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'''Pikachu''' (ピカチュウ ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] Mouse [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that is the evolved form of [[Pichu]]. Pikachu is famous for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon in Generations I-V. Over the past 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]]. In the anime, [[Ash's Pikachu]] has extremely strong powers, this is the reason Team Rocket is after it.
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'''Pikachu''' (ピカチュウ ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}}-[[Types|type]] Mouse [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]] that is the evolved form of [[Pichu]]. Pikachu is famous for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon in Generations I-VI. Over the past 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]]. In the anime, [[Ash's Pikachu]] has extremely strong powers, which is why Team Rocket is after it.
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
 
===Physiology===
  
===Physiology===
 
Pikachu is a small, chubby, rodent-like [[Pokémon]] which is 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 pouches used for storing electricity, they turn yellow and spark with electricity when its about to use an {{type|Electric}} [[Move|attack]] such as [[Thunderbolt]].
  
Pikachu is a small, chubby, rodent-like [[Pokémon]] which is 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 pouches used for storing electricity, they turn yellow and spark with electricity when its about to use an {{type|Electric}} [[Move|attack]] such as [[Thunderbolt]].
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A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. This, however, is only true in the Nintendo games. In the anime and in previous games, female and male Pikachu's look identical.
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A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. This, however, is only true in the Nintendo games. Throught most of the anime and in previous games, female and male Pikachu's look identical.
   
 
Like [[Pichu]], Pikachu store most of their electricity within the red areas of their cheeks. It can be seen with small surges of electric energy whenever a Pikachu gets protective, mad, etc.
  
Like [[Pichu]], Pikachu store most of their electricity within the red areas of their cheeks. It can be seen with small surges of electric energy whenever a Pikachu gets protective, mad, etc.
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|white 2 = It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
  
|white 2 = It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
 
|x = It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
  
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|y = It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
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|y = It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
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==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
===In the anime===
  
===In the anime===
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Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in anime as it is starter of [[Ash Ketchum]]. Ash Ketchum received Pikachu in ''[[IL001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
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Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in anime as it is starter of [[Ash Ketchum]]. Ash Ketchum received Pikachu in ''[[IL001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' and [[Ritchie]] owned a Pikachu named Sparky.
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[[Ritchie]] owned a Pikachu named [[Sparky]]
  
   
 
===In the manga===
  
===In the manga===
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[[File:Chuchuegg.png|thumb|Pika and Chuchu]]
 
In the [[Pokémon Adventures|Pokémon Adventures Manga]], [[Red (Adventures)|Red]] owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and [[Yellow]] also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu".
  
In the [[Pokémon Adventures|Pokémon Adventures Manga]], [[Red (Adventures)|Red]] owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and [[Yellow]] also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu".
   
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*Ash turned into a Pikachu due to Lily's accident in the Pokémon episode Hocus Pokémon, though he turned back into a human at the start of the next episode.
  
*Ash turned into a Pikachu due to Lily's accident in the Pokémon episode Hocus Pokémon, though he turned back into a human at the start of the next episode.
 
*In the game [[Pokemon Battle Revolution]], Pikachu can use the HMs [[Surf]] and [[Fly]].
  
*In the game [[Pokemon Battle Revolution]], Pikachu can use the HMs [[Surf]] and [[Fly]].
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*Pikachu does not like being inside its [[Poké Ball]] in anime but in the manga Pikachu was seen kept inside the Poké Ball.
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*Ash's Pikachu does not like being inside his [[Poké Ball]] in anime but in the manga Pikachu was seen kept inside the Poké Ball.
 
*Pikachu is shown as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros Brawl, and in SSBB, he makes his first appearance in the Research Facility.
  
*Pikachu is shown as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros Brawl, and in SSBB, he makes his first appearance in the Research Facility.
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*In Pokemon X and Y, [[Ikue Ōtani]] provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
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*In Pokémon X and Y, [[Ikue Ōtani]] provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
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*Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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===Design origin===
  
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Though not the first [[Pokémon]] created, Pikachu was the first "'''{{Type|Electric}}'''-type" [[Pokémon]] created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.
  
   
 
===Etymology===
  
===Etymology===
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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 [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ochotona_curzoniae.html pika], a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits, but it's behavior (or more noticeably it's eating habits) resemble that of hamsters.
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*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 [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ochotona_curzoniae.html pika], a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits, but it's behavior (or more noticeably it's eating habits) resemble that of hamsters.
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*Though not the first [[Pokémon]] created, Pikachu was the first "'''{{Type|Electric}}'''-type" [[Pokémon]] created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
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Old pikachu.jpg|Pikachu's [[Generation I]] artwork.
  
Old pikachu.jpg|Pikachu's [[Generation I]] artwork.
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64!.png|The Pikachu Nintendo 64.
  
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Pikachu waving.jpeg|Pikachu artwork.
  
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PMTS167.jpg|A Pikachu-themed T-shirt.
  
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Pika.jpg.jpg|Pikachu.
  
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Ash & pikachu.png|Ash with his Pikachu.|link=Ash Ketchum
  
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Yellow and Pika.png|Yellow with Pika.|link=Yellow (manga)
  
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Pikachu.jpg|Pikachu using Volt Tackle.
  
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CranidosVs.Pikachu.jpg|[[Cranidos]] vs Pikachu.
  
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Pokemon Y and X Pikachu.png|Pikachu in the Pokémon Y and X Announcement Trailer.
  
