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\ ___ \ / / /| _
\ \ \ | /_ /_ _ | | / /
\ \_/ | __ / / _/ \ ___ _ ___ | |___ _ _ \/_____
\ ___/ I__I /_ /_/ _/ / _ \/ | / _ \ | / \ | | | | / ____|
\ \ | | / _/ / / \ / / / \_\ | __ | | | | | \___ \
\ \ | | / / / | | | / | | __ | / \ | | | | | \ \
\ | | | // \_ \ \ \/ | \ \_/ / | | | | | \/ | ___/ /
\__| |_ | / \/ \___/|_| \___/ |_| |_| \____/ |____/
________ __
__/ \ | |
\ ___ \ | \
\ \ | / \ |
\ \_/ /__ _____ _______ _____ | |
\ \_ / __ \ \____ \ / ___\ | \ ___
\ ___ \| /__\ \ ___\ \ / / \ |/ \
\ \ | /| _____| / __ | | | | __ \
\ \_/ / | | _ / / \ | | | _ | / \ \
\ / | \__/ \ | \__/ | | \__/ \ | | | |
\ / \ _/ \ | \ / | | | |
\/ \___/ \___/\_| \____/ |__| |__|
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Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition - Pikachu's Beach In-Depth FAQ

Version 4.2
Created on 10/20/2001
Updated on 04/05/2002

Created by Xander
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://ndex.gamersuplink.com

An HTML version of this guide can be found here (Thanks to Player Guy Forever):
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See the other guides I have created and submitted to the following websites:

GameFAQs:
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Version Updates
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Version 4.2 - Added, "Enter the Game" section.

Version 4.0 - Made the FAQ gameshark.com compatible

Version 3.53 - Added another new high score in the high scores section.

Version 3.52 - Added a new high score in the high scores section.

Version 3.51 - Mini update, site URL and e-mail changed to
http://ndex.gamersuplink.com and [email protected].

Version 3.5 - New High score updates, Player Guy Forever has destroyed my
high score twice, (he played for 3 hours straight just to spite me).

Version 3.0 - Updated "How to get a surfing pikachu" section. Thanks to
AstroBlue. Also fixed minor errors.

Version 2.5 - Fixed minor errors.

Version 2.0 - Added the Waves Combinations section.

Version 1.0 - The first update. Basic Instruction on how to play and how to
flip

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Table of Contents
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Code #
1. Introduction 1000
2. Obtaining A Surfing Pikachu 2000
3. Game Basics 3000
4. Legend 4000
5. Flipping 5000
a. Single Flip 5001
b. Double Flip 5002
c. 180 Flip 5003
d. Triple Flip 5004
6. Wave Types 6000
a. Type 1 - 300 6001
b. Type 2 - 500 6002
c. Type 3 - 600 6003
d. Type 4 - 430 6004
e. Type 5 - 320 6005
f. Type 6 - 440 6006
g. Type 7 - 222 6007
h. Type 8 - 141 6008
i. Type 9 - 522 6009
7. In-Game Changes from Surfing Pikachu Detection 7000
8. Acknowledgements 8000
9. Legal Information 9000
10. Closing 10000

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1. Introduction pyspe_1000
=============================================================================

Pikachu's Beach is a mini-game located within Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu
Edition. However, activating this mini-game is very difficult. It can be
highly addictive, especially when your high score gets beaten by your friend,
which it just did (11/03/01) (Darn you Player Guy Forever). Now, I must try
to beat him (I thought I retired as the
best, but he showed me).

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2. Obtaining a Surfing Pikachu pyspe_2000
=============================================================================

There are three ways to obtain a surfing pikachu:

------------------------------------
Gameshark - (Easiest way to get one)
------------------------------------
0154D7CF to capture a wild pikachu, put it in first slot and use 013975D1 to
change the last attack to surf (be careful, this will erase the last move, so
use select in-battle to move the attack you want to delete to the fourth
slot).

-----------------------------------------
Pokemon Stadium - (Harder way to get one)
-----------------------------------------
Through a big long process, a surfing pikachu can be obtained in Pokemon
Stadium:

You have to have finish the R-2 Prime Cup Master Ball Division using a
Pikachu as one of your chosen three in your team, I suggest you use a very
strong Pokémon in your team such as Mewtwo. Then use your strong Pokemon to
obliterate the other Pokémon, After beating all of the Master Ball division
and after it shows the pokémon you used. A screen with Pikachu in front of a
sunset background will appear and it will inform you that "You won using
PIKACHU" and if your PIKACHU has a spare space it will learn SURF. If not,
you may choose which move to overwrite. In Pokémon Stadium when your PIKACHU
uses SURF a surfboard will sprout from under its feet and he will SURF! It's
quite cute!

