Pikachu variants

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There are many Pikachu variants found in the games, animated series, manga, and TCG.

In the core series games

Gender differences

Starting in Generation IV, the female Pikachu have a heart-shaped tail.

Shiny Pikachu

The Shiny Pikachu has a darker shade of yellow. In Generation II games, Shiny Pikachu has purple checks and back stripes. In Pokémon HOME, Shiny Pikachu has pink cheeks as opposed to the regular Pikahu's red cheeks.

Regular Pikachu (Crystal)
Shiny Pikachu (Crystal)
Regular Pikachu (HOME)
Shiny Pikachu (HOME)

Form differences

Cosplay Pikachu

Main article: Cosplay Pikachu

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player is able to obtain a unique female Pikachu called Cosplay Pikachu, which has a black, heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail. This event occurs after the player takes part in their first Pokémon Contest Spectacular.

This particular Pikachu is able to be dressed up in five different costumes corresponding to each kind of Contest stat (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness) and learns exclusive moves which are linked to these stats. Cosplay Pikachu can switch costumes anytime by going to any Contest Hall in the Hoenn region and talking to the Pokémon Breeder in the rightmost back room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group, meaning it cannot breed. It also cannot evolve into Raichu. If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is its costume's exclusive move and the costume is removed, then it will learn Thunder Shock.

Cosplay Pikachu

Electric

Thunder Shock

Cool
Pikachu Rock Star

Electric

Meteor Mash

Beautiful
Pikachu Belle

Electric

Icicle Crash

Cute
Pikachu Pop Star

Electric

Draining Kiss

Clever
Pikachu, Ph.D.

Electric

Electric Terrain

Tough
Pikachu Libre

Electric

Flying Press

Pikachu in a cap

Bulbanews has multiple articles related to this subject:

Main article: Pikachu in a cap

The first six cap-wearing Pikachu are event-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon, and are being distributed in celebration of the 20th Pokémon movie, and by extension, the 20th anniversary of Pokémon the Series. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and its Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.

A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in the twentieth movie, debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and is distributed via QR Code on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disc. In America, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who pre-order tickets for the 20th movie.

An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, debuted in an update of Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Original Cap
Pikachu

Hoenn Cap
Pikachu

Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu

Unova Cap
Pikachu

Kalos Cap
Pikachu

Alola Cap
Pikachu

Partner Cap
Pikachu

World Cap
Pikachu

Partner Pikachu

Main article: Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, the player starts their journey with a partner Pikachu. Though it cannot evolve, it has higher stats than a regular Pikachu and can be taught special moves related to other common Pikachu variants.

Pikachu

Electric
Static Hidden: Lightning Rod
HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
35	55	40	50	50	90

Pikachu Partner

Electric
Static
HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
45	80	50	75	60	120

Gigantamax Pikachu

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a Gigantamax form was introduced for Pikachu. It can be obtained in one of three ways:

If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save file on their Nintendo Switch, they can receive a Gigantamax Factor Pikachu from a man inside the Wild Area Station at the Meetup Spot in the Wild Area.
Gigantamax Pikachu was also available via a Wild Area News event between May 12 and May 18, 2020.
As of the release of The Isle of Armor, any normal Pikachu can obtain a Gigantamax Factor if they consume a bowl of Max Soup.

Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

Pikachu

Electric
Static Hidden: Lightning Rod
Gigantamax Factor
HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
35	55	40	50	50	90

Pikachu Gigantamax Pikachu

Electric
Static Hidden: Lightning Rod
HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe
35	55	40	50	50	90

Pikachu with rare moves

Surfing Pikachu

Main article: Surfing Pikachu

Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: なみのりピカチュウ Surfing Pikachu) is a recurring Pikachu variant, commonly depicted with a surfboard, originating from the Trading Card Game. These Pikachu know the move Surf, which, prior to Generation VIII, have only been given out in special circumstances, such as events.

Surfing Pikachu in its original appearance as a TCG card

Flying Pikachu

Main article: Flying Pikachu

Flying Pikachu (Japanese: そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu) is another recurring Pikachu variant from the Trading Card Game, commonly depicted with balloons tied to it. These Pikachu know the move Fly, an event-exclusive move to the Pikachu family.

