Pikachu (Pokémon)
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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.
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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.[2] Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.
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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.)
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.
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In events
Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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RGB | Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | May 15 to June 12, 1997 |
RGB | Nintendo 64 Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | September 21 to October 31, 1997 |
RGB | CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | September 15 to October 14, 1997 |
RGB | CoroCoro Flying Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | October 15 to November 1997 |
RGB | Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | July 19 to August 23, 1998 |
RBY | Nintendo Power Pikachu | English | United States | ? | October to November 1, 1999 |
RS | Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu | English | United States | 50 | August 30 to September 4, 2003 |
RSEFRLG | All Nippon Airways Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | December 5 to 25, 2004 |
RSEFRLG | Yokohama Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | March 19 to April 3, 2005 |
RSEFRLG | GW Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | April 25 to May 8, 2005 |
RSEFRLG | Sapporo Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | July 1 to August 21, 2005 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Pikachu | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | March 21 to April 9, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | April 22 to May 8, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | English | United Kingdom | 70 | June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | Italian | Italy | 70 | June 23 to 25, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | Spanish | Spain | 70 | June 27 to August 27, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Party of the Decade Pikachu | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | German | Germany | 70 | September 24 to November 5, 2006 |
RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | French | France | 70 | September 26, 2006 |
DP | 2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu | English | United States | 50 | August 10 to 12, 2007 |
DP | McDonald's Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 20 | May 30 to June 19, 2008 |
DPPt | Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 40 | October 10 to November 3, 2008 |
DP | Nintendo Zone Pikachu | English | United States | 20 | November 14 to 27, 2008 |
DPPt | 2008 Birthday Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 40 | December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009 |
DPPt | Sleeping Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | February 7 to March 15, 2009 |
DPPt | Character Fair Pikachu | Korean | South Korea | 30 | July 24 to 26, 2009 |
DPPtHGSS | Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 30 | October 3 to 4, 2009 |
DPPtHGSS | Ario Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 20 | November 21 to 23, 2009 |
DPPtHGSS | 2009 Birthday Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 40 | December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Ash's Pikachu | Japanese | Nintendo Wi-Fi | 50 | July 15 to August 10, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | 7-Eleven Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 20 | August 20 to September 5, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Nintendo Zone Pikachu | German | Germany | 20 | July 31 to August 27, 2010 |
DPPtHGSS | Ash's Pikachu | English | North America | 50 | January 30 to February 20, 2011 |
DPPtHGSS | Ash's Pikachu | Korean | Nintendo Wi-Fi | 50 | February 1 to 28, 2011 |
BW | All Nippon Airways Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | July 18 to September 30, 2011 |
BW | Singing Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 30 | July 30 to September 4, 2011 |
BW | ExtremeSpeed Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | March 1 to May 6, 2012 |
BW | Pikachu Festival Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 100 | March 23 to April 8, 2012 |
BW | Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu | English | Singapore | 100 | May 11 to 20, 2012 |
BW | Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu | Japanese | Singapore | 100 | May 11 to 20, 2012 |
BW | Summer 2012 Pikachu | English | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 |
BW | Summer 2012 Pikachu | French | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 |
BW | Summer 2012 Pikachu | German | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 |
BW | Summer 2012 Pikachu | Italian | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 |
BW | Summer 2012 Pikachu | Spanish | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 |
BW | Summer Carnival Pikachu | Korean | South Korea | 100 | July 14 to August 29, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | English | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | French | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | German | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | Italian | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | Japanese | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | Korean | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BW | 2012 World Championships Pikachu | Spanish | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 |
BWB2W2 | Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 100 | May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Strongest Class Pikachu | Japanese | Hong Kong Taiwan |
100 | July 26 to August 20, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | August 10 to September 6, 2013 |
XYORAS | 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 | Japan | 10 | August 9 to 17, 2014 |
XY | Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu | All | Japan | 10 | August 16 to 17, 2014 |
XYORAS | Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu | All | Japan | 36 | December 11, 2014; December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015 |
ORAS | Pokémon Cafe Pikachu | All | Japan | 10 | January 9 to March 15, 2015 |
XYORAS | 7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 50 | July 18 to September 30, 2015 |
XYORAS | Yokohama Pikachu | All | Japan | 10 | August 8 to 16, 2015 |
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 |
ORAS | PGL Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 10 | September 1 to October 29, 2015 |
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 | 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 | Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu | All | Japan | 10 | November 18, 2016 to November 15, 2018 |
SM | Tohoku Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 10 | 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 | All | Online | 10 | May 1 to 31, 2019 |
E | Target Bullseye Pass Shiny Pikachu | All | 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
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 1 | April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017 |
SM | Original Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 1 | September 19 to 25, 2017 |
SM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 1 | October 19 to November 23, 2017 |
SM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region |
