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Pikachu | |
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Pikachu, as depicted in promotional artwork for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen |
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Voiced by | Ikue Ōtani[2][3]
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Gender | ♂ Male / ♀ Female |
Origin | Kanto (Generation I) |
Type | Electric |
Pikachu[a] is a fictional species in the Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Atsuko Nishida and Ken Sugimori, Pikachu first appeared in the 1996 Japanese video games Pokémon Red and Green created by Game Freak and Nintendo, which were released outside of Japan in 1998 as Pokémon Red and Blue. Pikachu is a yellow, mouse-like creature with electrical abilities. It is a major character in the Pokémon franchise, serving as its mascot and as a major mascot for Nintendo.
Pikachu is widely considered to be the most popular and well-known Pokémon species, largely due to its appearance in the Pokémon anime television series as the companion of protagonist Ash Ketchum. In most vocalized appearances Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani, though it has been portrayed by other actors, notably Ryan Reynolds in the live-action animated film Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Pikachu has been well received by critics, with particular praise given for its cuteness, and has come to be regarded as an icon of Japanese pop culture.
Concept and design
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Pokémon series began in Japan in 1996, and features several species of creatures called «Pokémon» that players, called «trainers», are encouraged to capture, train, and use to battle other players’ Pokémon or interact with the game’s world.[5] Pikachu was one of several different Pokémon designs conceived by Game Freak’s character development team. Artist Atsuko Nishida is credited as the main person behind Pikachu’s design,[6][7] which was later finalized by artist Ken Sugimori.[8][9] According to series producer Satoshi Tajiri, the name is derived from a combination of two Japanese onomatopoeia: ピカピカ (pikapika), a sparkling sound, and チューチュー (chūchū), a sound a mouse makes.[10] Despite its name’s origins, however, Nishida based Pikachu’s original design, especially its cheeks, on squirrels.[11] Developer Junichi Masuda noted Pikachu’s name as one of the most difficult to create, due to an effort to make it appealing to both Japanese and American audiences.[12]
Pikachu was designed around the concept of electricity.[13] They are creatures that have short, yellow fur with brown markings covering their backs and parts of their lightning bolt-shaped tails. They have black-tipped, pointed ears and red circular pouches on their cheeks, which can spark with electricity.[14] They attack primarily by projecting electricity from their bodies at their targets.[15] Within the context of the franchise, Pikachu can transform, or «evolve,» into a Raichu when exposed to a «Thunder Stone.»[16] Pikachu was originally planned to have a second evolution called Gorochu, which was intended to be the evolved form of Raichu.[17][18] In Pokémon Gold and Silver, «Pichu» was introduced as an evolutionary predecessor to Pikachu.[19] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, gender differences were introduced; since those games, female Pikachu have an indent at the end of their tails, giving the tail a heart-shaped appearance.
Initially, both Pikachu and fellow Pokémon Clefairy were chosen to be lead characters for the franchise merchandising, with the latter as the primary mascot to make the early comic book series more «engaging». Production company OLM, Inc. suggested Pikachu as the mascot of the animated series after finding that Pikachu was popular amongst schoolchildren and could appeal to both boys and girls,[20][10] as well as their mothers. Pikachu resembled a familiar, intimate pet, and yellow is a primary color and easier for children to recognize from a distance. Additionally, the only other competing yellow mascot at the time was Winnie-the-Pooh.[21]
Pikachu’s design has evolved from its once-pudgy body to having a slimmer waist, straighter spine, and more defined face and neck; Sugimori has stated these design changes originated in the anime, making Pikachu easier to animate, and were adopted to the games for consistency.[22] «Fat Pikachu»
was revisited in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where Pikachu received a Gigantamax Form resembling its original design.[23][24][25]
Appearances
In the video games
Pikachu has appeared in all Pokémon video games, except Black and White, without having to trade.[26] The game Pokémon Yellow features a Pikachu as the only available Starter Pokémon. Based on the Pikachu from the Pokémon anime, it refuses to stay in its Poké Ball, and instead follows the main character around on screen. The trainer can speak to it and it displays different reactions depending on how it is treated.[27][28]
An event from April 1 to May 5, 2010, allowed players of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to access a route on the Pokéwalker, which solely contained Pikachu which knew attacks that they were not normally compatible with, Surf and Fly.[29] Both of these attacks can be used outside battles as travel aids. Seven «Cap» forms of Pikachu, wearing caps belonging to Ash Ketchum across different seasons, were released across Pokémon Sun and Moon as well as their Ultra versions.[30] These games also released two Z-Crystals exclusive to Pikachu: Pikanium Z, which upgrades Volt Tackle into Catastropika, and Pikashunium Z,[31] which upgrades Thunderbolt into 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt when held by a Cap form of Pikachu.[32]
Pokémon Let’s Go, which is based heavily on Yellow, has Pikachu as a starter in one of its two versions, with the latter version using Eevee instead.[33] This starter Pikachu has access to several secret techniques and exclusive moves.[34][35] In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pikachu gained access to a special Gigantamax form.[36]
Aside from the main series, Pikachu stars in Hey You, Pikachu! for the Nintendo 64; the player interacts with Pikachu through a microphone, issuing commands to play various mini-games and act out situations.[37] The game Pokémon Channel follows a similar premise of interacting with the Pikachu, though without the microphone.[38] Pikachu appear in almost all levels of Pokémon Snap and its sequel, New Pokémon Snap,[39] games where the player takes pictures of Pokémon for a score. A Pikachu is one of the sixteen starters and ten partners in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.[40] PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond,[41] features a Pikachu as the main protagonist.[42] Pikachu has appeared in all five Super Smash Bros. fighting games as a playable character,[43] including in Pokkén Tournament, along with «Pikachu Libre», based on «Cosplay Pikachu» from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.[44][45] Detective Pikachu features a talking Pikachu who becomes a detective and helps to solve mysteries.[46] Pikachu has also appeared in Pokémon Unite,[47] Pokémon Rumble World,[48] Pokémon Go,[49] and also puzzle games such as Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon Battle Trozei, Pokémon Picross,[50] and Pokémon Café Mix.[51]
In the anime
The Pokémon anime series and films feature the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu. Ash journeys to train and capture Pokémon while the members of the villainous organization Team Rocket attempt to steal Ash’s Pikachu.[52]
Other wild and trained Pikachu appear throughout the series, often interacting with Ash and his Pikachu. The most notable among these is Ritchie’s Pikachu, Sparky (レオン, Reon, Leon).[53] Like most other Pokémon, Pikachu communicates only by saying syllables of his own name. He is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in all versions of the anime. In Pokémon Live!, the musical stage show adapted from the anime, Pikachu was played by Jennifer Risser.[54]
In the live-action film
In the 2019 film Detective Pikachu, a detective Pikachu is voiced by Ryan Reynolds and Ōtani.[55][56] Pikachu is featured in a 2021 Katy Perry music video, «Electric».[57]
In other media
Pikachu is a prominent Pokémon in many of the Pokémon manga series. In Pokémon Adventures, main characters Red and Yellow both train Pikachu, which create an egg that Gold hatches into a Pichu. Other series, including Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Magical Pokémon Journey and Getto Da Ze also feature Pikachu. Other manga series, such as Electric Tale of Pikachu,[58] and Ash & Pikachu, feature Ash Ketchum’s Pikachu from the anime series.[58]
Reception
Promotion
As the mascot of the franchise, Pikachu has made multiple appearances in various promotional events and merchandise. In 1998, then Topeka, Kansas Mayor Joan Wagnon renamed the town «ToPikachu» for a day,[59] and the renaming was repeated in 2018 by Mayor Michelle De La Isla with the release of the Pokémon Let’s Go games.[60] A «got milk?» advertisement featured Pikachu on April 25, 2000.[61]
A Pikachu balloon has been featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 2001.[62] The original balloon was flown for the last time publicly at the Pokémon: Tenth Anniversary «Party of the Decade» on August 8, 2006, in Bryant Park in New York City,[63][64][65][66] and a new Pikachu balloon that chases a Poké Ball and has light-up cheeks debuted at the 2006 parade.[67] In the 2014 parade, a new Pikachu balloon was wearing a green scarf and holding a smaller Pikachu snowman.[68] As of 2021, the latest balloon is that of a Pikachu and Eevee together in a sled.[69]
