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{{Infobox Character General
|name =  Pichu
|image = {{tabber|title1=Pichu|content1=[[File:PichuFRLG.png|x300px]]|title2=Spiky-eared Pichu|content2=[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu.png|x300px]]}}
|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Pichu from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen Versions'']] and {{s|bulbapedia|Spiky-eared Pichu}} from [[bulbapedia:M12|''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'']].
|universe = {{uv|Pokémon}}
|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver Versions'']] (1999)
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Pokopia}}'' (2026)
|console = Game Boy Color
|gender = Varies
|homeworld = {{iw|bulbapedia|Johto}}
|species = Pichu
|artist = Ken Sugimori
|voiceactor = {{iw|wikipedia|Satomi Korogi}}
|interwiki = bulbapedia
|interwikiname = Bulbapedia
|interwikipage = Pichu (Pokémon)
}}
'''Pichu''' ({{ja|ピチュー|Pichū}}, ''Pichu'') is the Tiny Mouse Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation II|second generation]], and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after being absent from both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.

==Origin==
[[File:PichuArtwork.png|thumb|left|150px|Official artwork of Pichu from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'' and ''Silver Versions'']].]]
Pichu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon characterized by its yellow fur, flat, triangular ears, and pink cheeks. It is categorized within the Pokédex at #172 as the "Tiny Mouse Pokémon".<ref name=Dex/> As both the pre-evolved form of [[Pikachu]] and a {{s|bulbapedia|baby Pokémon}}, Pichu is much less powerful than its evolved forms. While it cannot learn some moves that Pikachu and [[Raichu]] can, it can learn three moves ({{iw|bulbapedia|Charm|move}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Sweet Kiss|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Nasty Plot|move}}) that its evolved forms could not learn until [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']]. Pichu only evolves into Pikachu when it achieves a very high level of {{s|bulbapedia|friendship}} with its [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]].

The {{s|bulbapedia|Pokédex}} explains that the electricity pouches in Pichu's cheeks are still small and unable to store much electricity. This, in turn, makes it inexperienced with handling electrical attacks, to the point that it occasionally inflicts damage to itself. While this does not actually occur in the ''Pokémon'' games (outside of [[bulbapedia:Volt Tackle|two]] [[bulbapedia:Wild Charge|instances]] where it is a universal mechanic), it has nevertheless been demonstrated in the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Channel}}'' and the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.

Pichu's inexperience with handling electricity may also result in spontaneously discharging if amused or startled. Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans, but surprises itself whenever it does so. When it plays with other Pichu, they may short out electricity with each other, creating a shower of sparks, startling them and causing them to start crying.<ref name=Dex>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/pichu Pichu | Pokédex]</ref>

Pichu becomes more adept at storing electricity as it grows older, and will start playing with other Pichu by touching tails and discharging sparks in apparent mutual tests of courage. It charges itself with electricity more easily on days that either have very dry air or thunderclouds, in which case the crackling of static electricity can be heard coming off of it.<ref name=Dex/>

If the parent of a Pichu holds a {{s|bulbapedia|Light Ball}} while the egg is produced, that Pichu will know [[Volt Tackle]] when it hatches. This is the only way other than move tutoring for any member of Pichu's evolutionary line to learn Volt Tackle. It is also not an egg move, meaning a parent that knows Volt Tackle is unable to pass the move down to its descendants.

Like Pikachu, Pichu has a special variant of its species; in Pichu's case, it is {{s|bulbapedia|Spiky-eared Pichu}}, which debuted in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|''Pokémon HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'']]. True to her name, Spiky-eared Pichu features three spiky tufts of fur on her left ear. Spiky-eared Pichu also deviates from other members of her species by knowing {{s|bulbapedia|Helping Hand}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Pain Split}}, having different {{s|bulbapedia|Pokéathlon}} stats and, most notably, her inability to evolve or be traded outside ''HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'' and her incompatibility with the {{s|bulbapedia|Poké Transfer}} by extension. The latter two traits are later explained by {{s|bulbapedia|Professor Elm}} as a side effect of her constantly traveling through time with {{s|bulbapedia|Celebi}}.

