Pikachu

Pikachu

Primary artwork of Pikachu introduced in Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version

Appearances

Generation	Generation I
First game	Pocket Monsters Red Version and Pocket Monsters Green Version (1996, overall) Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version (1998, outside Japan)
First episode	"Pokémon - I Choose You!" (1997, Ash's Pikachu)

General information

Pronunciation	/pi.ˈka.chu/
Species origin	Mouse
Type	Electric
Ability	Static
Hidden Ability	Lightning Rod
Height	1'04" (0.4 m)
Weight	13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg)
Egg groups	Field Fairy
Gender	Male: 50% Female: 50%
Color	Yellow
Shape	8

Pokédex navigation

National Arbok ← 0025 → Raichu

Johto Generation II Pichu ← 022 → Raichu HeartGold / SoulSilver Pichu ← 022 → Raichu

Hoenn Generation III Pichu ← 156 → Raichu Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire Pichu ← 163 → Raichu

Sinnoh Pichu ← 104 → Raichu

Central Kalos Pichu ← 036 → Raichu

Alola Sun / Moon Pichu ← 025 → Raichu Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Pichu ← 032 → Raichu

Galar Pichu ← 194 → Raichu Isle of Armor Pichu ← 085 → Raichu

Hisui Pichu ← 056 → Raichu

Paldea Pichu ← 074 → Raichu Kitakami Pichu ← 021 → Raichu

Pikachu is one of the first 151 Pokémon species. It first appears in the Generation I titles Pocket Monsters Red Version and Pocket Monsters Green Version, released as Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version outside of Asia. Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon. It is the first partner Pokémon used by trainers who start their journey in the Kanto region in Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!.

Pikachu has an evolution named Raichu, which it can evolve into by applying a Thunder Stone to it. Since Generation II, Pikachu has received a pre-evolved form named Pichu.

Pikachu is among the best known Pokémon, let alone a mascot representing the Pokémon franchise at large, which can be especially attributed to a certain Pikachu accompanying Ash throughout Pokémon the Series.

Etymology

The prefix of Pikachu's name is derived from the Japanese word ピカピカ (pikapika), an onomatopoeia for something sparkling, as well as pika. The suffix, "-chu", is derived from チューチュー (chuchu), another Japanese onomatopoeia, but for describing the sound of mice.

Biology

Pikachu is a small Pokémon whose morphology is based on a rodent. Although its name and category refer to a mouse, its cheeks are based on those of a squirrel, according to graphic designer Atsuko Nishida. Its body is yellow with two brown stripes on its back and at the base of its tail. The tips of Pikachu's ears are black, and both of its cheeks each have a large red circle. Pikachu has a tail shaped like a lightning bolt if it is male and a heart-shaped one if it is female.

Pikachu stores a large amount of electricity in the sacs on its cheeks. These seem to charge electrically at night while it sleeps. It occasionally releases electricity while half asleep, as if dreaming of delivering electric shocks. It sometimes releases small electric shocks when it first wakes up. Pikachu's cheeks can also be recharged by an electric shock delivered by another Pikachu. It is a very curious Pokémon, which is why it can often be seen near human settlements.

Pikachus live primarily in the forest, far from human settlements, where it can find berries, which it roasts with its electricity. Therefore, if you find a scorched berry lying on the ground, it is very likely Pikachu's work. It likes to live in groups, where it always keeps its tail up to keep watch. In this position, it can easily be struck by lightning, and if it feels threatened or disturbed, it will release all its stored electricity. The energy released by several individuals together is capable of generating thunderstorms.

Origin

In an interview on May 2, 2018, it is revealed that Pikachu was initially conceived as a daifuku. Atsuko Nishida was commissioned to design an "adorable" Pokémon, an Electric type with two evolved forms. She designed it directly in a pixel art program and started by thinking of an elongated daifuku. To try to make it more adorable, she added squirrel-like cheeks, since squirrels usually hide food in their cheeks, and a lightning-shaped tail for its Electric type. While the Game Boy lacks any color scheme, the Super Game Boy enabled them to use the color yellow to represent its Electric type.

The designers do not remember the origin behind the "-chu" suffix, but it had no relation to mice when they came up with the name. However, others on the team were guided by the idea that it was a mouse due to its name, and its final design ended up being that of a mouse.

Kōji Nishino, in charge of game design, liked Pikachu so much that he wanted few players to encounter it, hence its appearance rate in the games was very low.