Pikachu and ten other Pokémon were chosen as Japan’s mascots in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[70] In August 2017, The Pokémon Company had partnered with Snap Inc. to bring Pikachu to the social media app, Snapchat.[71] In December 2020, a 15-minute long ASMR video of Pikachu by The Pokémon Company was released.[72] ANA Boeing 747-400 (JA8962) planes have been covered with images of Pokémon including Pikachu since 1998.[73] In 2021, the first Pokémon Jet (Boeing 747-400D) featuring entirely Pikachu debuted.[74] Pikachu has been made into several different toy and plush forms, as well as other items, including a robot Tomy Pikachu,[75] figures,[76][77][78][79] fishing lures,[80] gaming setups,[81] necklaces,[82] hats,[83] inflatable furniture,[84] and wire loop games.[85] In 2022, My Nintendo Japan released a Pikachu and Eevee cable holder.[86]
Collectible cards featuring Pikachu have appeared since the initial Pokémon Trading Card Game released in October 1996, including limited edition promotional cards. One of these collectible cards was «Pikachu Illustrator», limited to about 20-40 printed in 1998, and was auctioned off for about $55,000 in 2016, and then $375,000 in 2021.[87][88] For the franchise’s 25th anniversary, The Pokémon Company announced special trading cards in 2021, each featuring 25 Pikachu drawn by 25 artists.[89] The character has also been used in promotional merchandising at fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King.[90][91][92][93][94]
Pikachu has been mentioned in a variety of media, including TV series Top Gear and Heroes.[95][96] Pikachu has appeared several times on The Simpsons from 2002 to 2010.[97][98][99][100]
Protests
The Chilean independent politician Giovanna Grandón famously went to many protests during the 2019–2021 Chilean protests dressed in an inflatable Pikachu suit.[101] In July 2021 during the Group of Seven climate summit, a group of protestors dressed as Pikachus demonstrated on Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth,[102] while in November 2021, a group of activists dressed up as Pikachu to protest Japan’s refusal to reduce coal consumption at COP26.[103]
Biology
In 2008, a ligand believed to provide better visual acuity was discovered by the Osaka Bioscience Institute Foundation [ja] and named «Pikachurin», in reference to the nimbleness of Pikachu.[104] The name was inspired due to Pikachu’s «lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects».[105]
Critical response
Pikachu has been well received by reviewers; it was ranked as the «second best person of the year» by Time in 1999, who called it «the most beloved animated character since Hello Kitty». The magazine noted Pikachu as the «public face of a phenomenon that has spread from Nintendo’s fastest selling video game to a trading-card empire», citing the franchise’s profits for the year as «the reason for the ranking», behind singer Ricky Martin but ahead of author J.K. Rowling.[106]
Pikachu has ranked 20th to 4th place in anime, cartoon character, and video game character polls since 2000. [107][108][109][110][111] In 2003, Forbes ranked Pikachu as the «eighth top-earning fictional character of the year» with an income of $825 million.[112][113] In 2004, the character dropped two spots to tenth on the list, taking in $825 million for a second straight year.[114] The character has been regarded as the Japanese answer to Mickey Mouse[115] and as being part of a movement of «cute capitalism».[73] Manga artist Hiro Mashima referred to Pikachu as «the greatest mascot character of all time!» when talking about adding these types of characters to series.[116] Authors Tracey West and Katherine Noll called Pikachu the best Electric-type Pokémon and the best Pokémon overall. They added that if a person were to go around and ask Pokémon players who their favourite Pokémon was, they would «almost always» choose Pikachu. They also called Pikachu «brave and loyal».[117]
Zack Zwiezen of Kotaku praised the simplicity of Pikachu’s design, describing it as «possibly one of the most iconic characters on the planet».[118] Dale Bishir of IGN described Pikachu as the most important Pokémon that impacted the franchise’s history, and further stated that «Its irresistible cuteness, merchandising power, army of clones in every generation… if your mom calls every Pokémon ‘Pikachu’, then you know in your heart that it is the most important Pokémon of all time.»[119] In 2019, Mitsuhiro Arita said that Pikachu and Charizard were «fan favourites» in Pokémon’s design on the trading cards.[120] Lauren Rouse of Kotaku listed Pikachu as the best animal companions that are the real MVPs of video games, stating that «Pikachu symbolises one of the best animal-human friendships in pop culture history and it makes a damn good Pokémon to have in your roster.»[121] Time Magazine named Pikachu as one of the twelve most influential video game characters of all time, lauding its appearance as the «most recognizable and beloved sidekick in pop culture.»[122] Hobby Consolas also included Pikachu on their «30 best heroes of the last 30 years.»[123] In 2021, Chris Morgan for Yardbarker described Pikachu as one of «the most memorable characters from old school Nintendo games»,[124] while Rachel Weber of GamesRadar ranked him as second iconic video game character of all time, stating that «If Pokemon has a spokesperson, it’s the adorable and electrifying yellow fuzzball.»[125]
Conversely, Pikachu was ranked first in AskMen‘s top 10 of the most irritating 1990s cartoon characters.[126] Similarly, in a poll conducted by IGN, it was voted as the 48th best Pokémon, with the staff commenting «despite being the most recognized Pokémon in the world… Pikachu ranks surprisingly low on our top 100».[127] Kotaku writer Patricia Hernandez criticized Pikachu’s over-representation in Pokémon-related media, saying: «it’s hard not to be barraged by Pikachu’s constant presence if you’re a Pokémon fan, and it sucks.»[128]
See also
- Pikachu (sculpture), New Orleans
Notes
- ^ Japanese: ピカチュウ, Hepburn: Pikachū, pronounced [pikatɕɯː],
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Further reading
- Ashcraft, Brian (July 28, 2021). «Japanese Fans Thought Olympians Were ‘Pikachu’ And ‘Raichu’«. Kotaku.
External links
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pikachu, as depicted in promotional artwork for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen |
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Voiced by | Ikue Ōtani[2][3]
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Type | Electric |
Pikachu[a] is a fictional species in the Pokémon media franchise. Designed by Atsuko Nishida and Ken Sugimori, Pikachu first appeared in the 1996 Japanese video games Pokémon Red and Green created by Game Freak and Nintendo, which were released outside of Japan in 1998 as Pokémon Red and Blue. Pikachu is a yellow, mouse-like creature with electrical abilities. It is a major character in the Pokémon franchise, serving as its mascot and as a major mascot for Nintendo.
Pikachu is widely considered to be the most popular and well-known Pokémon species, largely due to its appearance in the Pokémon anime television series as the companion of protagonist Ash Ketchum. In most vocalized appearances Pikachu is voiced by Ikue Ōtani, though it has been portrayed by other actors, notably Ryan Reynolds in the live-action animated film Pokémon Detective Pikachu. Pikachu has been well received by critics, with particular praise given for its cuteness, and has come to be regarded as an icon of Japanese pop culture.
Concept and design
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the Pokémon series began in Japan in 1996, and features several species of creatures called «Pokémon» that players, called «trainers», are encouraged to capture, train, and use to battle other players’ Pokémon or interact with the game’s world.[5] Pikachu was one of several different Pokémon designs conceived by Game Freak’s character development team. Artist Atsuko Nishida is credited as the main person behind Pikachu’s design,[6][7] which was later finalized by artist Ken Sugimori.[8][9] According to series producer Satoshi Tajiri, the name is derived from a combination of two Japanese onomatopoeia: ピカピカ (pikapika), a sparkling sound, and チューチュー (chūchū), a sound a mouse makes.[10] Despite its name’s origins, however, Nishida based Pikachu’s original design, especially its cheeks, on squirrels.[11] Developer Junichi Masuda noted Pikachu’s name as one of the most difficult to create, due to an effort to make it appealing to both Japanese and American audiences.[12]
Pikachu was designed around the concept of electricity.[13] They are creatures that have short, yellow fur with brown markings covering their backs and parts of their lightning bolt-shaped tails. They have black-tipped, pointed ears and red circular pouches on their cheeks, which can spark with electricity.[14] They attack primarily by projecting electricity from their bodies at their targets.[15] Within the context of the franchise, Pikachu can transform, or «evolve,» into a Raichu when exposed to a «Thunder Stone.»[16] Pikachu was originally planned to have a second evolution called Gorochu, which was intended to be the evolved form of Raichu.[17][18] In Pokémon Gold and Silver, «Pichu» was introduced as an evolutionary predecessor to Pikachu.[19] In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, gender differences were introduced; since those games, female Pikachu have an indent at the end of their tails, giving the tail a heart-shaped appearance.
