 64 Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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September 21 to October 31, 1997
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| RGB
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CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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September 15 to October 14, 1997
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| RGB
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CoroCoro Flying Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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October 15 to November 1997
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| RGB
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Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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July 19 to August 23, 1998
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| RBY
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Nintendo Power Pikachu
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English
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United States
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?
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October to November 1, 1999
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| RS
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Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu
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English
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United States
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50
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August 30 to September 4, 2003
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| RSEFRLG
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All Nippon Airways Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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December 5 to 25, 2004
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| RSEFRLG
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Yokohama Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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March 19 to April 3, 2005
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| RSEFRLG
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GW Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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April 25 to May 8, 2005
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| RSEFRLG
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Sapporo Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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July 1 to August 21, 2005
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| RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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January 14 to 29, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Pikachu
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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March 21 to April 9, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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April 22 to May 8, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Pikachu
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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June 10, 2006;
October 14 to November 19, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Pikachu
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 25, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Pikachu
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Pikachu
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Pikachu
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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| RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Pikachu
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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| DP
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2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu
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English
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United States
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50
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August 10 to 12, 2007
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| DP
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McDonald's Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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20
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May 30 to June 19, 2008
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| DPPt
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Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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40
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October 10 to November 3, 2008
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| DP
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Nintendo Zone Pikachu
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English
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United States
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20
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November 14 to 27, 2008
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| DPPt
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2008 Birthday Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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40
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December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009
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| DPPt
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Sleeping Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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February 7 to March 15, 2009
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| DPPt
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Character Fair Pikachu
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Korean
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South Korea
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30
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July 24 to 26, 2009
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| DPPtHGSS
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Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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30
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October 3 to 4, 2009
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| DPPtHGSS
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Ario Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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20
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November 21 to 23, 2009
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| DPPtHGSS
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2009 Birthday Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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40
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December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010
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| DPPtHGSS
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Ash's Pikachu
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Japanese
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Nintendo Wi-Fi
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50
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July 15 to August 10, 2010
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| DPPtHGSS
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7-Eleven Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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20
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August 20 to September 5, 2010
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| DPPtHGSS
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Nintendo Zone Pikachu
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German
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Germany
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20
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July 31 to August 27, 2010
