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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 Legends: Arceus}}''. | 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 Legends: Arceus}}''. | ||
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 | 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}}''. | ||
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. | ||