surprised_pikachu

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

The quintessential reaction for when you are absolutely stunned by the audacity.

This is the legendary Surprised Pikachu meme, originating from a 2010 episode of the Pokémon anime. It has become the internet's go-to reaction for expressing feigned or genuine shock when an obvious action leads to an entirely predictable consequence. It is a staple in Discord servers for highlighting ironic situations or moments of collective disbelief.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an obviously bad decision made
  • Expressing mock shock at a predictable outcome
  • Highlighting a moment of pure digital disbelief
  • Responding to a wild or unexpected statement

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Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the surprised_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 surprised_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 surprised_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 surprised_pikachu image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.