Initially, both Pikachu and fellow Pokémon Clefairy were chosen to be lead characters for the franchise merchandising, with the latter as the primary mascot to make the early comic book series more «engaging». Production company OLM, Inc. suggested Pikachu as the mascot of the animated series after finding that Pikachu was popular amongst schoolchildren and could appeal to both boys and girls,[20][10] as well as their mothers. Pikachu resembled a familiar, intimate pet, and yellow is a primary color and easier for children to recognize from a distance. Additionally, the only other competing yellow mascot at the time was Winnie-the-Pooh.[21]
Pikachu’s design has evolved from its once-pudgy body to having a slimmer waist, straighter spine, and more defined face and neck; Sugimori has stated these design changes originated in the anime, making Pikachu easier to animate, and were adopted to the games for consistency.[22] «Fat Pikachu»
was revisited in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where Pikachu received a Gigantamax Form resembling its original design.[23][24][25]
Appearances
In the video games
Pikachu has appeared in all Pokémon video games, except Black and White, without having to trade.[26] The game Pokémon Yellow features a Pikachu as the only available Starter Pokémon. Based on the Pikachu from the Pokémon anime, it refuses to stay in its Poké Ball, and instead follows the main character around on screen. The trainer can speak to it and it displays different reactions depending on how it is treated.[27][28]
An event from April 1 to May 5, 2010, allowed players of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to access a route on the Pokéwalker, which solely contained Pikachu which knew attacks that they were not normally compatible with, Surf and Fly.[29] Both of these attacks can be used outside battles as travel aids. Seven «Cap» forms of Pikachu, wearing caps belonging to Ash Ketchum across different seasons, were released across Pokémon Sun and Moon as well as their Ultra versions.[30] These games also released two Z-Crystals exclusive to Pikachu: Pikanium Z, which upgrades Volt Tackle into Catastropika, and Pikashunium Z,[31] which upgrades Thunderbolt into 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt when held by a Cap form of Pikachu.[32]
Pokémon Let’s Go, which is based heavily on Yellow, has Pikachu as a starter in one of its two versions, with the latter version using Eevee instead.[33] This starter Pikachu has access to several secret techniques and exclusive moves.[34][35] In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pikachu gained access to a special Gigantamax form.[36]
Aside from the main series, Pikachu stars in Hey You, Pikachu! for the Nintendo 64; the player interacts with Pikachu through a microphone, issuing commands to play various mini-games and act out situations.[37] The game Pokémon Channel follows a similar premise of interacting with the Pikachu, though without the microphone.[38] Pikachu appear in almost all levels of Pokémon Snap and its sequel, New Pokémon Snap,[39] games where the player takes pictures of Pokémon for a score. A Pikachu is one of the sixteen starters and ten partners in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.[40] PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond,[41] features a Pikachu as the main protagonist.[42] Pikachu has appeared in all five Super Smash Bros. fighting games as a playable character,[43] including in Pokkén Tournament, along with «Pikachu Libre», based on «Cosplay Pikachu» from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.[44][45] Detective Pikachu features a talking Pikachu who becomes a detective and helps to solve mysteries.[46] Pikachu has also appeared in Pokémon Unite,[47] Pokémon Rumble World,[48] Pokémon Go,[49] and also puzzle games such as Pokémon Shuffle, Pokémon Battle Trozei, Pokémon Picross,[50] and Pokémon Café Mix.[51]
In the anime
The Pokémon anime series and films feature the adventures of Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu. Ash journeys to train and capture Pokémon while the members of the villainous organization Team Rocket attempt to steal Ash’s Pikachu.[52]
Other wild and trained Pikachu appear throughout the series, often interacting with Ash and his Pikachu. The most notable among these is Ritchie’s Pikachu, Sparky (レオン, Reon, Leon).[53] Like most other Pokémon, Pikachu communicates only by saying syllables of his own name. He is voiced by Ikue Ōtani in all versions of the anime. In Pokémon Live!, the musical stage show adapted from the anime, Pikachu was played by Jennifer Risser.[54]
In the live-action film
In the 2019 film Detective Pikachu, a detective Pikachu is voiced by Ryan Reynolds and Ōtani.[55][56] Pikachu is featured in a 2021 Katy Perry music video, «Electric».[57]
In other media
Pikachu is a prominent Pokémon in many of the Pokémon manga series. In Pokémon Adventures, main characters Red and Yellow both train Pikachu, which create an egg that Gold hatches into a Pichu. Other series, including Pokémon Pocket Monsters, Magical Pokémon Journey and Getto Da Ze also feature Pikachu. Other manga series, such as Electric Tale of Pikachu,[58] and Ash & Pikachu, feature Ash Ketchum’s Pikachu from the anime series.[58]
Reception
Promotion
As the mascot of the franchise, Pikachu has made multiple appearances in various promotional events and merchandise. In 1998, then Topeka, Kansas Mayor Joan Wagnon renamed the town «ToPikachu» for a day,[59] and the renaming was repeated in 2018 by Mayor Michelle De La Isla with the release of the Pokémon Let’s Go games.[60] A «got milk?» advertisement featured Pikachu on April 25, 2000.[61]
A Pikachu balloon has been featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 2001.[62] The original balloon was flown for the last time publicly at the Pokémon: Tenth Anniversary «Party of the Decade» on August 8, 2006, in Bryant Park in New York City,[63][64][65][66] and a new Pikachu balloon that chases a Poké Ball and has light-up cheeks debuted at the 2006 parade.[67] In the 2014 parade, a new Pikachu balloon was wearing a green scarf and holding a smaller Pikachu snowman.[68] As of 2021, the latest balloon is that of a Pikachu and Eevee together in a sled.[69]
Pikachu and ten other Pokémon were chosen as Japan’s mascots in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[70] In August 2017, The Pokémon Company had partnered with Snap Inc. to bring Pikachu to the social media app, Snapchat.[71] In December 2020, a 15-minute long ASMR video of Pikachu by The Pokémon Company was released.[72] ANA Boeing 747-400 (JA8962) planes have been covered with images of Pokémon including Pikachu since 1998.[73] In 2021, the first Pokémon Jet (Boeing 747-400D) featuring entirely Pikachu debuted.[74] Pikachu has been made into several different toy and plush forms, as well as other items, including a robot Tomy Pikachu,[75] figures,[76][77][78][79] fishing lures,[80] gaming setups,[81] necklaces,[82] hats,[83] inflatable furniture,[84] and wire loop games.[85] In 2022, My Nintendo Japan released a Pikachu and Eevee cable holder.[86]
Collectible cards featuring Pikachu have appeared since the initial Pokémon Trading Card Game released in October 1996, including limited edition promotional cards. One of these collectible cards was «Pikachu Illustrator», limited to about 20-40 printed in 1998, and was auctioned off for about $55,000 in 2016, and then $375,000 in 2021.[87][88] For the franchise’s 25th anniversary, The Pokémon Company announced special trading cards in 2021, each featuring 25 Pikachu drawn by 25 artists.[89] The character has also been used in promotional merchandising at fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King.[90][91][92][93][94]
Pikachu has been mentioned in a variety of media, including TV series Top Gear and Heroes.[95][96] Pikachu has appeared several times on The Simpsons from 2002 to 2010.[97][98][99][100]
Protests
The Chilean independent politician Giovanna Grandón famously went to many protests during the 2019–2021 Chilean protests dressed in an inflatable Pikachu suit.[101] In July 2021 during the Group of Seven climate summit, a group of protestors dressed as Pikachus demonstrated on Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth,[102] while in November 2021, a group of activists dressed up as Pikachu to protest Japan’s refusal to reduce coal consumption at COP26.[103]
Biology
In 2008, a ligand believed to provide better visual acuity was discovered by the Osaka Bioscience Institute Foundation [ja] and named «Pikachurin», in reference to the nimbleness of Pikachu.[104] The name was inspired due to Pikachu’s «lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects».[105]
Critical response
Pikachu has been well received by reviewers; it was ranked as the «second best person of the year» by Time in 1999, who called it «the most beloved animated character since Hello Kitty». The magazine noted Pikachu as the «public face of a phenomenon that has spread from Nintendo’s fastest selling video game to a trading-card empire», citing the franchise’s profits for the year as «the reason for the ranking», behind singer Ricky Martin but ahead of author J.K. Rowling.[106]
Pikachu has ranked 20th to 4th place in anime, cartoon character, and video game character polls since 2000. [107][108][109][110][111] In 2003, Forbes ranked Pikachu as the «eighth top-earning fictional character of the year» with an income of $825 million.[112][113] In 2004, the character dropped two spots to tenth on the list, taking in $825 million for a second straight year.[114] The character has been regarded as the Japanese answer to Mickey Mouse[115] and as being part of a movement of «cute capitalism».[73] Manga artist Hiro Mashima referred to Pikachu as «the greatest mascot character of all time!» when talking about adding these types of characters to series.[116] Authors Tracey West and Katherine Noll called Pikachu the best Electric-type Pokémon and the best Pokémon overall. They added that if a person were to go around and ask Pokémon players who their favourite Pokémon was, they would «almost always» choose Pikachu. They also called Pikachu «brave and loyal».[117]
Zack Zwiezen of Kotaku praised the simplicity of Pikachu’s design, describing it as «possibly one of the most iconic characters on the planet».[118] Dale Bishir of IGN described Pikachu as the most important Pokémon that impacted the franchise’s history, and further stated that «Its irresistible cuteness, merchandising power, army of clones in every generation… if your mom calls every Pokémon ‘Pikachu’, then you know in your heart that it is the most important Pokémon of all time.»[119] In 2019, Mitsuhiro Arita said that Pikachu and Charizard were «fan favourites» in Pokémon’s design on the trading cards.[120] Lauren Rouse of Kotaku listed Pikachu as the best animal companions that are the real MVPs of video games, stating that «Pikachu symbolises one of the best animal-human friendships in pop culture history and it makes a damn good Pokémon to have in your roster.»[121] Time Magazine named Pikachu as one of the twelve most influential video game characters of all time, lauding its appearance as the «most recognizable and beloved sidekick in pop culture.»[122] Hobby Consolas also included Pikachu on their «30 best heroes of the last 30 years.»[123] In 2021, Chris Morgan for Yardbarker described Pikachu as one of «the most memorable characters from old school Nintendo games»,[124] while Rachel Weber of GamesRadar ranked him as second iconic video game character of all time, stating that «If Pokemon has a spokesperson, it’s the adorable and electrifying yellow fuzzball.»[125]
Conversely, Pikachu was ranked first in AskMen‘s top 10 of the most irritating 1990s cartoon characters.[126] Similarly, in a poll conducted by IGN, it was voted as the 48th best Pokémon, with the staff commenting «despite being the most recognized Pokémon in the world… Pikachu ranks surprisingly low on our top 100».[127] Kotaku writer Patricia Hernandez criticized Pikachu’s over-representation in Pokémon-related media, saying: «it’s hard not to be barraged by Pikachu’s constant presence if you’re a Pokémon fan, and it sucks.»[128]
See also
- Pikachu (sculpture), New Orleans
Notes
- ^ Japanese: ピカチュウ, Hepburn: Pikachū, pronounced [pikatɕɯː],
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Further reading
- Ashcraft, Brian (July 28, 2021). «Japanese Fans Thought Olympians Were ‘Pikachu’ And ‘Raichu’«. Kotaku.
External links
Look up Pikachu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pikachu.
- Pikachu on Pokemon.com
- Pikachu at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon wiki
- Pikachu on Serebii
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Пикачу не пострадал и должен пойти в покемон центра.
Pikachu is hurt and needs to go to the pokemon center.
Давай, Пикачу, отойди и наблюдай.
Okay, Pikachu, I want you to hang back and watch.
Мы собираемся использовать его, чтобы поймать Пикачу.
We were just about to put it through its paces by catching Pikachu.
Интересно, зачем Мимикью носит костюм Пикачу.
I wonder why Mimikyu wears a rag shaped like Pikachu.
Дальше выступает сплочённая команда — Эш и Пикачу.
Next up is the close-knit team of Ash and Pikachu.
Или это был ты, или в Нью-Йорк приехал Пикачу.
It was either you, or Pikachu is visiting New York.
Меня это почти не зацепило, потому что я кореец, а Пикачу — японец.
