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Pikachu Original Cap is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known for its distinct appearance wearing Ash Ketchum's original hat from the Pokémon anime series.

Type: Electric

Abilities:

• Static: May paralyze opponents on contact
• Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability): Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Special Attack

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, yellow, mouse-like Pokémon
• Wears Ash Ketchum's original red and white cap with a green emblem
• Red cheeks that store electricity
• Long, pointed ears with black tips
• Lightning bolt-shaped tail

Behavior and Habitat:

• Like other Pikachu, it is often found in forests and grasslands
• Prefers environments with abundant electricity, such as near power plants
• Forms strong bonds with trainers, particularly when wearing a significant item like Ash's cap
• Uses its cap as a symbol of camaraderie and connection to its trainer

In Battle:

• Functions as a fast special attacker
• Signature moves include Thunderbolt and Volt Tackle
• Strong against Water and Flying types due to its Electric nature
• Vulnerable to Ground-type moves, as they are immune to Electric attacks

Evolution:

• Evolves from Pichu when its friendship with the trainer is high
• Evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone
• Retains the original cap even after evolving, symbolizing its unique bond

Interesting Facts:

• Pikachu Original Cap is a special variant distributed during Pokémon events to commemorate milestones in the franchise, such as movie releases or anniversaries
• This variant pays homage to Ash's iconic journey in the Pokémon anime
• It serves as a nostalgic reminder of the early days of the Pokémon series, capturing the essence of Pikachu's role as Ash's loyal companion
• Known for its unique appearance, it is highly sought after by collectors and fans of the series

By wearing Ash's original cap, Pikachu Original Cap embodies the spirit and adventure of the Pokémon anime, making it a cherished variant among fans.

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• Red: When several of these Pokémon gather, theirelectricity could build and cause lightning storms.
• Blue: When several of these Pokémon gather, theirelectricity could build and cause lightning storms.
• Yellow: It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings.If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
• Gold: This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard BERRIES withelectricity to make them tender enough to eat.
• Silver: It raises its tail to check its sur­ roundings. Thetail is sometimes struck by light­ ning in this pose.
• Crystal: When it is anger­ ed, it immediately discharges theenergy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
• Ruby: Whenever PIKACHU comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity.If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
• Sapphire: This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during thenight while PIKACHU sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
• Emerald: It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
• Firered: It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
• Leafgreen: When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
• Diamond: It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
• Pearl: If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
• Platinum: It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
• Heartgold: This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
• Soulsilver: It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
• Black: It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
• White: It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
• Black-2: It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
• White-2: It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
• X: It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
• Y: It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
• Omega-Ruby: Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
• Alpha-Sapphire: This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
• Sun: A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
• Moon: It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
• Ultra-Sun: Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
• Ultra-Moon: While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it’s not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
• Sword: Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
• Shield: When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
• Legends-Arceus: Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

25 National

25 Kanto

22 Original-Johto

156 Hoenn

104 Original-Sinnoh

104 Extended-Sinnoh

22 Updated-Johto

16 Conquest-Gallery

36 Kalos-Central

163 Updated-Hoenn

25 Original-Alola

25 Original-Melemele

32 Updated-Alola

32 Updated-Melemele

25 Letsgo-Kanto

194 Galar

85 Isle-Of-Armor

56 Hisui

74 Paldea

21 Kitakami