

In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. Pikachu's special ability are either Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move or the Lightningrod ability.

Most domestic Pikachu are able to understand and interpret human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog. Pikachu is known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to its large ears. This item boosts a Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack stats, and, when held by a Pikachu in the daycare center, causes the offspring to know the move Volt Tackle. Pikachu also have their own signature held item - the Light Ball. Other rare cases show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move Fly. In a few rare cases, Pikachu can learn to manipulate water and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move Surf. Pikachu and its evolution family, Pichu and Raichu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks and display other common attributes of magnetism. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electromagnetic forces, which severely affect the electric glands. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. A sure sign that a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to remove unneeded energy safely. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of techniques which are mostly used in battle, but which can be used to roast Berries as well.Īs Pikachu builds up energy in its electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical paralysis, or in severe cases, death. You can see small surges of electric energy whenever a Pikachu gets protective, angry, in heat, etc.īesides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu and/or Emolga due to their many physical similarities.Įxclusive to Pikachu is the ability to release electric discharges of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. Like its pre-eveolved and evolved stages, Pikachu store most of their electricity within the red areas of their cheeks. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. Its height is 1'04" and weight is 13.2 lbs.Ī female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail. Although it is somewhat a quadruped, it has been shown to be also capable to stand and walk upright on its hind legs.

On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity, which turn yellow and spark with electricity when its about to use an Electric attack such as Thunderbolt. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a zigzag-styled lightning bolt. It has long yellow ears that are tipped with black. Pikachu is a small, chubby, rodent-like Pokémon which is covered almost completely by yellow fur.

Apperance Voice actor: Ikue Ōtani (both English and Japanese)
