Ash's Pikachu (M20): Difference between revisions

m
Update name of first partner Pokémon
(→‎In the manga: No role in that story, really.)
m (Update name of first partner Pokémon)
 
(24 intermediate revisions by 16 users not shown)
Line 9: Line 9:
image=[[File:Ash Pikachu M21.png|250px]] |
image=[[File:Ash Pikachu M21.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Pikachu|
caption=Ash's Pikachu|
gender=Male|
gender=Male<ref name="gender">Confirmed via [[gender difference]].</ref>|
ability=Unknown<ref>{{a|Static}} in the main series</ref>|
ability=Unknown<ref>{{a|Static}} in the main series</ref>|
location=[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]|
location=[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]|
Line 17: Line 17:
epname=I Choose You!|
epname=I Choose You!|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]<br>[[Kate Bristol]]{{tt|*|Speaking scene}}|
enva1=[[Ikue Otani]]<br>[[Kate Bristol]]{{tt|*|Speaking scene}}|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
java1=[[Ikue Otani]]
}}
}}
'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} obtained on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to Ash by {{an|Professor Oak}}. He appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', [[Pokémon movie]]s set in a different continuity from the main series. Despite having largely the same personality as the {{AP|Pikachu}} of the main series and starting out his {{pkmn|journey}} with Ash in a similar way, the rest of Pikachu's story developed in quite a different way.
'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} obtained on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to Ash by {{an|Professor Oak}}. He appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', and ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', [[Pokémon movie]]s set in a different continuity from the main series. Despite having largely the same personality as the {{AP|Pikachu}} of the main series and starting out his {{pkmn|journey}} with Ash in a similar way, the rest of Pikachu's story developed in quite a different way.


==In the movies==
==In the movies==
===History===
===History===
====''I Choose You!''====
====''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''====
[[File:Ash Pikachu M20.png|thumb|250px|In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'']]
[[File:Ash Pikachu M20.png|thumb|250px|In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'']]
On his first day as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash learned from {{an|Professor Oak}} that the [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers from [[Pallet Town]]. Professor Oak then revealed there was one Pokémon left to give away. This turned out to be Pikachu, who acted very stubborn and showed no particular interest in Ash. Despite this, Ash chose Pikachu to be his partner, and together, they set out on their journey.
On his first day as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash learned from {{an|Professor Oak}} that the [[Kanto]] [[first partner Pokémon]], {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers from [[Pallet Town]]. Professor Oak revealed there was still one Pokémon left to give away. This turned out to be Pikachu, who acted very stubborn and showed no particular interest in Ash. Despite this, Ash chose Pikachu to be his partner, and together, they set out on their journey.


Pikachu initially gave the inexperienced Trainer a hard time, refusing to listen to his commands. It was not until Ash accidentally angered a flock of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spearow}} and Ash protected Pikachu from them that they started to bond. After this, they encountered {{an|Ho-Oh}} and Ash vowed to encounter Ho-Oh again someday with Pikachu. Pikachu would subsequently become a trusted partner for Ash, helping him catch a {{AP|Caterpie}} and win Badges. Ash and Pikachu eventually met two other Trainers, named [[Verity]] and [[Sorrel]], and found another friend in an abandoned {{AP|Charmander}}.
Pikachu initially gave the inexperienced Trainer a hard time, refusing to listen to his commands. It was not until Ash accidentally angered a flock of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spearow}} and Ash protected Pikachu from them that they started to bond. After this, they encountered {{an|Ho-Oh}} and Ash vowed to encounter Ho-Oh again someday with Pikachu. Pikachu would subsequently become a trusted partner for Ash, helping him catch a {{AP|Caterpie}} and win Badges. Ash and Pikachu eventually met two other Trainers, named [[Verity]] and [[Sorrel]], and found another friend in an abandoned {{AP|Charmander}}.


