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pikachu-world-cap
Generation I · #10160 — Mouse Pokémon
Pikachu World Cap Form is a special regional variant of the iconic Electric-type Pokémon #025, representing Pikachu's global celebration and commemoration of the Pokémon World Championships. This distinctive form retains the standard Pikachu's electrical prowess and characteristic features while sporting a cap adorned with the Pokémon World Championships logo, making it a unique collectible variant that cannot evolve into Raichu or any other form. With identical base stats to standard Pikachu—totaling 320 across all attributes—this form maintains the same electrical capabilities that make Pikachu one of the most recognizable and formidable Electric-types in the franchise. The World Cap form was distributed as a special event Pokémon to commemorate international Pokémon tournaments, making it a symbol of global gaming unity and competitive spirit within the Pokémon community.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
6.0kg
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Pikachu-world-cap Biology & Physical Characteristics
Pikachu World Cap Form shares the exact biological structure and characteristics of standard Pikachu, classified as a Mouse Pokémon with Electric-type properties. Standing at a modest 0.4 meters (1'4") tall and weighing only 6.0 kilograms (13.2 lbs), this diminutive creature belies the tremendous electrical power it harbors within its form. Like all Pikachu, the World Cap variant possesses distinctive electricity-storing pouches located on its cheeks, which accumulate electrical charge during sleep and can discharge unpredictably upon waking, sometimes with startling intensity. The defining characteristic of this form is the prominent World Cap it wears, which remains fixed to its body as an integral part of its appearance. Its base statistical distribution allocates most of its potential to Speed (90), followed by equal distributions in Attack, Special Attack, and Special Defense (55, 50, and 50 respectively), with lower values in HP (35) and Defense (40), reflecting its role as a swift, special-attacking Pokémon rather than a defensive powerhouse.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Pikachu-world-cap Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Pikachu World Cap Form maintains standard Pikachu breeding characteristics, with a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female specimens in the population. Like all Pikachu variants, this form belongs to both the Ground and Fairy egg groups, allowing it to breed with a diverse range of compatible Pokémon species to produce Pichu offspring. The base happiness value for this form is 70, indicating that World Cap Pikachu are generally affectionate and bond readily with trainers who treat them well, though this happiness must be elevated to maximum levels for evolution into Raichu—a requirement that the World Cap form cannot fulfill due to its locked evolutionary status. Breeding a World Cap Pikachu with compatible partners will result in standard Pichu eggs, as the World Cap form itself cannot pass on its distinctive appearance to offspring. The egg cycle duration is 10 cycles, requiring approximately 2,314 to 2,570 steps of walking to hatch, making Pichu a relatively quick pokémon to breed and raise compared to many other species. The capture rate of 190 reflects Pikachu's relative ease of capture in the wild during normal circumstances, though the World Cap form's distribution as a special event Pokémon means it is typically obtained through official distribution channels rather than wild encounters.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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sword shield
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red blue
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blue japan
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red green japan
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sword shield
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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red blue
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yellow
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red green japan
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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blue japan
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
pikachu-world-cap's Evolution Chain
Pikachu-world-cap Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Pikachu World Cap Form occupies a unique evolutionary position within the Pikachu lineage, as this variant cannot evolve into Raichu or any other form despite being a fully-evolved Pikachu itself. Unlike standard Pikachu, which evolves from Pichu upon leveling up with high friendship and can further evolve into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone, the World Cap form is a terminal form that represents a fixed state. This restriction parallels other special Pikachu variants like Cosplay Pikachu and Partner Pikachu, which similarly lack the capacity to evolve further, maintaining their distinctive appearances permanently. The decision to lock this form's evolution prevents the loss of its commemorative World Championships cap, preserving the historical and cultural significance of the variant. Additionally, while standard Pikachu can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Pikachu if it possesses the Gigantamax Factor, the World Cap form's status as a special event Pokémon may restrict access to this transformation depending on the game generation and version in which it appears.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Pikachu-world-cap Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Pikachu World Cap Form exhibits the same behavioral patterns and habitat preferences as its standard counterpart, demonstrating intelligence and curiosity regarding unfamiliar objects and phenomena. According to Pokédex entries, Pikachu raises its tail to monitor its surroundings, though this pose occasionally makes it vulnerable to lightning strikes—a poignant reminder of the electrical dangers it navigates. When angered, this form immediately discharges energy stored in its cheek pouches, releasing bolts of electricity with devastating force. This Pokémon is known for its resourcefulness, roasting hard berries with controlled electrical charges to make them tender enough to consume, showcasing problem-solving abilities that transcend typical animal behavior. When several Pikachu gather in proximity to one another, their combined electrical outputs can build and potentially cause lightning storms, demonstrating both the power and danger inherent in congregations of these creatures. The World Cap form, despite its ceremonial appearance, maintains these characteristic behaviors and remains fully capable of the same intelligent, curious, and sometimes unpredictably aggressive actions as standard Pikachu.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Generation II
This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
It raises its tail to check its sur roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light ning in this pose.
When it is anger ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Generation III
Whenever PIKACHU comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this POKéMON mistook the intensity of its charge.
