Pikachu in a cap
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Pikachu in a cap (Japanese: キャップをかぶったピカチュウ Pikachu wearing a cap) or Cap Pikachu are collective terms referring to the eight event male Pikachu variants based on Ash's Pikachu, wearing the hats Ash has worn throughout his tenure as a protagonist.
Terminology
The in-game item description of Pikashunium Z (including in games where this item is unobtainable) refers to this as "Pikachu in a cap" in Generations VII and VIII, or as "Pikachu wearing a cap" in Pokémon Scarlet, Violet, and HOME. The description of the Z-Move the Pikashunium Z allows access to, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, says that the move is used by "Pikachu wearing a cap".
In the Trading Card Game, the cards released relating to this set of event distributions all have the name "Ash's Pikachu".
Multiple press releases relating to I Choose You! describe the cards and the Pokémon as "Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat".[1][2] This has also been used to describe them collectively, as in the phrase, "...six versions of Ash's Pikachu wearing its Trainer's hat, as seen throughout Pokémon animation, will be available for distribution...".[3]
The page for old event distributions on Pokémon.com calls a Partner Cap Pikachu "Ash's Pikachu".[4] The Pokémon.com article for a later distribution for Pokémon Sword and Shield calls them "Ash's Pikachu".[5] It also uses "Ash's Pikachu" to refer to all forms, as in "Use these steps, along with one of the above passwords, to receive each form of Ash's Pikachu" and "Also, please note that Ash's Pikachu cannot evolve. Likewise, Ash's Pikachu cannot be fed Max Soup..."[6]
The page for old event distributions on Pokémon.com for the original 2018 event refers to some of these Pikachu forms as wearing a Hat instead of a Cap. For instance, it uses Pikachu (Hoenn Hat) and Pikachu (Kalos Hat). The ones for the Sword and Shield event are instead labelled Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) and Pikachu (Kalos Cap).[7]
In the core series games
The first six variations of Pikachu in a cap were introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon and were distributed to celebrate the Pokémon anime's twentieth anniversary and movie, I Choose You!. A seventh Cap Pikachu, Partner Cap Pikachu, debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and an eighth, World Cap Pikachu, debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of Pokémon Sword and Shield. World Cap Pikachu was released at the tail end of a set of distributions to celebrate the anime's timeslot move to Friday nights in Japan and the release of The Crown Tundra in October 2020.
Pikachu in a cap are not present in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, despite Pikachu being present in these games. They are, however, present in Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve. Additionally, they cannot breed. In Generation VII, Cap Pikachu cannot use Catastropika, even if they hold Pikanium Z and know Volt Tackle, but they have access to the exclusive Z-Crystal Pikashunium Z and its Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. In Generation VIII, Cap Pikachu cannot Gigantamax, as they cannot be fed Max Soup.
Distribution
Generation VII
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use serial code to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.
In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.
The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In Japan, it was distributed via QR Code on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of Pikachu Valley will give the player the Z-Crystal if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.
Original Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the original series. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the original series being the first Pokémon movie overall. The Trainer ID number in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of the first episode in the original series, April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.
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Hoenn Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire being during the sixth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire being the sixth Pokémon movie overall. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the first episode of the sixth season of the anime in the United States, September 13, 2003.
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Sinnoh Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl being during the tenth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl being the tenth Pokémon movie overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl being during the ninth year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.
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Unova Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during Pokémon the Series: Black & White. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of Pokémon the Series: Black & White being during the 14th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in Pokémon the Series: Black & White being the 14th Pokémon movie overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of Pokémon the Series: Black & White being during the 13th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.
Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.
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Kalos Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during Pokémon the Series: XY. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of Pokémon the Series: XY being during the 17th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in Pokémon the Series: XY being the 17th Pokémon movie overall. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in Pokémon the Series: XY, October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.
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Alola Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon being during the 20th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon being the 20th Pokémon movie overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon being during the 19th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.
Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.
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Partner Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu as he appeared in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the franchise as a whole. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.
This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches Akala Island. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at Pikachu Valley. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be Shiny. Instead of checking its personality value against the Trainer ID and Secret ID of Pikachu's Original Trainer to prevent it from having a personality value that would make it Shiny, the game checks against the player's trainer data instead.
