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'''Partner Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''相棒ポケモン''' ''Partner Pokémon'') refers to the special {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Eevee}} the player [[Starter Pokémon|starts]] with in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] As the names of the two titles imply, players of Let's Go, Pikachu! receive a Pikachu as their partner, while players of Let's Go, Eevee! receive Eevee. While the player can capture and train other Pikachu and Eevee in both games, the partner Pokémon have various special differences from their typical variants.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="250px"
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | Partner {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}}<br>[[File:025Pikachu LG.png|x150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | Partner {{pcolor|Eevee|000}}<br>[[File:133Eevee LG.png|x150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
|}

==Differences from regular Pokémon ==
[[File:133Eevee-Female LG.png|thumb|150px|A female Partner Eevee, seen with her unique tail pattern]]
* The partner Pikachu are constantly seen riding on the player's shoulder while Eevee are constantly seen riding on top of the player's head, similar to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}, even when not in the active [[party]].
** They can also wag their tail to indicate that a hidden item is located in front of the player.
* Female partner Eevee have a special heart-shaped pattern around the tip of their tail. This trait was later introduced to normal female {{p|Eevee}} in [[Generation VIII]] and in [[Pokémon GO]] as a [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]].
* The partner Pokémon have higher [[base stats]], and are fixed to join the party with a fixed all-perfect 31 {{IV}}s in every stat, but cannot be {{Shiny}}. Their gender can be also determined by the title screen during the start of the game.
* Similar to {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} in {{game|Yellow}}, they prefer to be out of their {{i|Poké Ball}} and have no interest in [[evolution|evolving]].
* The [[game-exclusive Pokémon|game-exclusive]] partner the player starts with cannot be traded to other versions of the games, nor transferred to [[Pokémon HOME]].
* They have special [[#Exclusive moves|new moves]] that they can learn via [[Move Tutor]], and can activate special “partner powers” in battle once they have high enough [[friendship]], when the partner appears waving a Joy-Con above the "Fight" button. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—{{m|Pika Papow}} or {{m|Veevee Volley}}—which increases in damage based on friendship. If activated while they are not in battle, they boost the [[statistic|stats]] of the current Pokémon.
* The partner Pokémon can perform [[Secret Technique]]s that take the place of [[HM]]s. These Techniques do not take up a slot in the move set, nor are they moves intended for battle.
* The player's partner can be interacted with and fed, similar to [[Pokémon-Amie]] and [[Pokémon Refresh]] in previous games, which can be done by pressing "<sc>Play with <Partner's Nickname></sc>" on the [[menu]].
* They can also be dressed in different outfits, including sets made to match the player, and be given different hairstyles when pet in certain ways in the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]'s handheld mode.
* They have larger models than their regular counterparts.
* Eevee's coat is lighter shade of brown compared to its regular counterpart and it has purple irises rather than brown.

==Exclusive moves==
<!--Sorted by Move ID-->
{| style="margin:auto"
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{tutormv/header|Electric|none|yes|disp=Partner Pikachu}}
{{tutormv|Zippy Zap|Electric|cat=Physical|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Floaty Fall|Flying|cat=Physical|loc=[[Celadon City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Splishy Splash|Water|cat=Special|loc=[[Fuchsia City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Pika Papow|Electric|cat=Special|loc=Partner Power}}
|}
|}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{tutormv/header|Normal|none|yes|disp=Partner Eevee}}
{{tutormv|Bouncy Bubble|Water|cat=Special|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Buzzy Buzz|Electric|cat=Special|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Sizzly Slide|Fire|cat=Physical|loc=[[Cerulean City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Glitzy Glow|Psychic|cat=Special|loc=[[Celadon City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Baddy Bad|Dark|cat=Special|loc=[[Celadon City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Sappy Seed|Grass|cat=Physical|loc=[[Fuchsia City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Freezy Frost|Ice|cat=Special|loc=[[Fuchsia City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Sparkly Swirl|Fairy|cat=Special|loc=[[Fuchsia City]] [[Move Tutor]]}}
{{tutormv|Veevee Volley|Normal|cat=Physical|loc=Partner Power}}
|}
|}
|}

==Stat comparison==
{{Quartetstats|kanto|025|Pikachu|Electric|35|55|40|50|50|90|025|Pikachu|form2=&nbsp;LG|Let's Go Pikachu|45|80|50|75|60|120|133|Eevee|Normal|55|55|50|45|65|55|133|Eevee|form4=&nbsp;LG|Let's Go Eevee|65|75|70|65|85|75}}

==Gift items==
Occasionally, the partner Pokémon may give the player a random item from the below list as a gift.

