Surprised_Pikachu

Pikachu with a wide-open mouth and round eyes looking genuinely surprised.
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What does the Surprised_Pikachu emoji mean?

The internet's most iconic look of genuine, wide-eyed shock.

The Surprised Pikachu meme features a screenshot of the Pokémon Pikachu with a wide-open mouth, expressing feigned or genuine shock. It originated from a 2010 episode of the Pokémon anime and became a viral sensation in 2018, typically used to represent the predictable consequences of one's own actions. It is a staple reaction image in Discord and Slack for moments of sarcastic disbelief or genuine surprise.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an obvious and predictable outcome
  • Expressing mock shock at a silly statement
  • Responding to unexpected news in a chat
  • Highlighting the irony of a bad decision

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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 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.