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Pikachu evolve into [[Raichu]] via use of a Thunder Stone. However, it is somewhat common for Trainers to choose not to evolve their Pikachu into Raichu. For example, in ''Pokémon Yellow'', Pikachu refuses to evolve as attempting to use a Thunderstone on it makes it cry and refuse. It is numbered as #25 in the National Pokédex. Also, from the second generation of the ''Pokémon'' games onward, Pikachu has an evolutionary predecessor, [[Pichu]], which is the pre-evolution of Pikachu and evolves into Pikachu after establishing a friendship with its trainer.
Pikachu evolve into [[Raichu]] via use of a Thunder Stone. However, it is somewhat common for Trainers to choose not to evolve their Pikachu into Raichu. For example, in ''Pokémon Yellow'', Pikachu refuses to evolve as attempting to use a Thunderstone on it makes it cry and refuse. It is numbered as #25 in the National Pokédex. Also, from the second generation of the ''Pokémon'' games onward, Pikachu has an evolutionary predecessor, [[Pichu]], which is the pre-evolution of Pikachu and evolves into Pikachu after establishing a friendship with its trainer.
AND...It's a cute widdle electric mouse :)


==In the video games==
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* Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
* Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
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==External links==
==External links==

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Pikachu
pikachu.png
National Pokédex
Arbok - Pikachu (#025) - Raichu
Johto Pokédex
Pichu - Pikachu (#022) - Raichu
Hoenn Pokédex
Pichu - Pikachu (#156) - Raichu
Sinnoh Pokédex
Pichu - Pikachu (#104) - Raichu
Japanese namePikachu
Evolves fromPichu (from Pokémon Gold and Silver onwards)
Evolves intoRaichu
GenerationFirst
SpeciesMouse Pokémon
TypeElectric
Height1 ft 4 in (0.4 m)
Weight13.2 pounds (6.0 kg)
AbilityStatic

Pikachu (ピカチュウ, Pikachū) are one of the Template:Pokenum fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. As do all Pokémon, Pikachu fight other Pokémon in battles central to the anime, manga, and games of the series.[2] Pikachu is among the most recognizable of Pokémon, due to the fact that a Pikachu is a central character in the Pokémon anime series.

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. The name Pikachu refers to both the overall species, and to individual Pikachu within the games, anime, and manga series. Pikachu is also the name of an individual character that belongs to this species and is the Pokémon companion of the anime's main protagonist, Ash Ketchum.

In the Pokémon franchise, Pikachu are often found in forests,[3] plains, and occasionally near mountains, islands and electrical sources (such as power plants), on most continents throughout the world. When threatened, a group of Pikachu can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electro-magnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short-lived, localized thunderstorm.[4]

Biological characteristics

Pikachu are short, stocky mouse[5] Pokémon that possess short, yellow fur with brown markings covering their backs and parts of their tails. They have black-tipped pointy ears and light red circles on their cheeks, which contain electrical sacs. Their tails are shaped in the form of a lightning bolt. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, gender differences were introduced for some Pokémon. For Pikachu, the females now have a "dent" at the end of their tails giving it a heart shaped appearance.

Pikachu often forage for berries. In lieu of climbing trees[6][7] they use small electrical bolts to release the berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time. For fallen berries, they use their electricity to roast the berries with electricity, tenderizing them.[8] They store electricity in their cheeks,[3] and by simply squeezing them they can discharge them in sparks, bolts or other forms of electricity. An inability to discharge electricity in this last way, as in the presence of strong magnetic field, causes an illness with flu-like symptoms.[9] Pikachu gather in areas with high amounts of thunderstorm activity such as power stations.

Pikachu evolve into Raichu via use of a Thunder Stone. However, it is somewhat common for Trainers to choose not to evolve their Pikachu into Raichu. For example, in Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu refuses to evolve as attempting to use a Thunderstone on it makes it cry and refuse. It is numbered as #25 in the National Pokédex. Also, from the second generation of the Pokémon games onward, Pikachu has an evolutionary predecessor, Pichu, which is the pre-evolution of Pikachu and evolves into Pikachu after establishing a friendship with its trainer.

In the video games

File:Pokemon Yellow box.jpg
Pokémon Yellow, a variation of Pokémon Red and Blue incorporating many qualities of the anime.

In the video games, Pikachu is a typical low-level Pokémon, usually found around levels 3-6 in Viridian Forest, and around 25 in the Power Plant or in the Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald versions, Safari Zone. In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu is the starting Pokémon.