{{Itlisth|Electric}}
{{Itemlist|Beach Glass|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Chalky Stone|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Gold Leaf|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Heart Scale|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Leaf Letter Pikachu|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner {{p|Pikachu}}|LP=yes|display=[[Leaf Letter]]}}
{{Itemlist|Leaf Letter Eevee|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner {{p|Eevee}}|LE=yes|display=[[Leaf Letter]]}}
{{Itemlist|Lone Earring|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Marble|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Polished Mud Ball|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pretty Wing|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes|display=[[Pretty Feather|Pretty Wing]]}}
{{Itemlist|Silver Leaf|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Small Bouquet|Received as a gift from the partner Pokémon after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Stretchy Spring|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Tiny Mushroom|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Tropical Shell|Sometimes received as a gift from the partner Pokémon|LP=yes|LE=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|Electric}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Male Trainer.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Female Trainer.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Sea Skim.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Sky Dash.png|x200px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| {{pcolor|Pikachu|000}} and {{color2|000|Chase (game)|Chase}} 
| {{pcolor|Eevee|000}} and {{color2|000|Elaine (game)|Elaine}} 
| {{color2|000|Secret Technique|Sea Skim}}
| {{color2|000|Secret Technique|Sky Dash}}
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Pika Papow.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Veevee Volley.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Walking Pokémon.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Catching Pokémon.png|x180px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| {{mcolor|Pika Papow|000}}
| {{mcolor|Veevee Volley|000}}
| Walking Pokémon
| Catching Pokémon
|- style="font-size: 80%"
|
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Pikachu color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Pikachu color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Legendary birds.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{Let's Go Eevee color dark}}; background: #{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | [[File:LGPE Elite Four.png|x180px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
|
| Encountering the {{color2|000|Legendary birds}}
| Confronting the {{color2|000|Elite Four}}
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]===
The partner Pikachu and Eevee appear in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Partner Pikachu|ÆON Purchase Campaign}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Partner Eevee|ÆON Purchase Campaign}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Normal|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Normal}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Both the Partner Pikachu and the Partner Eevee appear as {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirits}}. Starting in version 1.2.0 of the game, players of Let's Go, Pikachu will receive the Partner Pikachu spirit upon booting the game, while players of Let's Go, Eevee will receive the Partner Eevee spirit. Both spirits can also be found on the {{sbw|Spirit Board}}. Both spirits are neutral-aligned ace (3★) spirits. Pikachu grants a boost to the user's attack and speed at 0% {{sbw|damage}}, while Eevee grants an significant temporary stat boost after eating {{sbw|food}}. Unlike most [[Pokémon]] series spirits, Partner Pikachu and Eevee use their boxart artwork from their titular games.

==In the anime==
[[File:Pikachu Valley Pikachu.png|left|thumb|250px|Several Pikachu with hairstyles similar to the ones found in Let's Go, Pikachu!]]
[[File:Chloe Eevee.png|thumb|250px|[[Chloe's Eevee]]]]
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''===
The partner Pikachu and Eevee are based in part by the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}} the {{player}} receives in {{game|Yellow}}, and, by extension, [[Ash's Pikachu]]. While a direct counterpart to the partner Pokémon hasn't appeared yet in the anime, elements of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] can be seen as early as ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', where [[Risa]] obtains an Eevee as a starter.

Though precursors of this feature were first seen in the [[original series]] with [[Ritchie]]'s [[Sparky]], Pikachu and Eevee with different hairstyles as identifying elements began appearing in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', around the time of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s release. These hairstyles are generally more varied and may not be ones attainable in the games. The first Pikachu with such a hairstyle appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Alola]]n {{pkmn|Trainer}}. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', several other similar Pikachu appeared under the ownership of [[Pikala]].

An Eevee with hair covering its eyes appeared in the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] series of shorts. It made its main series debut in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]'', where it was caught by {{an|Lana}}, received the [[nickname]] [[Sandy]], and was given a haircut.

===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
{{main|Chloe's Eevee}}
The first Eevee with the [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|female tail pattern]] introduced with partner Eevee appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]'' She was eventually caught by [[Chloe]]. Like Partner Eevee, Chloe's Eevee is, for some reason, unable to evolve.

==In the TCG==
===Pokemon Coins===
Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee were released as a [[Coin (TCG)|coin]] for the TCG.

