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Pikachu Pokédex Page for Pikachu

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Pikachu

Pikachu Sprite of Pikachu in Pokémon HOME

Pikachu's Type

ELECTRIC

Pikachu's Pokédex #s

National # 25 Galar # 194 Armor # 85 Crown # -- Sinnoh # 104

Pikachu's Base Stats

HP: 35 Attack: 55 Defense: 40 Sp. Atk: 50 Sp. Def: 50 Speed: 90 Total: 320

Misc. Info

Height: 1'4" (0.4m) Weight: 13.2 lbs. (6 kg) Gender Ratio: Male 50%50% Female Egg Groups: Field / Fairy EXP At Lv. 100: 1,000,000 EV Yield: 2 Speed Base EXP: 112 Catch Rate: 190 Base Happiness: 70

Pikachu's Abilities

Here are what abilities Pikachu can possibly have, along with their effects. Static 30% chance of paralyzing the attacker when Pikachu is damaged by a contact move. Lightning Rod Draws in Electric moves to Pikachu, which prevents their damage and raises Pikachu's Special Attack by one stage.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Pikachu's weakness and resistance is to various types. 2× GROUND ½ ELECTRIC FLYING STEEL

Pikachu's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Pikachu evolves from or into, along with its evolution method. Pichu Pichu Pikachu Pikachu level up w/ high happiness Raichu Raichu use Thunder Stone Alolan-raichu Alolan Raichu use Thunder Stone (Alola region only)

Pikachu's Alternate Forms

Cosmetic Forms

Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Pikachu Gigantamax

Related Forms

Pikachu (Original Cap)
Pikachu (Original Cap) Original Cap
Pikachu (Hoenn Cap)
Pikachu (Hoenn Cap) Hoenn Cap
Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap)
Pikachu (Sinnoh Cap) Sinnoh Cap
Pikachu (Unova Cap)
Pikachu (Unova Cap) Unova Cap
Pikachu (Kalos Cap)
Pikachu (Kalos Cap) Kalos Cap
Pikachu (Alola Cap)
Pikachu (Alola Cap) Alola Cap
Pikachu (Partner Cap)
Pikachu (Partner Cap) Partner Cap
Pikachu (World Cap)
Pikachu (World Cap) World Cap

Gender Differences

Male ♂
Pikachu (Male)
Female ♀
Pikachu (Female)

Pikachu's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

SwSh Mode BDSP Mode Enable move tooltips? Below is a list of all of the moves that Pikachu can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Pikachu learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
1 Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by one stage. Ignores Protect/Detect/etc. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 20 One Target ?
1 Sweet KissConfuses the target. FAIRY STATUS -- 75% 10 One Target ?
1 NuzzleHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC PHYSICAL 20 100% 20 One Target ?
1 Nasty PlotRaises Pikachu's Special Attack by two stages. DARK STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
1 CharmLowers the target's Attack by two stages. FAIRY STATUS -- 100% 20 One Target ?
1 Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 40 100% 30 One Target ?
1 Tail WhipLowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 30 Nearby Enemies ?
1 GrowlLowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies ?
1 Quick AttackHas higher priority. NORMAL PHYSICAL 40 100% 30 One Target ?
4 Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. ELECTRIC STATUS -- 90% 20 One Target ?
8 Double TeamRaises Pikachu's Evasion by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 15 User ?
12 Electro BallPower ranges from 60–150 based on Pikachu's Speed vs. the target's. ELECTRIC SPECIAL varies 100% 10 One Target ?
16 FeintStrikes first and breaks through the target's Protect-like moves. NORMAL PHYSICAL 30 100% 10 One Target ?
20 SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC PHYSICAL 65 100% 20 One Target ?
24 AgilityRaises Pikachu's Speed by two stages. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User ?
28 SlamDamages the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 80 75% 20 One Target ?
32 DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze all nearby Pokémon. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 80 100% 15 All But Self ?
36 ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 90 100% 15 One Target ?
40 Light ScreenReduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User's Field ?
44 Thunder30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 110 70% 10 One Target ?