The exact requirements for receiving a surfing Pikachu thanks to Potatao Boy
are as follows:

1. You must be competing in the R-2 Prime Cup Master Ball Division.
2. You cannot use a rental Pikachu.
3. You cannot register your team, It must come directly from the Transfer Pak.
4. Pikachu must be selected as one of the three Pokémon used during
each battle, you do not have to actually select him to fight, he only has to
be one of the three.
5. You can lose battles.

---------------------------------------
Nintendo - (Near impossible to get one)
---------------------------------------
Nintendo has offered contests to win surfing pikachus.

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3. Game Basics pyspe_3000
=============================================================================

--------------
Enter the Game
--------------
Once you have obtained a surfing pikachu, fly to Fushia city. Walk straight
down, and go into the house by the beach. Talk to the man inside, and get
ready to play.

---------
Objective
---------
The goal of the game is to get as many points as you can. Two things
determine your final points after one round.

-> HP points
-> Radness points

---------
HP points
---------
You start off with 6000 HP points, and your HP decreases as you surf. If you
fall off your board while surfing you lose about 'momentum' which causes you
to lose HP points. If it is your first time trying the game do not worry
about falling. However, if you are going for a high score you never want to
fall off your board because HP points are precious for achieving high scores.
You can press select to exit the game and start over if you wish.

--------------
Radness Points
--------------
Pikachu moves along with waves coming at him from behind. Then when you ramp
off the top of the waves you can attempt to flip. Flipping gives you points
for being "Rad". There are 4 types of flips. Each flip varies in difficulty
and the more difficult, the more points. The four types are: single flip,
double flip, 180 flip, and triple flip. To flip you must press left or right
just as you reach the top of a wave.

Single Flip - 50 points.
Double Flip - 150 points.
180 Flip - 180 points.
Triple Flip - 350 points.

--------
Momentum
--------
As far as I can tell, Pikachu has some sort of momentum that must build up in
order to do good flips. If you fall, you lose all your momentum and makes
you progress through the round slower, and therefore you lose more HP. If
you fall and lose momentum is makes it very difficult to do good flips for
about 10 seconds. Throughout this FAQ, I will make reference to momentum.
(If you play the game you will see what I mean by 'momentum')

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4. Legend pyspe_4000
=============================================================================

+-----------------------------+
| Legend |
| |
| _i_ = upright pikachu |
| ___ |
| ! = upside-down pikachu |
| |
| /or\= angled pikachu |
| |
| | = side-ways pikachu |
| |
+-----------------------------+

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5. Flipping pyspe_5000
=============================================================================

You can flip to either the left or the right. Choosing which way to flip can
be important when it comes time to land your flip. After you flip, you must
line up your surfboard with the angle of the wave beneath you. For example,
if you are landing on a wave angling towards the top-left, then you want your
surfboard to be pointing to the top-left. And if you want to land on a flat
wave, make sure your board is flat. You will land as long as your surfboard
is parallel to the wave you are landing on. If you do not line up your board
correctly, you fall off your board and lose HP points. As mentioned, for
different flips can be executed

===============
a. Single Flips pyspe_5001
===============
Single Flips are the easiest. Simply hold left or hold right until your
surfboard turns completely around, then land it. Single flips can be
attempted off nearly all waves.

\ ___
| ! /
_i_ / |
_ \
/ \ _i_
/ _ \ _i_
/ / \ \ _i_
___/ / \ \___________________________
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \___________________________

(flipping pressing left)

--OR--

/ ___
| ! \
_i_ \ |
_ /
/ \ _i_
/ _ \ _i_
/ / \ \ _i_
___/ / \ \_____________________________
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \_____________________________

(flipping pressing right)

===============
b. Double Flips pyspe_5002
===============
Double flips are fairly easy. Simply hold left or hold right until your
surfboard turns completely around twice, then land it. Double flips can be
attempted off most waves.

___ / | \ _i_
! /
\ |
| \___
_i_ / ! /
_ |
/ \ \
/ _ \ _i_
/ / \ \ _i_
___/ / \ \________________________________
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \________________________________

(flipping to the left)

--OR--

___ \ | / _i_
! \
/ |
| /___
_i_ \ ! \
_ |
/ \ /
/ _ \ _i_
/ / \ \ _i_
___/ / \ \________________________________
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \________________________________

(flipping to the right)

===============
c. 180 Flips pyspe_5003
===============
180 flips are not quite as easy as double flips. Hold left or hold right
until your surfboard turns completely around then switch from left to right
(or right to left) and go around the other way once, then land it. 180 flips
can be attempted off most waves.