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|image=LPP Silver Pikachu Coin.png
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|release={{TCG|Let's Play, Pikachu!}}
|krelease=N/A
|description=Large-sized, Silver Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Pikachu}} released within the {{TCG|Let's Play, Pikachu!}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} May 3, 2019
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{{TCGAccessory
|background=normal
|border=normal
|image=LPE Silver Eevee Coin.png
|jdate=N/A
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|release={{TCG|Let's Play, Eevee!}}
|krelease=N/A
|description=Large-sized, Silver Pixel Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{p|Eevee}} released within the {{TCG|Let's Play, Eevee!}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} May 3, 2019
}}

===Merchandise===
====SM8 accessories====
Also released in conjunction with {{TCG|Super-Burst Impact}}, the eighth main expansion of the Sun & Moon Era, were a number of other TCG-related items.

'''Files:''' Each 4-ring collection file comes with ten 9-pocket sheets for card display and protection, with capacity to store many more.
:Promoting the upcoming releases of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] was the '''Pikachu & Eevee Collection File''' (Japanese: '''コレクションファイル ピカチュウ＆イーブイ''' ''Collection File: Pikachu & Eievui''), which features a large illustration of the Mouse and Evolution Pokémon on the front and reverse, respectively. This file was exclusive to Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores, and Pokémon Card Stations. The file was made available again from May 31, 2019 in the same manner due to popular demand.

'''File images:'''
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|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Normal color}}
|image1=Pikachu Eevee Collection File Front.jpg
|caption1=Pikachu & Eevee Collection File<br>(front)
|size1=150px
|image2=Pikachu Eevee Collection File Back.jpg
|caption2=Pikachu & Eevee Collection File<br>(reverse)
|size2=150px
}}

====Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves====
Available from Pokémon Centers in tandem with the worldwide release of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] on November 16, 2018 were the '''Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキケース＆シールド ポケモン ピカ・ブイ''' ''Deck Case & Shield: Pokémon Pika•Vui''). The deck case features the same {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} artwork that adorns the boxes of the paired games and has capacity to store 180 cards. The box comes packaged with 2 card dividers and a pack of 64 sleeves that feature a forest scene from the official game art with the [[player character]]s and their [[starter Pokémon]].

'''Product image:'''
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|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Normal color}}
|image1=Pokémon Pika Vee Deck Case Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Pokémon Pika & Vee Deck Case & Sleeves
}}

====Let's Play Theme Decks====
A pair of Theme Decks was released on May 3, 2019, inspired by [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] video games. It features the [[starter Pokémon]] of said games; {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}. The {{TCG|Let's Play, Eevee!}} Theme Deck contains a Flareon Black Star Promo. Similar to the Theme Decks of the Sun & Moon Series expansions, it comes with damage counters, a custom {{TCG|coin}}, a rule sheet, a deckbox featuring their respective Pokémon, a two-player playmat and a poster with Pikachu and Eevee and a code for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]], allowing players to unlock the deck.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Flareon|186}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SM Promo}} 186)

'''Product images:'''
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|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Normal color}}
|image1=Lets Play Pikachu Deck.jpg
|caption1={{TCG|Let's Play, Pikachu!}}
|image2=Lets Play Eevee Deck.jpg
|caption2={{TCG|Let's Play, Eevee!}}
}}

====Let's Play Pokémon Box====
The '''Let's Play Pokémon Box''' became available to purchase from December 6, 2019. This repackaged product includes a copy of both the {{TCG|Let's Play, Pikachu!|Pikachu}} and {{TCG|Let's Play, Eevee!|Eevee}} Let's Play Theme Decks originally released in April of the same year.

'''Product images:'''
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|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Normal color}}
|image1=Lets Play Pokémon Box.jpg
|caption1=Let's Play Pokémon Box
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==In other languages==
{{langtable
|color={{Let's Go Pikachu color}}|bordercolor={{Let's Go Eevee color}}
|zh_yue=搭檔寶可夢 ''{{tt|Daapdong Pokémon|Partner Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=搭檔寶可夢 / 搭档宝可梦 ''{{tt|Dādàng Pokémon|Partner Pokémon}}''
|fr=Pokémon partenaire
|de=Partner-Pokémon
|it=Pokémon compagno
|ko=파트너 포켓몬 ''Partner Pokémon''
|es=Compañero Pokémon
|ru=Покемон-напарник ''Pokémon-naparnik''
|nl=Partner Pokémon
|pt=Partner Pokémon
}}

==Trivia==
* Despite having different models in-game, neither the Partner Pikachu nor the Partner Eevee are registered in the [[Pokédex]] as unique forms. Similarly, they appear as normal Pikachu and Eevee when viewed in [[Pokémon HOME]].

==See also==
* {{animespeciesevo1|Pikachu|Eevee}}
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