Pikachu (Pokémon)

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Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon
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Type
Electric Unknown
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Abilities
Static
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Lightning Rod
Cosplay Pikachu
Cacophony
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Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cosplay Pikachu
Cacophony
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Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Fairy
Hatch time
10 cycles
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
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Weight
13.2 lbs. 6.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
82
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
112
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
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Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. It has a Gigantamax form.

In Alola, Pikachu will evolve into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

In Pokémon Yellow, the starter Pikachu 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 a major representative of Nintendo's collective mascots.

It is also the game mascot and starter Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. It has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World.

Biology

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.

The anime has shown that wild Pikachu live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In the anime, Alolan Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as other 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 forages 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. It has been observed eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

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. Pikachu has 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 recharging fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu can also electrify itself to use its signature move Volt Tackle.

Pikachu has three alternate forms: one, the Cosplay Pikachu appeared exclusively in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It 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. The second form is Pikachu in a cap, which debuted as an event-exclusive Pokémon in Generation VII. It is always male and has seven variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from the anime. In addition to these two forms, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media. The last, Partner Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. This Pikachu can be either gender, has higher base stats, and has access to moves that normal Pikachu do not.

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 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.[1]

Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika, while Pikachu in a cap has its own exclusive Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Partner Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, and the Partner Power, Pika Papow. Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item. Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

In the anime

In the main series

 
Pikachu in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Pikachu

Ash Ketchum has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime, which also marked its debut. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series and has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon anime movie since. Ash's Pikachu remains outside of his Poké Ball.

Pikachutwo

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

Puka

A Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by Victor on Seafoam Island in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

Sparky

Ritchie has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.

Ashachu

Ash was turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverted to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.

Cosplay Pikachu

All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. They reappeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where they were all summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.

Ash's Pikachu (M20)

The Ash Ketchum of the alternate continuity introduced in I Choose You! has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

Other
 
A Shiny Pikachu in the anime
 
A female Pikachu in the anime

A Pikachu appeared in The Ultimate Test. James used it in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. After interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. He was kidnapped by a Skarmory and Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

Pikachu's female form debuted in BWS01, under the ownership of Ayumi. She was trained on how to properly use Thunderbolt through the help of Cilan and Stunfisk.

A Mirror World Pikachu appeared in The Cave of Mirrors!, under the ownership of Mirror Ash. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. They would all participate in his filmmaking endeavors.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. They were all summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.

A Pikachu nicknamed Spike appeared in Battling at Full Volume!, under the ownership of Jimmy. Spike was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu, but as Ash was ill, Serena took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in A Plethora of Pikachu!, all under the ownership of Pikala. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is Shiny was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!. Another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It defeated a Magikarp and Pyukumuku, but ended up losing to Jessie's Mimikyu.

Minor appearances

 
A set of costumed Cosplay Pikachu in the anime
 
A Pikachu wearing a cap in the anime

Numerous other Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Emergency!, under the ownership of Nurse Joy. They helped Ash's Pikachu defeat Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.

Wild Pikachu were prominent in Pikachu's Goodbye, where Ash considered releasing his own Pikachu so he could be with his own kind.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in Pokémon Double Trouble, under the ownership of Travis. Travis's mother Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, but eventually realized her mistake and explained why she made it.

A Pikachu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved into a Raichu.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Pikachu appeared in two of Elijah's movies. Red's Pikachu was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and his friends were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped Plusle and Minun on their mission to rescue Princess Kirlia from the evil Exploud.

A Pikachu appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as one of Mew's transformations.

A Pikachu nicknamed Sugar appeared in Cooking up a Sweet Story!, under the ownership of Abigail, one of the owners of a restaurant. When it went missing prior to the events of the episode, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, but it had evolved into a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in The Keystone Pops!, under the ownership of an Aura Guardian.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in Flint Sparks the Fire!, under the ownership of Volkner. In the present day, it is a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in Clemont's demonstration in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, where it evolved into a Raichu using a Thunder Stone.