This Pikachu has a TSV of 1009, and as long as the player has a TSV that is not 1009, this Pikachu has a chance of being Shiny. If the player's TSV matches the Pikachu and is also 1009, this Pikachu can never be obtained as Shiny for that player. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal Pikachu, (aside from playing the typical Shiny sparkle animation upon entering battle), as no Shiny model for Cap Pikachu are programmed into the game.
- The Japanese region QR Code was on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disk, which was given away to players who attended Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.
- The American and PAL region QR Code was given away to players who attended Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
- The Taiwanese region QR Code was available on Pokémon.com.tw in conjunction with the airings of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Taiwan.
- The Korean region QR Code was given away to players who attend Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.
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Generation VIII
All Pikachu in a cap were distributed via universal serial codes through the official Pokémon website in honor of Pokémon Journeys: The Series's timeslot change to Fridays in Japan. All codes expired November 30, 2020, at 6:59 a.m. PST. These iterations of Ash's Pikachu all share the same moveset, and can learn Volt Tackle from the Move Reminder.
Original Cap
Players could claim Original Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KACHUGET. The serial code references the Japanese term often used for caught Pokémon in the anime, ＧＥＴしたポケモン Got Pokémon.
| Wonder Card 1627 | Pikachu (Original Cap) Gift | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Partner Cap
Players could claim Partner Cap Pikachu with the serial code 1CH00SEY0U. The code is a reference to the title of the twentieth movie in both Japanese and English languages, I Choose You!
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Hoenn Cap
Players could claim Hoenn Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KAADVANCE. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, ポケットモンスター アドバンスジェネレーション Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation.
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Sinnoh Cap
Players could claim Sinnoh Cap Pikachu with the serial code V0LTTACKLEP1KA. The code is a reference to Volt Tackle, a move Pikachu used throughout Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.
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Unova Cap
Players could claim Unova Cap Pikachu with the serial code P1KABESTW1SH. The code is a reference to the Japanese name of Pokémon the Series: Black and White, ポケットモンスターベストウイッシュ Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!.
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Kalos Cap
Players could claim Kalos Cap Pikachu with the serial code KAL0SP1KA. Kalos Cap Pikachu was released early to coincide with the 7th anniversary of Pokémon the Series: XY in Japan — October 17, 2013.
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Alola Cap
Players could claim Alola Cap Pikachu with the serial code ULTRAP1KA. The code is a reference to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon as well as the anime's Ultra Guardians.
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World Cap
Players could claim World Cap Pikachu with the serial code K1NP1KA1855. The code is a reference to Pokémon the Series's timeslot, which had been changed to Fridays at 6:55pm as of October 9, 2020. This slot is often referred to as a "golden", or primetime, slot. "Kin" is the Japanese word for gold.
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Tretta
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several Pokémon Tretta pucks, based on its appearance in Pokémon the Series: XY. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:
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The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on Ash's Greninja; Ash-Greninja (Z2-06) and Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge).
Pokémon Shuffle
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In Pokémon Shuffle, multiple Pikachu wearing Ash's hat are available.
- Original Cap Pikachu was gifted to all players from June 13 to 27, 2017.
- Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in Great Challenge stages, and were available from June 13 to 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11 to 18, 2017 (Alola).
- Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in High-Speed Challenge stages, and were available from June 20 to 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4 to 11, 2017 (Kalos).
- The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the Great Daily (fifth release), which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017.
- Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in a Commemorative Event from November 7 to 14, 2017.
As of the game's final content update in February 2018, all 6 Pikachu are available in Pokémon Safari (Week 17) in the rotating schedule.
