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|name = Pikachu | |name = Pikachu | ||
|image = {{tabber|title1=Pikachu|content1=[[File:Pikachu FireRed LeafGreen.png|300px]]|title2=Pikachu Libre|content2=[[File:Pikachu Libre.png|300px]]}} | |image = {{tabber|title1=Pikachu|content1=[[File:Pikachu FireRed LeafGreen.png|300px]]|title2=Pikachu Libre|content2=[[File:Pikachu Libre.png|300px]]}} | ||
|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert | |caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>Official artwork of Pikachu from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']] and [[bulbapedia:Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]] from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'']]. | ||
|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}} | |universe = {{uv|Pokémon}} | ||
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}} | |firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green Versions'']] (1996) {{Flag|Japan}} | ||
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|console = Game Boy | |console = Game Boy | ||
|species = Pikachu | |species = Pikachu | ||
|gender = Varies | |gender = Varies <br> Female (Libre) | ||
|homeworld = {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} | |homeworld = {{s|bulbapedia|Kanto}} | ||
|creator = Atsuko Nishida | |creator = Atsuko Nishida | ||
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Pikachu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon characterized by its yellow fur, long, conical ears with black tips, thunder bolt-shaped tail, and round, red cheeks. A pure {{iw|bulbapedia|Electric|type}}-type Pokémon, it is categorized within the Pokédex at #025 as the "Mouse Pokémon". The extensive variety of Pokédex entries available for Pikachu throughout the ''Pokémon'' series provide plenty of biological information about the species: it stores electric energy within its cheeks, and releases this energy when startled or angered. Groups of Pikachu typically live in secluded forests, and can occasionally cause thunderstorms when gathered together. It is the evolved form of [[Pichu]], and evolves into [[Raichu]] when exposed to a {{s|bulbapedia|Thunder Stone}}, with the latter having an Electric/{{iw|bulbapedia|Psychic|type}}-type {{s|bulbapedia|regional form}} endemic to {{s|bulbapedia|Alola}}. | Pikachu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon characterized by its yellow fur, long, conical ears with black tips, thunder bolt-shaped tail, and round, red cheeks. A pure {{iw|bulbapedia|Electric|type}}-type Pokémon, it is categorized within the Pokédex at #025 as the "Mouse Pokémon". The extensive variety of Pokédex entries available for Pikachu throughout the ''Pokémon'' series provide plenty of biological information about the species: it stores electric energy within its cheeks, and releases this energy when startled or angered. Groups of Pikachu typically live in secluded forests, and can occasionally cause thunderstorms when gathered together. It is the evolved form of [[Pichu]], and evolves into [[Raichu]] when exposed to a {{s|bulbapedia|Thunder Stone}}, with the latter having an Electric/{{iw|bulbapedia|Psychic|type}}-type {{s|bulbapedia|regional form}} endemic to {{s|bulbapedia|Alola}}. | ||
Pikachu was designed by graphic designer {{s|bulbapedia|Atsuko Nishida}} on the impetus of creating more "cute" Pokémon during development; the earliest Pokémon designed were fearsome beasts, such as {{s|bulbapedia|Rhydon}}. With this in mind, she originally based the design on {{s|wikipedia|daifuku}}, a Japanese sweet that is often crafted to resemble a rabbit (the basis of its long, rabbit-like ears). The creature's final design, including its ability to store electricity in its cheeks, is largely based upon squirrels, which Nishida had been obsessed with at the time. She coined the name "Pikachu" after the onomatopoeia "pika pika" (the sound of sparking electricity) and "chu chu" (the sound of a mouse's squeak). Lastly, lead artist {{s|bulbapedia|Ken Sugimori}} drew the final character artwork based on Nishida's dot sprite.<ref> | Pikachu was designed by graphic designer {{s|bulbapedia|Atsuko Nishida}} on the impetus of creating more "cute" Pokémon during development; the earliest Pokémon designed were fearsome beasts, such as {{s|bulbapedia|Rhydon}}. With this in mind, she originally based the design on {{s|wikipedia|daifuku}}, a Japanese sweet that is often crafted to resemble a rabbit (the basis of its long, rabbit-like ears). The creature's final design, including its ability to store electricity in its cheeks, is largely based upon squirrels, which Nishida had been obsessed with at the time. She coined the name "Pikachu" after the onomatopoeia "pika pika" (the sound of sparking electricity) and "chu chu" (the sound of a mouse's squeak). Lastly, lead artist {{s|bulbapedia|Ken Sugimori}} drew the final character artwork based on Nishida's dot sprite.<ref>https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/</ref> | ||
In the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}, Pikachu is a relatively weak yet somewhat rare Pokémon that can be found early in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]] of games: [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Blue Versions'']]. Unlike certain Pokémon that had plot elements wrapped around them, such as [[Mewtwo]], Pikachu was simply a Pokémon that could be readily caught, evolved into a stronger form, and had no bearing on the story. According to programmer {{s|bulbapedia|Kōji Nishino}}, its unusual rarity was because he was personally fond of the design and wanted it to be difficult to find; however, this resulted in Pikachu becoming popular among players precisely due to its rarity.<ref> | In the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}, Pikachu is a relatively weak yet somewhat rare Pokémon that can be found early in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]] of games: [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Blue Versions'']]. Unlike certain Pokémon that had plot elements wrapped around them, such as [[Mewtwo]], Pikachu was simply a Pokémon that could be readily caught, evolved into a stronger form, and had no bearing on the story. According to programmer {{s|bulbapedia|Kōji Nishino}}, its unusual rarity was because he was personally fond of the design and wanted it to be difficult to find; however, this resulted in Pikachu becoming popular among players precisely due to its rarity.<ref>https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/page_02.html</ref> | ||
Soon afterwards, Pikachu's popularity led to its prominent appearance in the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], where [[bulbapedia:Ash's Pikachu|a member of the species]] became the first Pokémon acquired by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's main character for 25 seasons. This, in turn, resulted in Pikachu becoming the main mascot of the series. To capitalize on its fame, it became a major focus of many ''Pokémon'' spin-offs, along with being the version mascot for ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version}}'', a remake of ''Red'', ''Green'' and ''Blue Versions'' that is largely based on the anime. In keeping with the anime, [[bulbapedia:Red's Pikachu (game)|a Pikachu]] is the first Pokémon that [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|the player]] obtains, and its digitized cry from the previous versions is replaced with voiced soundbites provided by {{s|bulbapedia|Ikue Ōtani}}, Pikachu's voice actress from the anime, who also voices him throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Ikue Ōtani would also voice Pikachu in the core series ''Pokémon'' games from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' up until ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}''. | Soon afterwards, Pikachu's popularity led to its prominent appearance in the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], where [[bulbapedia:Ash's Pikachu|a member of the species]] became the first Pokémon acquired by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's main character for 25 seasons. This, in turn, resulted in Pikachu becoming the main mascot of the series. To capitalize on its fame, it became a major focus of many ''Pokémon'' spin-offs, along with being the version mascot for ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version}}'', a remake of ''Red'', ''Green'' and ''Blue Versions'' that is largely based on the anime. In keeping with the anime, [[bulbapedia:Red's Pikachu (game)|a Pikachu]] is the first Pokémon that [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|the player]] obtains, and its digitized cry from the previous versions is replaced with voiced soundbites provided by {{s|bulbapedia|Ikue Ōtani}}, Pikachu's voice actress from the anime, who also voices him throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. Ikue Ōtani would also voice Pikachu in the core series ''Pokémon'' games from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' up until ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}''. |