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Pikachu can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM00 Mega PunchDamages the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 80 85% 20 One Target ?
TM01 Mega KickDamages the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 120 75% 5 One Target ?
TM02 Pay DayScatters coins after the fight. $5 times Pikachu's level. NORMAL PHYSICAL 40 100% 20 One Target ?
TM05 Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC PHYSICAL 75 100% 15 One Target ?
TM14 Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. ELECTRIC STATUS -- 90% 20 One Target ?
TM15 DigCan't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. GROUND PHYSICAL 80 100% 10 One Target ?
TM17 Light ScreenReduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User's Field ?
TM18 ReflectReduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 20 User's Field ?
TM21 RestPikachu restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM23 ThiefDamages the target and steals its held item. DARK PHYSICAL 60 100% 25 One Target ?
TM24 SnoreCan only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch. NORMAL SPECIAL 50 100% 15 One Target ?
TM25 ProtectProtects Pikachu from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM29 CharmLowers the target's Attack by two stages. FAIRY STATUS -- 100% 20 One Target ?
TM31 AttractInfatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 15 One Target ?
TM33 Rain DanceChanges the weather to rainy for 5 turns. WATER STATUS -- -- 5 Entire Field ?
TM39 FacadeDoes double damage if Pikachu is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. NORMAL PHYSICAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?
TM40 SwiftDoesn't miss all nearby enemies. NORMAL SPECIAL 60 -- 20 Nearby Enemies ?
TM41 Helping HandIncreases the power of ally Pokémon's moves for the rest of the turn. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 20 Ally ?
TM43 Brick BreakBreaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect. FIGHTING PHYSICAL 75 100% 15 One Target ?
TM59 FlingThrows Pikachu's held item. Type and power depend on the item. DARK PHYSICAL varies 100% 10 One Target ?
TM76 RoundDeals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward. NORMAL SPECIAL 60 100% 15 One Target ?
TM80 Volt SwitchForces Pikachu to switch out after dealing damage. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?
TM82 ElectrowebLowers all nearby enemies' Speed by one stage. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 55 95% 15 Nearby Enemies ?
TM87 Draining KissHeals Pikachu by 75% of the damage dealt to the target. FAIRY SPECIAL 50 100% 10 One Target ?
TM90 Electric TerrainActivates Electric Terrain for 5 turns, which prevents non-airborne Pokémon from falling asleep and powers up Electric-type moves by 50%. ELECTRIC STATUS -- -- 10 Entire Field ?

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Pikachu can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR01 Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 85 100% 15 One Target ?
TR04 SurfDeals extra damage to targets using Dive. WATER SPECIAL 90 100% 15 All But Self ?
TR08 ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 90 100% 15 One Target ?
TR09 Thunder30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 110 70% 10 One Target ?
TR12 AgilityRaises Pikachu's Speed by two stages. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User ?
TR20 SubstituteCosts 25% of Pikachu's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TR21 ReversalDoes more damage when Pikachu's HP is low. FIGHTING PHYSICAL varies 100% 15 One Target ?
TR26 EndureWill survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TR27 Sleep TalkCan only be used while asleep. Uses one of Pikachu's moves at random. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TR30 EncoreForces the target to use its recent move for a few turns. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 5 One Target ?
TR31 Iron Tail30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. STEEL PHYSICAL 100 75% 15 One Target ?
TR35 UproarLose control for up to 5 turns. While the Uproar is active, no Pokémon can be asleep. NORMAL SPECIAL 90 100% 10 Random Enemy ?
TR68 Nasty PlotRaises Pikachu's Special Attack by two stages. DARK STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
TR77 Grass KnotDoes more damage depending on how heavy the target is. GRASS SPECIAL varies 100% 20 One Target ?
TR80 Electro BallPower ranges from 60–150 based on Pikachu's Speed vs. the target's. ELECTRIC SPECIAL varies 100% 10 One Target ?
TR86 Wild ChargePikachu takes 25% of Wild Charge's damage as recoil damage. ELECTRIC PHYSICAL 90 100% 15 One Target ?
TR90 Play Rough10% chance of lowering the target's Attack by one stage. FAIRY PHYSICAL 90 90% 10 One Target ?