That one barely grazed me, because I’m Korean, and Pikachu is Japanese.
У меня новые формочки Пикачу, не терпится их испробовать.
I have a new Pikachu mold I’ve been dying to try out.
Красивое специальное издание Пикачу находится между нами
A beautiful special edition of Pikachu is here between us
Это Розерейд, а это Пикачу.
This is Roserade, this is Pikachu.
Так же, как Пикачу эволюционирует в Райчу.
Like how Pikachu evolves into Raichu.
Давай, Пикачу, Быстрая Атака!
Now, Pikachu, use Quick Attack!
Пойпол просто обожает Пикачу, правда?
Poipole seems to be really fond of Pikachu, don’t you think?
Пойпол очень привязался к Пикачу и другим Покемонам!
Poipole has really taken to Pikachu and the other Pokémon too!
Итак, Пикачу, Стальной Хвост!
All right, Pikachu, Iron Tail!
Это ведь наш шанс поймать Пикачу для Босса!
This is our chance to get Pikachu for the boss!
Эш и Пикачу с блеском прошли Квалификационное испытание.
Ash and Pikachu passed their pre-trial rematch with flying colors!
Эш и Пикачу тоже рвутся в бой.
Ash and Pikachu are excited too.
А вот и мои напарники: Пикачу, Ротом и Пойпол.
I’d like you to meet my partners Pikachu, Rotom and Poipole.
Эш немедленно отправляется в путь во главе с обеспокоенным Пикачу.
Ash immediately sets out, led by the troubled Pikachu.
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Перевод «Пикачу» на английский
На четвертой битве появится Пикачу, и поймать его не составит труда.
In the fourth battle Pikachu will appear, and catch it will not be difficult.
Надеюсь, Пикачу и остальным там весело.
I wonder if Pikachu and the gang are having a good time.
Мы собираемся использовать его, чтобы поймать Пикачу.
We were just about to put it through its paces by catching Pikachu.
Пикачу не пострадал и должен пойти в покемон центра.
Pikachu is hurt and needs to go to the pokemon center.
Пикачу способен выпускать электрические разряды различной интенсивности.
Pikachu is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity.
Он предположил, что Пикачу свалилась со спины матери.
He assumed that Pikachu fell from the back of the mother.
Детектив Пикачу» уже приступили к работе над продолжением картины о самом известном покемоне.
Detective Pikachu have already begun work on the continuation of the picture of the most famous Pokemon.
Однажды вечером он сталкивается с милым покемоном Пикачу, который называет себя суперсыщиком.
But one night, he encounters a pretty-type Pokémon, Pikachu, who calls himself supersyshhikom.
Дальше выступает сплочённая команда — Эш и Пикачу.
Next up is the close-knit team of Ash and Pikachu.
Покемон Пикачу является одним из самых узнаваемых покемонов в мире.
Pikachu is arguably one of the most well-known Pokémon in the world.
Детектив Пикачу» выглядят действительно ярко и забавно.
«Detective Pikachu» actually looks like a lot of fun.
Образ покемона Пикачу был создан с помощью программы по захвату движения с использованием 3D-графики.
The image of the Pokémon Pikachu was created with the help of a motion capture program using 3D graphics.
Покемон революционизировал то, что означало, что символы, как Пикачу, оживают.
Pokémon revolutionized what it meant to make characters like Pikachu come alive.
У меня новые формочки Пикачу, не терпится их испробовать.
I have a new Pikachu mold I’ve been dying to try out.
Эш немедленно отправляется в путь во главе с обеспокоенным Пикачу.
Ash immediately sets out, led by the troubled Pikachu.
Пойпол просто обожает Пикачу, правда?
Poipole seems to be really fond of Pikachu, don’t you think?
Красивое специальное издание Пикачу находится между нами
A beautiful special edition of Pikachu is here between us
Например, с новым телефоном вы можете помахать изображению Пикачу и получить ответный женст.
With the new phone, for example, you can wave to an image of Pikachu and have it wave back.
Тогда актер переоделся в ее любимого Пикачу и показал, что ничего страшного в этом нет.
He put on the costume of her favorite Pikachu and showed her that there’s nothing scary about it.
Жизнь в лесных районах, Пикачу встречается нагула для ягод она жарится с электричеством, чтобы сделать их ставки достаточно, чтобы поесть.
Living in forested areas, Pikachu is found foraging for berries it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
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Pikachu (ピカチュウ, Pikachuu) is an Electric-type Pokémon which was introduced in Generation I. Pikachu is renowned for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the years, Pikachu has become so popular that it serves as the Pokémon franchise mascot. It is the Version Mascot and First partner Pokémon for the game Pokémon Yellow and its remake, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!. It is also well known from the anime, where Ash Ketchum, the protagonist, owns a Pikachu.
It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu using a Thunderstone.
Biology
Physiology
Pikachu are small, and cute mouse-like Pokémon. They are almost completely covered by yellow fur. They have long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu’s back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt, yet its brown tip is almost always forgotten. Pikachu have short arms with five tiny fingers on forehands and three sharp fingers on their hind legs. On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity. They turn yellow and spark with electricity when it’s about to use an Electric attack, such as Thunderbolt. It has also been known to generate small surges of electrical energy in anger or for protection, like in the anime.
A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail, which is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. However, in earlier anime episodes, and in the games prior to Generation IV, female and male Pikachu look identical.
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier (similar to its Generation 1 design). Its tail becomes longer and stores all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a Iightning strike. Its power is equal to that 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.
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
A Shiny Pikachu is slightly orange.
In «A Plethora of Pikachu!», according to Pikala, the fur from Pikachu in the Kanto region sparkles in sunlight, while the Pikachu from Alola fur is silky smooth and shines in sunlight.
Behavior
Pikachu are usually friendly creatures that love to be cuddled. They love having their tails rubbed, especially at the base; they also like being stroked. However, if threatened or angered, this Pokémon can be quite aggressive. If someone pulls or steps on its tail, it is most likely it will bite or shock anyone in the area, including the one who pulled its tail.
However, in the anime and in the wild of the Kanto region they live in big groups deep in forests and are wary of humans.
In Kanto according to Ash in PJ035, Pikachu also greet one another by shocking them and sometimes they’ll gather up in big groups to search for Thunderstones so they can evolve.
The Pikachu that live in the Pikachu Valley in Alola in the anime, greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Also, they can start duels with one another by sending electric signals and the winner is decided when the opponent’s tail is bitten.
Spceial abilities
Pikachu’s special ability is Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In Pokémon Black and White’s Dream World, the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the Lightning Rod ability.
Pikachu are capable of learning Volt Tackle, a powerful Electric-type physical move exclusive to the Pikachu family of Pokémon.
Partner Pikachu is also capable to learning special moves: Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, and the Partner Power, Pika Papow.
Z-Moves
Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Sun and Moon which have a special Z-Move dedicated to them.
The Z-Move Catastropika is Pikachu’s signature move. The move is activated by the Z-Crystal, Pikanium Z. Its base is Volt Tackle. Catastropika can be learned only by a Pikachu with Volt Tackle, and becomes unusable if Volt Tackle is forgotten or if the Pikachu evolves into Raichu.
The Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt is Ash Pikachu’s signature move. The move is activated by the Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z. Its base is Thunderbolt.
Pikachu, being an Electric-type, is capable of using the Z-Crystal, Electrium Z, to use the Z Move Gigavolt Havoc.
Gigantamax
Pikachu is one of the 32 Pokémon in Sword and Shield that can Gigantamax by having a special member from it species or, with The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass, using Max Soup on a Pikachu.
Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move, G-Max Volt Crash.
Evolution
Pikachu evolves into a Raichu by using a Thunder Stone. It evolves from Pichu when its happiness is maxed with the trainer in game. It will evolve into Alolan Raichu if using a Thunder Stone in the Alola region.
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Viridian Forest, Power Plant | Uncommon |
Yellow | First partner Pokémon, Trade | One |
Gold and Silver | Route 2 | Common |
Crystal | Route 2 | Rare |
Ruby and Sapphire | Safari Zone | Rare |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Viridian Forest (uncommon if chosen Charmander), Power Plant | Rare |
Emerald | Safari Zone | Rare |
Diamond and Pearl | Trophy Garden | Common |
Platinum | Trophy Garden | Common |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Route 2, Viridian Forest | Common |
Black and White | Poké Transfer, Dream World | None |
X and Y | Santalune Forest, Route 3 | Rare |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Safari Zone or by winning your first Contest | Uncommon/One |
Sun and Moon | Route 1, Hau’oli City (SOS Battle) | Rare |
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Route 1 (SOS Battle) | Common |
Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! | First partner Pokémon (Partner Pikachu), Viridian Forest (Pikachu) | Rare (Partner Pikachu) |
Sword and Shield | Route 4, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness
Max Raid Battle: Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank Meetup Spot (Gigantamax Pikachu; Gift) by talking to a girl if the player has save data of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! |
Common |
Pokédex entries
- Red and Blue
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
- 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
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
- 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 electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
- Platinum
Pikachu can differentiate between the electricity from the shock of a weakened companion as well as a healthy one.
- 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.
- X
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
- 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.
- Let’s Go, Pikachu!
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
- Let’s Go, Eevee!
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
- Sword
Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Gigantamax: Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail. - Shield
When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Gigantamax: When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.
Pikachu in a cap
- Sun
This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
- Moon
This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. Since the cap’s not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
- Ultra Sun
This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
- Ultra Moon
This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. Since the cap’s not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
- Sword
Original Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn region.
Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Sinnoh region.
Unova Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Unova region.
Kalos Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Kalos region.
Alola Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Alola region.
Partner Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
World Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions. - Shield
Original Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn region together.
Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Sinnoh region together.