Pikachu was originally going to have a second pre-evolved form named Gorochu, but it was later scrapped to maintain gameplay balance compared to other Pokémon.

Gender differences

Male	Female

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

Cosplay Pikachu

Main article: Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, there is a special and exclusive variety of Pikachu called Cosplay 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 Lightning Rod as its Ability.

If the player is male, he receives the Rock Star Pikachu, whereas female players receive the Pop Star Pikachu. However, outfits can be changed later in the dressing room, as well as their special move. The Cosplay Pikachu cannot evolve into Raichu nor can it breed.

Artwork	Name	Condition	Move
	Pikachu Rock Star	Cool	Meteor Mash
	Pikachu Belle	Smart	Electric Terrain
	Pikachu Pop Star	Cute	Draining Kiss
	Pikachu Ph.D	Beautiful	Icicle Spear
	Pikachu Libre	Tough	Flying Press

Pikachu in a cap

Main article: Pikachu in a cap

In Generation VII, a special variety named Pikachu in a cap is introduced. It 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.

In Generation VIII, with the celebration of the release of The Crown Tundra, Pikachus in a cap were distributed for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Original Cap	Hoenn Cap	Sinnoh Cap	Unova Cap
Kalos Cap	Alola Cap	Partner Cap	World Cap

Gigantamax Pikachu

Through the Gigantamax phenomenon, some special Pikachu are capable of transforming into Gigantamax Pikachu during a battle.

Gigantamax Pikachu has become so powerful that it can produce as much energy as a power plant. But using all that energy to supply Galar's homes doesn't seem feasible, as Pikachu can only Gigantamax for a limited time. It stores all the electricity it generates in its cheeks and tail. In battles, it strikes opponents with its tail while delivering an electric shock as powerful as lightning.

All Electric-type moves used by Gigantamax Pikachu will become the G-Max Volt Crash move, which deals damage to one opponent and paralyze all opposing Pokémon.

Gigantamax Pikachu's appearance closely resembles Pikachu's design in illustrations for the first two generations of Pokémon games.

Pikachu Height: 0.4m

→ Gigantamax

Gigantamax Pikachu Height: Over 21.0m Gigantamax Move: G-Max Volt Crash

Evolution

Pichu evolves into Pikachu by leveling up while having high friendship with its trainer (220 until Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and 160 from Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield). Pikachu evolves into:

• Raichu if exposed to a Thunder Stone outside Alola, including Ultra Space (evolution cannot be canceled).
• 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.

Pichu	→ Friendship + level	Pikachu	→ Thunder Stone (outside Alola)	Raichu
			→ Thunder Stone (in Alola)	Alolan Raichu

Pokédex descriptions

Core series

Gen.	Icon	Version	Entry
		RedBlue	When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms..
		Blue (Japan)	Unknown.
		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.
		FireRed	It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
		LeafGreen	It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
		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.
		Diamond	It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
		Pearl	If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
		Platinum	It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
		HeartGold	This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
		SoulSilver	It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
		Black	It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
		White	It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
		Black 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.
		Pokémon X	It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
		Pokémon Y	It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
		Omega 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.
		Alpha 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.
		Sun	A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
		Moon	It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
		Ultra Sun	Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
		Ultra Moon	While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it’s not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.
		PikachuEevee	This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
		Sword	Pikachu: Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. Gigantamax Pikachu: Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
		Shield	Pikachu: When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. Gigantamax Pikachu: When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.
		Brilliant Diamond	It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.
		Shining Pearl	If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.
		Arceus	Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
		Scarlet	When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
		Violet	When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.

Spinoffs

Icon	Game	Entry
	Stadium	Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
	Stadium 2	Pokémon Gold inserted: This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Pokémon Silver version inserted: It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
	Pokémon GO	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.
	Sleep	While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
	New Snap	Pikachu build up electricity in their cheek sacs while they sleep. They’re also very curious—you’ll often see one playing at our research camp.

Pokémon the Series

Pokédex	Episode	Description
Dawn's	DP002	Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.
Trip's	BW001	Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.
Cameron's	BW093	Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.
RotomDex	SM003	Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.
Goh's	PJ035	Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have differently shaped tails.

Ranger Browser entries

Icon	Game	Entry
	Ranger	Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
	Shadows of Almia	It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
	Guardian Signs	It restores the Styler Energy.

