Is Pikachu a Boy or a Girl? Ash’s Pikachu Explained

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Ash and Pikachu in Pokemon Journeys
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Gender differences within the Pokemon universe are occasionally subtle in appearances, from Eevee’s tail design to Nidoran’s colorful form. The same goes for Ash Ketchum’s famous companion, Pikachu, given that its gender isn’t explicitly clear in the games, TV shows, and movies. With this guide, we’ll explain if Pikachu is a boy or a girl by showing you the creature’s distinct characteristics.

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What Gender is Ash’s Pikachu? Answered

The only way to tell the difference in gender with the Pikachu species is by analyzing the shape of its tail. While males have a pointy design, females have a curvy heart-shaped outline; therefore, Ash’s Pikachu is a boy due to its tail form. Several characters have also used male pronouns when discussing the creature in both the manga and the show, proving its classification.

Twitter user Geno Maxwell showcases the key variances with its tail shape, as well as bringing in a new take on the Pokemon’s non-binary appearance.

Although gender wasn’t involved in the first Pokemon games, it gradually became more in-depth in the following installments, including Generation 2 and 4, primarily when the breeding aspect was introduced. Players started to see male and female visual dissimilarities with certain animals, like Meowstic and Basculegion. Now the franchise has taken it a step further by adding different evolutions for boys and girls, expanding the Pokedex even more.

Yet, certain species only feature one gender, such as Chansey, Hitmonlee, and special event Pokemon, which can affect the breeding procedure.

Now that you know Ash’s Pikachu is a boy, you can examine other creatures’ designs to conclude their genders. For more content, be sure to explore the relevant links below, including our feature on Ash Ketchum’s top 10 best traveling companions in the Pokemon anime.


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Kristina is a Staff Writer and has been with Twinfinite for more than a year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.