Pikachu’s Classroom Fun Coloring Page

Pikachu sitting at a desk surrounded by books, pencils, and maybe a chalkboard brings together two things kids love: Pokémon’s most famous character and the familiar setting of school. This scene gives you plenty of variety to color, from classroom objects to Pikachu’s expressive face, making it more interesting than just a plain character portrait.

What colors work best?

Start with Pikachu’s classic yellow body and red cheek circles, but don’t stop there. For the classroom setting, try a warm brown for wooden desks, bright primary colors for books and school supplies, and maybe a green or black chalkboard in the background. You could use soft blues or greens for the walls to create a calming classroom atmosphere. Consider coloring some books in complementary colors like purple and yellow, or orange and blue, to make them pop against each other on the shelf.

Did you know?

Pikachu’s name comes from two Japanese words: “pika,” the sound of electricity sparking, and “chu,” the sound a mouse makes. The character was specifically designed to appeal to both boys and girls, which is partly why Pikachu became the face of Pokémon instead of the initially planned Clefairy. Pikachu’s tail actually has a different pattern depending on whether it’s male or female—males have a flat, pointed tail while females have a heart-shaped indent at the tip.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work particularly well for this page since you’ll want control over the smaller details like pencils, books, and Pikachu’s facial features. Layer different shades of yellow on Pikachu’s body to add dimension—a darker yellow or light orange in the shadowed areas makes the character look more three-dimensional. For the classroom items, you can experiment with patterns on book spines or add details like writing on the chalkboard with white or light gray.

Who’ll love this?

Younger Pokémon fans who are just starting school will relate to seeing their favorite character in a classroom setting. It’s also nice for kids who want a coloring page with some detail but not so much that it feels overwhelming. The school theme makes this one fitting for back-to-school time or as a quiet activity during homework breaks.