Pikachu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pikachu has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Volt Crash.
Pikachu Partner Pikachu
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0025
Type
Electric
Species
Mouse Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
Abilities
1. StaticLightning Rod (hidden ability)
Local №
0025 (Yellow/Red/Blue)0022 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0156 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0025 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0104 (Diamond/Pearl)0104 (Platinum)0022 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0036 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0163 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0025 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0032 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0025 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0194 (Sword/Shield)0104 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0056 (Legends: Arceus)0074 (Scarlet/Violet)0053 (Legends: Z-A)0085 (The Isle of Armor)0021 (The Teal Mask)
Training
EV yield
2 Speed
Catch rate
190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
112
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Fairy, Field
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
10 (2,314–2,570 steps)
Base stats
HP
35
180
274
Attack
55
103
229
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
50
94
218
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
90
166
306
Total
320
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Pikachu.
Static ability Lightning Rod ability
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
½
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
0
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
½
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0025
Type
Electric
Species
Mouse Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight
6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
Abilities
—
Local №
0025 (Yellow/Red/Blue)0022 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0156 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0025 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0104 (Diamond/Pearl)0104 (Platinum)0022 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0036 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0163 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0025 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0032 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0025 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0194 (Sword/Shield)0104 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0056 (Legends: Arceus)0074 (Scarlet/Violet)0053 (Legends: Z-A)0085 (The Isle of Armor)0021 (The Teal Mask)
Training
EV yield
2 Speed
Catch rate
190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
112
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
—
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
10 (2,314–2,570 steps)
Base stats
HP
45
200
294
Attack
80
148
284
Defense
50
94
218
Sp. Atk
75
139
273
Sp. Def
60
112
240
Speed
120
220
372
Total
430
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
In Generation 1, Pikachu has a base Special stat of 50.
In Generations 1-5, Pikachu has a base Defense of 30.
In Generations 2-5, Pikachu has a base Special Defense of 40.
In Generations 1-4, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 82.
In Generation 5, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 105.
In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 90.
In Generations 2-7, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Pikachu
RedBlue
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
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.
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.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
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.
Brilliant Diamond
It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.
Shining Pearl
If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Legends: Arceus
Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Scarlet
When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Violet
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
Cap Pikachu
SunUltra Sun
This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
MoonUltra Moon
This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer’s cap. Since the cap’s not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Unova region together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Unova region.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Sinnoh region together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Sinnoh region.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships 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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Kalos region together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Kalos region.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Hoenn region together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Hoenn region.
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.
Scarlet
The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Alola region together.
Violet
This Pikachu wears its partner’s cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Alola region.
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.
Moves learned by Pikachu
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Growl
Normal
—
100
1
Quick Attack
Normal
40
100
1
Tail Whip
Normal
—
100
1
Thunder Shock
Electric
40
100
4
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
12
Nuzzle
Electric
20
100
16
Spark
Electric
65
100
20
Charm
Fairy
—
100
25
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
30
Charge
Electric
—
—
35
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
40
Thunder
Electric
110
70
99
Volt Tackle
Electric
120
100
Moves learnt by reminder
Pikachu learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Draining Kiss