Online | 1 | November 10 to 23, 2017 |
USUM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 1 | March 29 to May 31, 2018 |
SwSh | Ash's Original Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | September 29 to November 30, 2020 |
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SM | Hoenn Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 6 | May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017 |
SM | Hoenn Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 6 | September 26 to October 2, 2017 |
USUM | Hoenn Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 6 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
SwSh | Ash's Hoenn Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 2 to November 30, 2020 |
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SM | Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 10 | May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017 |
SM | Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 9 | October 3 to 9, 2017 |
USUM | Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 9 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
SwSh | Ash's Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 9 to November 30, 2020 |
Unova Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SM | Unova Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 14 | May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017 |
SM | Unova Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 13 | October 10 to 16, 2017 |
USUM | Unova Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 13 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
SwSh | Ash's Unova Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 16 to November 30, 2020 |
Kalos Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SM | Kalos Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 17 | June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017 |
SM | Kalos Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 17 | October 17 to 23, 2017 |
USUM | Kalos Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 17 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
SwSh | Ash's Kalos Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 18 to November 30, 2020 |
Alola Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SM | Alola Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 20 | 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
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SwSh | Ash's Partner Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | September 29 to November 30, 2020 |
World Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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SwSh | Ash's World Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 30 to November 30, 2020 |
SwSh | 25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's World Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 80 | August 11 to September 30, 2022 |
In-game events
Pikachu
Games | Event | Language | Level | Distribution period |
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RSEFRLG | Colosseum Pikachu | Japanese | 10 | November 21, 2003 onwards |
DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | Japanese | 10 | December 14, 2006 onwards |
DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | English | 10 | June 25, 2007 onwards |
DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | French | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | German | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | Italian | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | Spanish | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
HOME | HOME Pikachu | Worldwide | 5 | February 12, 2020 onwards |
Partner Cap Pikachu
Games | Event | Language | Level | Distribution period |
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USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | Japanese | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | Taiwanese | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | American | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | PAL | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | Korean | 50 | December 21, 2017 onwards |
Wild Area News
Pikachu
Games | Event | Gigantamax | Level | Distribution period |
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SwSh | Wild Area News | Yes | 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 | May 12 to 18, 2020 |
SwSh | Wild Area News | No | 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 60 |
August 6 to 9, 2020 |
SwSh | Wild Area News | Yes | 60 60 |
February 27 to 28, 2021 |
Poké Portal News
Games | Event | Tera Type | Level | Distribution period |
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SV | Pikachu the Unrivaled | Water | 100 | February 24 to 27, 2023 July 11 to 25, 2024 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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B2W2 | Global Link Pikachu | Japanese | PGL | 10 | 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.
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Red | Blue | Berry (100%)
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Gold | Silver | Berry (2%)
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Ruby | Sapphire | Oran Berry (50%)
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Diamond | Pearl | |
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Battle Revolution | Light Ball (100%)
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Ranch | Shuca Berry (100%)
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Pokéwalker | ||
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X | Y | Light Ball (5%)
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Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | |
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Scarlet | Violet | Light Ball (5%)
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Stats
Base stats
Generation I-V
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 300
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HP: 35
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 320
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Partner Pikachu
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HP: 45 |
105 - 320 | 200 - 431 | |
80 |
76 - 321 | 148 - 437 | |
50 |
49 - 285 | 94 - 364 | |
75 |
72 - 315 | 139 - 425 | |
60 |
58 - 297 | 112 - 388 | |
120 |
112 - 370 | 220 - 533 | |
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Scratch | Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72) Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26) Pikachu (Sample Set 1) |
Tackle | Pikachu (Expedition 124) |
Anime-only moves
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Tackle | Normal | The Double Trouble Header |
Leer | Normal | Hour of the Houndour |
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Holiday hat | Party hat | Original hat | Halloween hat | Summer-style |
H.F. Custom cap | Flower crown | Detective hat | Straw hat | Mimikyu costume |
Beanie | Party hat | Clone | Safari hat | Flower hat |
Charizard hat | Umbreon hat | Rayquaza hat | Lucario hat | World cap |
Explorer | Winter Carnival | New Year's hat | Meloetta hat | Halloween Mischief |
Kariyushi shirt | Gracidea flower | Pokémon TCG hat | Cake costume | World Championships 2022 |
Green T-shirt (Berry) | Purple T-shirt (Flower) | Party top hat | Brendan's hat | May's bow |
Cherry blossoms | Blue T-shirt (Citrus) | Amethyst crown | Quartz crown | Pyrite crown |
Malachite crown | Aquamarine crown | Tricks & Treats | Holiday outfit | Rei's cap |
Akari's kerchief | Batik shirt | Captain Pikachu | Sun crown | Moon crown |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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