Unova Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Unova region together.
Kalos Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Kalos region together.
Alola Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Alola region together.
Partner Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
World Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.
Stats
Pikachu’s Stats | |
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HP |
35 |
Attack |
55 |
Defense |
40 |
Sp. Atk |
1 |
Sp. Def |
1 |
Speed |
90 |
Total |
222 |
Pikachu’s Stats | |
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HP |
35 |
Attack |
55 |
Defense |
30 |
Sp. Atk |
1 |
Sp. Def |
1 |
Speed |
90 |
Total |
212 |
Pikachu’s Stats | |
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HP |
45 |
Attack |
80 |
Defense |
50 |
Sp. Atk |
1 |
Sp. Def |
1 |
Speed |
120 |
Total |
297 |
Learnset
Leveling
TM/HM
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | ||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. |
TM01 | Headbutt | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical |
TM03 | Helping Hand | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM05 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status |
TM06 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status |
TM07 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM08 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM09 | Reflect | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status |
TM10 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Physical |
TM12 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM13 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting | Physical |
TM15 | Seismic Toss | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting | Physical |
TM16 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric | Status |
TM19 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel | Physical |
TM23 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Physical |
TM27 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status |
TM33 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status |
TM36 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special |
TM38 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special |
TM57 | Pay Day | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | ||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special |
TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting | Physical |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical |
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special |
TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric | Special |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric | Status |
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM93 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Physical |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | ||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Special |
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric | Special |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Physical |
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting | Physical |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special |
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical |
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special |
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status |
TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric | Special |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status |
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status |
TM93 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric | Physical |
TM94 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting | Physical |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II | |||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type |
TM01 | Dynamic Punch | 100 | 50% | 5 | Fighting |
TM02 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Normal |
TM03 | Curse | — | —% | 10 | ??? |
TM04 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Rock |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison |
TM07 | Zap Cannon | 100 | 50% | 5 | Electric |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal |
TM13 | Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water |
TM20 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal |
TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel |
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal |
TM31 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal |
TM34 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal |
TM35 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal |
TM39 | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal |
TM40 | Defense Curl | — | —% | 40 | Normal |
TM41 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric |
TM43 | Detect | — | —% | 5 | Fighting |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal |
HM05 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I | |||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type |
TM01 | Mega Punch | 80 | 85% | 20 | Normal |
TM05 | Mega Kick | 120 | 75% | 5 | Normal |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison |
TM08 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal |
TM09 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal |
TM10 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal |
TM16 | Pay Day | 40 | 100% | 20 | Normal |
TM17 | Submission | 80 | 80% | 25 | Fighting |
TM19 | Seismic Toss | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting |
TM20 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | Normal |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric |
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric |
TM31 | Mimic | — | —% | 10 | Normal |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal |
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic |
TM34 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | Normal |
TM39 | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal |
TM40 | Skull Bash | 100 | 100% | 15 | Normal |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic |
TM45 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric |
TM50 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal |
HM05 | Flash | — | 70% | 20 | Normal |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
By TR
Generation VIII | ||||||
Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
TR01 | Body Slam | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
TR04 | Surf | Special | ? | 100% | 10 | |
TR08 | Thunderbolt | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 | |
TR09 | Thunder | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
TR12 | Agility | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
TR20 | Substitute | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
TR21 | Reversal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
TR26 | Endure | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
TR30 | Encore | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
TR31 | Iron Tail | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
TR35 | Uproar | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |
TR68 | Nasty Plot | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
TR77 | Grass Knot | Special | ? | 100% | 10 | |
TR80 | Electro Ball | Special | ? | 100% | 10 | |
TR86 | Wild Charge | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 | |
TR90 | Play Rough | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
To see the Egg Moves that Pikachu can learn, refer to Pichu. |
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Tutoring
Sprites
Pikachu’s Red and Blue sprite
Pikachu’s Yellow sprite
Pikachu’s Green sprite
Pikachu’s back sprite
Pikachu’s Gold sprite
Pikachu’s Silver sprite
Pikachu’s back sprite
Pikachu’s Gold shiny sprite
Pikachu’s Silver shiny sprite
Pikachu’s back shiny sprite
Pikachu’s Ruby & Sapphire sprite
Pikachu’s FireRed and LeafGreen sprite
Pikachu’s back sprite
Pikachu’s Ruby and Sapphire shiny sprite
Pikachu’s FireRed and LeafGreen shiny sprite
Pikachu’s Emerald shiny sprite
Pikachu’s back shiny sprite
Pikachu’s Diamond and Pearl sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Diamond and Pearl sprite ♀
Pikachu’s Platinum sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Platinum sprite ♀
Pikachu’s HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite ♂
Pikachu’s HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite ♀
Pikachu’s back sprite ♂
Pikachu’s back sprite ♀
Pikachu’s Diamond and Pearl shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Diamond and Pearl shiny sprite ♀
Pikachu’s Platinum shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Platinum shiny sprite ♀
Pikachu’s HeartGold and SoulSilver shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s HeartGold and SoulSilver shiny sprite ♀
Pikachu’s back shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s back shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Black and White/Black 2 & White 2 sprite
Pikachu’s Black and White/Black 2 & White 2 sprite ♀
Pikachu’s X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite ♂
Pikachu’s X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite ♀
Pikachu’s GO sprite
Pikachu’s X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite ♀
Pikachu’s back shiny sprite
Pikachu’s Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! sprite
Pikachu’s Sword and Shield sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Sword and Shield sprite ♀
Pikachu’s Sword and Shield shiny sprite ♂
Pikachu’s Sword and Shield shiny sprite ♀
Side Game Data
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | |||||||
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No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist | |||
R-002 | Pikachu | Electric | Recharge 3 | Recharge | |||
Capture Points* | On Sight** | ||||||
645 | No reaction. | ||||||
Browser Entry | |||||||
It attacks by blasting electricity from its body. | |||||||
* — This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon). ** — This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it. |
Super Smash Bros.
Pikachu’s alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Pikachu’s alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Pikachu has also appeared in all Super Smash Bros. Series games, with most of its main appearance is mostly males. Pikachu is a very agile and mobile playable character. In Super Smash Bros., Pikachu was considered the strongest playable character. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikachu’s Skull Bash move was introduced, and its Quick Attack ability was upgraded so that it did a small amount of damage to opponents. Pikachu has also once again appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, with its exclusive attack Volt Tackle as its Final Smash. If you look at the hat Pikachu and you look at the shiny above and the hat, you would notice it’s the Shiny Pikachu with Red’s Japanese hat.
Each of Pikachu’s alternate forms in Brawl and SSB4 can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from Pokémon Colosseum and the red hat comes from the Kanto region games while the green headband comes from Pokémon Emerald. In the fourth title, one alternate form is that of Calem. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gives Pikachu its two female alternates, one is based on Moon, and another is the Libre cosplay which is known appearing in Pokken Tournament (DX).
Along with Mario, Link, and Kirby, Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series.
Appearances
Anime
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Ash’s Gigantamax Pikachu.
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A Shiny Pikachu in the anime.
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Richie’s Pikachu, Sparky.
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Cosplay Pikachu in the anime.
Main
- Ash’s Pikachu
- Goh’s Pikachu
Supporting
- Nurse Joy’s Pikachu
- Ritchie’s Pikachu
Minor
- Puka (Surflng Pikachu in the anime)
- Pikachutwo (a clonc)
- Pikachu (TB039)
- Exam instructor’s Pikachu
- Shopper’s Pikachu
- Travis’ Pikachu
- Aura Guardian’s Pikachu
- Ayumi’s Pikachu
- Mirror Ash’s Pikachu
- Pikachu (MS018)
- Frank’s Pikachu
- Spike
- Ash’s Pikachu (MS020)
- Boss
- Curly
- Pikachu (SM091)
- Mystery Dungecn Serics
- Pikachu (Mystery Dungeon)
- Pikachu (Gates to Infinity trailer)
Manga
Pika and Chuchu
Main articles: Pika and Chuchu
In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red owns a Pikachu named «Pika» and Yellow also owns a Pikachu named «Chuchu».
Trivia
- Pikachu and Eevee are the only First partner Pokémon in the canon RPG games that deviates from the usual Grass, Fire, and Water-typings.
- Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form.
- Though Pikachu isn’t in the Unova Pokédex, an image of it can be found in a building in Castelia City before the National Pokédex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in Striaton City. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the Nimbasa City Gym.
- In the game Pokémon Battle Revolution, Pikachu can use the HMs Surf and Fly.
- Starting from Pokémon X and Y, Ikue Ōtani provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are three variations of Pikachu. One has a headband similar to Brendan’s hat, one has a hat similar to Ash’s hat and another has goggles. The goggles variant is a reference to Pichu having an alt with goggles.
- Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition N64, Game Boy Color, DS and 3DS consoles.
- In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the «Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time.»
- Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- It is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have a baby form.
- Pikachu and Meowth have inverse Pokédex numbers, 25 and 52. Coincidently, they are based on a cat and a rodent. Even more coincidently, Ash’s Pikachu and Team Rocket’s Meowth are rivals, like the popular cartoon, Tom and Jerry. (Ash and co. usually thwarting Team Rocket’s various crazy schemes.)
- Having a Pikachu hold a Light Ball will double its Special Attack and Attack stats, making its stats higher than its evolution, Raichu. Raichu also cannot hold a Light Ball unless it evolves from a Pikachu that is holding one
- Though not the first Pokémon created, Pikachu was the first Electric-type Pokémon created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.
- Pikachu is one of Veronica Taylor’s favourite Pokémon.
- A protein is named after Pikachu, the name of the protein is «pikachurin».
