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Did you know that electricity is measured in amps?
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:''For fighter info, see [[Pikachu (SSB)]], [[Pikachu (SSBM)]], and [[Pikachu (SSBB)]].''
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{{Infobox Character General
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|name = Pikachu {{FA-article}}
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|image = [[File:025Pikachu.png|150px]]
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|caption = Official artwork of Pikachu from ''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen''.
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|universe = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]''
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|firstgame = ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (1998, ''Red/Blue'')
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(1999, ''Yellow'')
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|games = ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''
''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
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|console = Game Boy
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|species = Pikachu
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|gender = Varies
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|homeworld = Kanto
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|hair = Yellow
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|eyes = Brown
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|height = 1' 4" (0.4 m)
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|weight = 13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg)
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|creator = Satoshi Tajiri
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|artist = Ken Sugimori
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|voiceactor = Jack Ducham
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|japanactor = Jack Ducham
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}}
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REMEMBER: Nintendo's official stance is that Pikachu, like all Pokémon, go by gender-neutral pronouns. Be sure to use "it" instead of "he".
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{{nihongo|'''Pikachu'''|ピカチュウ|Pikachū}} is a fictional creature in the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'' franchise]] of media. It is one of the most popular and well known Pokémon in the world, and is the main representative of the franchise. It appears as a playable fighter in all three [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]].
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==Creature description==
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Pikachu is a small mouse-like Pokémon with short, yellow fur (with brown markings on the back), pointy, black-tipped ears, red circles on its cheeks, and a tail in the shape of a lightning bolt.
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In the main series of video games, Pikachu is a relatively weak Electric-type Pokémon that can be found early in the [[Pokémon Red and Blue|original game]]. Unlike certain special monsters that had plot elements wrapped around them (such as [[Mewtwo]]), Pikachu was just another Pokémon that could be caught, evolved into its higher form, Raichu, and had no bearing on the story. However, Pikachu's popularity in the anime, where it was the first and primary Pokémon of the main character, Ash Ketchum, eventually led to its starring its own specialized version of the Game Boy game (the ''Yellow'' version, which was largely based on the anime), as the first Pokémon that the player obtained. Pikachu's role in the game was intensely elaborated on, as several events on the game depended on how Pikachu felt towards the player. Depending on the player's actions towards Pikachu, the electric mouse Pokémon would exhibit a variety of emotions when spoken to, varying from frustration, to amusement, to complete adoration. Pikachu's happiness was sometimes a prerequisite for certain rewards in the game, such as attaining the three Pokémon that could be chosen as starters from the ''Red'' and ''Blue'' versions.
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Pikachu has not had a starring role in any of the main games in the series since then, but it has been featured in every prominent hand held RPG since the franchise, usually bringing something new with it each time. In ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon GS]]'', released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Pikachu gained a new evolutionary phase in the form of [[Pichu]]. It also gained an item called the Light Ball, which doubled Pikachu's Special Attack when held. However the item was only obtainable when trading a Pikachu over from the ''Yellow'' version. The ''Emerald'' version of ''[[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire|Pokémon Advance]]'' gave Pikachu an Egg Move exclusive to it and its family, called [[Volt Tackle]], which was an exceptionally powerful Electric-attack with a large recoil. The ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' versions of the recently released [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|DS title]] introduced cosmetic differences between genders for certain species of Pokémon, and Pikachu was one of them, with the females having a dent at the end of their tail. The Light Ball also gained a new feature in this game - allowing both Pikachu's Physical and Special Attacks to be doubled.
