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| {{Infobox Character General | | {{Infobox Character General |
| |name = Pikachu | | |name = Pikachu |
| |image = [[Image:PikachuArtwork.png|Pikachu]] | | |image = [[Image:Pikachu.jpg|250px|Pikachu]] |
| |caption = Official artwork of Pikachu. | | |caption = [[Image:Pokémon_Icon.gif|right]]Pikachu, as it appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' |
| |universe = ''[[Pokémon (universe)|Pokémon]]'' | | |series = ''[[Pokémon|Pokémon]] |
| |firstgame = ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon]]'' (1998, ''Red/Blue'') | | |first = [[Wikipedia:Pokemon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] (1996) |
| (1999, ''Yellow'')
| | |creator = Satoshi Tajiri |
| |games = ''[[Super Smash Bros.|SSB]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|SSBM]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|SSBB]]'' | | |designer = Ken Sugimori |
| |console = [[Game Boy]] | | |hair = |
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| | |height = 1 ft 4 in (0.4 m) |
| |hair = | | |weight = 13.2 pounds (6.0 kg)<ref>{{cite web| url = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikachu| title = Pikachu - Wikipedia| date=2008-02-06| accessdate = 2008-02-08}}</ref> |
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| |height = 1' 4" (0.4 m) | | |japanese_va = Ikue Ootani |
| |weight = 13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg) | | |motionactor = |
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| '''Pikachu''' (ピカチュウ, ''Pikachū'') is a fictional creature in the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'' franchise]] of media. It is arguably the most popular and well known Pokémon in the world, and is the main representative of the franchise. It appears as a playable fighter in all three [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]].
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| ==Creature description==
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| Pikachu is a a small yellow rodent, with pointy, black-tipped ears, red circles on its cheeks, and a tail in the shape of a lightning bolt. It is a relatively weak Electric-Type Pokémon that can be found early in the [[Pokémon Red and Blue|original game]]. According to its Pokédex entry in said game, Pikachu's electricity is capable of becoming intense enough to create lighting storm when it is gathered together with other Pikachu, and can be equipped with a repertoire of moves such as Thunder Jolt, Quick Attack, and Thunder. Unlike certain special monsters that had plot elements wrapped around them such as [[Mewtwo]], Pikachu was just another Pokémon that could be caught, evolved into its higher form, Raichu, and had no bearing on the story.
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| However, Pikachu's popularity in the anime, where it was the first and primary Pokémon of the main character, Ash Ketchum, eventually led to its starring its own specialized version of the Game Boy game (the ''Yellow'' version), as the first Pokémon that the player obtained. Pikachu's role in the game was intensely elaborated on, as several events on the game depended on how Pikachu felt towards the player. Depending on the player's actions towards Pikachu, the electric rat Pokémon would exhibit a variety of emotions when spoken to, varying from frustration, to amusement, to complete adoration. Pikachu's happiness was sometimes a prerequisite for certain rewards in the game, such as attaining the three Pokémon that could be chosen as starters from the ''Red'' and ''Blue'' versions.
| | '''Pikachu''' is the most well known [[Pokémon]] in the world. It has red, electric cheeks and a jagged tail. Pikachu is known for its quick speed and low weight. In the [[Pokémon]] franchise, Pikachu are often found in forests, plains, and occasionally near mountains, islands, and electrical sources (such as power plants), on most continents throughout the world. As an Electric-type Pokémon, Pikachu can store electricity in its cheeks and release it in lightning-based attacks.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pikachu| title = Pikachu - Wikipedia| date=2008-02-06| accessdate = 2008-02-08}}</ref> It has appeared in both [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]] games and has been confirmed to appear in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. |
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| | {{specialmoves|Thunder Jolt|-|Quick Attack|Thunder|-|(SSB) Pikachu}} |
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| Pikachu has not had a starring role in any of the main games in the series since then, but it has been featured in every prominent handheld RPG since the franchise, usually bringing something new with it each time. In ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon GS]]'', released for the [[Game Boy#Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]] in 2000, Pikachu gained a new evolutionary phase in the form of [[Pichu]]. It also gained an item called the Light Ball, which doubled Pikachu's Special Attack when held. However the item was only obtainable when trading a Pikachu over from the ''Yellow'' version. The ''Emerald'' version of ''[[Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire|Pokémon Advance]]'' gave Pikachu an Egg Move exclusive to it and its family, called [[Volt Tackle]], which was an exceptionally powerful Electric-attack with a large recoil. The ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' versions of the recently released [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|DS title]] introduced cosmetic differences between genders for certain species of Pokémon, and Pikachu was one of them, with the females having a dent at the end of their tail. The Light Ball also gained a new feature in this game - allowing both Pikachu's normal and Special Attacks to be doubled.
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| Pikachu has also been in virtually every Pokémon related spinoff game ever released, sometimes as the star or a main character, and other times just featured among the hundreds of other Pokémon in the series. Notable Pikachu-centric games include ''Hey You, Pikachu!'' for the [[Nintendo 64]], where the player could talk to Pikachu using the microphone, ''Pokémon Channel'', which is usually regarded as a spiritual sequel to the previous title, and the ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'' games, where Pikachu is one of 16 Pokémon that the player can start out as. Pikachu has also been made into a Tamagotchi-style virtual pet called the ''Pocket Pikachu'', which was a little LCD device that owners can clip onto their belt. Whenever the user took a step, it would register on the system, which would give Pikachu points in the form of "watts".