A Pikachu appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Uschi.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in Securing the Future!, where it joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP002 Pikachu Dawn's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW001 Pikachu Trip's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.
BW093 Pikachu Cameron's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM003 Pikachu Rotom Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts

A female appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts as the protagonist along with an Oshawott.

In Pokémon Origins

 
Pikachu in Pokémon Origins

Red's Pikachu

Red caught a Pikachu in File 4: Charizard.

Other

A Pikachu appeared in File 1: Red as one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

In Pokémon Generations

Red's Pikachu

Red caught a Pikachu in Viridian Forest in The Adventure. He then proceeded to travel though multiple regions with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

 
Bettie's Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Two Pikachu appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, with one under the ownership of Scottie and the other under the ownership of Bettie. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a battle against Erika, a Beauty, and a Lass; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against Skyla, Flint, and Acerola.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Pikachu appeared in Letter.

In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash & Pikachu, a manga adaptation of the Pokémon anime based on Ash's adventures in Johto, Hoenn, and Battle Frontier.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu (EToP)

Ash's Pikachu is a main character in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of the Pokémon anime.

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, appeared as well; however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
The Electric Tale of Pikachu ET01 An electric mouse Pokémon.
Habitat: Forests and woodlands
Diet: Mainly fruit
Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek.
Beware of electrocution!

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga

Main article: Pikachu (MPJ)

Pikachu is a main character in Magical Pokémon Journey. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, appearing for the first time in How Do You Do, Pikachu?. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

Ash's Pikachu also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters.

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl.

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

A Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

Main article: Red's Pikachu (game)

Red's Pikachu debuted as a silhouette alongside its Trainer in JBA5. It then physically debuted in JBA6.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

 
A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures
 
Female Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Pika
Main article: Chuchu
Main article: Cosplay Pikachu

Pikachu debuted in Wanted: Pikachu!. Here, a Pikachu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but end up getting shocked by him. Red arrives and captures him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. He also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the Elite Four during the Yellow arc before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that he can Surf.

A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

In Just a Spearow Carrier, a Pikachu appeared with its Trainer at Indigo Plateau. It noticeably has a flower by its ear.

A Pikachu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via evolutionary stone.

A Pikachu appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation of Pokémon eggs in Teddiursa's Picnic.

A Pikachu appeared in Ursaring Major, where it appeared in a fantasy of Silver when he explains about the vital points of Pokémon.

In Tyranitar War, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", which she had found injured in Viridian Forest and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even Jasmine noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into Gold's Pibu.

Wild Pikachu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.

Multiple Pikachu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in Pangoro Poses a Problem.

Five Pikachu appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 3, where they each wear the five costumes available for the Cosplay Pikachu: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph. D, and Pikachu Libre. Lisia reveals to Chaz that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably, there are several males, with the exception of Pikachu Pop Star, which has the black marking on the tip of her tail. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 7.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.

Hau's Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to PASM32.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS004 When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

A Pikachu appeared in Aim for the Top!.

A Pikachu appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.

A Pikachu appeared in Introducing the Frontier Brains!, where it was seen in a picture taken by Anabel.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

A Pikachu appeared in ABM02.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Gold's Pikachu

Eusine was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being Gold's.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Main article: Shu's Pikachu

Shu's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

A female Pikachu appeared in GDZ40, under the ownership of a male Trainer.

A Pikachu appeared in GDZ61.

In Pokémon Newspaper Strip

Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived Pokémon Newspaper Strip.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Pikachu appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei, under the ownership of Hanbei.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)

Pikachu is one of the main characters in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that Red caught on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of Clefairy and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into Raichu in Clefairy finally evolves?!, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

Yellow has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in The Fake Pikachu!!.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi caught a Pikachu in PZ02. It later evolved into a Raichu in PZ10.

