Pikachu (UNITE)

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is a playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. It was available as part of the base game when it released on July 21, 2021.

Pikachu
ピカチュウ Pikachu
UNITE Pikachu.png
Role Attacker
Attack type Ranged
Damage type Sp. Atk
Difficulty Novice
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Does not evolve
License availability:
Aeos coin 6,000 / Aeos gem 345
Complete Tutorial (Basics 1) (post 1.12.1.2)

Complete Tutorial (Basics 2) (choice of 5) (pre 1.12.1.2)
UNITE Pikachu License Card.png

Pikachu is an Attacker who uses paralysis to keep opponents within range of its attacks. Uniquely, both of Pikachu's move options can be filled with moves that designate targets rather than directions or areas. Its Unite Move, Thunderstorm, is similarly easy to use, as it damages all foes around Pikachu automatically. This means players learning how to play can use Pikachu before getting comfortable with aiming moves.

Pikachu is the game's tutorial character, as it is used in the Tutorial (Basics 1) and Tutorial (Basics 2) battles. Its Unite license is very accessible as a result. Before version 1.12.1.2, it was an option to pick after completing the tutorial. In versions of the game after this point, the license is acquired during the tutorial, such that all players start with Pikachu unlocked.

Stats

Pikachu
Offense UNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star half.png
Endurance UNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star half.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.png
Mobility UNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star half.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.png
Scoring UNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.png
Support UNITE Star 1.pngUNITE Star half.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.pngUNITE Star 0.png

Abilities

Passive Ability

UNITE Pikachu Static.png
Static
せいでんき Static Electricity
Description

Paralyzes (slows) all opponents near the Pokémon for a short when the Pokémon receives damage. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

Basic Attack

UNITE Attack.png Damage category: Physical (as a basic attack)
Damage category: Special (as a boosted attack)
Description

Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage. This boosted attack also paralyzes opposing Pokémon for a short time when it hits.


Moveset

Move slot 1

Thunder Shock
UNITE Pikachu Thunder Shock.png Thunder Shock
でんきショック
Electric Shock
Learned at Lv. 1 or 3
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Upgrades into Electro Ball or Thunder
UNITE Skill Label Sure Hit.png Sure Hit Description
Releases electricity, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect. Also paralyzes opposing Pokémon for a short time.
Electro Ball
UNITE Pikachu Electro Ball.png Electro Ball
エレキボール
Elecball
Learned at Lv. 4
Cooldown: 5.5 seconds
Upgrades into Electro Ball+ at Lv. 11
UNITE Skill Label Sure Hit.png Sure Hit Description
Hurls an electric orb, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and leaving them paralyzed for a short time. This move's damage increases the lower the opposing Pokémon's remaining HP is.

Upgrade: Increases damage dealt by this move.

Thunder
UNITE Pikachu Thunder.png Thunder
かみなり
Lightning
Learned at Lv. 4
Cooldown: 7 seconds
Upgrades into Thunder+ at Lv. 11
UNITE Skill Label Area.png Area Description
Drops wicked thunderbolts, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect.

Upgrade: Increases the number of attacks for this move.

Move slot 2

Electroweb
UNITE Pikachu Electroweb.png Electroweb
エレキネット
ElecNet
Learned at Lv. 1 or 3
Cooldown: 9 seconds
Upgrades into Volt Tackle or Thunderbolt
UNITE Skill Label Hindrance.png Hindrance Description
Attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net, leaving them unable to move.
Volt Tackle
UNITE Pikachu Volt Tackle.png Volt Tackle
ボルテッカー
Volteccer
Learned at Lv. 6
Cooldown: 9 seconds
Upgrades into Volt Tackle+ at Lv. 13
UNITE Skill Label Hindrance.png Hindrance Description
Has the user electrify itself and charge ahead, throwing opposing Pokémon. For a short time after the user lands, the user's movement speed is increased.

Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown.

Effect: This move requires a target. After colliding with an opposing Pokémon,the user performs a combo attack. After it occurs, the user moves backward a set distance in the direction it attacked from.

Thunderbolt
UNITE Pikachu Thunderbolt.png Thunderbolt
10まんボルト
100,000 Volts
Learned at Lv. 6
Cooldown: 7 seconds
Upgrades into Thunderbolt+ at Lv. 13
UNITE Skill Label Hindrance.png Hindrance Description
Attacks with a strong electric blast, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and leaving them unable to act.

