Pikachu-Starter
Pikachu-Starter is a special variant of Pikachu obtained at the beginning of Pokémon Yellow.
Type: Electric
Abilities: - Static: The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with PARALYZE if it uses any move that makes contact with Pikachu-Starter. - Hidden Ability: Lightning Rod - Pikachu-Starter's Special Attack is increased by 1 stage whenever it's hit by an Electric-type move.
Physical Characteristics: - Small, chubby rodent-like creature - Yellow fur with brown stripes on the back - Long, pointed ears with black tips
Behavior and Habitat: - Known for being playful and friendly - Typically found in forests, grasslands, and near power plants
In Battle: - Strong against Flying and Water type Pokémon due to Electric type moves - Vulnerable to Ground type moves as Electric type moves have no effect on them
Evolution: - Pikachu-Starter does not evolve in Pokémon Yellow. In other games, Pikachu typically evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high happiness and can evolve into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Interesting Facts: - Pikachu-Starter is the only starter Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow and is based on Ash's Pikachu from the Pokémon Anime. - Unlike other Pikachu, Pikachu-Starter refuses to evolve when given a Thunder Stone in Pokémon Yellow. - Pikachu-Starter has a unique trait of showing emotions, which players can check by turning around and talking to it.