In the TCG

 
Pikachu in the TCG
 
Pikachu TCG Coin
Main article: Pikachu (TCG)

Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be 211 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 No.1 Trainer.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was Pikachu in the Base Set (which was reprinted in Base Set 2 and in POP Series 2 with different artwork). It was followed in the next set by another Pikachu (which was also reprinted in the Legendary Collection). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English promo card, Pikachu. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at E3.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched Ken Sugimori's artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using ThunderShock. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG coins, with one being included with the English and European languages-only Base Set 2. This coin was also featured in the Pokémon Play It! PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the Game Boy game Pokémon Trading Card Game, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, where it is given by Club Master Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.

In the TFG

Two Pikachu figures have been released.

Other appearances

Pokkén Tournament

 
Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament

Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moveset includes electrical attacks it uses in the main games, like Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, and Thunder. In Burst form, it can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of its attacks and victory poses are directly taken from Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima's movesets from the Tekken series.

Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.[2]

Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the Wii U port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is capable of speaking the human language, but only the player character Tim Goodman is capable of hearing him. Much like Meowth 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.

Game data

As the player

Main article: Pikachu (PokéPark)

Pikachu appears as the player character in both PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends Charmander, Chikorita, and Piplup and ends up in the PokéPark. There he goes on an quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever-expanding Wish Park. At the new PokéPark he meets Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside Voltorb. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
  • Hey You, Pikachu!: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to Red) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by Professor Oak. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
  • Pokémon Stadium 2: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
  • Pokémon Channel: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

Pokédex entries

Pikachu

Generation I Kanto
#025
Red(ENG) When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Blue
Yellow It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Stadium Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
Generation II Johto
#022
Gold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Silver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Crystal When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Stadium 2 This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Generation III Hoenn
#156
Kanto
#025
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
FireRed It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
LeafGreen When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#104
Johto
#022
Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Platinum It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
HeartGold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
SoulSilver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White
Black 2 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #036
Hoenn
#163
X It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Y It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #025
Alola
USUM: #032
Kanto
#025
Sun A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
Moon It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.
Ultra Sun Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
Ultra Moon 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.
Let's Go Pikachu This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#194
Sword Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Shield When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.


Pikachu in a cap

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #025
Alola
USUM: #032
Sun This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
Moon This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
Ultra Sun This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
Ultra Moon This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
Generation VIII Galar
#194
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Kanto/Johto/Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Kanto/Johto/Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region together.


Gigantamax Pikachu

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar
#194
Sword Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
Shield When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Blue (Japan)
Viridian Forest, Power Plant, Rocket Game Corner
Yellow
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 2
Crystal
Route 2MorningDay, Celadon Game Corner
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver
Viridian Forest
Trade Pikachu in Saffron City
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Resort, Yellow Forest, Rally, and Sightseeing
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Santalune Forest, Route 3, Friend Safari (Electric)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 1, long grass)
Cosplay Pikachu: received at the Contest Hall in Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town, Slateport City, or Lilycove City after first contest
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 1, Hau'oli City (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Heahea City (Surf Association, only one)
Let's Go Pikachu
Viridian Forest (Pikachu)
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town (Partner Pikachu)
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 4, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness
Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Beach, Tunnel, River and Cave
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Viridian Forest
Generation II
Puzzle Challenge
Defeat a Gentleman after performing a 6-block combo in Challenge Mode
Generation III
Channel
Collect all 101 Nice Cards
Pinball: R&S
Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storages 4 and 20, Endless Level 1, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lightning Field (6F-10F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Panula Cave, Sekra Range
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)*
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)*
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest, Crysta Cave, Volcano Cave, Chroma Road, Chroma Highlands, Chroma Ruins
Ranch
Hayley's trades
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C, B & S)
Ranger: GS
Submarine, Faldera Volcano, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain; Forest: Trailhead Field, World Axle - B1F
Conquest
Violight, Password Outbreak
MD GTI
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road), Pika Land (1F-14F)
Rumble U
Model Train Room: Rush Hour, Locomotive Café: Dash Race!,
Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories (Reward), NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 6
Rumble World
Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest (All Areas), Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon
Picross
Area 04: Stage 02
Generation VII
Masters
Starter Pokémon (Protagonist's)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Night Festival: Stage 23
Graucus Hall: Stage 477
Event: Pokémon Safari (Eighth release; Angry)
Event: Pokémon Safari (Second release; Winking)
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Second release; Sleeping)
Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Enamored, Ho-Oh Costume, Lugia Costume, Rayquaza Costume)
Event: Commemorative Event (Smiling)
Event: Pikachu Appears (3DS; Happy)
Event: Commemorative Event (Mobile; Happy)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Second release; Happy)
Event: Pokémon Safari (12th release; Spooky)
Event: Pokémon Safari (13th release; Holiday)
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Magikarp Costume and Gyarados Costume)
Event: Pikachu Appears (Shiny Gyarados Costume, Hoenn Cap, Unova Cap, Alola Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release; Kimono Boy Costume and Kimono Girl Costume)
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release; Shiny Rayquaza Costume)
Event: Pikachu Appears (Sinnoh Cap and Kalos Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (21st release; Charizard Costume)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fifth release; Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap and Alola Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (26th release; Dizzy and Surprised)