Flying Pikachu as depicted in the TCG

Singing Pikachu

A Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed to promote the new Japanese Pokémon animated series ending theme which involved Pikachu singing. Artwork was released as well. Another Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed during Generation VIII via serial code to commemorate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.

Singing Pikachu

Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu

A special skating Pikachu wearing a hat is featured on official artwork for the Pokémon 2011 World Championships, including the promotional C-Gear skin.

Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu

Extreme Speed Pikachu

A Pikachu that knows Extreme Speed was distributed in Japan on 800 Series Shinkansen from March 1 to May 6, 2012. In core series games, while no Pikachu can learn Extreme Speed, in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!, the player's Partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive move Zippy Zap, of which the damage and effect is likely inspired by Extreme Speed.


Partner Pikachu using Zippy Zap

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Snap

In Pokémon Snap, there are several Pikachu variants.

Pikachu on a stump is a special Pikachu found on the Beach. The player can encounter two Pikachu sitting on a set of stumps after forcing a wild Scyther out of tall grass.
Pikachu on a ball is another special Pikachu found near the Tunnel. A sole Pikachu will jump on top of a rolling Electrode if startled by the player, and playfully keep it rolling until the Electrode stops in a ditch and explodes, shocking the Pikachu.
Speed Pikachu is a special Pikachu found along the River. Taking a picture of this Pikachu will cause it to use Quick Attack to dash across a small field, making it one of the hardest Pokémon to get a picture of.
Pikachu on Articuno is another special Pikachu found in the Cave. After rescuing a Pikachu from a Zubat and having Articuno hatch by playing the Poké Flute, near the exit, Articuno will be seen flying towards the player with Pikachu on its back.

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu uses a snowboard to play Empoleon's Snow Slide by using a code.

Pokémon Shuffle

Pokémon Shuffle has featured several variants of Pikachu throughout its life cycle. They are listed below.

Dex#	NDex	Icon	Pokémon	Type	Attack Power		Max RML	Initial Skill	Alternate Skill(s)	Amelia icons
Dex#	NDex	Icon	Pokémon	Type	Lv 1	Max	Max RML	Initial Skill	Alternate Skill(s)	Amelia icons
#016	#0025		Pikachu	Electric	50	130	20	Paralyze	Unity Power	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Angry	Electric	50	115	10	Super Bolt	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Winking	Electric	50	115	10	Swap++	N/A	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Sleeping	Electric	50	115	10	Sleep Charm	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Fired Up	Electric	50	100	5	Cross Attack+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Surprised	Electric	50	100	5	Last-Ditch Effort	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Enamored	Electric	50	115	10	Mind Zap	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Smiling	Electric	50	115	10	Flash Mob	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Dizzy	Electric	50	100	5	Barrier Bash++	N/A	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Happy	Electric	50	115	10	Power of 4+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Spooky	Electric	50	115	10	Block Smash+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Holiday	Electric	50	115	10	Mega Boost+	N/A	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	Burn	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	Swap++	N/A	3
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	Power of 5+	N/A	3
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	L-Boost	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	Power of 5+	Pyre	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	Eject+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Kimono Boy	Electric	50	100	5	Sleep Combo	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Kimono Girl	Electric	50	100	5	Paralysis Combo	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	50	100	5	Dragon Talon	N/A	0
#016	#0025		Pikachu Costume	Electric	60	105	5	Dragon Talon	N/A	0
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Vitality Drain	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Nap Time	N/A	0
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Downpour	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	T-Boost	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Three Force	N/A	0
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Quirky+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Damage Streak	N/A	0
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Counterattack+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Calm Down	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Hitting Streak+	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Prank	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Celebration	Electric	50	100	5	Final Effort	N/A	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Original Cap	Electric	60	105	5	Stabilize+	Hyper Bolt	1
#016	#0025		Pikachu Hoenn Cap	Electric	60	105	5	Rock Shot	Hyper Bolt	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Sinnoh Cap	Electric	60	105	5	Block Shot	Hyper Bolt	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Unova Cap	Electric	60	105	5	Barrier Shot	Hyper Bolt	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Kalos Cap	Electric	60	105	5	Cloud Shot	Hyper Bolt	2
#016	#0025		Pikachu Alola Cap	Electric	60	105	5	Shot Out	Hyper Bolt	2

Pokémon GO

Main article: Event Pokémon (GO)

In Pokémon GO, Pikachu variants have appeared wearing different costumes. These variants are released for limited events. During the events, all wild Pikachu appear as the variant and Pikachu appear more commonly. Several of these variants also have parallel Pichu and Raichu variants. Variant Pichu can be obtained by hatching an Egg obtained during the event, and any variant Pichu or Pikachu that is evolved will retain its costume.

