

The trainer can now train captured creatures and send them to non-lethal battles to get more of the creatures, hence increasing their Pokedex size, or compete against other Trainers for experience and growth of the creatuers. Round and technically designed, the creature would not be able to escape and would be under the trainer's ownership. When a trainer (the player) encounters a wild Pokémon, he can capture it by throwing a spherical, mass-produced tool, called the Pokeball. All three goals are present in every version of the game and even in the expanded universe.

The Trainers have three goals: collect the creatures known as Pokemon in a specific region, expand the national collection by adding the species collected from specific areas, and train a powerful team to conquer the region's best trainers (commonly known as the Elite Four). In the original Pokemon game, players are referred to as Trainers. He enjoyed collecting insects as a child and based the game from there. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.Back in 1989, after the release of the Gameboy Console, Executive Director Satoshi Tajiri started building the game as we know it. ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.īold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon). It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity. Side game data Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.ĭespite this Pokémon's cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts. It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks. When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with other Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. If even a little electricity leaks, it it still electrocutes itself. The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it still electrocutes itself. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. It gets better at holding power as it grows older. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It is still inept at retaining electricity. When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon. Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously. It is unskilled at storing electric power. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.ĭespite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. They can be bred with Volt Tackle if the mother Pikachu holds a Light Ball.Įxplorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness

They were in Gen II by breeding Pikachu or Raichu, until the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, where they can be caught in Trophy Garden. Pichu first appeared in the Generation II games. Pikachu then evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone, or Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone in Alola. Pichu evolves into Pikachu by leveling it up with max Friendship. It will shock itself if any electricity leaks out of its cheeks. Being a baby Pokémon, however, Pichu can not store as much electricity as its evolved forms. Pichu, like its other forms, is capable of storing electricity in the pink sacs on its cheeks. Pichu also have round, pink sacs on their cheeks, used for storing electricity. Their tails are completely black, and resemble a small lightning bolt, similar to its evolved forms, which are larger. Underneath their head is a black pattern, that somewhat resembles a collar. Pichu have diamond-shaped ears on the top of their head, with the edges being black and the interior yellow. It bears a similar appearance to its evolved form Pikachu, but varies in a number of ways. Pichu are very small, plump, yellow rodent-like Pokémon.
