pikachu

Pikachu with a wide-eyed, open-mouthed expression of shock.
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What does the pikachu emoji mean?

The internet's favorite expression of genuine, wide-eyed shock.

This iconic 'Surprised Pikachu' meme features the beloved Pokémon looking stunned with its mouth agape. It has become a universal shorthand for reacting to obvious or predictable outcomes in chat conversations, perfect for when someone states the painfully obvious.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an obvious or predictable outcome
  • Expressing mock shock at a silly statement
  • Highlighting a moment of sudden realization
  • Responding to a completely unexpected plot twist

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the pikachu image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the pikachu image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the pikachu image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the pikachu image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.