Festive Pikachu: first released for the Holiday 2016 event, from December 12, 2016, to January 3, 2017. It reappeared on subsequent Holiday events on 2017, 2018, and 2021. Since December 18, 2018, this Pikachu can be Shiny. Holiday Pikachu caught from December 21, 2017, to January 4, 2018 will know the special move Present.
Pikachu wearing a party hat: first released for the first Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to March 6, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from February 26 to 28, 2018, with the special move Present. It returned the following year for the third Anniversary event, from June 28 to July 6, 2019, this time exclusively appearing once per day through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. It appeared once more in the wild during the Adventure Sync Hatchathon 2020 event.
Pikachu wearing Ash's hat:
- Original Cap Pikachu was first released for the first Anniversary event, from July 6 to 27, 2017. It appeared again for the second April Fools' Day event nearly two years later, from April 1 to 2, 2019, this time exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. Original Cap Pikachu returns for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 13, 2020.
- World Cap Pikachu was first released for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 6, 2020. It returned for the Animation Week event held from November 6 to 12, 2020. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a witch's hat: first released for the second Halloween event, from October 20 to November 2, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from October 23 to November 7, 2018.
Summer Style Pikachu: first released for the second Anniversary event, from July 5 to 31, 2018. It returned for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and was available from July 17 to July 22, 2020.
H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.
Pikachu wearing a detective hat: first released for the POKÉMON Detective Pikachu tie-in event, from May 7 to 17, 2019, exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the Kumamoto Prefecture revival project, and also as a tie-in with One Piece in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a Mimikyu costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a beanie hat: first released for the Holiday 2019 event, from December 24, 2019 to January 1, 2020.
Pikachu wearing a red party hat: first released for the fourth Pokémon Day event, from February 25 to March 2, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a safari hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone St. Louis event on March 27, 2020, and has been recurring in every GO Safari Zone event since. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a flower hat: first released for the Spring event from April 9 to 16, 2020.
Pikachu wearing a Charizard hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Kanto event, from May 1 to 8, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing an Umbreon hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Johto event, from May 8 to 15, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a Rayquaza hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Hoenn event, from May 15 to 22, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a Lucario hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Sinnoh event, from May 22 to 29, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Explorer Pikachu: first released to commemorate both releases of Secrets of the Jungle: from December 14 to 21, 2020 to celebrate the movie's Japanese release, and then from October 1 to 10, 2021 to celebrate its international release. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Winter Carnival Pikachu: first released on the Holiday 2020 event, from December 22 to 31, 2020. It returned for the Winter Holiday 2022 event, from December 15 to 31, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a New Year's hat: first released for the New Year's 2021 event, from December 31, 2020 to January 4, 2021. It returned for the New Year's 2022 event, from December 31, 2021 to January 4, 2022.
Pikachu wearing a Meloetta hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest event held from July 17 to 18, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Halloween Mischief Pikachu: first released for the Halloween 2021 event, from October 15 to 31, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing an Okinawa kariyushi shirt: first released exclusively in Okinawa Prefecture for the Pokémon Air Adventures event, beginning from March 19, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing Gracidea flowers: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event, running from June 4 to 5, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a Pokémon Trading Card Game hat: first released for the Pokémon TCG crossover event, running from June 16 to 30, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a cake costume: first released for Pokémon GO's sixth anniversary event, running from July 6 to 12, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
World Championships 2022 Pikachu: first released for the Pokémon World Championships 2022 celebration event, running from August 18 to 23, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a Shaymin-inspired scarf: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event held on August 27, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a green T-shirt: first released exclusively in Taipei for the Pokémon Air Adventures event running from October 14, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a purple T-shirt: first released exclusively in Singapore for the Pokémon Air Adventures event running from November 11, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing a party top hat: first released for the New Year's 2023 event, from December 31, 2022 to January 4, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing Brendan's hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu wearing May's bow: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
Pikachu adorned with cherry blossoms: was released for the Spring 2023 event, from April 4 to 10, 2023.
Pikachu wearing a batik shirt: first released from March 2, 2024, as part of the Pikachu's Indonesia Journey campaign.
Pikachu wearing Cap's hat: first released from March 5, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024, as part of a special collaboration with Pokémon Horizons: The Series for Pokémon Day 2024. This variant could be shiny but cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.