After losing a battle against a Trainer named [[Cross]], Ash started to question himself and his Pokémon, and even wished he had started out with a Bulbasaur or Squirtle instead of Pikachu. Luckily, a mysterious Pokémon called {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}} helped Ash see the error in his new ways by pulling him into a dream where Pikachu was completely absent. Ash apologized to Pikachu and they continued their journey towards the [[Mt. Tensei|Raizen Mountains]] to see Ho-Oh again.
After losing a battle against a Trainer named [[Cross]], Ash started to question himself and his Pokémon and even wished he had started out with a Bulbasaur or Squirtle instead of Pikachu. Luckily, a mysterious Pokémon called {{OBP|Marshadow|M20}} helped Ash see the error in his new ways by pulling him into a dream where Pikachu was completely absent. Ash apologized to Pikachu and they continued their journey towards the [[Mt. Tensei|Raizen Mountains]] to see Ho-Oh again.


[[File:Ash and Pikachu M20.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and Ash]]
[[File:Ash and Pikachu M20.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and Ash]]
Atop the Raizen Mountains at [[Mount Tensei]], Ash's [[Rainbow Wing]] became corrupted when Cross appeared and placed it on Rainbow Rock with his evil heart. Marshadow, in turn, became corrupted by the Rainbow Wing and managed to possess a group of nearby Pokémon. Ash used Pikachu to battle against Marshadow, but the Gloomdweller Pokémon proved to be too powerful and it eventually won, but not without exhausting itself in the process. Ash grabbed the injured Pikachu to keep out of harm from Marshadow's army, only for the two to run into a dead end.
Atop the Raizen Mountains at [[Mount Tensei]], Ash's [[Rainbow Feather|Rainbow Wing]] became corrupted when Cross appeared and placed it on Rainbow Rock with his evil heart. Marshadow, in turn, became corrupted by the Rainbow Wing and managed to possess a group of nearby Pokémon. Ash used Pikachu to battle against Marshadow, but the Gloomdweller Pokémon proved to be too powerful and it eventually won, but not without exhausting itself in the process. Ash grabbed the injured Pikachu to keep out of harm from Marshadow's army, only for the two to run into a dead end.


When Ash attempted to get Pikachu to return to his {{i|Poké Ball}} for safety, it refused. Pikachu, appearing to speak, revealed to Ash that it wished to stay by his side forever. Mirroring the start of their journey, Ash tried to protect Pikachu by standing in the way of the attacks. He eventually managed to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. Taking the full blast, Ash's body started to disappear, with only his consciousness surviving in a spirit world. Pikachu took hold of [[Ash's hat]] and started to cry, with the corrupted Rainbow Wing withering away, freeing Marshadow and the other Pokémon of its control.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's hat]]]]
When Ash attempted to get Pikachu to return to his {{i|Poké Ball}} for safety, he refused. Pikachu, appearing to {{pkmn2|talking|speak}}, revealed to Ash that he wished to stay by his side forever. Mirroring the start of their journey, Ash tried to protect Pikachu by standing in the way of the attacks. He eventually managed to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. Taking the full blast, Ash's body started to disappear, with only his consciousness surviving in a spirit world. Pikachu took hold of [[Ash's hat]] and started to cry, with the corrupted Rainbow Wing withering away while launching a massive {{m|Thunderbolt}} around the pinnacle, freeing Marshadow and the other Pokémon he hit from the corrupted wing's control.


Ash could hear Pikachu's cries in the spirit world and ran towards his voice. This caused his body to regenerate in the real world. Noticing this, Pikachu ran towards Ash and reunited with him, fully reviving him. After placing a new Rainbow Wing atop Rainbow Rock with his pure heart, Ho-Oh finally appeared. Ash and Pikachu had a fierce battle with Ho-Oh until the sun set. Some time after, Ash and Pikachu said their goodbyes to Verity and Sorrel, who continued on their own journeys. Pikachu continued to travel with Ash, aiding him in his dream to become a [[Pokémon Master]].
Ash could hear Pikachu's cries in the spirit world and ran towards his voice. This caused his body to regenerate in the real world. Noticing this, Pikachu ran towards Ash and reunited with him, fully reviving him. After placing a new Rainbow Wing atop Rainbow Rock with his pure heart, Ho-Oh finally appeared. Ash and Pikachu had a fierce battle with Ho-Oh until the sun set. Sometime after, Ash and Pikachu said their goodbyes to Verity and Sorrel, who continued on their own journeys. Pikachu continued to travel with Ash, aiding him in his dream to become a [[Pokémon Master]].