Fairy
50
100
Moves learnt by TM
Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
10
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
16
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
20
Play Rough
Fairy
90
90
23
Thunder Punch
Electric
75
100
27
Swift
Normal
60
∞
28
Dig
Ground
80
100
31
Reflect
Psychic
—
—
32
Double Team
Normal
—
—
33
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
35
Endure
Normal
—
—
39
Discharge
Electric
80
100
47
Agility
Psychic
—
—
66
Volt Switch
Electric
70
100
67
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
73
Surf
Water
90
100
83
Nasty Plot
Dark
—
—
85
Substitute
Normal
—
—
86
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
87
Iron Tail
Steel
100
75
101
Electroweb
Electric
55
95
106
Thunder
Electric
110
70
109
Facade
Normal
70
100
115
Trailblaze
Grass
50
100
130
Charge Beam
Electric
50
90
141
Fake Out
Normal
40
100
146
Skull Bash
Normal
130
100
Moves learnt by level up
Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Charm
Fairy
—
100
1
Growl
Normal
—
100
1
Nasty Plot
Dark
—
—
1
Nuzzle
Electric
20
100
1
Play Nice
Normal
—
—
1
Quick Attack
Normal
40
100
1
Sweet Kiss
Fairy
—
75
1
Tail Whip
Normal
—
100
1
Thunder Shock
Electric
40
100
4
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
8
Double Team
Normal
—
—
12
Electro Ball
Electric
—
100
16
Feint
Normal
30
100
20
Spark
Electric
65
100
24
Agility
Psychic
—
—
28
Iron Tail
Steel
100
75
32
Discharge
Electric
80
100
36
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
40
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
44
Thunder
Electric
110
70
Egg moves
Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pikachu gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Charge
Electric
—
—
Disarming Voice
Fairy
40
∞
Fake Out
Normal
40
100
Flail
Normal
—
100
Present
Normal
—
90
Tickle
Normal
—
100
Wish
Normal
—
—
Moves learnt by TM
Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
02
Charm
Fairy
—
100
03
Fake Tears
Dark
—
100
04
Agility
Psychic
—
—
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
18
Thief
Dark
60
100
19
Disarming Voice
Fairy
40
∞
20
Trailblaze
Grass
50
100
23
Charge Beam
Electric
50
90
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
37
Draining Kiss
Fairy
50
100
43
Fling
Dark
—
100
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
48
Volt Switch
Electric
70
100
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
55
Dig
Ground
80
100
58
Brick Break
Fighting
75
100
66
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
68
Thunder Punch
Electric
75
100
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
72
Electro Ball
Electric
—
100
74
Reflect
Psychic
—
—
75
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
81
Grass Knot
Grass
—
100
82
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
96
Eerie Impulse
Electric
—
100
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
122
Encore
Normal
—
100
123
Surf
Water
90
100
126
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
127
Play Rough
Fairy
90
90
130
Helping Hand
Normal
—
—
134
Reversal
Fighting
—
100
136
Electric Terrain
Electric
—
—
140
Nasty Plot
Dark
—
—
147
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
166
Thunder
Electric
110
70
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
173
Charge
Electric
—
—
181
Knock Off
Dark
65
100
192
Focus Punch
Fighting
150
100
205
Endeavor
Normal
—
100
211
Electroweb
Electric
55
95
227
Alluring Voice
Fairy
80
100
229
Upper Hand
Fighting
65
100
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pikachu sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
—
—
—
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Where to find Pikachu
RedBlue
Power Plant, Viridian Forest
Yellow
Pallet Town
GoldSilver
Route 2
Crystal
Route 2, Celadon City
RubySapphire
Safari Zone
FireRedLeafGreen
Power Plant, Viridian Forest
Emerald
Safari Zone
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Saffron City, Viridian Forest
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
XY
Route 3, Santalune Forest
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Safari Zone
SunMoon
Route 1, Hau'oli City
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Route 1, Heahea City
Let's Go Pikachu
Pallet Town, Viridian Forest
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
SwordShield
Route 4, Stony Wilderness, Forest of Focus
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus
Nature’s Pantry, Golden Lowlands
ScarletViolet
East Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Three)
Legends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Pikachu questions
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How does Pikachu learn Volt Tackle?
In Pokemon Red Version, my Pikachu never said it is trying to learn Thunderbolt it is level 32.
What Pokémon has Ash used the most besides Pikachu?
How do I get the Pikachu colored Pichu?
Can the pikachu(french) traded to you from surge use the "madusa method"?
Are Meowth's and Pikachu's dex numbers reverses of each other on purpose? ?
Where can I get a flying/surfing pikachu?
Has pikachu ever NOT been in an anime episode or movie as of 2018?
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ピカチュウ (Pikachu)
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Pikachu
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Pikachu
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Pikachu
Korean
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Chinese (Simplified)
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Chinese (Traditional)
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English
Mouse Pokémon
Japanese
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Korean
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Chinese (Simplified)
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Chinese (Traditional)
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Name origin
pikapika Japanese for a sparkle sound chu Japanese for a squeak sound #0024 Arbok #0026 Raichu