Move Tutor Moves

Here are all of the moves that Pikachu can learn from Move Tutors. Most of these require the Expansion Pass and can be found in the Isle of Armor's Dojo, costing some Armorite Ore to teach. However, there are a few moves that can be taught aside from this.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TUTOR Rising VoltageIf used during Electric Terrain, Rising Voltage does double damage. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Pikachu learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
1 Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by one stage. Ignores Protect/Detect/etc. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 20 One Target ?
1 Sweet KissConfuses the target. FAIRY STATUS -- 75% 10 One Target ?
1 NuzzleHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC PHYSICAL 20 100% 20 One Target ?
1 Nasty PlotRaises Pikachu's Special Attack by two stages. DARK STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
1 CharmLowers the target's Attack by two stages. FAIRY STATUS -- 100% 20 One Target ?
1 Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 40 100% 30 One Target ?
1 Tail WhipLowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 30 Nearby Enemies ?
1 GrowlLowers all nearby enemies' Attack by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 40 Nearby Enemies ?
1 Quick AttackHas higher priority. NORMAL PHYSICAL 40 100% 30 One Target ?
4 Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. ELECTRIC STATUS -- 90% 20 One Target ?
8 Double TeamRaises Pikachu's Evasion by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 15 User ?
12 Electro BallPower ranges from 60–150 based on Pikachu's Speed vs. the target's. ELECTRIC SPECIAL varies 100% 10 One Target ?
16 FeintStrikes first and breaks through the target's Protect-like moves. NORMAL PHYSICAL 30 100% 10 One Target ?
20 SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC PHYSICAL 65 100% 20 One Target ?
24 AgilityRaises Pikachu's Speed by two stages. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User ?
28 SlamDamages the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 80 75% 20 One Target ?
32 DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze all nearby Pokémon. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 80 100% 15 All But Self ?
36 ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 90 100% 15 One Target ?
40 Light ScreenReduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User's Field ?
44 Thunder30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 110 70% 10 One Target ?

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Pikachu can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM01 Focus PunchLow priority. Charges for the turn. If hit, lose focus and do nothing for the turn. FIGHTING PHYSICAL 150 100% 20 One Target ?
TM16 Light ScreenReduces damage from Special-based moves for 5 turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 30 User's Field ?
TM17 ProtectProtects Pikachu from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM18 Rain DanceChanges the weather to rainy for 5 turns. WATER STATUS -- -- 5 Entire Field ?
TM23 Iron Tail30% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. STEEL PHYSICAL 100 75% 15 One Target ?
TM24 ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 90 100% 15 One Target ?
TM25 Thunder30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 110 70% 10 One Target ?
TM28 DigCan't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. GROUND PHYSICAL 80 100% 10 One Target ?
TM31 Brick BreakBreaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect. FIGHTING PHYSICAL 75 100% 15 One Target ?
TM32 Double TeamRaises Pikachu's Evasion by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 15 User ?
TM33 ReflectReduces damage from Physical-based moves for 5 turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 20 User's Field ?
TM34 Shock WaveDoesn't miss the target. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 60 -- 20 One Target ?
TM42 FacadeDoes double damage if Pikachu is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. NORMAL PHYSICAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?
TM43 Volt SwitchForces Pikachu to switch out after dealing damage. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 70 100% 20 One Target ?
TM44 RestPikachu restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns. PSYCHIC STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM45 AttractInfatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 15 One Target ?
TM46 ThiefDamages the target and steals its held item. DARK PHYSICAL 60 100% 25 One Target ?
TM56 FlingThrows Pikachu's held item. Type and power depend on the item. DARK PHYSICAL varies 100% 10 One Target ?
TM57 Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise Pikachu's Special Attack by one stage. ELECTRIC SPECIAL 50 90% 10 One Target ?
TM58 EndureWill survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM63 Nasty PlotRaises Pikachu's Special Attack by two stages. DARK STATUS -- -- 20 User ?
TM70 FlashLowers the target's Accuracy by one stage. NORMAL STATUS -- 100% 20 One Target ?
TM73 Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. ELECTRIC STATUS -- 90% 20 One Target ?
TM82 Sleep TalkCan only be used while asleep. Uses one of Pikachu's moves at random. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM86 Grass KnotDoes more damage depending on how heavy the target is. GRASS SPECIAL varies 100% 20 One Target ?
TM87 SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it. NORMAL STATUS -- 85% 15 One Target ?
TM90 SubstituteCosts 25% of Pikachu's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage. NORMAL STATUS -- -- 10 User ?
TM95 SurfDeals extra damage to targets using Dive. WATER SPECIAL 90 100% 15 All But Self ?
TM96 StrengthDamages the target. NORMAL PHYSICAL 80 100% 15 One Target ?
TM98 Rock Smash50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. FIGHTING PHYSICAL 40 100% 15 One Target ?