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Pikachu has also been in virtually every Pokémon-related spin-off game ever released, sometimes as the star or a main character, and other times just featured among the hundreds of other Pokémon in the series. Notable Pikachu-centric games include ''Hey You, Pikachu!'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where the player could talk to Pikachu using the microphone, ''Pokémon Channel'', which is usually regarded as a spiritual sequel to the previous title, ''PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Great Adventure'' which has Pikachu as the main character and the ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'' games, where Pikachu is one of 16 Pokémon that the player can start out as. Pikachu has also been made into a Tamagotchi-style virtual pet called the ''Pocket Pikachu'', which was a little LCD device that owners can clip onto their belt. Whenever the user took a step, it would register on the system, which would give Pikachu points in the form of "watts". It is described as quadrupedal.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
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===As a playable character===
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:''Main article: [[Pikachu (SSB)]]''
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[[File:PikachuSSB64.png|120px|right|thumb|Official artwork of Pikachu in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]Pikachu's debut to the Smash Bros series is as one of the eight [[Starter]] characters. Just like in the games that Pikachu originates from, it's a small, fast character whose play style is prominently dependent on its speed and powerful electric attacks. Pikachu's B move, [[Thunder Jolt]], shoots a beam of electricity that bounces along the stage. Its Up-B move is a fast recovery move dubbed the [[Quick Attack]], and its Down-B involves Pikachu striking itself with [[Thunder]], which blasts anyone else standing in the way.
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In-game description:
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:Pikachu
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:Mouse PKMN
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:Height 1'4"
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:Weight 13lbs
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:When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could cause lightning storms.
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:(Pokédex excerpt)
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:Works:
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:*''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (GB)
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
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===As a playable character===
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:''Main article: [[Pikachu (SSBM)]]''
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[[Image:Pikachumelee.jpg|120px|right|thumb|Pikachu, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]Pikachu returns to Melee, once again as a starter character. While its play style is still incredibly similar to its first appearance in the Smash series, Pikachu is [[Nerfed|not quite as deadly as it used to be]]. However, it's still a powerful, agile character and a force to be reckoned with. Pikachu gains [[Skull Bash]] as its new Side-B move.
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===Trophies===
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By tradition, Pikachu as a playable character is featured on its personal three trophies. Its normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Pikachu on any difficulty, and its Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively. Its Classic mode trophy reads:
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:'''Pikachu'''
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:''It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.''
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:*''Pokémon Red & Blue'' 9/98
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
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===As a playable character===
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[[File:Pikachu.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Pikachu, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
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:''Main article: [[Pikachu (SSBB)]]''
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Visually, Pikachu has barely changed at all from its ''Melee'' design, only being touched up slightly. However, Pikachu was [[Buffed|improved]] from ''Melee'', becoming more powerful in the process. It has all of its moves from the first two games. Like the rest of ''Brawl'''s cast, Pikachu also has a [[Final Smash]], a new kind of special attack that was added for Brawl. Pikachu's Final Smash is called [[Volt Tackle]], which involves it turning into a giant ball of electricity than can be controlled by the player. One downside of Volt Tackle is that it can be considered hard to maneuver. This move operates absolutely nothing like Volt Tackle in the original Pokémon games, and is speculated to be based on a special ability in the Genesis/Mega Drive game ''Pulseman'', Volteccer, which Volt Tackle was apparently based on and named after (in the Japanese versions of the ''Pokémon'' series).
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===Trophy Info===
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:''A Mouse Pokémon. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes thunderbolts on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's sleeping. It evolves into Raichu.''
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:*''Pokémon Red/Blue''
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:*''Pokémon Diamond/Pearl''
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==Trivia==
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*Pikachu is the only playable Pokémon in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] to have a gender difference. Male Pikachu look like the one in Smash Bros, but females have a small indent in their tail, which vaguely looks like a heart. However, gender differences in Pokémon were introduced in Generation IV, which came out well after Super Smash Bros. and Melee did. Therefore, though not proven, it can be assumed ''Brawl'''s Pikachu is male.
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*In the character roster, Pikachu initially appears in the top section right after Mario, but when [[Luigi]] is unlocked, he is moved to the bottom section of the character roster.
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*First Appearance: Pokemon Red/Blue
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Year: 1997
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Platform: Game Boy
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Series: Pokemon
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