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


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


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


It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[starter Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.
It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.
 
Pikachu is also the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|initial Pokémon]] of {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}.
 
==Concept and development==
Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at [[Game Freak]].<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form {{p|Raichu}} in the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]] {{file|Bandai Pikachu card.jpg|as seen here}}.
 
Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>


Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon of {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}.
Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>


==Species overview==
==Biology==
===Biology===
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's gender differences in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's gender differences in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.


[[File:HOME845Go.png|thumb|200px|left|In the mouth of {{p|Cramorant}}]]
[[File:Cramorant Gorging Form anime.png|thumb|left|250px|In the mouth of {{p|Cramorant}}]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it [[EP039|has been shown]] that wild Pikachu live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. The anime [[SM091|has also shown]] that [[Alola]]n Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as other {{t|Electric}} Pokémon species. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for {{Berries}}, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In the {{pkmn|manga}}, [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|it has been observed]] eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.
In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu are shown to live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', it is shown that [[Alola]]n Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for {{Berries}}, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.


Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the anime, Pikachu has [[EP030|been known]] to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to {{p|Pachirisu}}.
Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.


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


====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]].  
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]].  
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The {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player [[starter Pokémon|starts with]] in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender and has access to [[move]]s that normal Pikachu do not. The partner Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as the partner power {{m|Pika Papow}}.
====Pikachu in a cap====
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[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of [[Ash's hat]]s from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} or Gigantamax.
 
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====Partner Pikachu====
The {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as having access to the [[partner power]] {{m|Pika Papow}}.
 
The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in {{LGPE}}'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.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.
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===Evolution===
===Evolution===
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[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], {{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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===Concept and development===
==In the games==
Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at [[Game Freak]].<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu originally had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for the {{pkmn|anime}} and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Its Gigantamax form is a reference to its original rotund appearance.<ref name=Chunkachu > [https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559317105798811648 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>
Pikachu appears in every [[core series]] and [[side series]] game, {{g|Snap}}, {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{g|Channel}}, {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, {{g|Trozei!}}, every game in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, every game in the {{g|Ranger series}}, every game in the {{g|Rumble series}}, {{g|Conquest}}, {{g|Battle Trozei}}, {{g|Picross}}, {{g|Quest}}, [[New Pokémon Snap]], {{g|UNITE}}, {{g|Shuffle}}, {{g|Masters EX}}, and {{g|GO}}.
 
Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>
 
===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the [[Pokémon]] franchise.


In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
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==In the games==
Pikachu appears in every [[core series]] and {{DL|Pokémon games|side series}} game, {{g|Snap}}, {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}, {{g|Channel}}, {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, {{g|Trozei!}}, every game in the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, every game in the {{g|Ranger series}}, every game in the {{g|Rumble series}}, {{g|Conquest}}, {{g|Battle Trozei}}, {{g|Picross}}, {{g|Quest}}, [[New Pokémon Snap]], {{g|UNITE}}, {{g|Shuffle}}, {{g|Masters EX}}, and {{g|GO}}.
===As the player===
===As the player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=025|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=025}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=022|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=156|reg2=Kanto|num2=025|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=156|reg2=Kanto|num2=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=104|reg2=Johto|num2=022|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=104|reg2=Johto|num2=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=163|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=163}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{Dex/Form|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Galar|num2=085|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=104|reg4=Hisui|num4=056|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Galar|num2=085|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=104|reg4=Hisui|num4=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|nocat=1}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|reg2=Kitakami|num2=21|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
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| Male Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Female Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Original Cap Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
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|style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Pikachu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|2|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum|area=[[Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc]] (JP)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=fff|area=[[Santalune Forest]], {{rt|3|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Electric-type Safari|Electric]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Santalune Forest]], {{rt|3|Kalos}}, [[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Electric-type Safari|Electric]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 1, {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}})<br>[[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Cosplay Pikachu|Received]] at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], or [[Lilycove City]] after first [[Pokémon Contest]] <small>'''([[Cosplay Pikachu]])'''</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{safari|Hoenn}} (Zone 1, {{DL|Tall grass|long grass}})<br>[[List of in-game event Pokémon (Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)#Cosplay Pikachu|Received]] at the [[Contest Hall]] in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], or [[Lilycove City]] after first [[Pokémon Contest]] <small>'''([[Cosplay Pikachu]])'''</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])<br>[[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]])<br>[[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) <small>('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])<br>[[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]])<br>[[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) <small>('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] <small>('''Pikachu''')</small><br>[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] <small>('''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] <small>('''Pikachu''')</small><br>[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] <small>('''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Galar Route 4|Route 4]], [[Stony Wilderness]]<br>[[Rolling Fields]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Meetup Spot]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Pikachu|Only one]]){{tt|*|If the player has save data from Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!}} <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Galar Route 4|Route 4]], [[Stony Wilderness]]<br>[[Rolling Fields]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Meetup Spot]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Sword and Shield)#Pikachu|Only one]]){{tt|*|If the player has save data from Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu!}} <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]]<br>[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]]<br>[[Fields of Honor]], [[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area=[[Nature's Pantry]], [[Golden Lowlands]]<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s - [[Bonechill Wastes]], [[Heart's Crag]]<br>[[Massive mass outbreak]]s - [[Obsidian Fieldlands]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Nature's Pantry]], massive [[mass outbreak]]s<br>'''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Golden Lowlands]]<br>'''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Windbreak Stand]]<br>'''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[Artazon]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s (2★, 3★)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[Artazon]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pikachu|2★}}, {{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pikachu|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Kitakami Road]], [[Apple Hills]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Wistful Fields]], [[Paradise Barrens]], [[Kitakami Wilds]], [[Timeless Woods]]}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Yellow}}, the player gets the [[Light Ball]] by trading their {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}}, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In [[Pokéwalker]], only Pikachu found in [[Yellow Forest]] are carrying items.
|nocat=1
 
