Pikachu / ピカチュウ

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped. In the Pokémon the Series episode Pikachu's Goodbye (EP039), wild Pikachu are shown to live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In A Plethora of Pikachu! (SM091), it is shown that Alolan Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other Electric-type Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for Berries, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by . While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter. Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the Pokémon the Series episode Sparks Fly for Magnemite (EP030), Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to . As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots. Forms Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media. Cosplay Pikachu Cosplay Pikachu is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five Contest conditions. Pikachu in a cap Pikachu in a cap is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from Pokémon the Series. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use Catastropika or Gigantamax. Partner Pikachu The partner Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, and Splishy Splash, as well as having access to the Partner Power Pika Papow. The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games. Gigantamax Pikachu As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time. Evolution Pikachu evolves from and evolves into . In Alola, it evolves into Alolan Raichu. Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, Partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. (Source: Bulbapedia)

Voice Actors:

Ootani, Ikue (Japanese)

Bohlmann, Sabine (German)

Orikasa, Fumiko (Japanese)

Kugimiya, Rie (Japanese)

Bristol, Kate (English)

Bonfitto, Sabrina (Italian)

Macêdo, Lhays (Portuguese (BR))

Koorogi, Satomi (Japanese)

Sakamoto, Chika (Japanese)

Gibert, Guylaine (French)

Chauvier, Delphine (French)

Lobo, Ana (Spanish)

Marroquín Payró, Romina (Spanish)

Hanba, Tomoe (Japanese)

Blair, Craig (English)

Rosenfeld, Alyson (English)

Lillis, Rachael (English)

Hayashibara, Megumi (Japanese)

Palacios, Elena (Spanish)

Ise, Mariya (Japanese)

Itou, Miyako (Japanese)

Kanai, Mika (Japanese)

Paque, Jake (English)

Yukino, Satsuki (Japanese)

Downey, Ryan William (English)

Kozakura, Etsuko (Japanese)

Cramer, Emily (English)

Fujita, Nicole (Japanese)

Suyama, Akio (Japanese)

Fujimura, Chika (Japanese)

Shindou, Kei (Japanese)

Kikuchi, Hitomi (Japanese)

Myers, Suzy (English)

Gardner, Lori (English)

Bunch, Tyler (English)

Wyman, Oliver (English)

Kouri, Arisa (Japanese)

Nemoto, Miyari (Japanese)

Mikawa, Haruna (Japanese)

Yamadera, Kouichi (Japanese)

Tang, Kaiji (English)

Moneta, Claudio (Italian)

Takeuchi, Shunsuke (Japanese)

Hespel, Christophe (French)

Horta, Mauro (Portuguese (BR))

Meger, Danii (English)

Villon, Elisa (Portuguese (BR))

Hualde, Blanca (Spanish)

Rada, Blanca (Spanish)

Redl, Domenic (German)

Clerici, Serena (Italian)

Animes and Roles

Pikachu / ピカチュウ

Pokemon (Main)

Pokemon Movie 01: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu (Main)

Pokemon Movie 02: Maboroshi no Pokemon Lugia Bakutan (Main)

Pokemon Movie 03: Kesshoutou no Teiou Entei (Main)

Pokemon Movie 04: Celebi Toki wo Koeta Deai (Main)

Pokemon Movie 05: Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios (Main)

Pokemon Movie 06: Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirachi (Main)

Pokemon Movie 07: Rekkuu no Houmonsha Deoxys (Main)

Pokemon Movie 08: Mew to Hadou no Yuusha Lucario (Main)

Pokemon: Senritsu no Mirage Pokemon (Main)

Pokemon Advanced Generation (Main)

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl (Main)

Pokemon: Mewtwo! Ware wa Koko ni Ari (Main)

Pokemon Movie 09: Pokemon Ranger to Umi no Ouji Manaphy (Main)

Pokemon Side Stories (Supporting)

Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon: Shutsudou Pokemon Kyuujotai Ganbaruzu! (Supporting)

Pokemon Movie 10: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai (Main)

Pokemon Movie 11: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu Tankentai (Main)

Pokemon: Pichu to Pikachu (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Dokidoki Kakurenbo (Main)

Pokemon: Pikapika Hoshizora Camp (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Wanpaku Island (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Natsuyasumi (Main)

Pokemon: Odoru Pokemon Himitsu Kichi (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Obake Carnival (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Natsumatsuri (Main)

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Kirakira Daisousaku! (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu Tanken Club (Main)

Pokemon Movie 13: Genei no Hasha Zoroark (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu Koori no Daibouken (Main)

Pokemon Best Wishes! (Main)

Pokemon Movie 14 White: Victini to Kuroki Eiyuu Zekrom (Main)

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Specials (Supporting)

Pokemon Movie 14 Black: Victini to Shiroki Eiyuu Reshiram (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi (2000) (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Fuyuyasumi (2001) (Main)

Pokemon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu no Kaitei Daibouken (Main)

Pokemon 3D Adventure: Mew wo Sagase! (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Fushigi na Fushigi na Daibouken (Main)

Pokemon Introductory Recap (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu no Summer Bridge Story (Main)

Pokemon Movie 15: Kyurem vs. Seikenshi (Main)

Pokemon: Meloetta no Kirakira Recital (Main)

Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2 (Main)

Pokemon: Utae Meloetta - Rinka no Mi wo Sagase! (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu to Eevee Friends (Main)

Pokemon Movie 16: Shinsoku no Genosect - Mewtwo Kakusei (Main)

Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N (Main)

Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure (Main)

Pokemon XY (Main)

Pokemon: The Origin (Supporting)

Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure - Dent to Takeshi! Gyarados no Gekirin!! (Supporting)

Pokemon Movie 17: Hakai no Mayu to Diancie (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu, Kore Nan no Kagi? (Main)

Pokemon XY SP: Road to Kalos (Main)

Pokemon XY: New Year Special (Main)

Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure - Iris vs. Ibuki! Dragon Master e no Michi!! (Supporting)

Pokemon XY: Sora no Hahen (Main)

Pokemon Movie 18: Ring no Choumajin Hoopa (Main)

Pokemon: Pikachu to Pokemon Ongakutai (Main)

Pokemon XY: New Year's Eve 2014 Super Mega Special (Main)

Pokemon XY: Hoopa no Odemashi Daisakusen!! (Main)

Pokemon Movie 19: Volcanion to Karakuri no Magearna (Main)

Pokemon XY&Z (Main)

TV-ban Pokemon Special Masara Town-hen Recaps (Main)

Pokemon Fushigi no Dungeon: Magnagate to Mugendai Meikyuu (Main)

Pokemon XY&Z: Subete no Nazo wo Tokiakase! (Main)

Pokemon Sun & Moon (Main)

Pokemon XY&Z Specials (Supporting)

Pokemon Generations (Main)

Pokemon Movie 20: Kimi ni Kimeta! (Main)

Pokemon Daisuki Club (Supporting)

Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Clip Show (Main)

Toho Cinemas x Pokemon Go (Main)

Pokemon Movie 21: Minna no Monogatari (Main)

Pokemon: Aki no Special (Main)