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Brian Barnett has loved video games ever since his uncle Jimmy introduced him to them at the ripe old age of five. Since playing Super Mario Bros. The first thing he did when he started earning money was save up and buy himself a Game Boy, and they quickly became inseparable. Through the years, this led to his special love of portable game consoles, so the release of the Switch is the perfect storm of Nintendo action he has been waiting for.

In addition to his gaming obsession, Brian enjoys playing drums, writing and listening to music, and hosting a weekly video game and nerd culture podcast. Pikachu then started growing as well, becoming big enough to swallow an entire G-Max Finale cream projectile whole, much to Opal's shock. At first, everyone assumed that Pikachu had Gigantamaxed as well, but when Ash called for a G-Max Volt Crash and Pikachu didn't attack, it turned out that Pikachu had just eaten all the cream Alcremie had created with the G-Max Move and grown giant and fat as a result.

As such, the battle was subsequently called off. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in The Scheme Team and Alola, Kanto! During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu temporarily developed amnesia and sided with Team Rocket for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful.

During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to accidentally destroy a female companion's bike or unintentionally shock the companion herself. Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle.

He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, except for Burgundy , who in A Connoisseur's Revenge! Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol.

While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks , or by accident when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake. In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is a notable anomaly, overcoming odds in battle numerous times. In Showdown in Pewter City , he defeated Brock's Onix with an Electric-type attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses.

He has helped Ash win countless battles and Gym and League matches. The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised and discussed in the episode Electric Shock Showdown. After suffering a crushing defeat by Lt. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but he refused, having decided to become stronger as he is, and defeated Raichu by using superior speed.

In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu battled another Raichu belonging to a trainer named Sho. The two were not only even matches in power but, unlike before, also in speed; ultimately Raichu used Hyper Beam to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn.

Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed, power, and spinning techniques learned from Dawn. During this event, Team Rocket stole the Thunder Stone, as they also wanted Pikachu to stay as he is. However, at times, Pikachu has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt.

In addition, Pikachu tends to noticeably struggle when an opponent hinders his mobility in some fashion, such as when the aforementioned Panpour stopped Volt Tackle with a Mud Sport that covered the battlefield, when Burgh 's Leavanny impared his speed and accuracy by immobilizing his tail with String Shot , when the icy battlefield of Viola's Surskit threw him off balance in the first battle, or when Wulfric 's Bergmite prevented him from using Quick Attack by numbing his legs with Icy Wind.

Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or one of their mechas , but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else involved. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his Electric attacks. Most of the time, in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many other powerful opponents. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into an imperfect Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Upon mastering the move in The Green Guardian , it became one of Pikachu's most distinctive techniques, to the point of garnering Paul 's interest, up until Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!

In addition to his repertoire of moves, Pikachu has used his Ability, Static , a few times in the anime, has an affinity for Z-Moves , and is capable of Gigantamaxing.

Brock imitation from Snow Way Out! Squirtle imitation from Kanga Games. Bulbasaur imitation from Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden. Ash imitation from The Stun Spore Detour. Psyduck imitation from Stantler's Little Helpers. Lickitung imitation from Stantler's Little Helpers. Togepi imitation from For Crying Out Loud. Charizard imitation from For Crying Out Loud. Noctowl imitation from The Screen Actor's Guilt.

Cyndaquil imitation from The Screen Actor's Guilt. Totodile imitation from The Screen Actor's Guilt. Seviper imitation from Gotta Dance! Cacnea imitation from Gotta Dance! Meowth imitation from Gotta Dance! Torchic imitation from Gotta Dance! Mudkip imitation from Gotta Dance! Treecko imitation from Gotta Dance! Lotad imitation from Gotta Dance!

Turtwig imitation from Mass Hip-Po-Sis! Scolipede imitation from The Bloom Is on Axew! Azumarill imitation from The Pirates of Decolore! Axew imitation from Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit! Sharpedo imitation from Alola to New Adventure! Blacephalon imitation from Twirling with a Bang!

Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases mean something. In Stealing The Conversation! For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi". Other speech includes:. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release.

The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attended screenings of the 20th movie.

Adventure in the Maze! It appears as an opponent during the Grand Rush set 4. Any Pichu whose Eggs were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both genders and can be evolved , with the cap being retained upon evolution. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. It appears as an opponent during the first Super Tag set.

When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:. The card can be played at any time but cannot be played as the final card from the player's hand. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from Professor Oak - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

The following is a list of related cards. The last item of DPt era merchandise could only be bought at cinemas screening Arceus and the Jewel of Life , released on July 18, The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

To promote the release of I Choose You! Sleeves: Running concurrent with the Pikachu in a cap distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of Ash 's hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Page actions Article Discussion View source History.

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Rotom Phone. The Electric Tale of Pikachu characters. Navigation menu Personal tools Create account Log in. Ash's Pikachu. Professor Oak's Laboratory. Male [1]. Unknown [2]. With Ash. Ikue Ohtani. Using Iron Tail. Using Thunder Shock. Showdown in Pewter City.

Electric Shock Showdown. Abra and the Psychic Showdown. Friend and Foe Alike. The Double Trouble Header. Hour of the Houndour. All Things Bright and Beautifly! May's Egg-Cellent Adventure.

Dancing With the Ducklett Trio! A Battle Hand-Off! Thunderbolt , Electro Ball , or Electroweb. Description: Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then gathers a large ball of electricity and launches it towards the target with a punch. He then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle. He then fires seven rainbow-colored lightning bolts at the target. He then jumps into the air and spins around rapidly, turning into a yellow drill that strikes the opponent with full force.

Gigantamax Pikachu's tail glows white. He then grabs his tail and slams it into the ground, creating a series of gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent. Thunderbolt or Electroweb. Gigantamax Pikachu fires a bolt of yellow electricity into the clouds above him. Moments later, multiple bolts of lighting shaped like his tail strike down from the clouds onto the opponent. Gigantamax Pikachu jumps into the air, creating yellow glowing cracks on the ground as he lands.

The cracks spread towards the opponent, and as they reach them, a burst of yellow energy erupts from the ground underneath the opponent. He later used Leer in Hour of the Houndour ; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an anime move error still. Description: An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to Slam was used to defeat Lt. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke.

Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed. Ash's Squirtle , Bulbasaur , and Charizard. Description: Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Charizard's Flamethrower, Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf, and Squirtle's Water Gun to create a tornado of fire, electricity, leaves, and water.

Water Gun and an Electric-type attack. Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Squirtle's Water Gun to create an electrified stream of water. This was used to destroy Team Rocket 's Torcher Scorcher and send them blasting off. Thunderbolt , Water Gun , and Rapid Spin.

Misty's Politoed and Brock's Forretress. Description : Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding on Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered Tate and Liza 's Solrock and Lunatone. Quick Attack , Thunderbolt , and Iron Tail. Description : Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity.

Pikachu then uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings. This was used in the Appeals Round of the Terracotta Contest. Description : Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt at the battlefield, breaking the ground apart and sending large rocks hurtling at the opponent. Quick Attack and Swift. Description: Aipom uses a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump in the Swift and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.

Thunder and Volt Tackle. Paul's Electabuzz. Description : A move combination Pikachu used with Electabuzz. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites. Volt Tackle and Iron Tail. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.

Thunderbolt and Whirlpool. Description: This move combination was used during a battle against Kiko and Kato and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses Whirlpool while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool. Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump. Description: This move combination was used as a finishing blow against Team Rocket.

Movie Time! Electro Ball and Thunderbolt. Description: Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball. Description: A stronger variation of Electro Ball. While blocking Thundurus 's Thunder attack to protect Iris , Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity.