- Pikachu is one of the 16 Pokémon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
- A 2002 Carl’s Jr toy features Pikachu playing the saxophone.
- There are two Pikachu-centric spin off games, Hey You, Pikachu! (N64) and Detective Pikachu (3DS).
- Pikachu was originally set to have a third evolution named Goruchu but, the idea was however scrapped.
- Pokémon Black and White and their sequels are the only games you cannot find Pikachu in the wild. Instead, you have to transfer one over from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Pikachu was the only Pokémon until Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! to have its cry from the anime in the main RPG games. This was then reused for Eevee in the Let’s Go games and onwards.
- Special forms of Pikachu, such as Pikachu’s wearing hats, cannot evolve into Raichu
- The Partner Pikachu in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! is shiny locked. This means that your partner cannot be a Shiny Pokémon.
- Pikachu’s in-game cry for Generations II through V can be heard at 0:08 in the intro of Ed Sheeran’s «Celestial» music video. [1]
- When the Pokémon franchise was localized in the US, Nintendo wanted to redesign every known Pokémon back then, including Pikachu, to be more appealing to American children. Therefore, Pikachu was initially redesigned into a tiger with huge breasts. Fortunately, this idea had been scrapped.
- Pikachu ranked 7th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2021 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 2nd among all Kanto Pokémon.
Origin
Pokémon designer Atsuko Nishida stated that Pikachu was originally based on a squirrel, though it also shares similarities to a mouse. The stripes on the back and the lightning bolt tail were added as details in the appearance, and the black ear tips are the remnant of an earlier design resembling a daifuku, a small Japanese dessert.
Its Gigantamax form appears to be based on earlier depictions of Pikachu when it debuted in Pokémon Red and Green Version. During this time, its official artwork and sprites depicted it as fatter and rounder, though its Gigantamax form overall uses Pikachu’s modern design while using the body shape of its earlier appearance.
Etymology
Pikachu comes from two different onomatopoeia found in Japanese. These are pikapika (the sound of electricity sparkling) and chuchu (the sound of a mouse squeaking).
Gallery
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu Ph. D
A Pikachu plush
Artwork of Pikachu’s costumes
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
v · d · eFirst partner Pokémon | |
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Kanto |
Bulbasaur · Charmander · Squirtle · PikachuYP · EeveeE |
Johto |
Chikorita · Cyndaquil · Totodile |
Hoenn |
Treecko · Torchic · Mudkip |
Sinnoh |
Turtwig · Chimchar · Piplup |
Hisui |
Rowlet · Cyndaquil · Oshawott |
Unova |
Snivy · Tepig · Oshawott |
Kalos |
Chespin · Fennekin · Froakie |
Alola |
Rowlet · Litten · Popplio |
Galar |
Grookey · Scorbunny · Sobble |
Paldea |
Sprigatito · Fuecoco · Quaxly |
v · d · eGigantamax Pokémon | |
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Generation I |
Venusaur · Charizard · Blastoise · Butterfree · Pikachu · Meowth · Machamp · Gengar · Kingler · Lapras · Eevee · Snorlax |
Generation V |
Garbodor |
Generation VII |
Melmetal |
Generation VIII |
Rillaboom · Cinderace · Inteleon · Corviknight · Orbeetle · Drednaw · Coalossal · Flapple · Appletun · Sandaconda · Toxtricity · Centiskorch · Hatterene · Grimmsnarl · Alcremie · Copperajah · Duraludon · Urshifu |
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Generation II · Generation III · Generation IV · Generation V · Generation VI · Generation VII · Generation VIII · Generation IX |
Generation I |
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Что касается имени Японский de Pikachu (ピカチュウ, Пикачу, официально латинизируется на Pikachu), Сатоши Тадзири объяснил, что он был создан из японского звукоподражания искры ピカ (пика) и мышиного визга チュウ (тю), таким образом представляя его как электрическую мышь; на самом деле, он таким образом делает недействительным…
Так как зовут хозяина Пикачу? Великий герой вселенной покемонов — молодой тренер из семьи Бург Палетт, городка, расположенного в регионе Канто. В возрасте 10 лет в начале первого сезона сериала, инициированного Nintendo, Саше предлагают его первого покемона. Pikachu, профессор Чен.
Как покемон пишется по-японски? Покемон (произносится [pɔ. ke. mɔn]; в Японский ポケモン, Pokemon, произносится [po̞ke̞mõ̞ɴ]) — франшиза, созданная Сатоши Тадзири в 1996 году и представленная, в частности, в видеоиграх, в сериях, издаваемых Nintendo.
кроме того, как сказать «Чаризард» по-японски?
Чармандер, Рептинцел и Чаризард изначально называются Хитокаге (ヒトカゲ), Лизардо (リザード, Ризадо) и Лизардон (リザードン, Ризадон) в Японский.
Сколько лет Пикачу?
Pikachu 25 лет, день рождения 27 февраля.
Как зовут персонажей Пикачу? ВНИМАНИЕ, данные таблицы содержат спойлеры по сюжету игры.
национальный | Покемон | Главы |
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303 | Мисдибуле | GNN |
310 | Элекспринт | Капучи Карнавал |
313 314 | Светлячок Муциоле | Карнавал |
342 | Коллобард | Колпачки |
• 14 января 2019 г.
Кто мастер покемонов? в Мастер покемонов самый сильный тренер в своем регионе. Этот очень желанный титулявляется награжден quисключительным тренерам здесь суметь пройти испытание лиги Покемон региональный.
Как Эш получил Пикачу? Когда он был еще простым Пикчу, он жил один и не имел семьи. … Благодарен за то, что получил любовь настоящей семьи, Пикчу развился в Pikachu. Несколько лет спустя он был захвачен профессором Ченом. Во время первого эпизода Pikachu встречает своего тренера, Sacha.
Какая самая первая карта покемонов?
Le явление карты покемонов
Один Премьера серия 102 карты (базовый набор, 103 карты с вариантом) является выпущена на рынок в январе 1999 года с целью предложить игру для самых маленьких с механикой, аналогичной Magic.
Какая самая редкая карта покемонов? Пикачу-иллюстратор (1998) — 243 000 долларов (212 227)
C ‘является несомненно очень редко из карты покемонов.
Существуют ли покемоны на самом деле?
Прошло более 20 лет с тех пор, как эти существа впервые появились… и намного больше, чем они задумывались! Покемон происходит от «Pocket Monster» на английском языке, «карманный монстр» на французском языке. Он сказал, что Покемон были вдохновлены Сатоши Тадзири саранчой, которую он вырастил маленькой.
Чаризард — дракон? Чаризард на основе дракон Европейский. В отличие от своих предшественников, у него есть два крыла, позволяющих ему летать: внутренняя часть крыльев. является синие, пока их спина является оранжевый.
Почему Чаризард не дракон?
Имеет форму дракон Азиатский, он произошел от легенды о карпе, прыгающем достаточно высоко, чтобы стать Драконы, но это не так Не нужно а. его Типы объясняются его средой обитания (водоемы с соленой водой или нет) и прыжком карпа (полет).
Какой рост у Чаризарда?
Размер 1,7 m. Вес 90,5 кг.
Сколько лет покемонам? это датируется 1996 годом Покемон 20 лет!!! Для информации Покемон был создан Сатоши Тадзири.
Сколько лет Саше? Sacha — главный вымышленный персонаж телесериала «Покемон». Sacha десятилетний мальчик, живущий в Бург-Палетте со своей матерью. Он хочет только одного: стать мастером покемонов или «лучшим тренером покемонов в мире».
Кто создал Пикачу?
Откройте для себя происхождение Pikachu с Кеном Сугимори, Кодзи Нишино и Ацуко Нисидой. Все началось в 1996 году, за три года до появления Pokémon Red Version и Pokémon Blue Version в Европе, когда Pokémon Red Version и Pokémon Green Version были выпущены на консоли Nintendo Game Boy.
Как называют покемонов? Форма Хисуи
Национальный номер | Французское имя | Тип |
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003 | Мега Венузавр | Растение/Яд |
004 | Charmander | Пожар |
005 | Рептинсел | Пожар |
006 | Чаризард | Огненный полет |
Как зовут злодеев в покемонах?
А вот и великие злодеи, не совсем злодеи саги: Team Rocket, состоящая из Джесси, Джеймса и, конечно же, Мяута. Их единственная цель на протяжении всех серий: поймать Пикачу.
Кто лучший мастер покемонов? Мега Рэйкваза делаетявляется Другой что le maître небес и является де-факто один из Покемон самый мощный из когда-либо придуманных.
Кто лучший мастер покемонов?
Покемон: Саша, наконец, становится Meilleur тренер», через двадцать лет после его дебюта. ПРОТИВ’является небольшое землетрясение для болельщиков. в maître Пикачу, наконец, обыграл Лигу, необходимый шаг, чтобы стать одним из величайших.
Кто такие покемоны Тарака? Ultimate MatchПравить
Тренер | Покемон | |
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Тарак хозяин | Эгизид ♂ | Кальмар ♀ |
Лансорян ♂ | Пиробут ♂ | |
Транходон ♀ | Чаризард ♂ Гигантамакс | |
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Разбор слова «Пикачу»
Фонетический (звуко-буквенный), а также морфемный (по составу, по частям речи) разбор слова «Пикачу». Транскрипция, слоги, цветовые схемы и другие справочные материалы.
Морфемный разбор слова «пикачу»
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Пикачу
— существо из серии игр, манги и аниме «Покемон», принадлежащей компаниям Nintendo и Game Freak. Пикачу, являющийся одним из особенных существ вымышленной вселенной — покемоном, был создан японским игровым дизайнером Кэном Сугимори вместе с командой разработчиков Game Freak и впервые появился в компьютерных играх «Pokémon Red» и «Blue», а затем и в последующих сиквелах.
