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In {{game|Yellow}}, when the player runs into [[Professor Oak]] at the entrance of [[Pallet Town]], a [[wild Pokémon|wild Pikachu]] appears and attacks Oak, and Oak is forced to capture it to keep the player out of danger. Back in the lab, {{ga|Blue}} will obtain an {{p|Eevee}}, the Pokémon originally intended for the player. Professor Oak will then give the player the {{p|Pikachu}} he caught. Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball and insists on following the player around.

Pikachu has many expressions, and some events will trigger certain expressions. For example, when it first meets the player, Pikachu is not happy to see the player, and will sometimes turn its back towards them. If the player decides to speak to Pikachu, a small image of Pikachu's current emotion will pop up. The image also shows how much the Pikachu [[friendship|likes]] the player. Further on in the game, Pikachu will begin to like the player, and smile at them. When Pikachu enters the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], it will fall in love with a {{p|Clefairy}}, changing its expression again. When first going into the [[Sea Cottage]], [[Bill]] was experimenting with his cellular teleportation device when he was accidentally turned into a {{p|Clefairy}}. Pikachu will run to him and exchange confused looks. After he is rescued, and transported back to his original self, Pikachu will have a look of shock. Pikachu will also change its expression when it is inflicted with a [[status condition]], such as poison, where Pikachu will feel sick, or under sleep conditions, where Pikachu will be asleep. In [[Pewter City]]'s Pokémon Center, there is a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that will {{m|sing}} a lullaby if talked to, and Pikachu will fall asleep and not move unless awakened by the player. The center's nurse will also comment on Pikachu's sleep if talked to. When entering the [[Pokémon Tower]], Pikachu will feel scared and shudder fearfully. If the player uses a fishing rod, then checks Pikachu, it will appear with a bucket over its head. Besides showing Pikachu's emotions and friendship, the image can also show several other 'events' such as when Pikachu learns {{m|Thunderbolt}}, where it will shock the player. Also, if the player tries to use a [[Thunder Stone]] on it, it will shake its head in refusal.

If the player character jumps over a ledge and leaves Pikachu above it for a short while, Pikachu will start to dance.

Amity Square, located on the north side of [[Hearthome City]] in [[Sinnoh]], allows several select Pokémon to follow the player around within its borders. An expansion on the concept introduced in Yellow, Amity Square allows the player's Pokémon to pick up [[Accessory|Accessories]] for [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]] and [[Berry|Berries]], which vary depending on which Pokémon is allowed in.

In Diamond and Pearl only, if the Pokémon is {{Shiny}}, it won't appear Shiny in the overworld. In {{game|Platinum}}, nine additional Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square: the Sinnoh region's [[starter Pokémon]] and their evolutions. In addition, Amity Square itself has been redesigned and expanded.

Walking Pokémon return to their former prominence in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, being able to walk with players throughout the entire game.

Though the fact that the starter Pokémon is the first Pokémon that this is allowed for mimics {{game|Yellow}} in a way, unlike Yellow, the starter is not the only one able to follow, and any Pokémon obtained by the player can be in this position provided it is the first in the [[party]].

If a walking Pokémon knows a move that can be used on the field, such as {{m|Cut}} or {{m|Headbutt}}, and the correct Badge has been earned (for HM moves), it will be shown to use the move in the overworld when the player comes upon its respective obstacle. When sent into battle, like Red's Pikachu, it will appear from the side rather than from a Poké Ball. Also, when the walking Pokémon faints, the next Pokémon in the party takes its place as the walking Pokémon.

There are few instances wherein the first Pokémon in the party will not follow players. For example, riding a [[bicycle]] will send the Pokémon back to its [[Poké Ball]]. This will also cause it to be sent out from its Poké Ball when a battle begins, instead of just appearing from the side. Certain locations, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]] and the [[Global Terminal]], also prohibit the walking Pokémon from following players. Large Pokémon, such as {{p|Wailord}}, will be sent back to their Poké Balls as well when entering most buildings, as they are too large.

Much like in other games, it is possible to interact with the Pokémon. Checking the Pokémon will cause a small image of its current mood to pop up, as in Yellow. Unlike in Yellow, however, the mood is restricted to the thought bubble above the Pokémon's head. The walking Pokémon will also sometimes interact with the overworld, such as an [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|event Pichu]] becoming interested in [[Spiky-eared Pichu|a wild Pichu from the past]] in [[Ilex Forest]], or an event {{p|Arceus}} allowing players to obtain a member of the [[Pokémon of Myth]] at level 1. Walking Pokémon will occasionally pick up [[accessory|accessories]], depending on the location it found the item. In some cases, the Pokémon will refuse to hand over the item it has picked up, and will remain angry at the player for a while after trying to take it. Certain Pokémon will react in a unique way if spoken to in a certain place. For example, speaking to a {{p|Sudowoodo}} on Route 36 will cause it to imitate a tree. When the player calls {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}, they will give information on which Pokémon will react to the player's current location.

Some Pokémon will react either happily or unhappily depending on the environment they're in. For example, Fire-type Pokémon react unhappily if they are forced to walk in water on a beach. The game then states that the Pokémon doesn't like to get wet feet. The game also states that Fire-type Pokémon will appear unhappy for some reason if they are forced to enter a rainy route. Grass-type Pokémon will react unhappily if they are in icy terrains, such as [[Ice Path]], or hotter places, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]].