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

Pikachu♂

Pikachu♀

Festive
Pikachu♂

Festive
Pikachu♀

Party hat
Pikachu♂

Party hat
Pikachu♀

Original Cap
Pikachu♂

Original Cap
Pikachu♀

Witch
Pikachu♂

Witch
Pikachu♀

Summer
Pikachu♂

Summer
Pikachu♀

H.F.
Pikachu♂

H.F.
Pikachu♀

Spring
Pikachu♂

Spring
Pikachu♀

Detective
Pikachu♂

Detective
Pikachu♀

Straw Hat
Pikachu♂

Straw Hat
Pikachu♀

Mimikyu
Pikachu♂

Mimikyu
Pikachu♀

Beanie
Pikachu♂

Beanie
Pikachu♀

Red party hat
Pikachu♂

Red party hat
Pikachu♀

Safari
Pikachu♂

Safari
Pikachu♀

Flower hat
Pikachu♂

Flower hat
Pikachu♀

Charizard hat
Pikachu♂

Charizard hat
Pikachu♀

Umbreon hat
Pikachu♂

Umbreon hat
Pikachu♀

Rayquaza hat
Pikachu♂

Rayquaza hat
Pikachu♀

Lucario hat
Pikachu♂

Lucario hat
Pikachu♀

Word Cap
Pikachu♂

Word Cap
Pikachu♀

Explorer
Pikachu♂

Explorer
Pikachu♀

Winter Carnival
Pikachu♂

Winter Carnival
Pikachu♀

New Year's
Pikachu♂

New Year's
Pikachu♀

Meloetta hat
Pikachu♂

Meloetta hat
Pikachu♀

Halloween Mischief
Pikachu♂

Halloween Mischief
Pikachu♀

Kariyushi shirt
Pikachu♂

Kariyushi shirt
Pikachu♀

Gracidea flower
Pikachu♂

Gracidea flower
Pikachu♀

Pokémon TCG hat
Pikachu♂

Pokémon TCG hat
Pikachu♀

Cake costume
Pikachu♂

Cake costume
Pikachu♀

World Championships 2022
Pikachu♂

World Championships 2022
Pikachu♀

Shaymin scarf
Pikachu♂

Shaymin scarf
Pikachu♀

Green T-shirt
Pikachu♂

Green T-shirt
Pikachu♀

Purple T-shirt
Pikachu♂

Purple T-shirt
Pikachu♀

Party top hat
Pikachu♂

Party top hat
Pikachu♀

Brendan's hat
Pikachu♂

Brendan's hat
Pikachu♀

May's bow
Pikachu♂

May's bow
Pikachu♀

Cherry blossoms
Pikachu♂

Cherry blossoms
Pikachu♀

Batik shirt
Pikachu♂

Batik shirt
Pikachu♀
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Cap's hat
Pikachu♂

Cap's hat
Pikachu♀
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Holiday Pikachu
Pikachu wearing a party hat
Pikachu wearing Ash's Original hat
Pikachu wearing a witch's hat
Summer Style Pikachu
Pikachu wearing a straw hat

Pokémon Sleep

In Pokémon Sleep, two new variants of Pikachu were introduced for a limited time. These variants cannot evolve but can be Shiny. The variants are as following:

Halloween Hat Pikachu is a Pikachu with a witch's hat. It was able to be befriended during the Halloween event from October 30 to November 5, 2023. A variant wearing a purple witch's hat was able to be befriended during the Halloween event from October 28 to November 3, 2024.
Christmas Hat Pikachu is a Pikachu with a Santa's hat. It was able to be befriended during the Christmas event from December 18 to December 24, 2023.

Pikachu

Pikachu
(Halloween)

Pikachu
(Halloween) (2024)

Pikachu
(Holiday)

A special variant, Nightcap Pikachu, also known as simply "special Pikachu" or "special Pikachu wearing a nightcap", is also available in the game. This Pikachu cannot evolve and cannot be Shiny. It is exclusive to players who pair their Pokémon Sleep game with the Pokémon GO Plus + peripheral.