Locations

Gen.	Icon	Version	Locations
		Red	Wild: Viridian Forest and Power Plant. Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Blue	Same as in Pokémon Red Version.
		Blue (Japan)	Wild: Viridian Forest and Power Plant. Special: Redeem at the Cernel City Casino for 620 tokens. Event: Given out by event (see below).
		Yellow	Special: First partner Pokémon given out by Professor Oak in Pallet Town (only one). Event: Given out by event (see below).
		Gold	Wild: Route 2.
		Silver	Same as in Pokémon Gold Version.
		Crystal	Wild: Route 2 (morning and day). Special: Redeem at the Rocket Game Corner for 2222 tokens.
		Ruby	Unknown.
		Sapphire	Wild: Safari Zone (entrance and west zone). Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		FireRed	Wild: Viridian Forest and Power Plant. Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		LeafGreen	Same as in Pokémon FireRed Version.
		Emerald	Wild: Safari Zone (entrance and west zone). Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Diamond	Wild: Trophy Garden. Evolve: to Pichu (friendship + level). Pal Park: Wooded Area.
		Pearl	Same as in Pokémon Diamond Version.
		Platinum	Same as in Pokémon Diamond Version.
		HeartGold	Wild: Viridian Forest. Trade: for another Pikachu from Mt. Surge in Saffron City after defeating him in a rematch. Pal Park: Wooded Area. Pokéwalker: Resort, Yellow Forest, Sightseeing, and Rally.
		SoulSilver	Same as in Pokémon HeartGold Version.
		Black	Poké Transfer: Transfer from Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver Versions.
		White	Same as in Pokémon Black Version.
		Black 2	Same as in Pokémon Black Version.
		White 2	Same as in Pokémon Black Version.
		Pokémon X	Wild: Route 3 and Santalune Forest. Special: Friendship Safari, on some Electric-type safaris. Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Pokémon Y	Same as in Pokémon X.
		Omega Ruby	Unknown.
		Alpha Sapphire	Wild: Safari Zone. Special: The Cosplay Pikachu is obtainable after participating in a Pokémon Contest in Slateport City (only one). Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Sun	Wild: Route 1 and Hauoli City (as Pichu's reinforcement). Evolve: a Pichu (friendship + level). Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Moon	Same as in Pokémon Sun.
		Ultra Sun	Wild: Route 1 (as Pichu's reinforcement). Evolve: a Pichu (friendship + level). Special: Gift at the Heahea City Surf Association for achieving a high score in all four stages of Mantine Surfing (only one, knows surf). Event: Given out by event (see below).
		Ultra Moon	Same as in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
		Let's Go, Pikachu!	Special: First partner Pokémon given by Professor Oak in Pallet Town (only one). Wild: Viridian Forest. Special: In GO Park you can transfer from Pokémon GO. Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Let's Go, Eevee!	Wild: Viridian Forest. Special: In GO Park you can transfer from Pokémon GO. Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Sword	Wild (base game): Route 4, Stony Wilderness (during rain or thunderstorm) Wild (Expansion Pass): Soothing Wetlands, Fields of Honor, and Forest of Focus Dynamax Raids: Hammerlocke Hills, northwest nest; Giant's Mirror, east nest; Giant's Cap, northwest nest; Lake of Outrage, northeast nest by the lake; and Piston Shore, southwest nest. With possible Hidden Ability: Giant's Mirror, east nest. Gift: At the Meetup Spot if Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! has been played on the same Nintendo Switch previously. Event: Distributed by event (see below).
		Shield	Same as in Pokémon Sword.
		Brilliant Diamond	Wild: Trophy Garden. Evolve: a Pichu (friendship + level)
		Shining Pearl	Same as in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond.
		Arceus	Wild: Obsidian Fieldlands: Forest Cupboard. Space-Time Distortion: Alabaster Islands. Evolve: to Pichu (friendship + level)
		Scarlet	Wild (base game): South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), East Province (Area One), West Province (Area Three), and Artazon Wild (The Teal Mask): Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, and Timeless Woods Mass outbreak: Paldea forest areas Tera Raids: of 1-Star and 3-Star; Pikachu Tera Raids Event Evolve: to Pichu (friendship + level) Event: distributed by event (see below)
		Violet	Same as in Pokémon Scarlet.