Sometimes, the walking Pokémon will find a [[Shiny Leaf]], a very rare item, while they walk on certain [[routes]]. When it is found by a Pokémon, it will have no apparent presence other than in that Pokémon's status screen. Once five Shiny Leaves are found, Lyra/Ethan will make a [[Leaf Crown]] out of the Shiny Leaves, which adds a star on the player's Trainer card.

When [[fishing]], the odds of getting a bite are impacted by the [[friendship]] of the walking Pokémon. If they have 150 friendship or more, the probability of getting a bite is guaranteed. Otherwise, there is a chance of not getting a bite.<ref>https://twitter.com/JCBLPs/status/1588585025959665666</ref>

Certain [[non-player characters]] also let their Pokémon follow them around. {{p|Marill}} follows {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} throughout the character's encounters with the player. [[Lance]] is accompanied by his {{p|Dragonite}} during his raid on the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. [[Magnus]] is followed by his faithful {{p|Poliwrath}} during his tour of the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. As a testament to his changed attitudes towards training his partners, {{ga|Silver}}'s stolen [[starter Pokémon]] is let out of its Poké Ball during their training in the [[Dragon's Den]]. Notably, like the player's own walking Pokémon, those that are seen being sent into battle are correctly shown entering from the side of the screen rather than emerging from a Poké Ball.

While the player themselves cannot walk with their own Pokémon, they are able to interact and play with multiple Pokémon found on the overworld. [[Hau]]'s [[Starter Pokémon]] is often seen outside its Poké Ball, and Hau will lead with it, using a special animation where it appears without being released from its ball, until it reaches its final evolutionary form. According to the [[Ultra Recon Squad]], {{pkmn|Trainer}}s from [[Ultra Space]] typically do not keep their Pokémon in Poké Balls, as shown by Ultra Sun's {{tc|Ultra Forest Kartenvoy}}s. The Recon Squad take to using [[Beast Ball]]s after studying [[Alola]]n culture.

In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, after completing the third trial in the Master Dojo, [[Mustard]] will allow the Pokémon in the player's first party slot to follow them around the [[Isle of Armor]]. Some will even follow the player into the water if they are a [[Water-type]] Pokémon capable of swimming or if they are a [[Flying-type]] Pokémon or Pokémon capable of flying or levitating. Otherwise, Pokémon that do not follow these attributes will disappear if the player enters the water, but will reappear once the player reaches land. The speed at which Pokémon move will vary from individual Pokémon. This feature can be toggled off by an NPC in the [[Master Dojo]] if the player so wishes.

The feature carries over to the [[Crown Tundra]] once the player reaches [[Freezington]] and meets the mayor for the first time, who will give the player the right to have the first Pokémon in their party follow them around the Crown Tundra. The same features from the Isle of Armor carry over, and likewise, the feature can be toggled off by an NPC in Freezington.

At the beginning of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], after [[Clavell]] leaves the three [[starter Pokémon]] with the player, they will follow him/her around [[Cabo Poco]] until they reach [[Nemona]]'s house. After the player chooses one of them, the Let's Go! feature is unlocked.

The [[Artazon]] [[Artazon Gym|Gym]]'s test consists of finding 10 [[Sunflora]] that will follow the player upon interacting with or defeating them.

 

[[Goh]]'s [[Galar]] [[starter Pokémon]] are another group of walking Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', as they usually stay out with him. Also, Ash himself gets another walking Pokémon in his {{AP|Riolu}} as he usually let it stay outside its Poké Ball until it evolved.

In ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] have their Paldea starter Pokémon partners — {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} — walk with them.

| [[Morty's Gengar]]

| [[Morty]]

| ''[[EP183|A Ghost of a Chance]]''

| {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Skorupi}}

| {{EF|Aaron}}

| [[Iris's Haxorus]] as an {{p|Axew}}

| {{an|Iris}}

| ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''

| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]

| {{an|Clemont}}

| [[Lana's Primarina]] as a {{p|Popplio}}/{{p|Brionne}}

| [[Mallow's Tsareena]] as a {{p|Bounsweet}}/{{p|Steenee}}

| ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry! ]]''

| [[Goh's Cinderace]] as a {{p|Scorbunny}}/{{p|Raboot}}

| [[Ash's Lucario]] as a {{p|Riolu}}

| [[Goh's Inteleon]] as a {{p|Sobble}}

| [[Goh]]

| ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''

| [[HZ001]]

| [[Liko's Sprigatito]]

| [[Liko]]

| [[HZ001]]

| [[Roy's Fuecoco]]

| [[Roy]]

| [[HZ002]]

| [[HZ002]]

In the {{chap|Yellow}}, [[Pika]] ({{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Pikachu}}) went together with {{adv|Yellow}} on a quest to find {{adv|Red}}, which was mysteriously missing. During this journey with Yellow, Pika was walking outside of his Poké Ball, because Red's Poké Balls disappeared with him. This may be a reference to the fact that {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the player's starter Pikachu}} follows him in {{game|Yellow}}.

From the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} onwards, [[Peeko]] ([[Mr. Briney]]'s {{p|Wingull}}) is often seen following him rather than kept inside of a Poké Ball.

===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===

Since [[Poké Ball]]s are illegal in [[Ryme City]], most Pokémon in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' are seen walking alongside their Trainers. Most notably, [[Harry Goodman]]'s {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Lucy Stevens]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} are never seen in a Poké Ball throughout the movie.