Pikachu

Satoshi's first partner's Electric-type Pokémon

The Electric-type Pokémon that is the protagonist Satoshi's first partner in the anime 'Pocket Monsters' series. It has gained popularity as a symbolic figure of the series with its cute appearance and powerful Electric moves.

Quotes

  • Pika Pika!!
  • Pikachu, gotcha!
  • I want to be with you forever
  • Satoshi, I love you, Pika!
  • Thunderbolt!
  • Leave it to me, Pika!

Trivia

  • Voice actress Ikue Ōtani expresses joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure solely through cries.
  • Dislikes entering Poké Ball and always stays outside.
  • Special individual capable of Gigantamax.
  • Dislikes evolving and refuses to become Raichu.
  • Pikachu wearing Satoshi's hat appears frequently in game distributions and events.
  • Had a bicycle destruction jinx in early days.

Alternate names

Pikachu SatoPika Satoshi's Pikachu

Tags

Pokémon Electric type Satoshi's partner Anime character Popular Mascot Gigantamax Battle Cute

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Profile

Species
Pokémon
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Yellow fur, red cheek pouches on both cheeks, lightning-shaped tail tip. A small Pokémon with round eyes and large ears as features.
Height
About 40cm
Weight
Around 6kg
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Yellow
Distinguishing features
  • Red cheek pouches
  • Lightning-shaped tail
  • Round and large ears
Iconic items
  • Satoshi's cap (hat)
  • Hakama (worn during cheering)
  • Fan (used during cheering)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Basically caring for others, good at looking after them, and thoughtful of friends. Extremely attached to Satoshi and wants to be together. Has a somewhat capricious and jealous side. In the past, had a jinx of breaking bicycles and such, but also has charm.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Strong loyalty
  • Jealous
  • Mischievous
  • Capricious
  • Caring
  • Energetic
Motto
I want to be with you forever
Talents
  • Powerful electric discharge
  • High sense of smell
  • Expressive communication
  • Quick speed
  • Gigantamax ability
Skills
  • Thunderbolt
  • Quick Attack
  • Iron Tail
  • Electroweb
  • Sparkling Gigavolt (Z-Move)
  • 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Z-Move)
  • Max Airstream (Dynamax move)
  • Max Steelspike (Dynamax move)
  • G-Max Volt Crash (Gigantamax move)
Motivation
To continue adventuring with Satoshi, to become stronger
Habits
Discharges electricity if touched excessively by people. Expresses intentions with facial expressions and body movements.
Favorite foods
Tomato ketchup
Person
Satoshi
Favorite colors
Yellow

History

Backstory
Originally a wild Pichu living alone, helped by a Kangaskhan family and evolved. Captured by Professor Oak, becomes Satoshi's first partner. Initially not affectionate and zapped with electric shocks, but cooperated to protect Satoshi from Spearow and built trust.
Debut date
April 1, 1997
Work title
Pokémon (Original Series)
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 'Pokémon, I Choose You!'

Encounter with Satoshi

Significant event
Encounter with Satoshi
Description
Chosen as Satoshi's first Pokémon, rides on shoulder and travels together.

Performance in Gym battles

Significant event
Performance in Gym battles
Description
Achieved victories in many Gym battles from Kanto region across multiple leagues.

Gigantamax unlocked

Significant event
Gigantamax unlocked
Description
Revealed in the 'New Original' series as a special individual capable of Gigantamax.

Refusal to evolve into Raichu

Significant event
Refusal to evolve into Raichu
Description
From the Original Series era, dislikes evolution and decides to grow strong as Pikachu.

Battles with Team Rocket

Significant event
Battles with Team Rocket
Description
Views Team Rocket as enemies and is particularly wary of Meowth.

Relationships

Companions from Pichu era

Had close exchanges with Kangaskhan family during lonely Pichu days.

Satoshi

Best friend

Built trust by being protected by Satoshi during Spearow attack

Tosakinto

Ally

Acted as companion in Original Series

Mime Jr.

Romantic interest

Aggressively approached in BW2 arc but was confused

Togedemaru

Friend

Hit it off in Sun & Moon arc and shown affection

Riolu

Rival

In PM2 arc, jealous after stealing Satoshi's attention

Satoshi's party

Satoshi's party: mascot

Media appearances

Pokémon (1997~)

Anime / Protagonist

1997-present

Pokémon the Movie series

Movie / Protagonist

1998-present

Pokémon game series

Game / Playable character

1996-present

Detective Pikachu

Movie / Protagonist

2019 release

Voice cast and creators

Ikue Ōtani

Voice actor
Ikue Ōtani
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Worldwide common

Ikue Otani

Voice actor
Ikue Otani
Language
English
Version or series
Worldwide common

Satoshi Tajiri

Creator name
Satoshi Tajiri
Role
Original author

Atsuko Nishida

Creator name
Atsuko Nishida
Role
Character designer

Atsuko Nishida

Creator name
Atsuko Nishida
Role
Illustrator

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

Pokémon

Creator name
Pokémon
Role
Licensee

Related goods

Satoshi's Pikachu Figure

Item name
Satoshi's Pikachu Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Pikachu Plush

Item name
Pikachu Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Pikachu Stationery Set

Item name
Pikachu Stationery Set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

Pikachu Cap Goods

Item name
Pikachu Cap Goods
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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