___ / | \ _i_
! \
\ |
| /___
_i_ / ! \
_ |
/ \ /
/ _ \ _i_
/ / \ \ _i_
___/ / \ \________________________________
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \________________________________

(flipping to the left, then to the right)

--OR--

___ \ | / _i_
! /
/ |
| \___
_i_ \ ! /
_ |
/ \ \
/ _ \ _i_
/ / \ \ _i_
___/ / \ \________________________________
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \________________________________

(flipping to the left, then to the right)

===============
d. Triple Flips pyspe_5004
===============
Triple flips are extremely hard. Hold left or hold right until your
surfboard turns completely around 3 times, then land it. Triple flips can be
attempted off only two wave types, which will be discussed later (600 or 522).

___ /|\ _i_
! /
\ |
| \___
/ ! /
_i_ |
_ \_i_
/ \ /
/ _ \ |
/ / \ \ \___
/ / \ \ ! /
/ / \ \ |
_/ / \ \______________________________\___
/ \ >_i_<
_/ \__________________________________

(flipping to the left)

--OR--

___ \|/ _i_
! \
/ |
| /___
\ ! \
_i_ |
_ /_i_
/ \ \
/ _ \ |
/ / \ \ /___
/ / \ \ ! \
/ / \ \ |
___/ / \ \______________________________/___
/ \ >_i_<
___/ \__________________________________

(flipping to the right)

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6. Types of Waves pyspe_6000
=============================================================================

There are many types of waves. Each wave varies from one unit to six units in
height.
_
_ / \
_ / \ / _ \
_ / \ / _ \ / / \ \
_ / \ / _ \ / / \ \ / / \ \
_ / \ / _ \ / / \ \ / / \ \ / / \ \
__/ \_/ _ \_/ / \ \_/ / \ \_/ / \ \_/ / \ \_
_ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \
__/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_
1 2 3 4 5 6

More important than the types of waves are the combinations of waves. While
surfing you encounter sets of waves that are formed from the 1 - 6 heights.
Each wave combination will be discussed in terms of, what kind of flip to do
and which way to turn. The combination can be read by the heights in a set
of three. For example, 222 is three waves in a row with a height of two
each, and 600 is one wave with a height of 6, and no other waves.
(i.e. Zeros are no waves)

===============
a. Type 1 - 300 pyspe_6001
===============
_
/ \
/ _ \
_/ / \ \_
/ \
_/ \_
3

----------------
Amount of Waves
----------------
This wave combination consists of only one wave.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
A 180 Flip should be possible, and is suggested on this wave.
(Assuming you have good momentum)
(single flips and double flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
b. Type 2 - 500 pyspe_6002
===============
_
/ \
/ _ \
/ / \ \
/ / \ \
_/ / \ \_
/ \
_/ \_
5

----------------
Amount of Waves
----------------
This wave combination consists of only one wave.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
A 180 Flip should be possible, and is suggested on this wave.
(Assuming you have good momentum)
(single flips and double flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
c. Type 3 - 600 pyspe_6003
===============
_
/ \
/ _ \
/ / \ \
/ / \ \
/ / \ \
_/ / \ \_
/ \
_/ \_
6

----------------
Amount of Waves
----------------
This wave combination consists of only one wave. This wave is usually the
last wave before the round ends.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
This is a very large wave, in fact, it is the largest. This is one of the
two waves that a triple flip can actually be landed. If you have good
momentum a triple flip should be possible, and is suggested on this wave.
(single flips, double flips and 180 flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
d. Type 4 - 430 pyspe_6004
===============
_
/ \ _
/ _ \ / \
/ / \ \ / _ \
_/ / \ \_/ / \ \_
/ \ / \
_/ \_/ \_
4 3

---------------
Amount of Waves
---------------
This wave combination consists of two waves.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
A 180 Flip should be possible, and is suggested on these waves.
(Assuming you have good momentum)
(single flips and double flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
e. Type 5 - 320 pyspe_6005
===============
_
/ \ _
/ _ \ / \
_/ / \ \_/ _ \_
/ \ / \
_/ \_/ \_
3 2

---------------
Amount of Waves
---------------
This wave combination consists of two waves.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
A 180 Flip should be possible, and is suggested on these waves.
(Assuming you have good momentum)
(single flips and double flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
f. Type 6 - 440 pyspe_6006
===============
_ _
/ \ / \
/ _ \ / _ \
/ / \ \ / / \ \
_/ / \ \_/ / \ \_
/ \ / \
_/ \_/ \_
4 4

---------------
Amount of Waves
---------------
This wave combination consists of two waves.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
A 180 Flip should be possible, and is suggested on these waves.
(Assuming you have good momentum)
(single flips and double flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
g. Type 7 - 222 pyspe_6007
===============
_ _ _
/ \ / \ / \
_/ _ \_/ _ \_/ _ \_
/ \ / \ / \
_/ \_/ \_/ \_
2 2 2

---------------
Amount of Waves
---------------
This wave combination consists of three waves.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
A 180 Flip should be possible, and is suggested on these waves.
(Assuming you have good momentum)
(single flips and double flips are possible too)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
Either way to start flipping is fine.