This POKéMON has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while PIKACHU sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
Generation IV
It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Generation V
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
Generation VI
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Generation VII
A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it’s not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Generation VIII
Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Pikachu-world-cap Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The World Cap Form Pikachu represents a fusion of the beloved mascot's iconic design with international sporting symbolism, creating a form that celebrates global Pokémon competition. The namesake 'World Cap' refers to the official headpiece adorned with championship insignia that distinguishes this variant from all other Pikachu forms. The cap itself serves as both a visual identifier and a metaphorical representation of Pikachu's role as the franchise's global ambassador, transcending regional boundaries and uniting trainers worldwide. The design cleverly incorporates competitive spirit into Pikachu's appearance while maintaining the species' instantly recognizable silhouette—the rounded body, distinctive pointed ears, and electrical cheek pouches remain unchanged, ensuring immediate recognition despite the added accessory. The cap's positioning atop Pikachu's head mirrors similar merchandise and depictions found in official Pokémon promotional materials, creating continuity between the in-game form and real-world collectibles. Etymologically, 'Pikachu' derives from the Japanese onomatopoeia 'pika' (ピカ), representing a spark or flash of light, and 'chu' (チュウ), mimicking a mouse's squeak, perfectly capturing the creature's dual nature as an electrically-charged rodent.
Learnable Moves
Pikachu-world-cap can learn 62 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| nuzzle | electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Pikachu-world-cap Competitive Battle Guide
Pikachu World Cap Form enters competitive play with identical base stats to standard Pikachu, totaling 320 across all attributes, which severely limits its viability in high-level competitive formats where it faces far more powerful opponents. With a base Speed of 90, this form possesses adequate velocity to outspeed many slower threats, but its offensive capabilities are hampered by modest Attack (55) and Special Attack (50) bases that require significant investment to become threatening. In terms of typing, the Electric classification grants useful resistances to Flying and Steel-type moves while leaving it vulnerable to Ground-type attacks, a critical weakness that competent opponents readily exploit. The Static ability provides a 30% chance to paralyze attacking Pokémon upon contact, potentially crippling physical attackers, while the hidden ability Lightning Rod allows Pikachu to redirect single-target Electric moves and boost its Special Attack, offering more offensive potential in team configurations with Electric-type allies. Competitive usage of the World Cap form is primarily nostalgic or thematic rather than strategically sound, as evolved forms like Raichu offer dramatically superior stats and viability in organized play. However, in lower-tier competitive formats or casual matches among friends, the form's respectable Speed tier and ability to deliver unexpected paralysis can provide entertaining matchups and memorable victories against unsuspecting opponents.
Commonly Asked Questions About Pikachu-world-cap
What type is Pikachu-world-cap?
Pikachu-world-cap is a electric type Pokemon.
What does Pikachu-world-cap evolve into?
Pikachu-world-cap does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Pikachu-world-cap's weaknesses?
Pikachu-world-cap is weak to ground type moves.
Pikachu-world-cap Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Pikachu World Cap Form represents a significant cultural milestone within competitive Pokémon communities, serving as an official symbol of global gaming tournaments and international camaraderie among trainers worldwide. The distribution of this form commemorates the Pokémon World Championships, an annual event that brings together elite players from across the globe to compete for prestige and championship titles. By releasing a special Pikachu variant bearing the World Championships insignia, The Pokémon Company International celebrates not only competitive excellence but also the unifying power of the franchise to transcend national borders and language barriers. The World Cap form has become a collectible treasure among dedicated trainers, particularly those who attended or followed the tournaments during its distribution period, creating a tangible connection between in-game accomplishments and real-world competitive participation. Unlike standard Pikachu, which appears ubiquitously throughout the franchise and media, the World Cap form's limited availability and commemorative nature imbue it with special significance and investment value within collector communities. The form exemplifies how Pokémon continues to evolve as a competitive and social phenomenon, bridging the gap between casual gameplay and esports-level competition while maintaining the franchise's core message of friendship, growth, and global unity.
Where to Find Pikachu-world-cap in Every Pokémon Game
Pikachu World Cap Form was distributed exclusively as a special event Pokémon during celebrations of the Pokémon World Championships, with availability varying significantly by region and year depending on specific tournament schedules and promotional periods. Unlike standard Pikachu, which appears commonly in wild encounters across numerous game generations and locations, the World Cap form was not available through standard gameplay and could only be obtained through official distribution events or mystery gift mechanisms. The form's release was typically tied to specific game generations where it appeared, such as Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it was available during the corresponding World Championships celebration window. Distribution methods included online event distributions via the Mystery Gift feature, with trainers required to connect to the internet during the promotional period to receive their commemorative World Cap Pikachu. The event-exclusive nature of this form makes it considerably rarer than standard Pikachu, with availability limited by the promotional window's duration and regional distribution constraints. For trainers who missed original distribution opportunities, obtaining this form became increasingly difficult in subsequent years, though it occasionally reappeared in special celebratory events or through the Pokémon Bank transfer system in later generations. Today, the World Cap form remains a prized possession among collectors and competitive participants who participated in the World Championships era, with its rarity and commemorative significance making it one of the most sought-after Pikachu variants in the franchise's extensive library of special forms.