|type=Electric
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
|rb1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rb1type=None|rb1rar=100|rb1image=no
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
|ye1=Light Ball|ye1type=None|ye1rar={{tt|100|Starter Pikachu}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|image=None.png}}
|ye2=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|ye2type=None|ye2rar={{tt|100|Pikachu obtained by other means}}|ye2image=no
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|gsc1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|gsc1type=None|gsc1rar=2|gsc1image=no
{{HeldItems/Items2|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|Light Ball|100|image1=None.png|availNote2={{ga|Red's Pikachu|Initial Pikachu}},&#32;}}
|rse1=Oran Berry|rse1type=Berry|rse1rar=50
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
|rse2=Light Ball|rse2type=None|rse2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|2|rows=2|image=None.png}}
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
|dppt2=Light Ball|dppt2type=None|dppt2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
|pbr1=Light Ball|pbr1type=None|pbr1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items2|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|rows=4}}
|hgss1=Oran Berry|hgss1type=Berry|hgss1rar=50
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
|hgss2=Light Ball|hgss2type=None|hgss2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
|xy1=Light Ball|xy1type=None|xy1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
|oras1=Light Ball|oras1type=None|oras1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Battle Revolution|gcolor={{pbr color}}|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
|sm1=Light Ball|sm1type=None|sm1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|100}}
|usum1=Light Ball|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|gcolor=a46931|My Pokémon Ranch}}
|swsh1=Light Ball|swsh1type=None|swsh1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Items1|Shuca Berry|100}}
|ranch1=Shuca Berry|ranch1type=Berry|ranch1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
|walk1=Shuca Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items3|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|Yellow Shard|100|availNote3=[[In-game trade]],&#32;}}
|walk2=Lum Berry|walk2type=Berry|walk2rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
|walk3=Sitrus Berry|walk3type=Berry|walk3rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items3|Shuca Berry|100|Lum Berry|100|Sitrus Berry|100}}
|walk4=Leppa Berry|walk4type=Berry|walk4rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
|walk5=TinyMushroom|walk5type=None|walk5rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items3|Leppa Berry|100|TinyMushroom|100|Oran Berry|100}}
|walk6=Oran Berry|walk6type=Berry|walk6rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
|event1=Light Ball|event1type=None|event1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5|rows=6}}
|event2=Lucky Egg|event2type=None|event2rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|event3=Shell Bell|event3type=None|event3rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
|event4=Soothe Bell|event4type=None|event4rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|event5=Chesto Berry|event5type=Berry|event5rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
|event6=Thunder Stone|event6type=None|event6rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|event7=Air Balloon|event7type=None|event7rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|event8=Comet Shard|event8type=None|event8rar=100
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|event9=Sea Incense|event9type=None|event9rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
|event10=Silk Scarf|event10type=None|event10rar=100
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5}}
|event11=Heart Scale|event11type=None|event11rar=100
|}
|event12=Focus Band|event12type=None|event12rar=100
|event13=Pretty Wing|event13type=None|event13rar=100
|event14=Lemonade|event14type=None|event14rar=100
}}


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


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


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


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/9|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/9|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/9|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/9|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/9|0405|Luxray}}<br>{{MSP/9|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/9|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/9|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/9|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/9|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/9|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/9|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/9|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/9|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/9|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/9|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0863|Perrserker}}<br>{{MSP/9|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/9|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/9|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/9|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/9|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/9|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/9|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/9|0335|Zangoose}}<br>{{MSP/9|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/9|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/9|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/9|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/9|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0183|Marill}}{{MSP/9|0963|Finizen}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File: Bag Light Ball SV Sprite.png|32px]]{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}