In events

In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Colosseum Pikachu Japanese hide 10 November 21, 2003 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Japanese hide 10 December 14, 2006 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu English hide 10 June 25, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu French hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu German hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Italian hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Spanish hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Japanese hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Taiwanese hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu American hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu PAL hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Korean hide 50 December 21, 2017 onwards
SwSh Pokémon HOME Pikachu Worldwide
(Japanese language)
hide 5 February 11, 2020 onwards

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Japanese PGL 10 September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu English PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu French PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu German PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Italian PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Spanish PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*   Light Ball (100%) Berry (100)%
Gold Silver Berry (2%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire   Oran Berry (50%)   Light Ball (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl   Oran Berry (50%)   Light Ball (5%)
Platinum
Battle Revolution   Light Ball (100%)
Ranch   Shuca Berry (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver   Oran Berry (50%)   Light Ball (5%)
X Y   Light Ball (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire   Light Ball (5%)
Sun Moon   Light Ball (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon   Light Ball (5%)
Sword Shield   Light Ball (5%)
Pokéwalker   Shuca Berry (100%)   Lum Berry (100%)
  Sitrus Berry (100%)   Leppa Berry (100%)
  TinyMushroom (100%)   Oran Berry (100%)
Events*   Light Ball (100%)   Lucky Egg (100%)
  Shell Bell (100%)   Soothe Bell (100%)
  Chesto Berry (100%)   Thunder Stone (100%)
  Air Balloon (100%)   Comet Shard (100%)
  Sea Incense (100%)   Silk Scarf (100%)
  Heart Scale (100%)   Focus Band (100%)
  Pretty Wing (100%)   Lemonade (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
300
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
320
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Partner Pikachu
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
Total:
430
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Play Nice Normal Status 0000 —% 20
011 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000 07575% 10
011 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20
011 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100100% 20
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 09090% 20
088 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —% 15
1212 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000 100100% 10
1616 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2020 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
2424 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
2828 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
3232 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
3636 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
4040 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4444 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 —}}—% 20
TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM82 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM87 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM90 TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000 100}}100% 10
TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Charge Electric Status —% 20
Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Present Normal Physical 90% 15
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
Wish Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pikachu in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu Celebrate Normal Status —% 40
  • A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation VIII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Scratch Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)
Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)
Pikachu (Sample Set 1)
Tackle Pikachu (Expedition 124)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Tackle  Normal  The Double Trouble Header
Leer  Normal  Hour of the Houndour

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP You can depend on my electric attacks!
26%-50% HP My HP's been halved...
1%-25% HP I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
Level up OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Let's keep at it, <name>!
26%-50% HP This is starting to hurt...
1%-25% HP I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
Level up Yes! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:  
Electric
Field move:   
(Recharge ×2)
Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 9 Max. exp.: 9
Browser entry R-023
Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:  
Recharge
Field move:  
(Recharge ×3)
Browser entry R-002
It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Recharge
Field move:
(present)
 
