Pikachu variants: Difference between revisions

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}, meaning it cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. It also cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}}. If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is its costume's exclusive move and the costume is removed, then it will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}.  

==Pikachu in a cap==

An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', debuted in an update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.  

==Partner Pikachu==

In {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, the {{player}} starts their journey with a {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu. Though it cannot evolve, it has higher stats than a regular Pikachu and can be [[Move Tutor|taught]] special moves related to other common Pikachu variants.

==Gigantamax Pikachu==

Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.

==Other variants==

* H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.

* Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.

* Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture}} revival project, and also as a tie-in with ''{{wp|One Piece}}'' in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.

* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Mimikyu}} costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the ''Misunderstood Mischief'' [[Special Research]]. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.

* Pikachu wearing {{ga|May}}'s bow: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.

* Pikachu adorned with cherry blossoms: was released for the Spring 2023 event, from April 4 to 10, 2023.

Pikachu wearing the festive hat, party hat, Original cap, witch's hat, summer-style costume, and detective hat were also available during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in {{wp|Yokohama}}, Japan, held from August 6 to 12, 2019.

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* '''Halloween Hat Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a witch's hat, it was catchable during the Halloween event from October 30 to November 5 2023.

* '''Christmas Hat Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a Santa's hat, it was catchable during the Christmas event from December 18 to December 24 2023.

===Anime===

==Related articles==

{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}

==See also==