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| DPPtHGSS
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Ash's Pikachu
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English
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North America
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50
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January 30 to February 20, 2011
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| DPPtHGSS
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Ash's Pikachu
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Korean
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Nintendo Wi-Fi
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50
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February 1 to 28, 2011
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| BW
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All Nippon Airways Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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July 18 to September 30, 2011
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| BW
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Singing Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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30
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July 30 to September 4, 2011
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| BW
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ExtremeSpeed Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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March 1 to May 6, 2012
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| BW
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Pikachu Festival Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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March 23 to April 8, 2012
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| BW
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Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu
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English
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Singapore
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100
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May 11 to 20, 2012
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| BW
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Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu
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Japanese
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Singapore
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100
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May 11 to 20, 2012
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| BW
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Summer 2012 Pikachu
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English
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Europe
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100
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July 5 to September 29, 2012
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| BW
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Summer 2012 Pikachu
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French
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Europe
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100
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July 5 to September 29, 2012
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| BW
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Summer 2012 Pikachu
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German
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Europe
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100
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July 5 to September 29, 2012
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| BW
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Summer 2012 Pikachu
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Italian
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Europe
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100
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July 5 to September 29, 2012
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| BW
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Summer 2012 Pikachu
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Spanish
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Europe
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100
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July 5 to September 29, 2012
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| BW
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Summer Carnival Pikachu
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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July 14 to August 29, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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English
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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French
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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German
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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Italian
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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Japanese
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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Korean
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BW
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2012 World Championships Pikachu
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Spanish
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United States
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50
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August 12, 2012
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| BWB2W2
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Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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May 29 to June 4, 2013;
July 3 to 7, 2013
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| BWB2W2
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Strongest Class Pikachu
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Japanese
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Hong Kong
Taiwan
|
100
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July 26 to August 20, 2013
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| BWB2W2
|
Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu
|
Japanese
|
Japan
|
50
|
August 10 to September 6, 2013
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| XYORAS
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Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016
|
| XY
|
Atsuto Uchida Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
22
|
June 15, 2014
|
| XY
|
Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 9 to 17, 2014
|
| XY
|
Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 9 to 17, 2014
|
| XY
|
Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 9 to 17, 2014
|
| XY
|
Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 9 to 17, 2014
|
| XY
|
Minato Mirai ♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu
|
All
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Japan
|
10
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August 9 to 17, 2014
|
| XY
|
Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 16 to 17, 2014
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| XYORAS
|
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
36
|
December 11, 2014;
December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015
|
| ORAS
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Pokémon Cafe Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
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January 9 to March 15, 2015
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| XYORAS
|
7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
50
|
July 18 to September 30, 2015
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| XYORAS
|
Yokohama Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
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August 8 to 16, 2015