While nowhere near as prominent as its evolved counterpart, Pichu has had major roles in several multimedia ''Pokémon'' projects. The theatrical short ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu & Pichu}}'' introduces the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pichu Brothers}}, two brothers who lead a club of mostly baby Pokémon in the city of Big Town, who would appear frequently in the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Chronicles}}'' spin-off series and spawn their own game on the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon mini}} platform. More recently, a stop-motion animated series known as ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu}}'' has been announced, which is to be animated by {{iw|wikipedia|Aardman Animations}} of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Wallace & Gromit}}'' fame.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Pichu (SSBM)}}
[[File:Pichu SSBM.jpg|thumb|150px|Pichu, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]
Pichu is a playable [[unlockable character]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. As confirmed in a development news update shortly after ''Melee''{{'}}s release, Pichu was purposed to be a "joke character" because of its status as an inferior [[clone]] of {{SSBM|Pikachu}} that possesses more weaknesses and weaker strengths.<ref>''[http://sourcegaming.info/2015/09/24/meleepichusite/ News Flash! Smash Bros. Dojo: Pichu]'' (translated 2015-09-24; [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/1211/index.html original] posted 2001-12-11)</ref> Its most infamous flaw is based on its Pokédex description of unintentionally harming itself with its own electricity: whenever Pichu performs an [[electric]]al attack, it will sustain 1%-4% [[recoil damage]]. Along with this, Pichu is the lightest character in ''Melee'', giving it extremely poor endurance. Although its agility and okay juggling capabilities were more recently highlighted, such positives are insufficient to offset its multitude of cons, resulting in Pichu currently ranking 22nd out of 26 on the ''Melee'' tier list in the D tier.
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===Trophies===
{{main|List of SSBM trophies (Pokémon series)}}
As a playable character, Pichu has three trophies - a normal trophy won beating the {{SSBM|Classic Mode}} with Pichu on any difficulty, and "Smash Red" and "Smash Blue" trophies are acquired by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.

{{Trophy
|name=Pichu
|image=Pichu Trophy Melee.png
|mode=Classic
|desc=(1.0/1.01 NTSC) A baby Electric-type Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.
:(1.02 NTSC/PAL) A Tiny Mouse Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Pokémon Gold & Silver|release1=10/00}}
|game=Melee
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Pichu
|image=Pichu Trophy (Smash).png
|mode=Adventure
|desc=Compared with Pikachu, Pichu is a tad more nimble and a little more difficult to hit. Those are the only two advantages, however, and since Pichu damages itself when it uses electrical attacks, it's best suited for handicapped matches. Even though Pichu's tough to catch, it's easy to throw its tiny frame great distances.
|gamelist=:B: Thunder Jolt
:Smash B: Skull Bash
|game=Melee
}}
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{{Trophy
|name=Pichu
|image=Pichu Trophy (Smash 2).png
|mode=All Star
|desc=Pichu is the lightest character in Super Smash Bros. Melee., and it's top of the class in weakness, too! For Pichu, it's all about scampering here and there to pick up items that will help it survive. The first warp in Agility causes 1 point of damage to Pichu, and the second causes 3, so try to limit the number of times you use the move.
|gamelist=:Up & B: Agility
:Down & B: Thunder
|game=Melee
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
Pichu is one of the five playable characters in ''Melee'' who did not return as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', along with [[Dr. Mario]], [[Mewtwo]], [[Roy]] and [[Young Link]]. It is also the only character who neither has unfinished data on ''Brawl''{{'}}s disc, nor a new playable character as a successor. Instead, Pichu only appears as a trophy. However, its ability to [[wall jump]] and the blue goggles from its [[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Pichu|blue alternate costume]] were given to {{SSBB|Pikachu}}.

===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSBB trophies (Pokémon series)}}
Pichu makes an appearance in ''Brawl'' as a collectible trophy. It is obtained by completing [[All-Star Mode]] without using a continue. The trophy describes Pichu's appearance in the ''Pokémon'' games, and makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in ''Melee''.

