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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:PikachuArtworkRB.png|thumb|150px|left|Pikachu's original artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Green''.]] | [[File:PikachuArtworkRB.png|thumb|150px|left|Pikachu's original artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Green''.]] | ||
Pikachu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #025 as the "Mouse Pokémon". The extensive variety of Pokédex entries available for Pikachu throughout the ''Pokémon'' series provide plenty of biological information about the species: it | Pikachu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon characterized by its yellow fur, long, conical ears with black tips, thunder bolt-shaped tail, and round, red cheeks. A pure Electric-type Pokémon, it is categorized within the Pokédex at #025 as the "Mouse Pokémon". The extensive variety of Pokédex entries available for Pikachu throughout the ''Pokémon'' series provide plenty of biological information about the species: it stores electric energy within its cheeks, and releases this energy when startled or angered. Groups of Pikachu typically live in secluded forests, and can occasionally cause thunderstorms when gathered together. It is the evolved form of [[Pichu]], and evolves into [[Raichu]] when exposed to a {{s|bulbapedia|Thunder Stone}}. | ||
In the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}, Pikachu is a relatively weak | In the {{s|bulbapedia|core series}}, Pikachu is a relatively weak, though 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 ([[Raichu]]), and had no bearing on the story. | ||
However, Pikachu's popularity skyrocketed thanks to the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], where [[bulbapedia:Ash's Pikachu|a member of its species]] became the first Pokémon acquired by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's main character. This, in turn, led to the creation of ''{{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 Ikue Ōtani, Pikachu's voice actor. | However, Pikachu's popularity skyrocketed thanks to the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]], where [[bulbapedia:Ash's Pikachu|a member of its species]] became the first Pokémon acquired by {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}, the anime's main character. This, in turn, led to the creation of ''{{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 Ikue Ōtani, Pikachu's voice actor. | ||
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Pikachu has also appeared in the Tamagotchi-style virtual pet simulator ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pocket Pikachu}}'', which is a small LCD device that owners can clip onto their belt. Whenever the user takes a step, it will register on the system, which will give Pikachu points in the form of "watts". Much like its fighting game appearances in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Pikachu is one of the playable Pokémon in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokkén Tournament}}'' and its [[bulbapedia:Pokkén Tournament DX|enhanced version]]. While the initial arcade release features a presumably<!--stylistic choice; don't remove!--> male Pikachu, the female Cosplay Pikachu (in her Pikachu Libre outfit) was later introduced as an additional character with a different moveset. | Pikachu has also appeared in the Tamagotchi-style virtual pet simulator ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pocket Pikachu}}'', which is a small LCD device that owners can clip onto their belt. Whenever the user takes a step, it will register on the system, which will give Pikachu points in the form of "watts". Much like its fighting game appearances in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Pikachu is one of the playable Pokémon in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Pokkén Tournament}}'' and its [[bulbapedia:Pokkén Tournament DX|enhanced version]]. While the initial arcade release features a presumably<!--stylistic choice; don't remove!--> male Pikachu, the female Cosplay Pikachu (in her Pikachu Libre outfit) was later introduced as an additional character with a different moveset. | ||
Despite its iconic status and consistent viability in the ''Smash Bros.'' series, Pikachu has not seen such success in competitive ''Pokémon''; because it is not fully | Despite its iconic status and consistent viability in the ''Smash Bros.'' series, Pikachu has not seen such success in competitive ''Pokémon''; because it is not fully evolved, it has unfavorable stats, including low defense and mediocre speed. Furthermore, its exclusive items intended to boost its stats—Light Ball and its Z-Crystals—do not compensate for its low offenses because of said average speed.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3pFwIRn9XQ</ref> | ||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''== | ||