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| ORAS
|
Satay King Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
August 9 to September 30, 2015
|
| ORAS
|
Satay King Pikachu
|
Taiwanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
August 9 to September 30, 2015
|
| XYORAS
|
Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Nintendo Network
|
50
|
August 24 to 30, 2015
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| ORAS
|
PGL Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
September 1 to October 29, 2015
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| ORAS
|
PGL Pikachu
|
American region
|
Online
|
10
|
September 1 to October 29, 2015
|
| ORAS
|
PGL Pikachu
|
PAL region
|
Online
|
10
|
September 1 to October 29, 2015
|
| ORAS
|
PGL Pikachu
|
Korean region
|
Online
|
10
|
September 1 to October 29, 2015
|
| ORAS
|
PGL Pikachu
|
Taiwanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
September 1 to October 29, 2015
|
| ORAS
|
Beginner Trainer Pikachu
|
All
|
South Korea
|
10
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October 9 to 11, 2015;
October 17 to 18, 2015
|
| XYORAS
|
Tohoku Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
99
|
December 20, 2015
January 2 to 11, 2016
|
| ORAS
|
Pokémon Center Online Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
February 16 to August 31, 2016
|
| XYORAS
|
Tohoku Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
March 11 to April 21, 2016
|
| ORAS
|
Pokémon Cafe Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
May 27 to August 31, 2016
|
| ORAS
|
Pokémon Cafe Pikachu
|
American region
|
Online
|
10
|
May 27 to August 31, 2016
|
| ORAS
|
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
36
|
June 1 to 30, 2016
|
| XYORAS
|
Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu
|
Korean region
|
Online
|
10
|
July 2 to September 30, 2016
|
| SM
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Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
November 18, 2016 to November 15, 2018
|
| SM
|
Tohoku Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
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March 11 to April 20, 2017
|
| SM
|
Carnival Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 9 to 15, 2017
August 14, 2017
|
| SM
|
Carnival Parade Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
10
|
August 14, 2017
|
| SMUSUM
|
2018 Tohoku Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
10
|
March 5 to April 26, 2018
|
| SMUSUM
|
Pokémon Cafe Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
5
|
March 14 to April 22, 2018
|
| SMUSUM
|
Pokémon World Festival Pikachu
|
All
|
South Korea
|
10
|
April 27 to May 7, 2018
|
| E
|
Pokémon Festa 2019 Shiny Pikachu
|
International (not Mainland China)
|
Online
|
10
|
May 1 to 31, 2019
|
| E
|
Target Bullseye Pass Shiny Pikachu
|
International (not Mainland China)
|
Online
|
10
|
May 11 to June 23, 2019
|
| SwSh
|
Japan Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu
|
All
|
Japan
|
5
|
November 15, 2019 to January 31, 2021
|
| SwSh
|
Singapore Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu
|
All
|
Singapore
|
5
|
March 7, 2020 to January 31, 2021
|
| SwSh
|
KIBO's Pikachu
|
All
|
Online
|
21
|
December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021
|
| SwSh
|
Game Freak's Singing Pikachu
|
All
|
Online
|
25
|
February 25 to March 25, 2021
|
| SV
|
Flying Terastal Pikachu
|
All
|
Online
|
5
|
November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023
|
| SV
|
25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu
|
All
|
Online
|
25
|
April 22 to July 31, 2023
|
Original Cap Pikachu
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Unova Cap Pikachu
Kalos Cap Pikachu
Alola Cap Pikachu
| Games
|
Event
|
Language/Region
|
Location
|
Level
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Distribution period
|
| SM
|
Alola Cap Pikachu
|
Japanese region
|
Online
|
20
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June 28 to July 17, 2017
September 27 to October 9, 2017
|
| SM
|
Alola Cap Pikachu
|
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region
|
Online
|
19
|
October 10 to 12, 2017
October 24 to 30, 2017
|
| USUM
|
Alola Cap Pikachu
|
Japanese region
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region
|
Online
|
19
|
November 9 to 30, 2018
|
| SwSh
|
Ash's Alola Cap Pikachu
|
All
|
Online
|
25
|
October 23 to November 30, 2020
|
Partner Cap Pikachu
World Cap Pikachu
In-game events
Pikachu
Partner Cap Pikachu
Pikachu
| Games
|
Event
|
Gigantamax
|
Location
|
Level
|
Distribution period
|
| SwSh
|
Wild Area News
|
Yes
|
hide
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17, 30, 40, 50, 60
|
May 12 to 18, 2020
|
| SwSh
|
Wild Area News
|
No
|
hide
|
17, 30, 40, 50, 60
60
|
August 6 to 9, 2020
|
| SwSh
|
Wild Area News
|
Yes
|
hide
|
60
60
|
February 27 to 28, 2021
|
Pokémon Global Link promotions
| Games
|
Event
|
Language
|
Location
|
Level
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Distribution period
|
| B2W2
|
Global Link Pikachu
|
Japanese
|
PGL
|
10
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September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013
|
| B2W2
|
Global Link Pikachu
|
English
|
PGL
|
10
|
November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
|
| B2W2
|
Global Link Pikachu
|
French
|
PGL
|
10
|
November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
|
| B2W2
|
Global Link Pikachu
|
German
|
PGL
|
10
|
November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
|
| B2W2
|
Global Link Pikachu
|
Italian
|
PGL
|
10
|
November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
|
| B2W2
|
Global Link Pikachu
|
Spanish
|
PGL
|
10
|
November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
|
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 the Pikachu received at the beginning of the game, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In Pokéwalker, only Pikachu found in Yellow Forest are carrying items.
Stats
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.
|
| Stat
|
Range
|
| At Lv. 50
|
At Lv. 100
|
|
|
|
105 - 320
|
200 - 431
|
|
|
|
76 - 321
|
148 - 437
|
|
|
|
49 - 285
|
94 - 364
|
|
|
|
72 - 315
|
139 - 425
|
|
|
|
58 - 297
|
112 - 388
|
|
|
|
112 - 370
|
220 - 533
|
|
|
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
Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Learnset
|
|
|
|
- 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
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|
|
|
|
- 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
|
|
|
|
|
- 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
|
|
|
|
|
- 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
|
|
|
|
|
- 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
|
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Pikachu
|
|
|
|
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
|
|
Body size: 1
|
| Recruit rate: -19%
|
| Friend Area: Energetic Forest
|
| Phrases
|
| 51%-100% HP
|
You can depend on my electric attacks!
|
| 26%-50% HP
|
My HP's been halved...
|
| 1%-25% HP
|
I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
|
| Level up
|
OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
|
| Partner phrases
|
| 51%-100% HP
|
Let's keep at it, <name>!
|
| 26%-50% HP
|
This is starting to hurt...
|
| 1%-25% HP
|
I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
|
| Level up
|
Yes! I leveled up!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|
Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Zigzagoon
Connection Orb Set: 5 (♂)
|
| Phrases
|
| Normal
|
Pika with a big smile!
|
| Low HP (< 50%)
|
I'm exhausted, but I can still go on...
|
| Phrases if the hero
|
| Normal
|
(All right! I'll give it my all!)
|
| Low HP (< 50%)
|
(This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
|
| Phrases if the partner
|
| Normal
|
Let's give it our all!
|
| Low HP (< 50%)
|
I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
|
|
|
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
|
|
Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Lapras
Connection Orb Set: 7 (♀)
|
| Phrases
|
| Normal
|
My cheeks and tail are what others find attractive! ♡
|
| Low HP (< 50%)
|
I can't take this...
|
| Phrases if the hero
|
| Normal
|
(All right! I'll give it my all!)
|
| Low HP (< 50%)
|
(This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
|
| Phrases if the partner
|
| Normal
|
Let's give it our all!
