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| Since the introduction of [[gender]] differences in [[Generation IV]], female Pikachus have a curved cut at the end of their tail, giving it a heart-like shape, whereas male Pikachus have a straight end of their tail. | | Since the introduction of [[gender]] differences in [[Generation IV]], female Pikachus have a curved cut at the end of their tail, giving it a heart-like shape, whereas male Pikachus have a straight end of their tail. |
| === Forms === | | === Forms === |
| ==== Coquette Pikachu ==== | | ==== Cosplay Pikachu ==== |
| {{AP|Coquette Pikachu}} | | {{main|Cosplay Pikachu}} |
| In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire]], there is a special and exclusive variety of Pikachu called [[Coquette Pikachu]], which has a characteristic black heart at the end of its tail. It can be obtained after participating in the first [[Pokémon Contest]]. It is always female and has the ability [[Lightning Rod]]. | | In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire]], there is a special and exclusive variety of Pikachu called [[Coquette Pikachu]], which has a characteristic black heart at the end of its tail. It can be obtained after participating in the first [[Pokémon Contest]]. It is always female and has the ability [[Lightning Rod]]. |
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| ==== Pikachu with a Cap ==== | | ==== Pikachu in a cap ==== |
| {{AP|Pikachu with a Cap}} | | {{main|Pikachu in a cap}} |
| In the [[Seventh Generation]], a special variety of Pikachu called [[Pikachu with a Cap]] was introduced, which wears one of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s hats and can be obtained through a [[Pokémon Event]], except for the Partner Pikachu, which only exists from [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon]] onwards. | | In the [[Seventh Generation]], a special variety of Pikachu called [[Pikachu in a cap]] was introduced, which wears one of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s hats and can be obtained through a [[Pokémon Event]], except for the Partner Pikachu, which only exists from ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon]]'' onward. |
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| In the [[Eighth Generation]], with the celebration of the release of [[The Crown Tundra]], Pikachu with Caps were distributed for [[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]] games. | | In [[Generation VIII]], with the celebration of the release of [[The Crown Tundra]], Pikachu with Caps were distributed for ''[[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]]''. |
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| |- class="header" | | |- class="header" |
| | colspan="8" | '''[[Pikachu]]''' | | | colspan="8" | '''Pikachu''' |
| |- class="header" | | |- class="header" |
| | width="105px" | '''Original''' | | | width="105px" | '''Original''' |
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| | [[File:Pikachu.png|110px|Pikachu]]<br>'''Pikachu [[File:Gigantamax Icon.png|25px]]'''<br>Height: 0.4m | | | [[File:Pikachu.png|110px|Pikachu]]<br>'''Pikachu [[File:Gigantamax Factor icon.png|25px]]'''<br>Height: 0.4m |
| | class="arrow" | [[Gigantamax]] | | | class="arrow" | [[Gigantamax]] |
| | [[File:Gigantamax Pikachu.png|180px|Gigantamax Pikachu]]<br>'''Gigantamax Pikachu'''<br>Height: Over 21.0m<br>Gigantamax Move: [[G-Max Volt Crash]] | | | [[File:Gigantamax Pikachu.png|180px|Gigantamax Pikachu]]<br>'''Gigantamax Pikachu'''<br>Height: Over 21.0m<br>Gigantamax Move: [[G-Max Volt Crash]] |
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| == Evolution == | | == Evolution == |
| [[Pichu]] [[Evolution|evolves]] into Pikachu by leveling up while having high [[friendship]] with its trainer (220 until the [[Seventh Generation]] and 160 from the [[Eighth Generation]] onwards). Pikachu evolves into: | | [[Pichu]] [[Evolution|evolves]] into Pikachu by leveling up while having high [[friendship]] with its trainer (220 until [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Pokémon Moon'']] and 160 from [[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'']]). Pikachu evolves into: |
| * [[Raichu]] when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]] outside [[Alola]], including the [[Ultra Space]] (evolution cannot be [[Evolution#Canceling Evolution|canceled]]). [[Raichu]] does not evolve further. | | * [[Raichu]] when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]] outside [[Alola]], including the [[Ultra Space]] (evolution cannot be [[Evolution#Canceling evolution|canceled]]). [[Raichu]] does not evolve further. |