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| Due to Pokémon's intense popularity, Pikachu was included in [[Super Smash Bros.]] as a starter character, along with another Pokémon made popular by the anime, [[Jigglypuff]]. Pikachu's Electric-Type attacks and speed were translated into the game, and it has been featured in every subsequent game in the series.
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| ==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
| | [[Image:Pikachu_070619b-l.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Volt Tackle]]]] |
| ===As a playable character===
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| :''Main article: [[Pikachu (SSB)]]''
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| [[Image:PikachuSSB.gif|120px|right|thumb|Official artwork of Pikachu in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]Pikachu's debut to the Smash Bros series is as one of the eight [[Starter]] characters. Just like in the games that Pikachu originates from, it's a small, fast character whose play style is prominently dependent on its speed and powerful electric attacks. Pikachu is ranked number one on the [[tier list]] for the original SSB due to its [[edgeguarding]] capabilities, its fantastic [[recovery]] skills, and its high priority [[aerial attack]]s. Pikachu's B-move, [[Thunder Jolt]], shoots a beam of electricity that bounces along the stage. Its B-up move is a fast recovery move dubbed the [[Quick Attack]], and its B-down involves Pikachu striking itself with [[Thunder]], which blasts anyone else standing in the way. | |
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| ===In Single-player===
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| In the fifth level of the game's single-player mode, the player faces Pikachu on the [[Saffron City]] stage.
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| | ==Final Smash== |
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| | Pikachu's [[Final Smash]] is called the '''[[Volt Tackle]]'''. When used, Pikachu envelopes itself in a ball of electricity. It then can fly around the stageand damage any thing it touches. You can also press the attack button to elarge it for short time. |
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| ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''== | | ==Trophies== |
| ===As a playable character===
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| :''Main article: [[Pikachu (SSBM)]]''
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| [[Image:Pikachumelee.jpg|120px|right|thumb|Pikachu, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]Pikachu returns to Melee, once again as a starter character. While its play style is still incredibly similar to its first appearance in the Smash series, Pikachu is not quite as deadly as it used to be. However, it's still a powerful, agile character and a force to be reckoned with. Pikachu gains [[Skull Bash]] as its new Side-B move.
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| ===In Single-player=== | | ===Classic Pikachu trophy=== |
| In the game's single-player Adventure mode, a team of a total of ten Pikachu, [[Pichu]], and [[Jigglypuff]], face the player on the [[Pokémon Stadium]] stage, and the only [[item|items]] on the stage are [[Poké Ball|Poké Balls]].
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| Pikachu is featured in the following Event Matches:
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| *'''[[Event 7: Pokémon Battle]]''': The player faces Pikachu on the Pokémon Stadium stage. They only method either character can use to damage the other is by using Poké Balls.
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| *'''[[Event 13: Yoshi's Egg]]''': The player, as [[Yoshi]], must defend the [[Yoshi's Egg]] item from Pikachu, [[Fox]], and [[Donkey Kong]] on the [[Mushroom Kingdom: Rainbow Cruise]] stage.
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| *'''[[Event 30: All-Star Match 3]]''': As a character of the player's choice, they must defeat [[Kirby]], Pikachu, [[Ness]], and the [[Ice Climbers]], one after the other.
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| *'''[[Event 48: Pikachu and Pichu]]''': This match takes place on the [[Past Stages: Dream Land]] stage, and the player is pitted against two Pichu and a Pikachu with infinite stock. The player must KO the two Pichu to win.
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| ===Trophies===
| | To unlock this trophy you must complete classic mode as Pikachu. |
| By tradition, Pikachu as a playable character is featured on its personal 3 trophies. Its normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Pikachu on any difficulty, and its Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively. Its Classic mode trophy reads:
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| :'''Pikachu'''
| | ===Red Smash Pikachu trophy=== |
| :''It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.''
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| :* Pokémon Red & Blue, 9/98
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| ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
| | To unlock this trophy you must complete adventure mode as Pikachu. |
| ===As a playable character===
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| [[Image:PikachuBrawl.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Pikachu, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
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| :''Main article: [[Pikachu (SSBB)]]''
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| Visually, Pikachu has barely changed at all from its ''Melee'' design, only being touched up slightly. It has all of its moves from the first two games. Like the rest of ''Brawl'''s cast, Pikachu also has a [[Final Smash]], a new kind of special attack that was added for Brawl. Pikachu's Final Smash is called [[Volt Tackle]], which involves it turning into a giant ball of light than can be controlled by the player. This move operates absolutely nothing like Volt Tackle in the original Pokémon games, and is speculated to be based on a special ability in the Genesis/Mega Drive game ''Pulseman'', Volteccer, which Volt Tackle was apparently based on and named after (in the Japanese versions of the ''Pokémon'' series).
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| ===Trophy Info===
| | To unlock this trophy you must complete all-star mode as Pikachu. |
| {{Art-wikipedia|Pikachu}}
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| :''A Mouse Pokémon. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes thunderbolts on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's sleeping. It evolves into Raichu.''
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| | ==References== |
| :* Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
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