(Recharge ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Electric
Field move:
(past)
 
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry R-005/N-154
It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
No entry.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: Move: Thunderbolt
Attack: Ability 1: Static
Ability 2: Celebrate
Ability 3: Lightningrod
Defense:
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Pichu when it has a link of 50% or higher
Evolves into Raichu when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Thunderstone
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 130   20

#016
 

Paralyze
Leaves the foe paralyzed.
  Swappable Skill(s): Unity Power


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Super Bolt
Rarely deals a ton of damage.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Sleep Charm
Leaves the foe asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Cross Attack+
Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Last-Ditch Effort
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Mind Zap
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Flash Mob
Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Barrier Bash++
Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 115   10

#016
 

Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Burn
Leaves the foe burned.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

L-Boost
Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
  Swappable Skill(s): Pyre


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Eject+
Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Sleep Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Paralysis Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Downpour
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

T-Boost
Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Three Force
Increases damage when you make a match of three.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Quirky+
Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Damage Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Counterattack+
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Calm Down
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Hitting Streak+
Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Nap Time
Leaves the foe asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#016
 

Final Effort
Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Stabilize+
Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
  Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Rock Shot
Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Block Shot
Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Barrier Shot
Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Cloud Shot
Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Electric
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#016
 

Shot Out
Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
  Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement:   50
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack
Present*
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge*
Thunder*, Surf*
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
  Friendship Item: Light Ball (Beat the Friend League) ★✰✰✰✰: +0%
★★✰✰✰: +10% (1 )
★★★✰✰: +40% (2 )
★★★★✰: +100% (5 )
★★★★★: +200% (7 )
Skill: Award a little JP
Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes


Costumes in Pokémon GO
           
Festive hat Party hat Ash hat Witch hat Summer Style H.F. Custom Cap
         
Flower crown Detective Pikachu Straw Hat Mimikyu costume Beanie hat

Evolution

 
Baby form
Pichu
 Electric 
 
Friendship


 
Breed

 
First evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 
 
Thunder Stone


 
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric 
 
Thunder Stone


Alolan Form
 
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric  Psychic 


Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu
Pikachu
Does not evolve
Pikachu
 Electric 


Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap
 
Does not evolve
Pikachu
 Electric 


Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu
 
Does not evolve
Pikachu
 Electric 


Forms

Cosplay Pikachu

Normal
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 


Knowing Meteor Mash
 
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu
 Electric 


Knowing Icicle Crash
 
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu
 Electric 


Knowing Draining Kiss
 
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu
 Electric 


Knowing Electric Terrain
 
Pikachu, Ph.D
Pikachu
 Electric 


Knowing Flying Press
 
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu
 Electric 

Pikachu in a cap

Original Cap Hoenn Cap Sinnoh Cap Unova Cap Kalos Cap Alola Cap Partner Cap
             
Does not evolve

Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu
 
Does not evolve

Gigantamax Pikachu

 
Gigantamax Factor
 
Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

 
Dynamax Band


Lasts for three turns
 
Gigantamax Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back
Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

 
FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

 
$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu
 
Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium

Origin

Pikachu is based on a mouse after its name. Its cheek pouches were also inspired by squirrels, which store food in their cheeks. The stripes on its back and its lightning bolt-shaped tail were given for aesthetic reasons.[5]

Pikachu's designer, Atsuko Nishida, revealed in an interview that it was originally a daifuku-like creature with ears. Its black ear tips are remnants from this original concept.[5]

Name origin

Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of a mouse squeaking).[6] It may also be derived from "peekaboo".

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu Combination of ピカピカ pikapika and チューチュー chūchū
  French Pikachu Same as Japanese name
  Spanish Pikachu Same as Japanese name
  German Pikachu Same as Japanese name
  Italian Pikachu Same as Japanese name
  Korean 피카츄 Pikachu Same as Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū Transliteration of its Japanese name.
  Cantonese Chinese 比卡超 Béikāchīu Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means super.


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