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[[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] featured Ikue Ōtani voicing Pikachu in the core series for the first time since ''Yellow Version'', a change which has been retained moving forward. [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'']], the remakes of the ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire Versions'', introduced {{s|bulbapedia|Cosplay Pikachu}}, a female Pikachu that can wear costumes that correspond to the five {{s|bulbapedia|contest condition}}s and grant her a respective move that her species cannot normally learn. | [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']] featured Ikue Ōtani voicing Pikachu in the core series for the first time since ''Yellow Version'', a change which has been retained moving forward. [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|''Pokémon Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'']], the remakes of the ''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire Versions'', introduced {{s|bulbapedia|Cosplay Pikachu}}, a female Pikachu that can wear costumes that correspond to the five {{s|bulbapedia|contest condition}}s and grant her a respective move that her species cannot normally learn. | ||
[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']] introduced {{s|bulbapedia|Z-Crystal}}s, two of which ({{s|bulbapedia|Pikanium Z}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Pikashunium Z}}) are exclusive to Pikachu, alongside [[bulbapedia:Pikachu variants#Pikachu in a cap|a Pikachu based on Ash's that can wear one of his numerous hats]]. Most recently, [[bulbapedia:Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'']], remakes of ''Yellow Version'', feature a Pikachu as the player's [[bulbapedia:Partner Pokémon (game)|partner Pokémon]] in ''Let's Go, Pikachu!''. In contrast to previous starter Pokémon, the partner Pikachu has various traits that notably distinguish it from other members of its species, such as exclusive moves and customization through various outfits and hairstyles. | [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'' and ''Moon'']] introduced {{s|bulbapedia|Z-Crystal}}s, two of which ({{s|bulbapedia|Pikanium Z}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Pikashunium Z}}) are exclusive to Pikachu, alongside [[bulbapedia:Pikachu variants#Pikachu in a cap|a Pikachu based on Ash's that can wear one of his numerous hats]]. Most recently, [[bulbapedia:Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'']], remakes of ''Yellow Version'', feature a Pikachu as the player's [[bulbapedia:Partner Pokémon (game)|partner Pokémon]] in ''Let's Go, Pikachu!''. In contrast to previous starter Pokémon, the partner Pikachu has various traits that notably distinguish it from other members of its species, such as exclusive moves and customization through various outfits and hairstyles. | ||
[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']] introduced the {{s|bulbapedia|Dynamax}} and the {{s|bulbapedia|Gigantamax}} features, the latter of which is exclusive to certain specimen of certain species. By registering ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' with the games, the player will receive a special Pikachu with the ability turn into Gigantamax Pikacha. While Gigantamaxed, the pokémon is able to use {{iw|bulbapedia|G-Max Volt Crash|move}}, which paralyzes all opponents on the field. | |||
Pikachu has also been featured in virtually every ''Pokémon''-related spin-off game ever released, sometimes as a main character or merely being featured among the hundreds of other Pokémon species. Notable Pikachu-centric games include ''{{s|bulbapedia|Hey You, Pikachu!}}'', where the player can talk to Pikachu using the {{s|bulbapedia|Voice Recognition Unit}}; ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Channel}}'', which is usually regarded as a spiritual sequel to ''Hey You, Pikachu!''; and the [[bulbapedia:PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|''PokéPark'']] [[bulbapedia:PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|series]], which features [[bulbapedia:Pikachu (PokéPark)|a Pikachu as the main character]]. The [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'' series]] has also consistently featured Pikachu as one of the Pokémon that the player can start out as. | Pikachu has also been featured in virtually every ''Pokémon''-related spin-off game ever released, sometimes as a main character or merely being featured among the hundreds of other Pokémon species. Notable Pikachu-centric games include ''{{s|bulbapedia|Hey You, Pikachu!}}'', where the player can talk to Pikachu using the {{s|bulbapedia|Voice Recognition Unit}}; ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Channel}}'', which is usually regarded as a spiritual sequel to ''Hey You, Pikachu!''; and the [[bulbapedia:PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|''PokéPark'']] [[bulbapedia:PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|series]], which features [[bulbapedia:Pikachu (PokéPark)|a Pikachu as the main character]]. The [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'' series]] has also consistently featured Pikachu as one of the Pokémon that the player can start out as. | ||