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| Original hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer style
| Summer-style
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
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| World Championships<br>2022
| World Championships<br>2022
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| Shaymin scarf
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Party top hat
| Party top hat
| Brendan's hat
| Brendan's hat
| May's bow
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBlue.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Amethyst.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Quartz.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| May's bow
| Cherry blossoms
| Cherry blossoms
| Blue T-shirt (Citrus)
| Amethyst crown
| Quartz crown
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Pyrite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Malachite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Aquamarine.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2023.png|100px]]
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| Pyrite crown
| Malachite crown
| Aquamarine crown
| Tricks & Treats
| Holiday attire
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! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
! colspan="6" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly5.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
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| Standard
| 5th Anniversary
| Okinawa exclusive
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fly5.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOrange.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| Standard
| Okinawa exclusive
| Green balloons
| Green balloons
| Purple balloons
| Purple balloons
| 5th Anniversary
| Orange balloons
|}
|}


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


===Form data===
Pikachu has four forms: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. Only Pikachu in a cap and Gigantamax Pikachu are recognized by an in-game [[Pokédex]]. Pikachu in a cap is recognized in {{game4|SMUSUM}}, and its eight variants and Gigantamax Pikachu are recognized in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, and {{g|HOME}}. Partner Eevee has only been named in promotional materials.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]</ref>
====Cosplay Pikachu====
====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is a unique [[Gender|female]] Pikachu who has a black heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail. It only appears in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, in which it is obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. It is able to be dressed up into different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}) and learn a [[move]] associated with that condition that it otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}); each form also automatically learns a [[move]] that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.
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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu.png|100px]]
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Cosplay Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|x100px]]{{color2|000|Thunder Shock (move)|Thunder Shock}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{cool color light}}" | Pikachu Rock Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Meteor Mash (move)|Meteor Mash}}
{{color2|000|Cool (condition)|Cool}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Icicle Crash (move)|Icicle Crash}}
{{color2|000|Beautiful (condition)|Beautiful}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Draining Kiss (move)|Draining Kiss}}
{{color2|000|Cute (condition)|Cute}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph. D<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Electric Terrain (move)|Electric Terrain}}
{{color2|000|Clever (condition)|Clever}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|100px]]{{color2|000|Flying Press (move)|Flying Press}}
{{color2|000|Tough (condition)|Tough}}
|}{{-}}


Unlike other Pikachu, it cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into {{g|Bank}}, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]], despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into {{g|Bank}}, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]], despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
{{Evobox/Formes
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|type1-1=Electric
|forme=6
|forme=6
|forme1=Cosplay Pikachu
|forme1=Cosplay Pikachu<br>&nbsp;
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|forme3=Pikachu Belle<br><span style="background: #{{beauty color}}">[[Beautiful (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Beautiful&nbsp;}}]]</span>
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|loc3=Knowing {{mcolor|Icicle Crash}}
|loc3=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Icicle Crash}}
|sprite4=025Pikachu-Pop Star
|sprite4=025Pikachu-Pop Star
|forme4=Pikachu Pop Star
|forme4=Pikachu Pop Star<br><span style="background: #{{cute color}}">[[Cute (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Cute&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-4=Electric
|type1-4=Electric
|loc4=Knowing {{mcolor|Draining Kiss}}
|loc4=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Draining Kiss}}
|sprite5=025Pikachu-PhD
|sprite5=025Pikachu-PhD
|forme5=Pikachu, Ph.D
|forme5=Pikachu, Ph.D<br><span style="background: #{{clever color}}">[[Clever (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Clever&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-5=Electric
|type1-5=Electric
|loc5=Knowing {{mcolor|Electric Terrain}}
|loc5=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Electric Terrain}}
|sprite6=025Pikachu-Libre
|sprite6=025Pikachu-Libre
|forme6=Pikachu Libre
|forme6=Pikachu Libre<br><span style="background: #{{tough color}}">[[Tough (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Tough&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-6=Electric
|type1-6=Electric
|loc6=Knowing {{mcolor|Flying Press}}
|loc6=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Flying Press}}
}}
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====Pikachu in a cap====
====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot [[evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry]] differs from that of regular Pikachu.
[[Pikachu in a cap]] are eight {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]], and they cannot [[evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry|cries]] differ from that of regular Pikachu.


