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Pikachu has sixteen other [[#Form data|forms]] that fall into four groups: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', the '''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu''', and '''Gigantamax Pikachu'''. Ordinary Pikachu can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media. | Pikachu has sixteen other [[#Form data|forms]] that fall into four groups: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', the '''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu''', and '''Gigantamax Pikachu'''. Ordinary Pikachu can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media. | ||
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu| | Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} from {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is [[trade]]d and evolved on another save file. | ||
Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots. It is also the [[game mascot]] and [[first | Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots. It is also the [[game mascot]] and the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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;Partner Pikachu | ;Partner Pikachu | ||
The {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player | The {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as having access to the [[partner power]] {{m|Pika Papow}}. | ||
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;Gigantamax Pikachu | ;Gigantamax Pikachu | ||
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 of 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.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}. | 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 of 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.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}. | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Pikachu]]===== | =====[[Ash's Pikachu]]===== | ||
{{Ash}} has a Pikachu that he | {{Ash}} has a Pikachu that he obtained from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime, which also marked its debut. He was the signature Pokémon of the anime 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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===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 the [[Pokémon anime]]. 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 [[first | Ash's Pikachu is a main character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]]. 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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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Blue|ex=(Japan)|t=fff|link=Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|area=[[Viridian Forest]], {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}}, [[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[First | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]] ([[SOS Battle]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])<br>[[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]])<br>[[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) <small>('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}} ([[SOS Battle]])<br>[[Heahea City]] ([[Mantine Surf|Surf Association]], [[List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Surfing Pikachu|Only one]])<br>[[Pikachu Valley]] ([[QR Scanner]]) <small>('''Partner Cap Pikachu''')</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] <small>('''Pikachu''')</small><br>[[First | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area=[[Viridian Forest]] <small>('''Pikachu''')</small><br>[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]] <small>('''{{ga|Partner Pokémon|Partner Pikachu}}''')</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Viridian Forest]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|t={{night textcolor}}|color={{night color}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[First | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|t={{night textcolor}}|color={{night color}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[List of the player's first Pokémon|First Pokémon]]<br>[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Basic 3)<br>[[Cyan Beach]] (from Basic 1)<br>[[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Basic 1)}} | ||
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* In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | * In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects". | ||
* {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving an {{wp|M&M's}} balloon in the 2005 parade.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/23/nyregion/23balloon.html?_r=0 Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times]</ref> It was last used in the August 2006 {{pkmn|10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade}} in New York City's {{wp|Bryant Park}}. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a {{i|Poké Ball}} balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman. | * {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving an {{wp|M&M's}} balloon in the 2005 parade.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/23/nyregion/23balloon.html?_r=0 Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times]</ref> It was last used in the August 2006 {{pkmn|10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade}} in New York City's {{wp|Bryant Park}}. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a {{i|Poké Ball}} balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman. | ||
* Pikachu is the only [[ | * Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in the [[core series]] games that has a pre-evolved form. However, {{p|Pichu}} (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it it fills this role. | ||
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s. | * According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s. | ||
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it. | * Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it. | ||
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** 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}}. | ||
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon. | ** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon. | ||
* Pikachu is the only core series | * Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the player's first Pokémon in a core series game that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio. | ||
* {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black, White}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2, and White 2|s 2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event. | * {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black, White}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2, and White 2|s 2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event. | ||
* Pikachu was the focus of | * Pikachu was the focus of the [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection]] at the {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} in June 2014. | ||
* Pikachu is the only not fully-evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in [[Generation VI]] as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense. | * Pikachu is the only not fully-evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in [[Generation VI]] as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense. | ||
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}. | * Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}. | ||
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* [[Cosplay Pikachu]] | * [[Cosplay Pikachu]] | ||
* [[Partner Pokémon (game)]] | * [[Partner Pokémon (game)]] | ||
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]] | * [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]] | ||
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | * [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | ||
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[[Category:Pokémon with branched evolutions]] | [[Category:Pokémon with branched evolutions]] | ||
[[Category:Game mascots]] | [[Category:Game mascots]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]] | [[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]] | ||
[[Category:F.E.A.R.-compatible Pokémon]] | [[Category:F.E.A.R.-compatible Pokémon]] | ||