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Пикачу (яп. ピカチュウ, англ. Pikachu) — это покемон -типа из Поколения I.
Изначально был первой формой. В Поколении II появилась его преэволюция Пичу, который эволюционирует в Пикачу в состоянии счастья. Сам Пикачу эволюционирует в Райчу с помощью Громового Камня.
Пикачу — самый известный и популярный среди всех Покемонов. Именно его выбрали постоянным спутником главного героя аниме Эша. Пикачу — единственный Покемон, который неизменно появляется во всех сериях аниме и во всех полнометражных фильмах. Поэтому Пикачу считается талисманом всей империи Покемонов. Говорят, что сначала символом Покемонов должна была стать Клефэйри, но Пикачу стал настолько популярным, что вытеснил её с этого места. В общем, Пикачу можно назвать японским Микки Маусом. Также он присутствовал в серии игр «Super Smash Bros»
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Пикачу — небольшой Покемон жёлтого цвета. Он считается мышью или белкой, но внешне он больше похож на кролика. У него длинные, очень чуткие уши, и длинный зигзагообразный хвост. Он похож на молнию, а молния связана с электричеством. Кончики ушей у него чёрного цвета, на спине есть две тёмно-коричневые полоски. Такого же тёмно-коричневого цвета у него основание хвоста. У Пикачу четыре довольно короткие лапки, что не мешает ему развивать большую скорость и делать длинные прыжки. Передвигается, в основном, на всех четверых. Но, при желании, способен ходить и на двух задних. На мордочке у Пикачу два круглых тёмно-коричневых глаза, малюсенький чёрный носик и ротик с типичной заячьей губой. Щёчки выделены красным кругом. Известно, что именно в защёчных кармашках у него вырабатывается электричество. У самцов и самок есть различия во внешности. У самочек край хвоста не прямой, а напоминает форму сердца. Но данное отличие появилось только в играх четвёртого поколения.
Пикачу — уникальный в своём роде стартовик, у которого всего одна дальнейшая эволюция. Кроме того, он, в отличие от других стартовиков, не Травяной, не Водный и не Огненный. Пикачу и Иви — единственные из стартовиков, которого нельзя эволюционировать поднятием уровня. Также Пикачу — единственный из стартовиков, у которого соотношение полов 50% на 50%, а не 12%:88%. Питается, по большей части, ягодами и яблоками. Домашние Пикачу едят всё подряд, даже обычную человеческую пищу. Из-за внешности тренеры обычно не эволюционируют Пикачу.
Поведение
Пикачу — спокойные и добрые Покемоны. Они хорошо общаются между собой, легко привыкают к другим Покемонам (но не ясно, могут ли все Пикачу контактировать с электропокемонами с помощью молний, или на это способен только Пикачу Эша). Очень дружны со своими тренерами. Но если Пикачу или его товарищу (будь то тренер или покемон) будет грозить опасность, пикачу, не раздумывая, ринется в бой, используя электричество, удары хвоста и укусы острых зубов. И, например, если потянуть его за хвост, то Пикачу больно ударит током. Пикачу лучше не пугать, ведь группа этих Покемонов может выработать такой мощный разряд, что начнётся гроза. Дикие Пикачу в лесах не очень ладят с людьми и предпочитают не попадаться им на глаза.
Природная способность
У Пикачу есть особая способность, которой нет у других Покемонов, — выдавать электрический разряд разной силы по желанию Покемона. Это свойство у него благодаря особому устройству мешочков в его щёчках. Иногда у Пикачу накапливается слишком большой заряд в щёчках, тогда ему необходимо срочно разрядиться, иначе он начинает плохо себя чувствовать, и даже возможен летальный исход.
Атака-Z
Пикачу — один из немногих покемонов в Sun and Moon, которым посвящены специальные движения Z.
Катастропика — визитная карточка Пикачу. Движение активируется кристаллом-Z, с помощью Пиканиум Z. Катастропика может быть изучена только Пикачу с помощью вольт толчка и становится непригодной для использования, если вольт толчок забыт или если Пикачу превратится в Райчу.
Удар Молнии в 10 000 000 Вольт — фирменный ход Пикачу Эша. Движение активируется кристаллом-Z, с помощью Пикашуниум Z. Его основа — Удар молнии.
Пикачу, будучи электрическим типом, способен использовать кристалл-Z, Электриум Z, для использования Гигавольтного Хаоса.
Гигантамакс
Пикачу — один из немногих Покемонов в Sword and Shield, которые могут Гигантамаксировать. Некоторые виды имеют врожденный ген к Гигантамаксу, но большинство могут обучиться этому, после гигантамакс-супа, на Острове Брони.
Гигантамакс Пикачу — единственный известный покемон, способный использовать свою фирменную атаку — Вольт-Таран G-Макс.
Естественная среда обитания
Их родина — регион Канто. В основном, живут в лесах, но, по неизвестным причинам, их часто тянет в города. Возможно, дело в том, что они электрического типа. Бывали случаи, когда Пикачу даже заходили в дома людей, привлечённые электрическими полями бытовой техники. Нередко Пикачу причиняют вред человеку. Они не против погрызть провода, а их электричество влияет на правильную работу многих приборов. Дикие Пикачу кочуют группами и лишь иногда оседают на одной территории. Пикачу часто становятся домашними любимцами. Их не очень сложно поймать, они не требовательны и им не нужны какие-то особенные условия для жизни. Только нельзя забывать иногда отводить их на разрядку. Пикачу можно найти во всех шести региональных покедексах, хотя родом он из Канто. Его завезли из Канто в зону сафари в Хоэнн и в сад дома мистера Бэклота в Синно. Но вот как он оказался в Фиоре и Альмии не объясняется, так что, возможно, эти края тоже можно считать родиной Пикачу. Дикого Пикачу можно встретить во всех регионах, кроме Джото. Так же он не встречается в Юнове.
Эволюция
Формы
- Пикачу Рок-Звезда знает Метеоритное Месиво.
- Красавица Пикачу знает Крушение Сосульки.
- Пикачу Поп-Звезда знает Истощающий Поцелуй.
- Пикачу Доктор Философии знает Электрический Рельеф.
- Пикачу Боец знает Летучий Пресс.
Сериал
Эш впервые видит Пикачу
Пикачу Эша появился уже в самой первой серии Покемонов «Покемон! Я выбираю тебя!». С тех пор Пикачу фигурирует абсолютно во всех сериях, а также в полнометражках. Изначально Покемоном Эша — нового тренера — должен был стать кто-то из стартовиков Канто: сквиртл, бульбазавр или чармандер. Но Эш проспал и, в итоге, всех Покемонов разобрали. Остался лишь Пикачу, которого профессор Оук и поймал незадолго до этого. Сначала между Эшем и Пикачу были напряжённые отношения, особенно из-за того, что Пикачу не хотел сидеть в покеболе, а Эш привык к тому, что Покемоны выходят наружу только по приказу. Но впоследствии они подружились и с тех пор путешествуют вместе. Пикачу — единственный Покемон, которого Эш брал во все свои путешествия и ни разу не оставлял на хранение профессору Оуку. В серии «Прощай, Пикачу!» (где показана группа диких Пикачу) Эш был готов оставить Пикачу с его сородичами в лесу, но Пикачу решил не покидать своего лучшего друга. Ещё в нескольких сериях перед Эшем и Пикачу стоял выбор эволюции в райчу, так как райчу намного сильнее Пикачу. Но Пикачу всегда отказывался от эволюции, предпочитая лёгкому пути усиленные тренировки.
Пикачу Спарки
У соперника Эша по лиге Канто — Ритчи — тоже есть Пикачу — Спарки. Впервые он появился в серии 24. Благодаря Спарки Ритчи выиграл в лиге у Эша, который в тот момент не мог справиться со своим Чаризардом. У Спарки есть отличительная особенность — небольшая чёлка.
В серии «Hocus Pokémon» по вине «недоволшебницы» Лили Эш превратился в Пикачу, обратное же превращение произошло в следующей серии. Примерно штук 20 Пикачу появлялись в серии «Тревога Покемонов!» и помогли Эшу избавиться от команды R. В серии «Пи-Кахуна» появлялся старенький Пикачу Пука с голубыми глазами, принадлежащий сёрферу Виктору. Пука может предчувствовать большие волны и отлично плавает на доске с хозяином. Так же несколько Пикачу появляется в серии Битва на борту «Святой Анны». А в регионе Калос Эш наткнулся на фаната этого Покемона, с которыми он буквально сроднился. Ещё один Пикачу, появившийся во флешбэке в эпизоде «Двойные покепроблемы» принадлежит Трэвису, сыну Луаны, гим-лидера острова Камкват.
В серии «Свет! Камера! Пика!» Эш и его друзья видят целое поселение Пикачу в регионе Калос.
В серии «Куча Пикачу!» Эш, Киаве и Маймо посетили Долину Пикачу на острове Акала в регионе Алола и встретили Пикалу, тоже ярую фанатку Пикачу, с которыми она буквально сроднилась.