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Pikachu (Super Smash Bros. Artwork).png|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros.]]
  
Pikachu (Super Smash Bros. Artwork).png|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros.]]
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Pikachu (Super Smash Bros. Melee Artwork).jpg|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].
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025Pikachu_Brawl.png|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].
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Pikachu Brawl.png|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].
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025Pikachu_SSB4.png|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / WiiU]].
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Pikachu (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS - WiiU Artwork).png|Pikachu's artwork from [[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / WiiU]].
  
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025Pikachu_Pokemon_PokéPark.jpg|Pikachu's artwork from [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
 
pikachuxy.jpg|Pikachu's appearance in Pokémon X and Y.
  
pikachuxy.jpg|Pikachu's appearance in Pokémon X and Y.
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Pikachu 2.png|Pikachu's artwork from [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
  
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Pikachu 3.png|Another one of Pikachu's artwork from [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]
  
 
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For other uses of Pikachu name, see Pikachu (Disambiguation).

Pikachu (ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon introduced in Generation I that is the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu is famous for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon in Generations I-VI. Over the past 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. In the anime, Ash's Pikachu has extremely strong powers, which is why Team Rocket is after it.

Biology

Physiology

Pikachu is a small, chubby, rodent-like Pokémon which is 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 pouches used for storing electricity, they turn yellow and spark with electricity 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 her tail. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. This, however, is only true in the Nintendo games. Throught most of the anime and in previous games, female and male Pikachu's look identical.

Like Pichu, Pikachu store most of their electricity within the red areas of their cheeks. It can be seen with small surges of electric energy whenever a Pikachu gets protective, mad, etc.

Special Abilities

Pikachu's special ability is Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In Pokémon Black and White's Dream World, the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the Lightningrod ability. It is the first member of the Pikachu-family Pokémon.

Evolution

Pikachu evolves into a Raichu by using a Thunder Stone. It evolves from Pichu when its happiness is maxed with the trainer in game.

Game Info

Pikachu is the most main character in the game PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Viridian Forest, Power Plant Uncommon
Yellow Starter Pokémon, Trade One
Gold and Silver Route 2 Common
Crystal Route 2 Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Safari Zone Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Viridian Forest (common if chosen Charmander ) , Power Plant Rare
Emerald Safari Zone Rare
Diamond and Pearl Trophy Garden Common
Platinum Trophy Garden Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 2, Viridian Forest Common
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Santalune Forest, Route 3 Rare

Pokédex entries

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Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Growl – 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
5 Tail Whip – 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Thunder Wave – 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
18 Electro Ball – 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
21 Double Team – –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
34 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37 Agility – –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
42 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
45 Light Screen – –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
46 Agility – –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
50 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 ThunderShock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
1 Growl — 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
6 Tail Whip — 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
8 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
15 Double Team — —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
20 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
33 Agility — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
41 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
50 Light Screen — —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
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Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Side Game Data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-002 PR Pikachu Sprite Pikachu Electric SOA Recharge 3 Recharge 3 PA Recharge SofA Recharge
Capture Points[Notes 1] 645 On Sight[Notes 2] No reaction.
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It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Super Smash Bros.

File:Pikachus-Brawl.jpg

Pikachu's 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 exclusive attack Volt Tackle as its Final Smash. If you look at the hat Pikachu and you look at the shiny above and the hat, you would notice it's the Shiny Pikachu with Red's Japanese hat.

Each of Pikachu's alternate forms in Brawl can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from Pokémon Colosseum and the red hat comes from the Kanto region games while the green headband comes from Pokémon Emerald.

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

Appearances

In the anime

File:RedPikachu.jpg

Ash's Pikachu

Main articles: Ash's Pikachu and Sparky (Pokémon)

Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in anime as it is starter of Ash Ketchum. Ash Ketchum received Pikachu in Pokémon - I Choose You! and Ritchie owned a Pikachu named Sparky.

In the manga

Chuchuegg

Pika and Chuchu

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and Yellow also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu".

See also

Known Trainers With a Pikachu

Trivia

  • Pikachu is the only starter in the canon RPG games that deviates from the usual grass, fire, and water-type Pokémon.
  • Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form.
  • Though Pikachu isn't in the Unova Dex, he can be found in a building within Castelia City in the Unova region before the National Dex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in Striaton City. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the Nimbasa City Gym. This implies that many people in Unova know about Pikachu, despite not seeing one for themselves.
  • In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the "Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time."
  • Pikachu was revealed before its pre-evolution, Pichu.
  • Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition N64, Game Boy Color, and DS consoles.
  • Ash turned into a Pikachu due to Lily's accident in the Pokémon episode Hocus Pokémon, though he turned back into a human at the start of the next episode.
  • In the game Pokemon Battle Revolution, Pikachu can use the HMs Surf and Fly.
  • Ash's Pikachu does not like being inside his Poké Ball in anime but in the manga Pikachu was seen kept inside the Poké Ball.
  • Pikachu is shown as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros Brawl, and in SSBB, he makes his first appearance in the Research Facility.
  • In Pokémon X and Y, Ikue Ōtani provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
  • Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Etymology

  • 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, but it's behavior (or more noticeably it's eating habits) resemble that of hamsters.
  • Though not the first Pokémon created, Pikachu was the first "Electric-type" Pokémon created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.

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See also

v · d · eFirst partner Pokémon
Kanto
Johto
Hoenn
Sinnoh
Hisui
Unova
Kalos
Alola
Galar
Paldea

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