====''The Power of Us''====
====''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''====
{{incomplete|section|2=Expansion on M21 role}}
Eventually, Pikachu and Ash visited [[Fula City]] in order to attend the [[Wind Festival]]. Pikachu assisted Ash during the local [[Pokémon Catch Race]], where he helped free a {{p|Tyranitar}} that was caught in some ropes and went on a rampage as a result.
Eventually, Pikachu and Ash visited [[Fula City]] in order to attend the [[Wind Festival]]. Pikachu assisted Ash during the local [[Pokémon Catch Race]], where it helped free a {{p|Tyranitar}} that was caught in some ropes and went on a rampage as a result.


Pikachu was later used by [[Risa]], a beginning Trainer who lacked Pokémon of her own, to battle a wild {{p|Eevee}}, which she was ultimately able to catch.
Pikachu was later used by [[Risa]], a beginning Trainer who lacked Pokémon of her own, to battle a wild {{p|Eevee}}, which she was ultimately able to catch.
Pikachu later protected Ash from being hit by {{OBP|Zeraora|M21}}'s {{m|Plasma Fists}} attack and proceeded to battle with the {{pkmn|category|Thunderclap Pokémon}}, but the battle stopped when Zeraora accidentally launched a Plasma Fists attack at the [[wild Pokémon]] and Ash jumped in to save them. He was later used to recharge the sprinkler system, which was later used to extinguish the fire caused by {{TRT}} dropping a sample of {{a|Effect Spore}} solution.
{{incomplete|section|2=Expansion of M23 and JNS05 role}}
====''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''====
Pikachu and Ash next traveled to the [[Forest of Okoya]], where they met {{OBP|Koko|M23}}.
====''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''====
Pikachu reappeared in the fifth special episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.


===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
Line 53: Line 62:


===Moves used===
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Quick Attack}} M20.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt M20|1=Quick Attack M20|2=Iron Tail M21}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Quick Attack|2=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|M20|I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|M20|I Choose You!}}
Line 61: Line 70:
===Voice actors===
===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{yellow color light}}|bordercolor={{yellow color dark}}
{{vatable|color={{yellow color light}}|bordercolor={{yellow color dark}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Otani]]''
|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
|en=[[Ikue Otani]]
|de=Sabine Bohlmann
|es_eu=Elena Palacios
}}
}}


====Speaking scene====
====Speaking scene====
{{vatable|color={{yellow color light}}|bordercolor={{yellow color dark}}
{{vatable|color={{yellow color light}}|bordercolor={{yellow color dark}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Otani]]''
|en=[[Kate Bristol]]
|en=[[Kate Bristol]]
|de=Sabine Bohlmann
|fi=Myy Lohi
|fi=Myy Lohi
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
Line 88: Line 96:
==In the games==
==In the games==
===Pikachu in a cap===
===Pikachu in a cap===
[[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Partner Cap Pikachu]]
[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Partner Cap Pikachu]]
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
Following the six cap-wearing {{pkmn2|event}} Pikachu distributed in celebration of both the [[M20|twentieth Pokémon movie]] and the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon anime (all of which were based on Ash’s Pikachu from the main anime), a seventh Pikachu in a cap, known as the Partner Cap Pikachu, based on this Pikachu and wearing the hat Ash wears in the twentieth movie, debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. Like his predecessors, this Pikachu is always [[Gender|male]] and cannot evolve. His moveset is identical to the one he had in the movie in which he appeared, and his level corrusponds to the number of said movie. Also like the others, he has access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
Following the six cap-wearing {{pkmn2|event}} Pikachu distributed in celebration of both the [[M20|twentieth Pokémon movie]] and the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon anime (all of which were based on Ash’s Pikachu from the main anime), a seventh Pikachu in a cap, known as the Partner Cap Pikachu, based on this Pikachu and wearing the hat Ash wears in the twentieth movie, debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. Like his predecessors, this Pikachu is always [[Gender|male]] and cannot evolve. His moveset is identical to the one he had in the movie in which he appeared, and his level corrusponds to the number of said movie. Also like the others, he has access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.