|
| Low HP (< 50%)
|
I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
|
|
|
Pokémon Ranger
| Group:
|
|
Poké Assist:
|
|
Field move:
|
(Recharge ×2)
|
| Loops: 2
|
Min. exp.: 9
|
Max. exp.: 9
|
Browser entry R-023
|
| Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pokémon Rumble Rush
|
Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
|
Base HP: 43
|
|
| Base Attack: 69
|
Base Defense: 46
|
Base Speed: 60
|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
|
Friendship Item: Light Ball (Beat the Friend League)
|
★✰✰✰✰: +0%
★★✰✰✰: +10% (1 )
★★★✰✰: +40% (2)
★★★★✰: +100% (5)
★★★★★: +200% (7)
|
| Skill: Award a little JP
|
| Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes
|
|
|
|
|
Pokémon Sleep
|
Sleep type: Snoozing
|
Pokémon type: Electric
|
Points to befriend: 7
|
| Specialty: Berries
|
Berry:
 Grepa Berry ×2
|
Primary ingredient:
 Fancy Apple ×1
|
| Possible ingredients:
|
| Fancy Apple
|
 Fancy Egg
|
 Warming Ginger
|
| Main skill: Charge Strength S
|
Base carry limit: 17
|
| Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
|
| Evolution requirements:
|
 Pikachu Candy ×80,  Thunder Stone ×1
|
| While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|
|
|
|
|
| Curled-Up Sleep
|
Droopy-Eared Sleep
|
Electrifying Sleep
|
Atop-Belly Sleep
|
| ★★★★★
|
★★★★★
|
★★★★★
|
★★★★★
|
|
|
Pokémon Sleep
|
Sleep type: Snoozing
|
Pokémon type: Electric
|
Points to befriend: 7
|
| Specialty: Berries
|
Berry:
Grepa Berry ×2
|
Primary ingredient:
Fancy Apple ×1
|
| Possible ingredients:
|
| Fancy Apple
|
Fancy Egg
|
Warming Ginger
|
| Main skill: Charge Strength S
|
Base carry limit: 18
|
| Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
|
| While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|
|
|
|
|
| Curled-Up Sleep
|
Droopy-Eared Sleep
|
|
|
| ★★★★★
|
★★★★★
|
|
|
|
|
Pokémon Sleep
|
Sleep type: Snoozing
|
Pokémon type: Electric
|
Points to befriend: 7
|
| Specialty: Skills
|
Berry:
Grepa Berry ×1
|
Primary ingredient:
Fancy Apple ×1
|
| Possible ingredients:
|
| Fancy Apple
|
Fancy Egg
|
Warming Ginger
|
| Main skill: Dream Shard Magnet S
|
Base carry limit: 20
|
| Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
|
| While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|
|
|
|
|
| Curled-Up Sleep
|
Gift-Giving Sleep
|
|
|
| ★★★★★
|
★★★★★
|
|
|
|
|
| Costumes in Pokémon GO
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Holiday hat
|
Party hat
|
Original Cap
|
Halloween hat
|
Summer-style
|
|
|
|
|
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| H.F. Custom cap
|
Flower crown
|
Detective hat
|
Straw hat
|
Mimikyu costume
|
|
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|
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| Beanie
|
Party hat
|
Clone
|
Safari hat
|
Flower hat
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Charizard hat
|
Umbreon hat
|
Rayquaza hat
|
Lucario hat
|
World Cap
|
|
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|
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| Explorer
|
Winter Carnival
|
New Year's hat
|
Meloetta hat
|
Halloween Mischief
|
|
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| Kariyushi shirt
|
Gracidea flower
|
Pokémon TCG hat
|
Shaymin Scarf
|
Cake Costume
|
|
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|
|
|
World Championships
2022
|
Green T-shirt (Berry)
|
Purple T-shirt (Flower)
|
Party top hat
|
Brendan's hat
|
|
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| May's bow
|
Cherry blossoms
|
Blue T-shirt (Citrus)
|
Amethyst crown
|
Quartz crown
|
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| Pyrite crown
|
Malachite crown
|
Aquamarine crown
|
World Championships
2023
|
Tricks & Treats
|
|
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| Holiday outfit
|
Lucas's Hat
|
Dawn's Hat
|
Rei's cap
|
Akari's kerchief
|
|
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| Batik shirt
|
Captain Pikachu
|
Sun crown
|
Moon crown
|
World Championships
2024
|
|
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| Saree
|
Hilbert's Hat
|
Hilda's Hat
|
Nate's Visor
|
Rosa's Visor
|
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Flying Pikachu
Shaymin scarf Pikachu
Pikachu Ph. D
Gigantamax Pikachu
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.[3]
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.
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. They are not present in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, or Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Six variants exist in Pokémon 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.
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.
Gigantamax
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the Gigantamax Factor cannot be bred.
Evolution data
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The Pikachu received at the beginning of Pokémon Yellow will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.
Sprites
Berry (100%)
Oran Berry (50%)
Light Ball (5%)
Shuca Berry (100%)
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