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In the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}, Pikachu is a relatively weak yet somewhat rare Pokémon that can be found early in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]] of games: [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Blue Versions'']]. Unlike certain Pokémon that had plot elements wrapped around them, such as [[Mewtwo]], Pikachu was simply a Pokémon that could be readily caught, evolved into a stronger form, and had no bearing on the story. According to programmer {{s|bulbapedia|Kōji Nishino}}, its unusual rarity was because he was personally fond of the design and wanted it to be difficult to find; however, this resulted in Pikachu becoming popular among players precisely due to its rarity.<ref>https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/page_02.html</ref> | In the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}, Pikachu is a relatively weak yet somewhat rare Pokémon that can be found early in the series' [[bulbapedia:Generation I|first generation]] of games: [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Green Versions|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Blue Versions'']]. Unlike certain Pokémon that had plot elements wrapped around them, such as [[Mewtwo]], Pikachu was simply a Pokémon that could be readily caught, evolved into a stronger form, and had no bearing on the story. According to programmer {{s|bulbapedia|Kōji Nishino}}, its unusual rarity was because he was personally fond of the design and wanted it to be difficult to find; however, this resulted in Pikachu becoming popular among players precisely due to its rarity.<ref>https://www.pokemon.co.jp/corporate/en/pikachu/page_02.html</ref> | ||
Soon afterwards, Pikachu's popularity led to its prominent appearance in the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], where [[bulbapedia:Ash's Pikachu|a member of the species]] became the first Pokémon acquired by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's main character for 25 seasons. This, in turn, resulted in Pikachu becoming the main mascot of the series. To capitalize on its fame, it became a major focus of many ''Pokémon'' spin-offs, along with being the version mascot for ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version}}'', a remake of ''Red'', ''Green'' and ''Blue Versions'' that is largely based on the anime. In keeping with the anime, [[bulbapedia:Red's Pikachu (game)|a Pikachu]] is the first Pokémon that [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|the player]] obtains, and its digitized cry from the previous versions is replaced with voiced soundbites provided by {{s|bulbapedia|Ikue Ōtani}}, Pikachu's voice actress from the anime, who also voices him throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. The concept of Pikachu having his anime voice later returns starting with ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' up until ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon | Soon afterwards, Pikachu's popularity led to its prominent appearance in the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], where [[bulbapedia:Ash's Pikachu|a member of the species]] became the first Pokémon acquired by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's main character for 25 seasons. This, in turn, resulted in Pikachu becoming the main mascot of the series. To capitalize on its fame, it became a major focus of many ''Pokémon'' spin-offs, along with being the version mascot for ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version}}'', a remake of ''Red'', ''Green'' and ''Blue Versions'' that is largely based on the anime. In keeping with the anime, [[bulbapedia:Red's Pikachu (game)|a Pikachu]] is the first Pokémon that [[bulbapedia:Red (game)|the player]] obtains, and its digitized cry from the previous versions is replaced with voiced soundbites provided by {{s|bulbapedia|Ikue Ōtani}}, Pikachu's voice actress from the anime, who also voices him throughout the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. The concept of Pikachu having his anime voice later returns starting with ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y}}'' up until ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}''. | ||
Following ''Yellow Version'', Pikachu has since been featured in every core series game, and is usually associated with some new gameplay mechanic with each successive installment. It is also readily available to catch in all games within the core series, with the exception of those in the fifth generation ([[bulbapedia:Pokémon Black and White Versions|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions 2'']]). In ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}'', Pikachu gains the signiture move [[Volt Tackle]], which can be learned by breeding a female Pokémon of the Pikachu line while holding the {{iw|bulbapedia|Light Ball}} introduced in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver}}''. Volt Tackle became Pikachu's [[Final Smash]] beginning with ''Brawl''. ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}'' introduced the concept of {{iw|bulbapedia|gender differences}} with female Pikachu having a dent at the tip of their tails that makes it look like a heart. The female Pikachu's design is the basis for two of its [[alternate costumes]] in ''Ultimate'', one of which includes a {{s|bulbapedia|Cosplay Pikachu}} named Pikachu Libre, which was introduced in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}'' and featured in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokken Tournament}}''. | Following ''Yellow Version'', Pikachu has since been featured in every core series game, and is usually associated with some new gameplay mechanic with each successive installment. It is also readily available to catch in all games within the core series, with the exception of those in the fifth generation ([[bulbapedia:Pokémon Black and White Versions|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions'']] and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|''Pokémon Black'' and ''White Versions 2'']]). In ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}'', Pikachu gains the signiture move [[Volt Tackle]], which can be learned by breeding a female Pokémon of the Pikachu line while holding the {{iw|bulbapedia|Light Ball}} introduced in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver}}''. Volt Tackle became Pikachu's [[Final Smash]] beginning with ''Brawl''. ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}'' introduced the concept of {{iw|bulbapedia|gender differences}} with female Pikachu having a dent at the tip of their tails that makes it look like a heart. The female Pikachu's design is the basis for two of its [[alternate costumes]] in ''Ultimate'', one of which includes a {{s|bulbapedia|Cosplay Pikachu}} named Pikachu Libre, which was introduced in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}'' and featured in ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokken Tournament}}''. | ||