Upgrade: Increases damage dealt by this move.

Unite Move

Thunderstorm
UNITE Pikachu Thunderstorm.png Thunderstorm
フルボルトストーム
Full Volt Storm
Learned at Lv. 9
UNITE Skill Label Area.png Area Description
Attacks the opposing team's Pokémon near the user with tremendous bolts of lightning, then attacks two Pokémon from the opposing team near the user multiple times with lightning.

Effect: Requires a target, which must be a member of the opposing team. A yellow circle is projected around the user, and all Pokémon on the opposing team within that radius are struck by lightning starting from when the Pokémon entered the radius. Afterwards, lightning will continue striking in intervals, however only two opposing Pokémon will be hit by them. After a certain amount of time has passed, Thunderstorm ends. If an opponent is within the radius for the entire move, there is enough time for them to be hit by four bolts of lightning.

Holowear

Name Holowear Release Date Unlock Method Audio/Visual FX
UNITE Rarity green icon.png Hip-Hop Style UNITE Pikachu Hip-Hop Style Holowear.png July 21, 2021 Premium Battle Pass - Season 1* Appearance only
UNITE Rarity green icon.png Fashionable Style UNITE Pikachu Fashionable Style Holowear.png August 18, 2021 Aeos Gem 400 Appearance only
UNITE Rarity Limited icon.png Festival Style UNITE Pikachu Festival Style Holowear.png September 22, 2021 Mobile version launch login reward* KO
Movement
UNITE Rarity green icon.png Orange Unite Style UNITE Pikachu Orange Unite Style Holowear.png September 22, 2021 Aeos Gem 350
Holowear Ticket 18
Appearance only
UNITE Rarity green icon.png Purple Unite Style UNITE Pikachu Purple Unite Style Holowear.png September 22, 2021 Aeos Gem 350
Holowear Ticket 18
Appearance only
UNITE Rarity Purple icon.png Holiday Style UNITE Pikachu Holiday Style Holowear.png December 15, 2021 Aeos Gem 2,199* Unite Move
Scoring
Returning
KO
Movement
UNITE Rarity green icon.png Concert Style UNITE Pikachu Concert Style Holowear.png December 20, 2021 Premium Battle Pass - Season 4* Appearance only
UNITE Rarity blue icon.png Cook Style UNITE Pikachu Cook Style Holowear.png February 12, 2022 Aeos Gem 400* KO
Movement
UNITE Rarity Purple icon.png Band Style UNITE Pikachu Band Style Holowear.png July 21, 2022 Premium Battle Pass - Season 9* Unite Move
Scoring
Returning
KO
Movement
UNITE Rarity Purple icon.png Holiday Style (Blue) UNITE Pikachu Holiday Style Blue Holowear.png December 22, 2022 Aeos Gem 2,499* Unite Move
Scoring
Returning
KO
Movement
UNITE Rarity Purple icon.png Tourist Style UNITE Pikachu Tourist Style Holowear.png June 23, 2023 Aeos Gem 2,199 Scoring
Returning
KO
Movement

In animation

Pokémon UNITE Opening Cinematic

A Pikachu appeared in the "Pokémon UNITE Opening Cinematic", partaking in a Unite Battle on Remoat Stadium on the orange team. It is one of the cinematic's central characters. It defeated a wild Aipom with Electro Ball. It came across an opposing Absol, which had just defeated its ally Talonflame (a Fletchling at the time). Absol prepared to attack, but Lucario attacked the Absol first and saved Pikachu. While Pikachu wanted to check on Talonflame, it had to run back to the team's base to stop a Cinderace from scoring. Pikachu surged with electricity as it got closer, and jumped to intercept the incoming Aeos energy.

Gallery

Trivia

In other languages

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Thunderstorm

Language Title

See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.

Playable characters in Pokémon UNITE
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All‑Rounder AegislashAzumarillBlazikenBuzzwoleCeruledgeCharizardDragoniteFalinksGalarian RapidashGarchompGyaradosLucarioMachampMetagrossMewtwo (X)MimikyuScizorTinkatonTsareenaTyranitarUrshifuZacian
Speedster AbsolDarkraiDodrioGengarLeafeonMeowscaradaTalonflameZeraoraZoroark
Defender BlastoiseCrustleGoodraGreedentHo-OhLaprasMamoswineSlowbroSnorlaxTrevenantUmbreon
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