Editing Pichu

:''For fighter info, see [[Pichu (SSBM)]].''

{{Infobox Character General
|name         = Pichu
|image        = [[Image:PichuArtwork.png|Pichu]]
|caption      = Official artwork of Pichu.
|universe     = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]''
|firstgame    = ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon GS]]'' (2000, ''Gold/Silver'') (2001, ''Crystal'')
|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|SSBM]]''
|console      = [[Game Boy#Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]]
|gender       = Varies
|homeworld    = Johto
|hair         = Yellow
|eyes         = Varies
|height       = 1' 0" (0.3 m)
|weight       = 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg)
|creator      = 
|artist       = 
|voiceactor   = 
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}}

'''Pichu''' ({{ja|ピチュー}}, ''Pichū'') is a fictional creature from the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'' media franchise]] , in which it is the pre-evolved form of [[Pikachu]].

==Creature description==
Pichu is described as small bipedal mouse with an oval-shaped head and large black ears. The pre-evolutionary form of the popular [[Pikachu]], the Pokédex explains that the electricity pouches on its cheeks are still small and not able to store much electricity yet; in spite of that, it is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may discharge power accidentally and spontaneously if amused or startled, and vice versa. Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans, but it surprises itself whenever it does so. When it plays with other Pichu, they may short out electricity with each other, creating a shower of sparks, startling them and causing them to start crying. It gets better at holding power as it grows older, where it starts playing with other Pichu by touching tails and setting off sparks in apparent mutual tests of courage. It charges itself with electricity more easily on days that either have very dry air or has thunderclouds, in which case you can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off it.

In the games, Pichu only evolves into Pikachu when it reaches a certain level of happiness with its [[Pokémon Trainer| Trainer]]. Its Pokédex description claims that it is inexperienced with its ability to handle electric-attacks and occasionally inflicts damage to itself, though this does not actually occur in the ''Pokémon'' games. It however, has been demonstrated in both the Pokémon animated TV series and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

In the game series, as the pre-evolved form of Pikachu, Pichu is less powerful than its evolved counterpart, and can't learn some moves that Pikachu can. However, the only way a player can obtain a Pikachu that knows [[Volt Tackle]] is through breeding a Pichu.

==''In Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
===As a playable character===
[[Image:Pichumelee.jpg|right|120px]]
:''Main article: [[Pichu (SSBM)]]''
Pichu makes a playable appearance in this game, albeit as one of the weakest characters, but faster and slightly stronger than Pikachu. ''Melee'' is notably the only game that is true to Pichu's Pokédex description of harming itself with its own electrical energy: whenever Pichu performs an attack that involves electricity, it takes a few percentage of damage. It is also the lightest character in ''Melee''.

===Trophy Description===
''A Tiny Mouse Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.''
* Pokémon Gold & Silver, 10/00


[[Image:Pichu_Trophy.jpg|thumb|200px]]
==''In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As a Trophy===
Pichu makes a cameo appearance in ''Brawl'' as a collectible trophy. It is obtained by completing All Star mode without using a continue.

''A Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Because its electric cheek pouches are still small, it cannot store electricity yet. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks. It is easier for Pichu to build up electricity when the humidity is lower. Pichu will evolve into Pikachu.''

* Pokémon Gold/Silver
* Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

==Trivia==
* The [[wall jump]] ability used by Pichu in ''Melee'' is usable by Pikachu in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''. That, along with the fact the blue goggles Pichu wore as an alternate costume in ''Melee'' appear for Pikachu in ''Brawl'' and Pikachus can only learn Volt Tackle though the Pichu stage, have led players to joke (or believe) that Pikachu in ''Brawl'' is the evolved Pichu from ''Melee''.
* Pichu, along with [[Young Link]], [[Roy]], [[Dr. Mario]] and [[Mewtwo]], does not return in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as a playable character, was possibly replaced with [[Pokemon Trainer]]. However, one of Pikachu's outfits feature blue goggles very similar to the ones Pichu wore in ''Melee''.  While partial programming information for most fighters that appeared in ''Melee'' but not ''Brawl'' has been discovered in ''Brawl''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s code, Pichu is one of two characters (alongside Young Link), to not have any programmed data at all.
* It is commonly assumed that Pichu was included in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', to promote the then-new games ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver]] '' and ''Pokémon Stadium 2''.

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