Игровая информация
Статистики
Базовые статистики | |
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HP |
45 |
Атака |
35 |
Защита |
40 |
Спец.Атака |
40 |
Спец.Защита |
50 |
Скорость |
35 |
Всего |
245 |
Базовые статистики | |
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HP |
35 |
Атака |
55 |
Защита |
40 |
Спец.Атака |
50 |
Спец.Защита |
50 |
Скорость |
90 |
Всего |
320 |
Базовые статистики | |
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HP |
45 |
Атака |
80 |
Защита |
50 |
Спец.Атака |
75 |
Спец.Защита |
60 |
Скорость |
120 |
Всего |
430 |
Записи покедекса
Записи Покедекса |
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Red |
Blue |
Когда несколько таких Покемонов собираются, их электричество может накопиться и вызвать грозу. |
Yellow |
он держит свой хвост поднятым, чтобы контролировать свое окружение. Если ты дернешь его за хвост, он попытается тебя укусить. |
Gold |
Этот умный Покемон поджаривает твёрдые плоды электричеством, чтобы сделать их достаточно мягкими для еды. |
Silver |
Он поднимает свой хвост, чтобы следить за окрестностями. Иногда в такие моменты в хвост ударяет молния. |
Crystal |
Когда он разгневан, он сразу же разряжает энергию, накопленную в мешочках на щеках. |
Ruby |
Всякий раз, когда Пикачу сталкивается с чем-то новым, он поджаривает это электричеством. Если вы столкнетесь с почерневшей ягодой, это свидетельствует о том, что этот Покемон перепутал интенсивность своего заряда. |
Sapphire |
Этот Покемон имеет на щеках мешочки для хранения электричества. Похоже, что они заряжаются электрическим током ночью, пока Пикачу спит. Время от времени он разряжает электричество после пробуждения. |
Emerald |
Он накапливает электричество в мешочках на щеках. Когда он высвобождает накопленную энергию, электрическая мощность равна удару молнии. |
FireRed |
У него маленькие электрические мешочки на обеих щеках. Если есть угроза, он теряет электрические заряды из мешков. |
LeafGreen |
Когда несколько таких Покемонов собираются, их электричество может накопиться и вызвать грозу. |
Diamond |
Пикачу живёт в лесах со своими сородичами. Он хранит электричество в мешочках на щеках. |
Pearl |
Если мешочки на его щеках начинают потрескивать электричеством, значит, Покемон насторожен. |
Platinum |
Иногда он использует электрический ток для подзарядки другого Пикачу, который ослаблен. |
HeartGold |
Этот умный Покемон поджаривает твёрдые плоды электричеством, чтобы сделать их достаточно мягкими для еды. |
SoulSilver |
Он поднимает свой хвост, чтобы следить за окрестностями. Иногда в такие моменты в хвост ударяет молния. |
Black |
Иногда он использует электрический ток для подзарядки другого Пикачу, который ослаблен. |
White |
Иногда он использует электрический ток для подзарядки другого Пикачу, который ослаблен. |
Black 2 |
Иногда он использует электрический ток для подзарядки другого Пикачу, который ослаблен. |
White 2 |
Иногда он использует электрический ток для подзарядки другого Пикачу, который ослаблен. |
X |
Он поднимает свой хвост, чтобы следить за окрестностями. Иногда в такие моменты в хвост ударяет молния. |
Y |
У него маленькие электрические мешочки на обеих щеках. Если есть угроза, он теряет электрические заряды из мешков. |
Omega Ruby |
Всякий раз, когда Пикачу сталкивается с чем-то новым, он поджаривает это электричеством. Если вы столкнетесь с почерневшей ягодой, это свидетельствует о том, что этот Покемон перепутал интенсивность своего заряда. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Этот Покемон имеет на щеках мешочки для хранения электричества. Похоже, что они заряжаются электрическим током ночью, пока Пикачу спит. Время от времени он разряжает электричество после пробуждения. |
Sun |
Недавно был объявлен план собрать много Пикачу и сделать электростанцию. |
Moon |
По своей природе он хранит электричество. Время от времени он чувствует стресс, если не может полностью разрядить электричество. |
Ultra Sun |
Его природа — накапливать электричество. Леса, в которых находятся гнезда Пикачу, опасны, так как деревья очень часто поражаются молнией. |
Ultra Moon |
Во время сна он вырабатывает электричество в мешочках на щеках. Если он не высыпается, он сможет использовать только слабое электричество. |
Let’s Go, Pikachu! |
Этот лесной покемон накапливает электричество в своих щеках, поэтому вы почувствуете покалывание, если дотронетесь до него. |
Let’s Go, Eevee! |
Этот лесной покемон накапливает электричество в щеках, поэтому вы почувствуете покалывание, если дотронетесь до него. |
Sword |
У Пикачу, который может генерировать мощное электричество, щёчные мешочки очень мягкие и очень эластичные.
Гигантамакс: Его мощность Гигантамакса расширилась, образуя огромное тело и высокий хвост. |
Shield |
Когда Пикачу встречаются, они касаются друг друга хвостами и обмениваются через них электричеством в качестве приветствия.
Гигантамакс: когда он поражает своих противников своим болтовидным хвостом, он производит выброс электричества, эквивалентный удару молнии. |
Scarlet |
Violet |
Выучивание
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Спрайты
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Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (JP) | Green (JP) | Сзади |
Gold | Silver | Crystal | Сзади | ||
Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Сзади |
Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Сзади |
Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Сзади | |
X | Y | Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Сзади | |
GO | Сзади | ||||
Sun | Moon | Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Сзади | |
Sword | Shield | Сзади | |||
Спрайты анимации в битве
Факты
$1 монета из Ниуэ с изображением Пикачу
- Пикачу был разработан Ацуко Нишидой, основным дизайнером в Game Freak.[1]
- Пикачу — единственный Покемон, который появился в каждом эпизоде аниме, даже в специальных сериях и фильмах в той или иной форме.
- Пикачу — единственный Стартовый Покемон в каноных RPG играх, который не является Травяным, Огненным и Водным типами.
- Нация Ниуэ выпустила монету в один доллар с гербом на одной стороне и Пикачу на другой, чтобы продвигать франшизу Покемонов.
- Хотя Пикачу нет в покедексе Юновы, его изображение можно найти в здании в Кастелия Сити, до получения национального покедекса, а также на рекламном щите над центром покемонов, в том же городе. В Стриатон-Сити также есть несколько живых изгородей в форме Пикачу. Кроме того, рядом с тренажерным залом Нимбасса Сити есть гигантская лодка Пикачу.
- Начиная с Pokémon X and Y, Икуэ Отани издает голос Пикачу, вместо обычного крика.
- В Super Smash Bros. Brawl есть три варианта Пикачу. У одного есть повязка на голову, похожая на шляпу Брендана, у другого кепка, похожая на кепку Эша, а у последнего есть очки. Вариант с очками — это отсылка к Пичу, у которого есть альт с очками.
- Пикачу появлялся на большем количестве товаров, чем любой другой покемон, включая ограниченную серию N64, Game Boy Color, консоли DS и 3DS.
- В Книге рекордов Гиннеса 2011 года: издание для геймеров — Пикачу занял 20-е место в «50 лучших персонажах видеоигр всех времен».
- Пикачу был японским маскотом в 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- Это первый покемон в покедексе, у которого есть детская форма.
- Пикачу и Мяут имеют обратные числа Покедекса — 25 и 52. По совпадению, они основаны на кошке и грызуне. Еще более совпадение, что Пикачу Эша и Мяут команды R — соперники, как и кот Том и мышонок Джерри, герои популярного мультфильма «Том и Джерри» (Эш и компания обычно препятствуют различным безумным планам Команды R.).
- Если у Пикачу есть световой шар, он удвоит его характеристики специальной атаки и атаки, что сделает его характеристики выше, чем у его эволюции, Райчу. Райчу также не может держать световой шар, если он не эволюционирует из Пикачу, который держит его.
- Хотя Пикачу и не был первым созданным покемоном, он был первым покемоном электрического типа, созданным после того, как этот тип был предложен Сугимори, и спроектирован вокруг концепции электричества и общего символа молнии. Пикачу — один из любимцев Вероники Тейлор, озвучивавшей Эша в семи сезонах и первой половине восьмого сезона.
- Белок назван в честь Пикачу, название белка — «пикачурин».
- Пикачу — один из 16 покемонов, которых превратили в марионетку в Японии.
- В игрушке Карла-младшего 2002 года Пикачу играет на саксофоне.
- Есть две дополнительные игры, ориентированные на Пикачу, Hey You, Pikachu! (N64) и Detective Pikachu (3DS).
- Изначально планировалось, что у Пикачу будет третья эволюция, названная Горучу, но от этой идеи отказались.
- Pokemon Black and White и их сиквелы — единственные игры, в которых не встретить Пикачу в дикой природе. Вместо нужно перенести одного из Pokemon Diamond and Pearl или Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Особые формы Пикачу, такие как Пикачу в кепках, не могут развиться в Райчу.
- У Партнёра Пикачу из Pokemon Let’s go Pikachu! закрыта раскраска шайни. Что значит, что невозможно получить шайни Пикачу.
- Когда франшиза Pokémon была локализована в США, Nintendo захотела переделать всех известных тогда покемонов, включая Пикачу, чтобы они были более привлекательными для американских детей. Поэтому изначально Пикачу добавили полоски тигра с огромной грудью. К счастью, от этой идеи отказались.
Прообраз
Внешние особенности причисляют его к грызунам, в частности, мыши и к кролику, из-за ушей. Но доказано названию этого Покемона, Пикачу внешне напоминает пищуху от слова —pika, что означает пищуха.
Этимология
Имя Pikachu состоит из двух слов: Pika — пищуха, chu — пищать (по японски).
Галерея
Примечания
- ↑ Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY
Стартовые покемоны
Канто | Джото | ||||
Бульбазавр | Чармандер | Сквиртл | Чикорита | Синдаквил | Тотодайл |
Хоэнн | Синно | ||||
Трикко | Торчик | Мадкип | Тортвиг | Чимчар | Пиплап |
Юнова | Калос | ||||
Снайви | Тепиг | Ошавотт | Чеспин | Феннекин | Фроки |
Алола | Галар | ||||
Роулет | Литтен | Попплио | Груки | Скорбанни | Соббл |
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