Pikachu's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Pikachu's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Pikachu's Nature.By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pikachu is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats atlevel 100 0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP 180 211 243 274 35
Attack 115 146 178 209 55
Defense 85 116 148 179 40
Sp. Atk 105 136 168 199 50
Sp. Def 105 136 168 199 50
Speed 185 216 248 279 90
Total (No Nature) Lonely (-Def) Adamant (-SAt) Naughty (-SDf) Brave (-Spd) Bold (-Atk) Impish (-SAt) Lax (-SDf) Relaxed (-Spd) Modest (-Atk) Mild (-Def) Rash (-SDf) Quiet (-Spd) Calm (-Atk) Gentle (-Def) Careful (-SAt) Sassy (-Spd) Timid (-Atk) Hasty (-Def) Jolly (-SAt) Naive (-SDf) Hardy Docile Bashful Quirky Serious (Not Dynamaxed) Lv. 10 (Max) --- Lv. 0 Lv. 1 Lv. 2 Lv. 3 Lv. 4 Lv. 5 Lv. 6 Lv. 7 Lv. 8 Lv. 9 320

Where to Find Pikachu in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

SwSh Mode BDSP Mode If you're looking for where to find Pikachu, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Pikachu in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Pikachu

Inside of the station in the Meetup Spot in the Wild Area, if there is save data for Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu on the system for the user, you can receive a free Gigantamax-capable Pikachu from someone there. This Gigantamax-capable Pikachu cannot evolve.

Pikachu in the Wild

Galar Route 4

Overworld Encounters
Any Weather
Sword5% Shield1% Lv. 14-16

Stony Wilderness

Overworld Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
-- -- -- 5% -- -- -- -- --
Lv. 28-30
Random Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
-- -- 10% -- -- -- -- -- --
Lv. 26-28

Stony Wilderness (Brown Grass)

Overworld Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
-- -- -- 5% -- -- -- -- --
Lv. 28-30

Stony Wilderness (Northwest Grass)

Overworld Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
-- -- -- Sword10% Shield5% -- -- -- -- --
Lv. 28-30

Forest of Focus

Overworld Encounters
Normal WeatherNorm. OvercastOver. RainingRain ThunderstormStrm. Intense SunSun SnowingSnow BlizzardBliz. SandstormSand. Heavy FogFog
5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15 Lv. 10-15

Notes About Pikachu

Pikachu is capable of having the Gigantamax factor, usually through events or Wild Area News updates. Location information on where to find Pikachu in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Pikachu

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

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Sword Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. Shield When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

Gigantamax

Sword Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail. Shield When it smashes its opponents with its bolt- shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.

Alola Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Alola region. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Alola region together.

Hoenn Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn region. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn region together.

Kalos Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Kalos region. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Kalos region together

Original Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.

Partner Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.

Sinnoh Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Sinnoh region. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Sinnoh region together.

Unova Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Unova region. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Unova region together.

World Cap

Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions. Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.

Generation 7 Pokédex Entries

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Sun A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant. Moon It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity. Ultra Sun Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning. Ultra Moon While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

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X It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. Y It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. Omega Ruby Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge. Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

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Black White Black 2 White 2 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

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Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary. Platinum It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state. HeartGold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. SoulSilver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

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Ruby Whenever PIKACHU comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this POKéMON mistook the intensity of its charge. Sapphire This POKéMON has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while PIKACHU sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up. Emerald It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt. FireRed It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. LeafGreen When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

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Gold This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. Silver It raises its tail to check its sur­roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light­ning in this pose. Crystal When it is anger­ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.

Generation 1 Pokédex Entries

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Red Blue When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. Yellow It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.

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