It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Santalune Forest, Route 3, Electric-type Friend Safari Viridian Forest (common if chosen Charmander ), Power Plant Pikachu is the main character in the game PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Game Locations Version(s) In the anime Ash's Pikachu Main article: Ash's Pikachu Game Info In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and Yellow also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu". Pika and Chuchu in the Pokémon Adventures manga In Pokémon Black and White's Dream World, the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the Lightningrod ability. Pikachu's special ability is Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In the anime and in previous games, female and male Pikachus look identical. This, however, is only true in the Nintendo games. A female Pikachu's tail is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. On their cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity, which turn yellow and spark with electricity when an Electric attack is about to be usedĪ female Pikachu looks nearly identical to a male, with the exception of its tail. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt. They have long yellow ears that are tipped with black. Pikachu are small, chubby rodents that are covered almost completely by yellow fur.