Few players use Pikachu in competitive head-to-head play,[citation needed] however, because of its relatively low defense stats. It does see occasional play after Pokémon Gold and Silver, which added an item called the Light Ball.[10] This item, when given to Pikachu to hold, doubles the special attack stat that determines the power of its Special attacks, making it useful in competitive play. While holding the Light Ball, Pikachu's Special Attack surpasses Raichu's Special Attack. Because of this, some competitive players refuse to evolve their Pikachu.[citation needed]

Pikachu is featured in Hey You, Pikachu!,[11] Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Channel,[12] and the Pokémon Pikachu digital pet. It also makes several appearances in Pokémon Snap,[13] famously portraying the Surfing Pikachu sidequest in Pokémon Yellow.

There has also been a special edition Game Boy Color handheld specifically created for Pokémon Yellow, sporting a yellow color with Pikachu featured on the handheld. In addition, a special-edition Nintendo 64[14] game console was released, featuring Pikachu as well as saying "Pikachu!" when Pokémon video games were started. This was released along with the game Hey You, Pikachu!, in which you use a microphone to converse with the Pokémon.

Pikachu has also made cameo appearances in Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Pokémon Trozei, Pokémon Colosseum, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Dash and Pokémon Ranger. It has also played a role in various games for the Pokémon mini handheld games console. Pikachu is also one of the sixteen starters and ten partners in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games. Pikachu has also appeared in a video of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Pikachu will be available as a prize for completing the 10 colosseums in Pokémon Battle Revolution, complete with a Light Ball, Volt Tackle, and Surf. Before this, a Pikachu with Volt Tackle and Surf did not exist, as Volt Tackle was obtained via breeding and Surf through Pokémon Stadium or Pokémon Yellow (In a special surfing minigame), as well as certain Nintendo Events.

Pikachu has also appeared in Super Smash Bros.[15] and Super Smash Bros. Melee[16] as a very agile and mobile playable character, equipped with Quick Attack, Thundershock, and Thunder. In Super Smash Bros. Melee,[16] 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 is also set to appear in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Brawl,[17] and Volt Tackle will be introduced as its Final Smash.[18]



In all the video games from Gold and silver version and after pokemon have had shiny forms. pikachu;s shiny form changes his yellow coat of fur to an orange coat of fur.

In the Pokémon anime

Ash Ketchum and Pikachu together in the pilot episode, Pokémon, I Choose You!

The Pokémon anime series and films feature the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu. They travel the various regions of along with various friends, such as May and Dawn. Many other wild and trained Pikachu appear throughout the series, often interacting with Ash and his Pikachu. The most notable among these is Richie's Pikachu, Sparky. Like most other Pokémon, Pikachu communicates only by saying syllables that are in its own name. Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Otani in all versions of the anime, except in the English language episode Pokémon, I Choose You, in which Rachael Lillis played the role.

Ash Ketchum receives his Pikachu from Professor Oak as a starting Pokémon given to all new trainers. At first, Pikachu largely ignores Ash's requests, shocking him frequently and refusing to be confined to the conventional method of Pokémon transportation, a Poké Ball. However, Ash puts himself in danger to defend Pikachu from a flock of wild Spearow, then rushes the electric mouse to a Pokémon Center. Through these demonstrations of respect and unconditional commitment to Pokémon, Pikachu warms up to Ash, and their friendship is formed. Soon after, Pikachu shows a large amount of power that sets it apart from others. This causes Team Rocket to constantly seek out to capture it in order to win favor from their boss, Giovanni. Also, Ash's Pikachu electrocuted Misty, May, and Dawn's bike by using either Thunder or Thunderbolt, thus destroying the bikes.

In Pokémon manga

A Pikachu has appeared in every Pokémon manga series as of 2005. In Pokémon Adventures, Red, the "first protagonist" of the Pokémon Adventures series, captures a mischievous Pikachu causing trouble for the people of Pewter City which became one of his main Pokémon from there on. After Red goes missing two years later, his Pikachu teams up with Yellow, the "fourth protagonist" of the series, to find him. Yellow is accompanied by Pikachu throughout the Johto saga, as well as her own Pikachu, Chu Chu.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga, Hazel, the main character of the series, obtained a Pikachu as her first Pokémon. Although Hazel's task is to capture Pokémon for a scientist, her and Pikachu often fall into trouble because of their joint scatterbrained personalities. This Pikachu, along with Hazel's other main Pokémon, Clefairy, re-appears in the spin-off series, Pokémon Chamo-Chamo Pretty.

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu series, often referred to as the series (known in Japan as "Dengeki! Pikachu"), Ash's Pikachu was originally a feral Pokémon he caught chewing on wires in his walls. This manga follows the storyline of the Pokémon anime, featuring Ash, Misty and Brock alongside Pikachu battling Team Rocket. This series was released in four volumes called The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Pikachu Shocks Back, Electric Pikachu Boogaloo and Surf's Up Pikachu.

In the Getto Da Ze manga, the main character Shuu owns a Pikachu, whom he communicates with using a device called an In-Com. This Pikachu is very feisty and a little sarcastic.

