Pikachu

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Pikachu (ピカチュウ Pikachu)

General
National Dex:	#025
Evolves From:	Pichu
Evolves Into:	Raichu
Generation:	Generation I
Pronunciation:
Base Stats
HP:	35
Attack:	25
Defense:	30
Special Atk:	50
Special Def:	40
Speed:	90
Biological Details
Species:	Mouse Pokémon
Type(s):	Electric
Height:	1'04" (0.4 m)
Weight:	13.2 lbs. (6.0kg)
Abilities:	Static
Pokédex Color:	Yellow
Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂

Pikachu (ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Pichu. It can evolve into a Raichu by use of a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu is notable for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the years, Pikachu has become so popular that it serves as the Pokémon franchise mascot. In 1998 it became a Version Mascot for the game Pokémon Yellow.

[edit] Appearance

Ash's Pikachu

Pikachu is a small rodent-like Pokémon, covered almost completely by yellow fur. It has long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt. On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red sacs used for storing electricity, which turn yellow when its about to use an electric attack such as thunderbolt.

A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male with the exception of its tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart.

[edit] Special Abilities

A Pikachu using ThunderShock.

Pikachu is known to possess the ability Static. A foe attacking a Static-enabled Pikachu with a physical attack has a 30% chance of being paralyzed.

Pikachu's most notable special ability is its ability to store and release electricity from the sacs located on its cheeks. It can release stored electricity at will and at varying intensities, making it useful for attacks or other tasks. It has been noted that a Pikachu needs to discharge stored electricity if it has not been activated its electrical abilities for a while. If a Pikachu has stored too much electricity without releasing any, it could result in illness.

Its "signature" move is known as Volt Tackle, an electric-type attack akin to Double-Edge.

[edit] In Anime

Ash's Pikachu in the Anime Series.

Ash's Pikachu using Volttackle.

Pikachu in the Anime series is most notable for being under the ownership of Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum. This Pikachu has appeared in every episode since the beginning of the series. Ash received this Pikachu from Professor Oak in the first episode Pokémon - I Choose You!.

In the anime, Pikachu other than Ash's have also made appearances. One of which is Ritchie's Pikachu "Sparky", which unlike most Pikachu, Ritchie's has a tuft of long fur on its forehead . Although Sparky, unlike Ash's Pikachu, is indifferent about being inside its Poké Ball, though it is almost always shown outside, similar to Ash's Pikachu.

In the episode The Pi-Kahuna, there was a Pikachu named "Puka" owned by a surfer named Victor. This Pikachu appeared to be much older than Ash's, looking slightly weathered. It was an unusual Pikachu, having blue eyes, and being able to sense the waves in the ocean.

One of the more popular events involving another Pikachu was when Ash was transformed into a Pikachu near the end of the episode Hocus Pokémon by a magician named Lily. At the beginning of the next episode Ash was transformed back into a human, but this concept has been the basis of several possibilities and stories among fans. The fanon term for Ash in Pikachu form is Ashachu.

[edit] In Game

Pikachu first appeared in the Generation I games, where it could only be found in Viridian Forest and at the Power Plant in Kanto. As Pikachu's popularity grew, it was featured as a version mascot in Pokémon Yellow and was the Starter Pokémon at the beginning of the game.

Pikachu lacks a typical 'natural' evolution from both its pre-evolved form, Pichu, and its evolved form, Raichu. In order for a Pichu to evolve into a Pikachu, a Pichu must have high Happiness. In order for a Pikachu to evolve into a Raichu, a Thunder Stone must be used.

[edit] Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Yellow
It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
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.
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.
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
Pikachu can differentiate between the electricity from the shock of a weakened companion as well as a healthy one.

[edit] Sprites

Version
Red/Blue	Yellow	Green	Back

Gold	Silver	Crystal	Back


Ruby/Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed/LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	Back

[edit] Locations

Pikachu Locations
Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Red/Blue	Viridian Forest, Power Plant	Rare
Yellow	Starter Pokémon, Trade	One
Gold/Silver	Route 2	Rare
Crystal	Route 2	Rare
Ruby/Sapphire	Safari Zone	Rare
Emerald	Safari Zone	Rare
FireRed/LeafGreen	Viridian Forest, Power Plant	Rare
Diamond/Pearl	Trophy Garden	Common

[edit] Super Smash Bros.

Pikachu and its alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Pikachu has also appeared in all three Super Smash Bros. Series games. Pikachu is a very agile and mobile playable character. In Super Smash Bros. Pikachu was considered the strongest playable character. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikachu's Skull Bash move was introduced, and its Quick Attack ability was upgraded so that it did a small amount of damage to opponents. Pikachu has also once again appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, with its special attack Volt Tackle as its Final Smash

Along with Mario, Link, and Kirby, Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series.

[edit] Origins

The name "Pikachu" is a portmanteau of the Japanese words "pikapika", an onomatopoeia for electric sparkling, and "chū", which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak. It may also be based on the pika, a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits.

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