Pikachu
(Special)

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Pikachu (UNITE)

In Pokémon UNITE, Pikachu is able to wear various forms of Holowear. In the Pika Party game mode, there are also various special wild Pikachu that have unique outfits or accessories which provide buffs when defeated.

Super Smash Bros. series

In the Super Smash Bros. series, Pikachu, like any other fighter, has several palette swaps that can be used by different players. Pikachu's palette swaps include different hats and accessories.

Game	Image
64
Melee
Brawl
3DS/Wii U
Ultimate

Additionally, an oversized fighter (including Pikachu) is temporarily available by using the Super Mushroom item.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Pikachutwo

Main article: Pikachutwo

Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of Mewtwo Returns. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears is colored similar to a Pichu's.

Puka

Puka in Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Main article: Puka

Puka is a surfing Pikachu that appeared in The Pi-Kahuna. Puka is at least twenty years old, having been first found on a beach on the Seafoam Islands by surfing enthusiast Victor shortly after he failed to conquer a large wave, "Humunga-Dunga". Puka is noticeably older than any other Pikachu seen in the animated series and has blue eyes rather than the regular dark brown eye color.

Sparky

Main article: Sparky

Ritchie owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.

Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu was possessed by the Blue Orb in the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episodes Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to Groudon's.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Chuchu seen with the heart-shaped tail

Lisia, Chaz, and the five Cosplay Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu

Yellow arc

As first seen in this arc, Red's Pikachu, Pika, is a Surfing Pikachu. Yellow was able to teach it the move Surf by having him mold his substitute into a surfboard.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Chuchu was introduced in this arc. Although she is a female Pikachu, she appeared with no heart-shaped tail due to the fact that she predates the introduction of the gender differences. However, there is a later illustration by Satoshi Yamamoto where Chuchu is seen with the heart-shaped tail.

In The Last Battle VII, Chuchu is revealed to be a Flying Pikachu.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

In this arc, it is shown that Lisia has one female and four male Cosplay Pikachu. The female Cosplay Pikachu is the only one with the black tail tip.

Sword & Shield arc

In PASS40, a Gigantamax Pikachu appeared on the Isle of Armor.

In the TCG

Captain Pikachu

Captain Pikachu depicts a Pikachu wearing a pirate hat. The following are cards named Captain Pikachu.

Captain Pikachu Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Captain Pikachu					Unnumbered Promotional cards

Shopping Pikachu

Shopping Pikachu depicts a Pikachu with a shopping basket. The following are cards named Shopping Pikachu.

Shopping Pikachu Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Shopping Pikachu					L-P Promotional cards		079/L-P

In other media

Snow Pikachu

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Game Freak moving to the Arctic

As an April Fools' Day joke in 2008, Game Freak announced that it would move to the Arctic to help save snow Pikachu from polar bears. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a snow sculpture.

Ash's Pikachu made a snowman in the shape of itself on the cover of Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack.

A snow Pikachu appears in Pokémon Channel, this same design would then be used in the Pokémon Dream World, being featured as a piece of Décor in the Winter Catalogue 2011. During the Holiday 2014 promotion on the online Pokémon Center store, a Snow Pikachu was one of the special plushes.

The Pikachu balloon in the 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features a scarfed Pikachu holding a snow Pikachu in a Santa hat.

One Trading Card features a Snow Pikachu, being built by two Snorunt.

A picture of a snow Pikachu from Game Freak's website
Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack cover
Snow Pikachu in Pokémon Channel
Snow Pikachu Décor item
Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon

Pikachu variants

In the core series games

Gender differences

Shiny Pikachu

Form differences

Cosplay Pikachu

Pikachu in a cap

Partner Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu

Pikachu with rare moves

Surfing Pikachu

Flying Pikachu

Singing Pikachu

Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu

Extreme Speed Pikachu

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Snap

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

Pokémon Shuffle

Pokémon GO

Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon UNITE

Super Smash Bros. series

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Pikachutwo

Puka

Sparky

Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Yellow arc

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Sword & Shield arc

In the TCG

Captain Pikachu

Shopping Pikachu

In other media

Snow Pikachu

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