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Pikachu Original Cap |
Electric | 60 | 105 | 5 | Stabilize+ | Hyper Bolt | 1 |
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Pikachu Hoenn Cap |
Electric | 60 | 105 | 5 | Rock Shot | Hyper Bolt | 2 |
| #016 | #0025 | 
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Pikachu Sinnoh Cap |
Electric | 60 | 105 | 5 | Block Shot | Hyper Bolt | 2 |
| #016 | #0025 | 
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Pikachu Unova Cap |
Electric | 60 | 105 | 5 | Barrier Shot | Hyper Bolt | 2 |
| #016 | #0025 | 
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Pikachu Kalos Cap |
Electric | 60 | 105 | 5 | Cloud Shot | Hyper Bolt | 2 |
| #016 | #0025 | 
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Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 60 | 105 | 5 | Shot Out | Hyper Bolt | 2 |
Great Challenge
| Event | Pokémon | Type | HP | Moves | Catchability | EXP | Cost | Availability | Notes | ||
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Pikachu Hoenn Cap |
Electric | 2,700 | 12 | 8% | 3% | 5 |  Heart ×1 |
June 13 to 20, 2017 | Reappeared in Great Daily #5 |
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Pikachu Unova Cap |
Electric | 5,200 | 12 | 4% | 3% | 5 | Heart ×1 |
June 27 to July 4, 2017 | Reappeared in Great Daily #5 |
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Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 6,000 | 11 | 5% | 3% | 5 | Heart ×1 |
July 11 to 18, 2017 | Reappeared in Great Daily #5 |
High-Speed Challenge
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Pikachu Sinnoh Cap |
Electric | 2,688 | 0:25 | 4% | 4% | 5 | Heart ×1 |
June 20 to June 27, 2017 | Reappeared in Great Daily #5 |
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Pikachu Kalos Cap |
Electric | 4,000 | 0:30 | 8% | 4% | 5 | Heart ×1 |
July 4 to 11, 2017 | Reappeared in Great Daily #5 |
Great Daily (Fifth release)
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Pikachu Hoenn Cap |
Electric | 2,700 | 12 | 8% | 3% | 5 | Wednesdays during event period |  Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Sinnoh Cap |
Electric | 2,688 | 0:25 | 4% | 4% | 5 | Thursdays during event period | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Unova Cap |
Electric | 5,200 | 12 | 4% | 3% | 5 | Fridays during event period | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Kalos Cap |
Electric | 4,000 | 0:30 | 8% | 4% | 5 | Saturdays during event period | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 6,000 | 11 | 5% | 3% | 5 | Sundays during event period | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Commemorative Event
| Event | Pokémon | Type | HP | Moves | Catchability | EXP | Cost | Availability | Notes | ||
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Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 3,000 | 11 | 5% | 5% | 5 | Heart ×1 |
November 7 to 14, 2017 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pokémon Safari (Week 17)
All Pikachu in a cap appear in Pokémon Safari in week 17 of the automated schedule, beginning with version 1.5.7 (3DS) / 1.12.3 (mobile).
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Pikachu Original Cap |
Electric | 10% | 5,899 | 11 | 5% | 4% | 5 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Hoenn Cap |
Electric | 10% | 2,700 | 12 | 8% | 3% | 5 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Sinnoh Cap |
Electric | 10% | 2,688 | 7 | 4% | 4% | 5 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Unova Cap |
Electric | 10% | 10,400 | 10 | 4% | 3% | 5 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Kalos Cap |
Electric | 10% | 4,000 | 10 | 6% | 4% | 5 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 10% | 10,663 | 11 | 5% | 3% | 5 | Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught
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Pokémon GO
Original Cap Pikachu, initially referred to in the game as Pikachu wearing Ash's hat, appeared for a limited time during Pokémon GO's first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and Pokémon HOME (in extension—to Pokémon Sword and Shield).
Original Cap Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1 to 2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these Event Pokémon per day with the possibility of it being Shiny. Original Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 13, 2020.[8]
On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from Pokémon Journeys: The Series were not included.
In an event based on Pokémon Journeys: The Series from November 6 to 12, 2020 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on Ash and Goh's catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.[9]
Pokémon Ga-Olé
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in Pokémon Ga-Olé as the Promotional disk Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set).
Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk Pikachu (Movie 2017). This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.
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Pokémon Mezastar
Pikachu appears in Pokémon Mezastar as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent in the form of World Cap Pikachu during the first Double Chain set.
As an opponent
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Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Ash (Masters) → Pikachu
Pikachu first appeared during the special event The Classic Thunderbolt in Pokémon Masters EX. He forms a sync pair with Ash, and will temporarily assume the form of World Cap Pikachu during their sync move, Best Buds 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
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In animation
Pokémon the Series
Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Pikachu briefly wore Ash's hat in Pikachu & Pichu.
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
In 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!, Ash's hat was blown off of his head by power from the Pikashunium Z. Pikachu chased after the hat and picked it up, then wore it as he perform the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
In A Battle Hand-Off!, Ash intentionally puts his hat on Pikachu's head before starting to perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against Jessie's Mimikyu at the Thrifty Megamart.
In From Z to Shining Z!, Ash again puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt to counter Tapu Koko's Guardian of Alola.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
In Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!, Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against Volkner's Electivire.