===============
h. Type 8 - 141 pyspe_6008
===============
_
/ \
/ _ \
_ / / \ \ _
_/ \_/ / \ \_/ \_
_ / \ _
_/ \_/ \_/ \_
1 4 1

---------------
Amount of Waves
---------------
This wave combination consists of three waves.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
It is possible to get 300 points off this wave combination, if you have good
momentum. Ramp off the first 1 wave, press to the left for a double flip, you
should flip right over the 4 wave and land with your board in the "\"
position to match the side of the 4 wave. Then ramp off the second 1 wave
and do a double flip again.
(Many ways of going off these waves are possible)
(I think this one is the most effective)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
First flip to the Left, the second to either way.

===============
i. Type 9 - 522 pyspe_6009
===============
_
/ \
/ _ \
/ / \ \ _ _
/ / \ \ / \ / \
_/ / \ \__/ _ \/ _ \_
/ \ / \ / \
_/ \__/ \/ \_
5 2 2

---------------
Amount of Waves
---------------
This wave combination consists of three waves.

-----------
Flip To Use
-----------
If you have good momentum, ramp off the wave, press to the left and do a
triple flip. As long as you press left and never let go, the board will land
perfectly for 350 points.
(Many ways of going off these waves are possible)
(I think this one is the most effective)

--------------
Flip Direction
--------------
First flip to the Left, the second to either way.

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7. In Game changes from Surfing Pikachu Detection pyspe_6000
=============================================================================

----------------------
Man in the Surfing Hut
----------------------

He says some new stuff to you. When you confront him he says:
Whoa!
Your PIKACHU knows
How to SURF! So,
I'm not alone...
Great! You earned
the right to SURF
with the DUDE!
Give it a go?
Yes -> ---Enter the mini-game---
No -> Come SURF anytime,
my fiend!

After the first time he says:
Wanna go surf?
Yes -> ---Enter the mini-game---
No -> Come SURF anytime,
my fiend!

--------------------------
Posters in the Surfing Hut
--------------------------

Left Poster

SURFIN' DUDE's
scribbles...
When I shoot the
tube, the tunes
hit the groove!

Middle Poster

SUFING TIP 1!
After flips, line
the board up with
a wave for a cool
effect!

Right Poster

SURFING TIP 2!
Pulling flips in
a jump is totally
rad!

---------------------------
Computer in the Surfing Hut
---------------------------

At the computer you can now print and view your High Scores.

Here are some high scores that my friend and I have gotten:

High Scores
7385 - Lark Ohiya
7122 - Player Guy Forever
6681 - Player Guy Forever
6513 - Xander
6397 - Player Guy Forever
6248 - AstroBlue
5159 - Nivrae
4812 - Potato Boy

To submit a high score, e-mail me [email protected]

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8. Acknowledgements pyspe_8000
=============================================================================

People that have contributed to this FAQ will be listed here.

Nintendo Power: Volume 125 - "Surfing Pikachu Giveaway" - comments about
surfing pikachu in the "how to obtain a surfing pikachu" section.

Also, I would like to thank Game Freak for developing this game and
Nintendo for publishing this game.

AstroBlue, and Potato Boy for there Pokemon Stadium method.

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9. Legal Information pyspe_9000
=============================================================================

The guide is copyright (c) 2001 Xander.
This guide has been submitted to GameFAQs (www.gamefaqs.com) and Neoseeker
(www.neoseeker.com)

This guide will also be available on my own site:
(http://ndex.gamersuplink.com)

If you wish to place this guide on your own website e-mail me
([email protected]). If permission is granted, there must be a link
referring back to my website http://ndex.gamersuplink.com. If this FAQ is
placed on other website, it cannot be altered in any form and no ad banners
may be placed on it. However, if I grant you permission to use this guide
you can make an HTML version as long as the content is not altered. I will
not provide an HTML version.

I will list the following sites that have permission to use this FAQ here.
If you see this FAQ on any other website, e-mail me ([email protected]).

The following sites have permission to post this guide:
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10. Closing pyspe_10000
=============================================================================

Well this is the end of this FAQ. I hope you enjoyed it.

pyspe_end