Pikachu also stars in the Ash & Pikachu manga series, another to closely follow the Pokémon anime. Unlike in the Electric Tale of Pikachu, Professor Oak gave Pikachu to Ash as his first Pokémon, rather than Ash finding him in the former. Another difference between the two is that Ash and Pikachu continued to follow the anime storyline, leading Ash and Pikachu to Hoenn, being accompanied by Haruka and Masato, May and Max in the English version.

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

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Pikachu in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base set).

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game first published by Wizards of the Coast in North America, in 1999, which simulates a Pokémon battle in the video games and anime.

Pikachu has been seen in at least thirteen incarnations in Pokémon Trading Card Game sets released in North America, and that number increases to twenty when limited edition promotional cards are included. The expansion sets Pikachu cards are found in are the Base Set (as well as Base Set 2 and Legendary Collections reprints), Jungle, Gym Heroes (As Lt.Surge's Pikachu), Gym Challenge (As Lt. Surge's Pikachu), Neo Genesis, Expedition, Skyridge, EX Sandstorm, EX Team Magma VS. Team Aqua, EX Firered & LeafGreen, EX Emerald, EX Legend Maker (as a secret card),[19] EX FireRed & Leaf Green EX Diamond & Peal EX Electric Dreams EX Holon Phantoms (appears twice), EX: Power Keepers, POP 2, POP 4 and POP 5 (appears twice).[20]

Cultural impact

Background

Pikachu is the most well-known Pokémon, and is regarded as the official mascot of the Pokémon franchise. Pikachu are obtainable in all of the Pokémon video games to date, with a prominent role in Pokémon Yellow. The leading characters of many of the anime and manga series have all captured Pikachu, including Pokémon Adventures, and Magical Pokémon Journey.

The "Advanced Generation" drawing and sprite design of Pikachu was created by Ken Sugimori's team for its 2003 release on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance.[21]

Popular culture

Pikachu, being the most famous of the Pokémon mascots, has made multiple appearances in popular culture. A "got milk?" advertisement featured Pikachu in 1999. In addition, a Pikachu balloon has been featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade since 2001.[22] Its appearance on May 22, 2006 during the morning rush hour was as part of a test examining parade balloon handling procedures.[23] The original balloon was retired following an appearance at the Pokémon Tenth Anniversary "Party of the Decade" on August 8 in Bryant Park in New York City, and a new Pikachu Balloon that chases a Poké Ball and has light-up cheeks debuted at the 2006 Parade.

A picture of Pikachu has also been featured on the ANA Boeing 747-400 (JA8962), landing at London Heathrow Airport. (see image). In 2002, Ash's Pikachu received fifteenth place in TV Guide's 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time.[24]

Notes and references

Notes
  1. ^ "Pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2006-02-28.
  2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  3. ^ a b Pokédex: It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. Game Freak (2007-04-22). Pokémon Diamond (Nintendo DS). Nintendo.
  4. ^ Pokédex: When several of these POKEMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Game Freak (1998-09-30). Pokémon Red (Game Boy). Nintendo.
  5. ^ The in-game Pokédex of the Game Boy series (A copy of them from pokémondungeon.com) URL accessed on March 27, 2006.
  6. ^ http://pokezam.com/anime/episodes/challenge/366.php
  7. ^ http://www.serebii.net/anime/epiguide/houen/394.shtml
  8. ^ Pokédex: This intelligent POKEMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Game Freak (2000-10-15). Pokémon Gold (Game Boy). Nintendo.
  9. ^ Sparks Fly For Magnemite Episode Summary tv.com URL Accessed December 17, 2006
  10. ^ List of In-game items Pokémon Elite 2000 URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  11. ^ Hey You, Pikachu! Nintendo.com URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  12. ^ Pokémon Channel IGN.com URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  13. ^ Pokémon Snap Nintendo.com URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  14. ^ Pikachu N64 vidgame.net URL Accessed January 21, 2007
  15. ^ http://www.smashbros.com/ Smash Bros.com URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  16. ^ a b Super Smash Bros Melee. detstar.com URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  17. ^ Smash Bros. Dojo! Pikachu
  18. ^ Smash Bros. Dojo! Pikachu: Final Smash
  19. ^ EX Legend Maker set card list Pokebeach.com. URL Accessed October 15, 2006.
  20. ^ EX Holon Phantoms set card list Pokebeach.com. URL Accessed October 15, 2006.
  21. ^ Pokémon Sapphire information Amazon.com. URL accessed on March 27, 2006.
  22. ^ Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Ncytourist.com URL Accessed July 17, 2006
  23. ^ Crecente, Brian (2006-05-22). "Giant Pikachu Runs Flights Through NYC". Kotaku. Retrieved 2006-06-26.
  24. ^ "TV Guide's 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time" Archives.cnn.com.. URL Accessed October 15, 2006.
Books
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

External links

Template:Pokémon anime characters

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