In Helping the Hometown Hero!, Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against Professor Kukui's Incineroar.
In Battling as Hard as Stone!, Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against Steven Stone's Mega Metagross.
In Paring Pokémon While Parrying!, Ash puts his hat on Pikachu's head before performing 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt against Leon's Gigantamax Charizard.
In Partners in Time!, Ash's Pikachu was still wearing Ash's hat from the previous episode while Eternatus stabilized the Galar particles at Wyndon Stadium and recharged Ash and Leon's Dynamax Bands. Ash removed his hat from Pikachu's head in order to Gigantamax him.
In The Same Moon, Now and Forever!, Ash's Pikachu wore Ash's hat for most of the episode after he was separated from Ash by Team Rocket.
Gallery
Pikachu wearing Ash's Original Cap
Pikachu wearing Ash's Alola Cap
Pikachu wearing Ash's World Cap
I Choose You!
In I Choose You!, set in an alternate timeline from the main series, Pikachu momentarily wore Ash's Partner Cap during the climax of the movie.
Gallery
Pikachu wearing Ash's Partner Cap
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc
In Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!, Sun, Kiawe, and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to Pikachu Valley, including the Original Cap, Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap, Alola Cap, and Partner Cap, likely as a reference to Pikachu in a cap.
Movie adaptations
In ICYR1, Pikachu briefly put on Ash's hat when he and his Trainer performed 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
Pokémon Journeys
In Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2), Pikachu briefly put on Ash's hat when he and Ash performed the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
In the TCG
Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats were distributed as promotional cards relating to the release of I Choose You!. All of them are named Ash's Pikachu, making them Owner's Pokémon, specifically Ash's Pokémon. Additionally, all of the attacks they have are either moves that Ash's Pikachu has used or have names that relate to the film in some manner.
The following is a list of these Ash's Pikachu cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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SM Black Star Promos | SM109 | SM-P Promotional cards | 071/SM-P | ||
| Ash's Pikachu |
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SM Black Star Promos | SM110 | SM-P Promotional cards | 072/SM-P | ||
| Ash's Pikachu |
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SM Black Star Promos | SM111 | SM-P Promotional cards | 073/SM-P | ||
| Ash's Pikachu |
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SM Black Star Promos | SM112 | SM-P Promotional cards | 074/SM-P | ||
| Ash's Pikachu |
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SM Black Star Promos | SM113 | SM-P Promotional cards | 075/SM-P | ||
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SM Black Star Promos | SM114 | SM-P Promotional cards | 076/SM-P | ||
Merchandise
Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack
The Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack (Japanese: スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」) was made available on July 1, 2017, in the buildup to the Japanese release of I Choose You! in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow and Darkness that Consumes Light expansions.
Promotional cards:
- Ash's Pikachu (SM-P Promo 86)
- Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)
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I Choose You! accessories
To promote the release of I Choose You! in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.
Sleeves: Running concurrent with the Pikachu in a cap distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of Ash's hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
- Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ オリジナル Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original)
- Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ ホウエン Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn)
- Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ シンオウ Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh)
- Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ イッシュ Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu)
- Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ カロス Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos)
- Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ アローラ Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola)
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Ash's Pikachu M20 promo
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você! in movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.
Promotional card:
- Ash's Pikachu (SL Promo 108)
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Trivia
- Pokémon Masters EX is the only game where World Cap Pikachu can use the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, as it is unable to perform the move in the core series game.
- Pokémon Journeys: The Series also shows World Cap Pikachu using the Z-Move, despite that it cannot legally use the move in Generation VIII.
- In Pokémon HOME, Cap Pikachu all take on a shared neutral pose based on its idle animation from the core series games, as opposed to other Pokémon with forms, which match their stock art if provided, or are made to match their base form if not.
Pikachu's HOME model
Original Cap Pikachu's HOME model
In other languages
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References
- ↑ Press Release
- ↑ Press Release
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- ↑ Past Pokémon Distributions, Pokémon.com
- ↑ Pokémon.com
- ↑ Pokémon.com
- ↑ Past Pokémon Distributions, Pokémon.com
- ↑ Pokémon GO October—Halloween, a fashion-themed event, and more! - PokemonGoLive.com
- ↑ Celebrate Pokémon Journeys: The Series with the Animation Week 2020 event! - PokemonGoLive.com
Related articles
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
- Ash's Pikachu
- Ash's Pikachu (M20)
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