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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu's gender differences in the | [[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|200px|Pikachu's gender differences in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']] | ||
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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. Therefore Pikachu is a facultative biped. | ||
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====Pikachu in a cap==== | ====Pikachu in a cap==== | ||
[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of | [[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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[[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. | [[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 | 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 | 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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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Pikachu]]===== | =====[[Ash's Pikachu]]===== | ||
{{Ash}} has a Pikachu that he obtained from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the | {{Ash}} has a Pikachu that he obtained from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', which also marked its debut. He was the signature Pokémon of the TV series from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' and appeared in almost every non-special episode and every [[Pokémon movie]] released throughout that point. In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', he was revealed to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. He always [[Walking Pokémon|remains outside]] of his {{i|Poké Ball}}. | ||
=====[[Pikachutwo]]===== | =====[[Pikachutwo]]===== | ||
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===Ash & Pikachu=== | ===Ash & Pikachu=== | ||
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}} | {{main|Ash's Pikachu}} | ||
{{Ash}}'s Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of | {{Ash}}'s Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' based on Ash's adventures in [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. | ||
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ===The Electric Tale of Pikachu=== | ||
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}} | {{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}} | ||
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of | Ash's Pikachu is a main character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Ash discovered it under the floorboards at his home, where it was chewing on wires to eat the electricity. After catching it, Ash decided to make it his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. | ||
[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, first appeared in ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]''. In this manga, its [[nickname]] is translated as "Chuchino". | [[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, first appeared in ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]''. In this manga, its [[nickname]] is translated as "Chuchino". | ||
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==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}=== | ==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}=== | ||
Detective Pikachu stars a {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character|Pikachu}} that is [[Talking Pokemon|capable of speaking the human language]], but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from the | Detective Pikachu stars a {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character|Pikachu}} that is [[Talking Pokemon|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. | ||
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]=== | ===[[Pokémon UNITE]]=== | ||
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* 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 | * 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|initial 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}}. | ||