Pikachu video games

In players' hearts, he is without question number one. Since his pixelated debut in Pokémon Yellow Version, Pikachu has become much more than just another starter: he is a phenomenon in his own right, the true mascot of that worldwide phenomenon that is Pokémon. His popularity has given rise to a series of games in which he takes the starring role. And yet, looking closely, he is neither the strongest nor the rarest of the pocket monsters! These titles - often more accessible, more narrative or more experimental - show another side of the Pokémon franchise, centered on attachment, curiosity and the unique bond between trainer and companion. Get your Poké Balls ready: here is our selection of the best video games putting Pikachu in the spotlight.