Spinoff games

Icon	Game	Locations
Pokémon Snap series
	Snap	In Beach, Tunnel, River, and Cave.
	New Snap	Base Camp Florio Nature Park (Night) Florio Island Illumina Spot Blushing Beach (day and night) Maricopia Reef (Day)
Pokémon Pinball series
	Pinball	Green Forest (Red Field and Blue Field)
	Pinball Ruby & Sapphire	Plains (Ruby Field only) Safari Zone (Ruby Field only)
Pokémon Stadium series
	Colosseum	Transfer: from the Japanese Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc.
	XD: Gale of Darkness	Transfer: From Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, or Emerald Version.
Pokémon Trozei! series
	Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4, Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 1, and Mr. Who's Den
	Pokémon Battle Trozei	Renegade Meadow (Stage 6).
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
	Red Rescue Team / Blue Rescue Team	Special: The hero Pokémon if the player selects male with an Impish nature or female with a Hardy nature during the personality quiz. Wild: Lightning Field (6F - 10F). Evolve to Pichu at Luminous Cave (requires at least a 6-star IQ rating). Rescue team camp: Vibrant Forest.
	Explorers of Time / Explorers of Darkness	Special: The hero Pokémon if the player selects male with a Brave nature or female with a Hardy nature during the personality quiz. Wild: Flash Meadow (9F and 10F), Far Amp Plains (1F - 4F), and Zero Isle (23F - 28F). Evolve: a Pichu (via friendship) in Bright Spring.
	Explorers of Sky	Same as in Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
	Gates to Infinity	Special: The player can choose it as the hero Pokémon or as a partner Pokémon if they did not choose it as the main character. Wild: Pika Land (1F - 14F), Slumbering Cave (18F - 22F), Silent Tundra (1F - 26F), and Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road).
	Super Mystery Dungeon	Special: Either one of the 20 Pokémon resulting from the personality quiz or left to the player's choice. Connection in Baram Town, after the epilogue.
Pokémon Ranger series
	Ranger	In Sekra Mountain Range, Panula Cave, and Lyra Forest
	Shadows of Almia	In Vien Forest, Crysta Cave, Volcano Cave, Chroma Road, Chroma Highlands, Chroma Ruins, and Cargo Ship
	Guardian Signs	In Faldera Volcano, submarine, and Thunder Temple.
Pokémon Rumble series
	Rumble	Silent Forest (Normal Mode Rank C, Rank B, and Rank S; Advanced Mode Rank C and Rank B). It is the first Pokémon that can be obtained.
	Rumble Blast	Chosen by the Mii as a first Partmer Pokémon.
	Rumble U	Model Train Room: Rush Hour
	Rumble World	Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory
	Rumble Rush	Charizard Sea (Charizard Island), Gengar Sea, Celebi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea (Charizard and Lugia Island), and Bulbasaur Sea
PokéPark series
	PokéPark Wii	He is the Pokémon player character.
	PokéPark 2	He is one of the Pokémon player characters.
Other games
	Channel	He is the protagonist's partner.
	Typing Adventure	Bracket Park, No.4 Train Ride, Never-ending Tab Track, Caps Lock Museum
	Conquest	Evolution: Evolution of Pichu, with a link at 50% or higher Wild Pokémon: At the Sky Garden and Floating Rock in Violight, both level 2 By entering the password: FZP8GqRZRR, urALRZwvRg
	Shuffle	Night Festival - Stage 23 Graucas Hall - Stage 477
	Picross	Area 04: S04-02
	Quest	Cooking: Attracted to the recipes Mulligan Stew à la Cube, Yellow Curry à la Cube, and Watt a Risotto à la Cube
	Smile	Special: It is one of the first Pokémon.
	Sleep	Special: It is the first Pokémon available from the start. In Greengrass Isle, Cyan Beach, Lapis Lakeside, Old Gold Power Plant