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


The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the anime's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]], {{OBP|Jack|Galar}}.
The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th [[Pokémon movie]], and by extension, the 20th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]], {{OBP|Jack|Galar}}.
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]
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| {{color2|000|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner Pikachu}}
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Starter.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]
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====Gigantamax Pikachu====
====Gigantamax====
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]]
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]].
{{Evobox/Formes
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax]]<br>{{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]]<br>{{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=025Pikachu
|sprite1=025Pikachu
|name1=Pikachu
|name1=Pikachu
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|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Gigantamax
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Pikachu
|forme2=Gigantamax<br>Pikachu
|item1=Dynamax Band}}
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px}}


===Evolution data===
===Evolution data===
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and Pikachu with the [[Gigantamax Factor]] cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.  
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu, and Pikachu with the [[Gigantamax Factor]] cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.  
{{Evobox/2branch2
{{Evobox/2branch2
|nocat=true
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|no1=0172
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==In the anime==
===Sprites===
{{main|User:Lewtwo/Mewtwo/Mewtwo (Gallery)|Pikachu/Gallery}}
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/Gender|ndex=0025}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|025|Pikachu}}
 
==In animation==
{{main|User:Boblers/Pikachu/Anime|Pikachu/Anime}}
{{main|User:Boblers/Pikachu/Anime|Pikachu/Anime}}
Pikachu appears in the main series {{pkmn|anime}}, the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]], [[Pokémon Origins]], [[Pokémon Generations]], the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]], [[POKÉTOON]], [[GOTCHA!]], [[Pokémon Evolutions]], [[Bidoof's Big Stand]], [[A Ripple in Time]], and [[Journey of Shared Dreams]].
Pikachu appears in the main TV series ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', as well as the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]], [[Pokémon Origins]], [[Pokémon Generations]], the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]], [[POKÉTOON]], [[GOTCHA!]], [[Pokémon Evolutions]], [[Bidoof's Big Stand]], [[A Ripple in Time]], [[The Journey of One Dream]], and [[Biri-Biri]].


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


The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.
The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pokkén Pikachu|1=Pokkén Pikachu Libre}}.png|thumb|220px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pikachu in Pokkén Tournament|1=Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament}}]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
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[[Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)|Pikachu]] is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, like {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. In Burst form, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from {{wp|Heihachi Mishima|Heihachi}} and {{wp|Kazuya Mishima}}'s movesets from the ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series.
[[Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)|Pikachu]] is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, like {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. In Burst form, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from {{wp|Heihachi Mishima|Heihachi}} and {{wp|Kazuya Mishima}}'s movesets from the ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series.


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''Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.''
''Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.''
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===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
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==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
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Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is {{pkmn2|Talking|capable of speaking the human language}}, but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from the anime, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.
Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is {{pkmn2|Talking|capable of speaking the human language}}, but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.
 
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===[[Lightning Force]]===
===[[Lightning Force]]===
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===Celestial===
===Celestial===
[[File:Celestial cover.png|thumb|left|200px|Single cover for [[Celestial]]]]
[[File:Celestial cover.png|thumb|left|200px|Single cover for [[Celestial]]]]
Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
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==Reception==
===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|250px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
On December 11, 2023, {{wp|Google}} revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz</ref>
Pikachu has also served as [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of several scientific discoveries:
* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
* The {{wp|springtail}} species ''Dicranocentrus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928170630/https://brill.com/view/journals/ise/49/1/article-p23_23.xml New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil]</ref>
* The spider species ''Epicratinus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's {{wp|Epigyne|epigynum}} resembling its face.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201209091240/https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4886.1.1 Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species]</ref>
* The spider species ''Alistra pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia]</ref>
* The beetle species ''Hiperantha pikachu'' was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220525023625/https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5082.1.4 Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium]]
[[File:Stadium025.png|thumb|150px|Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium]]
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
* Pikachu is the only [[core series]] [[starter Pokémon]] with a pre-evolved form, though {{game|Yellow}} predates {{p|Pichu}} and Pichu is unobtainable in {{LGPE}}.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in the [[core series]] games that has a pre-evolved form. However, {{p|Pichu}} (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it fills this role.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
* Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
* Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different {{OBP|List of color palettes by index number|Generation I|color palette}} (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different {{OBP|List of color palettes by index number|Generation I|color palette}} (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from the {{pkmn|anime}} ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Ohtani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Ohtani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|starter Pikachu}} in Yellow has unique voice clips in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
** The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} in Yellow has unique voice clips in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
* Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* Pikachu is the only core series first partner Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the 25th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and {{OBP|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex}} in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Pikachu is the 25th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and {{OBP|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex}} in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In the Japanese {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
* In the Japanese {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.


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


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


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (game)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (game)]]
* [[Starter Pokémon]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Pikachu variants]]
* [[Pikachu variants]]
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* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]


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