How do you make the mascot of the Pokémon franchise exciting again? Game Freak’s answer is to give it a special form!
Meet Cosplay Pikachu, the new form of Pikachu exclusive to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire… and customizable at will! Well, almost…
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- Differences from Pikachu
- Getting Cosplay Pikachu
- Rock Star Pikachu
- Belle Pikachu
- Pop Star Pikachu
- Ph.D. Pikachu
- Pikachu Libre
Differences from Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu stands out visually above all by the shape of its tail. It ends in a black heart at the tip, like a mix between that of Pichu and that of a more classic female Pikachu.
This form of Pikachu is specialized above all in the Pokémon Contest Spectaculars of Hoenn, but also has particular aptitudes in regular battle. What sets it apart is its ability to “cosplay” and transform depending on the outfit it wears, with five to choose from. Be careful: only Cosplay Pikachu can change outfits, not just any Pikachu.
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To change outfits, simply head to the dressing rooms of the Contest Halls and talk to the character there, then choose the one you like. On occasion, you will also wear a special costume yourself during Contests. Each Pikachu cosplay has different characteristics, whether in Contests or in battle.
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Getting Cosplay Pikachu
This new form of Pikachu is only present in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire versions. However, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be caught in the wild and can only be obtained once during your adventure.
You will obtain Cosplay Pikachu after taking part in your first Contest Spectacular. It most likely takes place in Slateport City, at the Contest Hall.
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Rock Star Pikachu
Known as Pikachu Rockeur in French, Rock Star Pikachu specializes in the Cool category of Contests. It is equipped with a fine red studded jacket, black pants with a chain, and a T-shirt with a lightning bolt!
By dressing up as a rocker, Cosplay Pikachu will learn the move Meteor Mash. It was popularized by Métalosse, which is one of its few users along with Mélodelfe. This terrible Steel-type move with a power of 90 and an accuracy of 90% also has a 20% chance of raising Pikachu’s Attack.
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Belle Pikachu
Pikachu Lady is dressed in an elegant blue and white dress, adorned with a flower hat. Unsurprisingly, the one known as Belle Pikachu in English specializes in Beauty Contests!
This fine lady learns the move Icicle Crash while wearing this outfit. A physical Ice-type move, this powerful attack (85 power with 90% accuracy) also has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. Here again, it is a rare move, since the only ones who can usually learn it are Crustabri, Polagriffe and Mammochon.
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Pop Star Pikachu
Pop Star Pikachu is the star of the Cute Pokémon Contests! Disguised as an Idol, she wears a graceful little pink dress with bows that should please the judges.
As for the move learned with this outfit, Pop Star Pikachu will learn the Fairy-type move Draining Kiss. Much more common than the previous moves, this is a special move with a power of 50 and an accuracy of 100% that restores half of the damage dealt.
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Ph.D. Pikachu
Intelligence is Pikachu Docteur’s strong point, especially in Pokémon Contests! A holder of a doctorate, hence its English name Ph.D. Pikachu, it has the full gear of the brainiac with its lab coat, glasses and hat.
By taking on this appearance, Cosplay Pikachu will learn the new field move Electric Terrain. This Electric-type move prevents Pokémon from falling asleep, while boosting the power of Electric-type moves by 50%.
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Pikachu Libre
Why limit yourself to Contest stages? Pikachu also wants to climb up and fight in wrestling rings! Its toughness will be put to the test in Pokémon Contests.
As Pikachu Libre, Cosplay Pikachu will learn the signature move of the other wrestler Pokémon, Brutalibré. Flying Press has a power of 85 with an accuracy of 95%, and above all, it combines the Fighting and Flying types. Its effectiveness is calculated according to the opposing Pokémon’s weaknesses and resistances to these two types.
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Some questions remain unanswered. Will Pikachu get stat boosts depending on its cosplays? Will Cosplay Pikachu itself have different stats? Will other outfits be available? But have you chosen the look of your Cosplay Pikachu?