Events

Generation	Game(s)	Event	Region	Dates
	Pocket Monsters Red Pocket Monsters Green Pocket Monsters Blue	Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Surfing Pikachu	Japan	June 12, 1997
	Pocket Monsters Red Pocket Monsters Green Pocket Monsters Blue	Nintendo 64 Surfing Pikachu	Japan	September 21, 1997 to October 31, 1997
	Pocket Monsters Red Pocket Monsters Green Pocket Monsters Blue	Flying Pikachu & Surfing Pikachu	Japan	October 15, 1997 to November 14, 1997 November 30, 1997 to November 18, 1997 August 30, 1997 to September 30, 1997 September 13, 1997 to October 14, 1997
	Pocket Monsters Red Pocket Monsters Green Pocket Monsters Blue	Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu	Japan	From July 19, 1998 to August 23, 1998
	Pokémon Red Version Pokémon Blue Version Pokémon Yellow Version	Nintendo Power Pikachu	United States	From October 1999 to November 1, 1999
	Pokémon Ruby Version Pokémon Sapphire Version Pokémon FireRed Version Pokémon LeafGreen Version Pokémon Emerald Version	Top 10 Distribution Pikachu (various events)	North America and Europe	North America: February 22, 2006 to July 23, 2006 Spain: Moviplaya 2006 Rest of Europe: June 23, 2006 to November 19, 2006
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu	Japan	October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y	Atsuto Uchida Pikachu	Japan	June 5, 2014
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y	Pikachu Outbreak-chu	Japan	From August 9, 2014 to August 17, 2014
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y	Pikachu Outbreak-chu	Japan	From August 9, 2014 to August 17, 2014
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu	Japan	From December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Pikachu & Shiny Charizard	Europe	Germany: From April 1, 2015 to April 21, 2015 United Kingdom: From April 3, 2015 to April 19, 2015 France: From April 13, 2015 to April 19, 2015 Spain: From April 20, 2015 to July 13, 2015
	Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Pokémon Cafe Pikachu	Japan	January 9, 2015 to March 15, 2015
	Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu	Japan	July 18, 2015 to July 31, 2015
	Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	PGL Pikachu	Worlds	September 1, 2015 to October 29, 2015
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Tohoku Pikachu	Japan	December 20, 2015
	Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Pokémon Center Online Pikachu	Japan	From February 16, 2016 to May 22, 2016
	Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Tohoku Pikachu	Japan	From March 11, 2016 to April 21, 2016
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon	Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu	Japan	November 18, 2016 to November 15, 2018
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon	Tohoku Pikachu	Japan	March 11, 2017 to April 20, 2017
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon	Pikachu in a cap and Ash-Pikachu Z	Japan	Original Cap: April 15, 2017 to May 1, 2017 & July 19, 2017 to July 31, 2017 Hoenn Cap: May 3, 2017 to May 15, 2017 & August 2, 2017 to August 14, 2017 Sinnoh Cap: May 17, 2017 to May 29, 2017 & August 16, 2017 to August 28, 2017 Unova Cap: May 31, 2017 to June 12, 2017 & August 30, 2017 to September 11, 2017 Kalos Cap: From June 14, 2017 to June 26, 2017 & September 13, 2017 to September 25, 2017 Alola Cap: From June 28, 2017 to July 17, 2017 & July 19, 2017 to July 31, 2017
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon	Pikachu in a cap and Ash-Pikachu Z	Europe	Original Cap: From September 19, 2017 to September 25, 2017 Hoenn Cap: From September 26, 2017 to October 2, 2017 Sinnoh Cap: From October 3, 2017 to October 9, 2017 Unova Cap: From October 10, 2017 to October 16, 2017 Kalos Cap: From October 17, 2017 to October 23, 2017 Alola Cap: From October 23, 2017 to October 30, 2017
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon	Pikachu in a cap and Ash-Pikastal Z	America	Original Cap: September 19, 2017 to September 25, 2017 Hoenn Cap: September 26, 2017 to October 2, 2017 Sinnoh Cap: October 3, 2017 to October 9, 2017 Unova Cap: October 10, 2017 to October 16, 2017 Kalos Cap: October 17, 2017 to October 23, 2017 Alolan Cap: October 23, 2017 to October 30, 2017
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon	Carnival Pikachu	Japan	From August 9, 2017 to August 15, 2017
	Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon	Pikachu with Original Cap	Worldwide	From November 17, 2017, indefinitely
	Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon	2018 Tohoku Pikachu	Japan	From March 5, 2018 to April 26, 2018
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon	Pokémon Cafe Pikachu	Japan	From March 14, 2018 to April 22, 2018
	Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon	Pokémon World Festival Pikachu	Korea	From April 27, 2018 to May 7, 2018
	Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!	Target Bullseye Pass Shiny Pikachu	Americas	May 11, 2019 to June 23, 2019
	Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield	Partner Cap Pikachu	Worldwide	Original Cap and Buddy: September 29, 2020 to November 30, 2020
	Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield	KIBO's Pikachu	Worldwide	KIBO's Pikachu: From December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021
	Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield	Game Freak's Singing Pikachu	Worldwide	From February 25, 2021 to March 25, 2021
	Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield	Pokémon Film Fest: Pikachu	Japan	From August 11, 2022 to September 30, 2022
	Pokémon Scarlet Pokémon Violet	Flying-Type Pikachu	Worldwide	November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023

External links

• Pikachu on WikiDex