Later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the Abyssal Ruins after it was launched.

Iron Tail and Electro Ball. Description: A move combination Pikachu used to defeat Trip's Serperior. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage. Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse. Description: When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity.

Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage. Thunderbolt and Iron Tail. This was used in a battle against Clemont's Luxray in the nineteenth movie. Pikachu launches Electroweb into the air, followed by Togedemaru and Charjabug adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with Zing Zap and Discharge , respectively.

Together, the moves make a giant spinning ferris wheel-shaped construction. Ember and Iron Tail. Description: A combination of Ember and Iron Tail. Raboot fires an Ember at Pikachu, who sends it at the opponent with Iron Tail, thus increasing the Ember's speed and surrounding it with white sparks of energy.

Language Voice actor Japanese. Latin American Spanish. Official artwork from the Original series. An illustration of Pikachu as a Pichu by Atsuko Nishida. Dex No. Naughty nature. Volt Tackle. Iron Tail. Quick Attack. ID No. Light Ball. Can be obtained with:. Obtained from:. Brave nature. Electro Ball. Type :. Ability :. Held item :.

Wishing Ribbon. July 18 to September 30, Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten. Date received is the receiving system's date when the Wonder Card is received. August 24 to 30, Original Cap Pikachu Electric. Hoenn Cap Pikachu Electric. Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Electric. Unova Cap Pikachu Electric. Kalos Cap Pikachu Electric.

Alola Cap Pikachu Electric. Partner Cap Pikachu Electric. World Cap Pikachu Electric. Height: 0. Thunder Shock. Leech Seed. Pikachu Promotional disks. Pichu Electric. Pikachu Electric. Raichu Electric. Pikachu Invasion! Mega Rayquaza. Pikachu Birth!

Z Tretta!! Using Thunderbolt. Using Tackle. The Beginning Of Good Luck?! The Grand Rhydon Plan. Trust In Each Other!!

Using Volt Tackle. Using Thunderbolt in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Jirachi: Wish Maker. The Rise of Darkrai. Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Arceus and the Jewel of Life. White—Victini and Zekrom. Genesect and the Legend Awakened. Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. The only way to unlock this is to participate in Nintendo special events namely, the player has to obtain the route map for the area from a Nintendo WFC event. In this game, the flying Pikachu doesnt just make an appearance in the game but can be controlled by the players.

Not all detectives are hard-boiled sociopaths with excellent observation skills. In the film, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to the beloved yellow main character, Detective Pikachu.

Actor Chris Geere plays the character Roger Clifford. The movie centers on the search for a human detective named Harry Goodman who goes missing, prompting his son Tim to find out what happened.

We already know the movie had gained a huge fanbase and as we are seeing fans are already excited for the upcoming sequel that is the Detective Pikachu2 estimated to be released in or the end of Also Check: Gengar Legacy Moves. Despite these factors, Pikachu is still able to beat Drakes Dragonite. Almost anyone who knows Pikachu can tell that his favorite food is ketchup. If you have the chance to watch all of Pikachus scenes in the anime, you will notice that aside from ketchup, the only food he is seen craving or eating are red apples and red berries.

Now I dont know if you noticed, but all these foods come in the same color. The blow takes out Pikachu along with Latios, but even this mutual destruction seems a step too far. At this point, Pikachu isnt far enough to accomplish such a victory over a Legendary like this. The Battle Royal is introduced in , which involves four Trainers all battling each other at the same time. On the 20th battle of normal challenges and 50th battle of Super challenges, a powerful Trainer known as a Battle Legend will be challenged.

Many believe that the name Pikachu is taken from an animal called pika, which is a rabbit-like rodent found in Asia, Eastern Europe, and North America. However, despite their striking resemblance, including its small body and big ears, Pikachu is actually based on a mouse.

People in Japan often use Pikachu mascots to entertain a crowd, for kids but also adults, in the streets, malls, or even at amusement parks.