Pokemon Sword And Shield Pikachu | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Pikachu is a Electric Type Mouse Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground type moves. You can find and catch Pikachu in Route 4 with a 5% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Pikachu are 35 HP, 55 Attack, 50 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 90 Speed.

RegularShinyPikachu Galar Pokedex ID: 194
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MovesList of Pikachu Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
| Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 320 | |
| HP | 35 | |
| Attack | 55 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Special Attack | 50 | |
| Special Defense | 50 | |
| Speed | 90 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Pikachu to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.
Pikachu Abilities
| Ability | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Static | Normal | |
| Lightning Rod | Hidden |
Shield Pokedex Entry
When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Sword Pokedex Entry
Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
PokedexforwardGigantamax Shield Pokedex Entry
When it smashes its opponents with its bolt- shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pikachu Evolutions
How do i get Pikachu's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pichu evolves into Pikachu with a high Friendship. Pikachu then evolves into its final evolution Raichu with a Thunder Stone.
Pichu
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Pikachu
trending_flat Thunder Stone
Raichu
| Pokemon | CP | Atk | Def | Sp Atk | Sp Def | Hp | Spd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | 40 | 15 | 35 | 35 | 20 | 60 | |
| 320 | 55 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 35 | 90 | |
| 485 | 90 | 55 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 110 |
Pikachu Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Pikachu?
A popular spawn location you can find Pikachu is in the Route 4 area with a 5% chance to spawn during All weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
| Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 4 | ![]() | 5% | 14 - 16 | |
| Stony Wilderness - Area 2 | ![]() | 5% | 28 - 30 | |
| Stony Wilderness - Area 3 | ![]() | 10% | 28 - 30 | |
| Stony Wilderness | ![]() | 5% | 28 - 30 | |
| Rolling Fields | ![]() | ? | 15 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | |
| Forest of Focus | ![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
| Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Wilderness | ![]() | 10% | 26 - 28 |
- Pikachu Location: Train Station - Meetup Spot
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pikachu Raids
Where do i find Pikachu Raids?
You can find Pikachu raids in the following locations: Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank.
You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Pikachu Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.- Giant's Cap
- Giant's Mirror
- Hammerlocke Hills
- Lake of Outrage
- Motostoke Riverbank
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pikachu Weakness
Pikachu is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Flying, Steel, Electric type moves.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4.0x Damage | |
| 2.0x Damage | Ground |
| 0.5x Damage | Flying Steel Electric |
| 0.25x Damage | |
| Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Pikachu Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Pikachu Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Pikachu Moves List
What moves can Pikachu learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Pikachu can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Electric type +50% STAB damage.
- Level Up Moves(Learned)
- TM Moves(Reusable Item)
- TR Moves(One Time Use Item)
Pikachu Level Up Moves
| Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | [] Play Nice | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Sweet Kiss | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Nuzzle | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Nasty Plot | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Charm | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Thunder Shock | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Tail Whip | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Growl | — | |||||
| 01 | [] Quick Attack | — | |||||
| 04 | [] Thunder Wave | — | |||||
| 08 | [] Double Team | — | |||||
| 12 | [] Electro Ball | — | |||||
| 16 | [] Feint | — | |||||
| 20 | [] Spark | — | |||||
| 24 | [] Agility | — | |||||
| 28 | [] Slam | — | |||||
| 32 | [] Discharge | — | |||||
| 36 | [] Thunderbolt | — | |||||
| 40 | [] Light Screen | — | |||||
| 44 | [] Thunder | — |
TM Moves Pikachu can learn
| TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | |
| TM01 | Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | |
| TM02 | Pay Day | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | A small amount of money is gained after the battle resolves. |
| TM05 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Paralyzes opponent. |
| TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
| TM17 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
| TM18 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
| TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Also steals opponent's held item. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TM29 | Charm | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
| TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
| TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Power depends on held item. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
| TM80 | Volt Switch | ![]() | Special | 105 | 100 | 20 | User must switch out after attacking. |
| TM82 | Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 82.5 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
| TM87 | Draining Kiss | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | User recovers most the HP inflicted on opponent. |
| TM90 | Electric Terrain | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Prevents all Pokémon from falling asleep for 5 turns. |
Pikachu TR Moves
| TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
| TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
| TR09 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
| TR12 | Agility | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Sharply raises user's Speed. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
| TR21 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
| TR30 | Encore | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
| TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
| TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Special Attack. |
| TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | — | 100 | 20 | The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
| TR80 | Electro Ball | ![]() | Special | — | 100 | 10 | The faster the user, the stronger the attack. |
| TR86 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
| TR90 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
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