pika

Pikachu with a wide-eyed, open-mouthed expression of shock on a black background.
Used in 2 servers · 11 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the pika emoji mean?

The quintessential reaction for when you are absolutely stunned by the absurdity of it all.

This is the iconic 'Surprised Pikachu' meme, a staple of internet culture used to express feigned or genuine shock at an obvious outcome. In Discord and Slack, it serves as the perfect response to someone stating the painfully obvious or sharing a truly unexpected plot twist.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone stating the painfully obvious
  • Expressing shock at a truly unexpected reveal
  • Highlighting the absurdity of a recent event
  • Showing feigned surprise at a predictable outcome

Also known as: :pikasurprised:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the pika 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 pika 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 pika image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.