| * [[Alolan Raichu]] when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]] in [[Alola]] (evolution cannot be [[Evolution#Canceling Evolution|canceled]]). [[Alolan Raichu]] does not evolve further. | | * [[Alolan Raichu]] when exposed to a Thunder Stone in Alola (evolution cannot be canceled). Alolan Raichu does not evolve further. |
| Pikachu with the Gigantamax factor cannot evolve. | | Pikachu with the Gigantamax factor cannot evolve. |
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| | rowspan ="2" class="arrow" | [[Friendship]] + level | | | rowspan ="2" class="arrow" | [[Friendship]] + level |
| | rowspan="2" style="vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Pikachu.png|90px|Pikachu]]<br>Pikachu | | | rowspan="2" style="vertical-align:middle;" | [[File:Pikachu.png|90px|Pikachu]]<br>Pikachu |
| | class="arrow" | [[Thunder Stone]] {{O|Thunder Stone}}<br>(outside [[Alola]]) | | | class="arrow" | [[Thunder Stone]] {{PI|Thunder Stone}}<br>(outside [[Alola]]) |
| | [[File:Raichu.png|130px|Raichu]]<br>[[Raichu]] | | | [[File:Raichu.png|130px|Raichu]]<br>[[Raichu]] |
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| | class="arrow" | [[Thunder Stone]] {{O|Thunder Stone}}<br>(in [[Alola]]) | | | class="arrow" | [[Thunder Stone]] {{PI|Thunder Stone}}<br>(in [[Alola]]) |
| | [[File:Alolan Raichu.png|120px|Raichu]]<br>[[Alolan Raichu]] | | | [[File:Alolan Raichu.png|120px|Raichu]]<br>[[Alolan Raichu]] |
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| == Pokédex Description ==
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| | redandblue = When several of these Pokémon gather together, their energy can cause violent storms.
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| | yellow = It keeps its tail up to keep watch. If you tug on its tail, it will want to bite you.
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| | gold = This clever Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them more edible.
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| | silver = It raises its tail to keep an eye on its surroundings. Sometimes, it can be struck by lightning in this pose.
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| | crystal = When it's angry, this Pokémon discharges the energy stored inside its cheeks.
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| | ruby = Whenever Pikachu encounters something new, it gives it an electric shock. If you see a scorched berry, it's definitely Pikachu; sometimes it can't control the intensity of the shock.
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| | sapphire = This Pokémon has pouches on its cheeks where it stores electricity. They seem to recharge at night, while Pikachu sleeps. Sometimes, when it's just woken up and is still half asleep, it will discharge a little.
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| | emerald = It has cheek pouches where it stores electricity. When it releases it suddenly, the discharge is as powerful as lightning.
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| | firered = Its cheek pouches are filled with electricity, which it releases when it feels threatened.
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| | leafgreen = red and blue
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| | diamond = When it feels threatened, its cheek pouches emit crackles of electricity.
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| | pearl = It lives in groups in forests. It stores electricity in its cheek pouches.
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| | platinum = It sometimes uses the electricity from its cheeks to recharge a weak Pikachu friend.
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| | heartgold = gold
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| | soulsilver = silver
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| | black = platinum
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| | white = platinum
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| | black 2 = platinum
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| | white 2 = platinum
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| | x = silver
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| | y = firered
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| | Omega Ruby = Every time a Pikachu encounters something new, it gives it an electric shock. When you see a scorched berry, it's very likely the work of a Pikachu, as they sometimes don't control the intensity of the shock.