In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the 20th movie. Unlike the other six, this Pikachu is only available in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and cannot be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the 20th movie. Unlike the other six, this Pikachu is only available in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and cannot be transferred to [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
In [[Generation VIII]], Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed [[Pikachu in a cap#Partner Cap 2|via serial code]] from September 29 to November 30, 2020. The distribution was part of a promotion celebrating ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'''s timeslot change to Fridays in Japan.
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Pikachu M20 manga.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Pikachu in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}'']]
[[File:Ash Pikachu M20 manga.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Pikachu in ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
====In the I Choose You! manga====
====I Choose You!====
Ash's Pikachu appeared in {{ma|I Choose You!|the manga adaptation of the 20th movie}}. His role is largely the same as it was in the movie.
Ash's Pikachu appeared in {{ma|I Choose You!|the manga adaptation of the 20th movie}}. His role is largely the same as it was in the movie.


Line 108: Line 118:
{{anmov/f|electric}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}


====In the Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix manga====
====Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix====
[[File:Ash Pikachu ICYR.png|thumb|200px|Ash in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
[[File:Ash Pikachu ICYR.png|thumb|200px|Ash in [[Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You! Remix]]]]
Pikachu appeared in [[ICYR1]], where he took on an [[island challenge|island trial]] on [[Poni Island]] with Ash. During the trial, they encountered a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Kommo-o}} and battled it. In the middle of the battle, Ash had a flashback of the day that he met Pikachu.
Pikachu appeared in [[ICYR1]], where he took on an [[island challenge|island trial]] on [[Poni Island]] with Ash. During the trial, they encountered a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Kommo-o}} and battled it. In the middle of the battle, Ash had a flashback of the day that he met Pikachu.


During the flashback, Ash ran to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as he was late in getting his first Pokémon. Since three of the Pokémon Professor Oak provided weren't available, Ash had to choose Pikachu in which they got off on a rocky start. During their travels, Ash accidentally angered a {{AP|Spearow|Fearow}} when he accidentally threw a rock at it. This caused a flock of {{p|Spearow}} to chase after the two. With Ash's determination, Pikachu was able to save Ash by defeating the Spearow flock. With that done, Ash and Pikachu then saw {{an|Ho-Oh}} flying by them.
During the flashback, Ash ran to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as he was late in getting his first Pokémon. Since three of the Pokémon Professor Oak provided weren't available, Ash had to choose Pikachu in which they got off on a rocky start. During their travels, Ash accidentally angered a {{AP|Spearow|Fearow}} when he accidentally threw a rock at it. This caused a flock of {{p|Spearow}} to chase after the two. With Ash's determination, Pikachu was able to save Ash by defeating the Spearow flock. With that done, Ash and Pikachu saw {{an|Ho-Oh}} flying by them.


Back in the present, Ash still had to deal with Kommo-o. After Ash remembered the day that he met Pikachu, he was able to defeat Kommo-o with Pikachu using {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
Back in the present, Ash still had to deal with Kommo-o. After Ash remembered the day that he met Pikachu, he was able to defeat Kommo-o with Pikachu using {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.
Line 130: Line 140:
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then releases several beams of electricity at the opponent.
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power and then releases several beams of electricity at the opponent.
|}
|}


Line 150: Line 160:
}}
}}


==Related articles==
==See also==
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]