{{Trophy
|name=Pichu
|image=Pichu - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Because its electric cheek pouches are still small, it cannot store electricity yet. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks. It is easier for Pichu to build up electricity when the humidity is lower. Pichu will evolve into Pikachu.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GB|game1=Pokémon Gold/Silver|console2=DS|game2=Pokémon Diamond/Pearl}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Once again, Pichu only appears as a trophy in {{for3ds}}, while {{forwiiu}} references it via [[Palutena's Guidance]] regarding {{SSB4|Pikachu}}. Once again, Pikachu still has Pichu's blue goggles and Pichu's wall jump.

===Trophy===
{{main|List of SSB4 trophies (Pokémon series)}}
{{Trophy
|name=Pichu
|image=PichuTrophy3DS.png
|desc=Professor Elm must have been shocked when he discovered a pre-evolution of Pikachu! These cute baby Pokémon often discharge electricity accidentally when something takes them by surprise. They also play together by using their tails to make sparks fly! It's cute to watch, but it's good training for battle, too.
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Pichu (SSBU)}}
[[File:Pichu SSBU.png|thumb|Pichu, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]

After a two-installment absence, Pichu returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. This marks its first playable appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series in 17 years, a distinction shared with fellow ''Melee'' newcomer [[Young Link]]. In addition, {{s|bulbapedia|Spiky-eared Pichu}} appears in this game as a playable character via Pichu's alternate costumes. ''Ultimate'' also marks her first appearance in any form of official media (video games or otherwise) in nearly a decade. Unlike [[bulbapedia:Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu Libre]], Spiky-eared Pichu does not have an obtainable Fighter Spirit.

Pichu still functions as a lighter, polarized [[clone]] of Pikachu, yet it has nevertheless been somewhat de-cloned (though not to the same extent as previous clones due to it not receiving as many entirely original moves), thanks to several of its moves having received modified animations, functionality changes and/or frame data adjustments, as well as Pikachu gaining a new neutral aerial. Presumably due to its previous status as a "joke character" in ''Melee'', Pichu has been buffed greatly. Although several of Pichu's moves had their recoil damage increased in update 3.1.0, a few of these nerfs were undone in update 11.0.0. As a result, Pichu is considered by many to be a viable character, albeit not to same degree as before update 3.1.0, currently ranking in the C+ tier at the 53rd place out of 82.

Despite the term "Echo Fighter" being used in ''Ultimate'' to denote clones, Pichu is not labeled as such, and no official reason has been given for this oddity. However, it is worth noting that clone characters introduced before ''SSB4'' are not labeled as Echo Fighters.
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===Spirit===
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<gallery>
SSBU spirit Pichu.png|410. '''''Pichu'''''
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
SSBU Spiky Pichu.png|Spiky-eared Pichu, as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
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==Names in other languages==
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|ピチュー|Pichū}}, ''Pichu''
|en=Pichu
|fr=Pichu
|de=Pichu
|it=Pichu
|es=Pichu
|nl=Pichu
|pt=Pichu
|zh={{rollover|皮丘|Píqiū|?}}, ''Pichu''
|ko={{rollover|피츄|Pichu|?}}, ''Pichu''
|ru={{rollover|Пичу|Pichu|?}}
}}

==Trivia==
*Pichu is the only playable character in ''Smash'' whose console of origin is the Game Boy Color.
*Pichu is the only playable {{s|bulbapedia|baby Pokémon}}.
*Pichu is the last playable character to debut in the 20th century.
*Despite Pichu using both {{iw|bulbapedia|Skull Bash|move}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Agility|move}} as part of its moveset, Pichu cannot legitimately learn either move in the ''Pokémon'' {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}.
**Additionally, both moves deal [[recoil damage]] to Pichu, even though neither of them are Electric-type moves.
*Pichu and [[Young Link]] are the only playable characters to skip more than one installment in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series prior to returning to the series in a playable capacity. Therefore, both have the longest gap for lack of playable appearances between installments.
*Pichu is the only character in the series with non-special attacks that inflict recoil damage.
*Pichu is, in both ''Smash'' games that it makes a playable appearance in, the lightest character by [[weight]] across the entire cast, beating [[Jigglypuff]].

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