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| | Alpha Sapphire = Sapphire
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| | Sun = A project has recently been introduced to gather numerous Pikachus and create a power plant.
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| | Moon = Pikachu stores electricity in its body. If it doesn't release it occasionally and let off steam, it can suffer stress.
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| | Ultra Sun = They accumulate electricity naturally. The forests where they live in groups are in constant danger of being struck by lightning.
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| | Ultra Moon = While it sleeps, it accumulates electricity in its cheek pouches. If it can't fall asleep, it can only emit weak discharges.
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| | LGPE = Forests are its natural habitat. It accumulates electricity in its cheek pouches, so anyone touching them can receive a shock.
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| | sword = * '''Pikachu:''' The more powerful the electrical energy this Pokémon generates, the smoother Its cheek pouches become elastic.
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| * '''Gigamax Pikachu:''' The energy of the Gigamax phenomenon has caused its body to expand and its tail to stretch to the sky.
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| | shield = * '''Pikachu:''' Members of this species greet each other by joining their tails and transmitting an electric current.
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| * '''Gigamax Pikachu:''' A strike with its lightning-shaped tail can give an opponent an electric shock with an intensity comparable to that of a lightning bolt.
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| | shining diamond = It lives in forests, where it forms groups with its peers. It stores electricity in its cheek pouches.
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| | shining pearl = When alert, its cheek pouches emit crackles of electricity.
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| | Arceus legends = It stores electricity in its cheek pouches. It lives in forests, where it cleverly roasts the hard berries it finds to eat.
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| | Scarlet = When angry, this Pokémon discharges the energy stored inside its cheek pouches.
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| | Purple = When several of these Pokémon gather together, their energy can cause violent storms.
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| | Stadium = It lives in forests, away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks to eliminate an enemy if attacked.
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| | Stadium 2 = '''Pokémon Gold Push''': It raises its tail to survey its surroundings. Sometimes, it can be struck by lightning in this pose.
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| '''Pokémon Silver Push''': This clever Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them more edible.
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| | Go = Omega Ruby
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| | Ranger = Pikachu discharges electricity to recharge the Grabber.
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| | Ranger 2 = Discharges electricity to attack.
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| | Ranger 3 = Restores the Grabber's energy.
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| | pinballrz = ruby
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| | new snap = While sleeping, they generate electricity and store it in the pouches on their cheeks. They are Pokémon with a curious nature, so they are often seen around base camp.
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| | masters = They accumulate electricity naturally. The forests where they live in groups are in constant danger of being struck by lightning.
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| | sleep = While sleeping, they accumulate electricity in their cheek pouches. Sometimes, they release it while half asleep, as if dreaming they are delivering electric shocks.
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| === In the anime ===
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| {{DA/Description|Dawn/Maya|471|ES = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric blushes located on its cheeks.|HA = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the balls on both cheeks.}}
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| {{DA/Description|Trip|661|ES = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon and evolved form of [[Pichu]]. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning when it raises it to investigate its surroundings.|HA = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of [[Pichu]]. Pikachu's tail can be struck by lightning when it raises it to examine its surroundings.}}
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| {{DA/Description|Cameron|755|ES = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon and evolved form of [[Pichu]]. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.|HA = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of [[Pichu]]. It helps other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
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| {{DA/Description|RotomDex|946|ES = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon. It is an [[Electric-type]]. It can analyze its surroundings by raising its tail, and if you pull on it, it will bite you. |HA = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon, is an [[Electric-type]]. It raises its tail to detect its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite you.}}
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| {{DA/Description|Goh|1124|ES = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon. It is an [[Electric-type]]. Pikachu have cheek pouches that store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have different tails.|HA = Pikachu, the mouse Pokémon. [[Electric-type]]. Pikachu's cheek pouches store electricity, which they release when threatened. Male and female Pikachu have different tails.|Last=Yes}}
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| == Pokédex descriptions == | | == Pokédex descriptions == |