Pikachu

The Electric type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

Pokédex #25• Available in 18 game versions

Pikachu - Electric type Pokemon from with stats, moves, and evolution data

Electric

Pokemon Details

Species: Mouse Pokémon

Height: 0.4 m

Weight: 6 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield: 2 Speed

    Catch Rate: 190

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 112

    Growth Rate: Medium Fast

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

      Egg Cycles (Steps):

      • Min:
      • Max:

      Gender:

      • Male: %
      • Female: %

      Available Game Versions

      Click a game to view specific data
      Red / BlueYellowGold / SilverCrystalRuby / SapphireEmeraldFireRed / LeafGreenDiamond / PearlPlatinumHeartGold / SoulSilverX / YOmega Ruby / Alpha SapphireSun / MoonUltra Sun / Ultra MoonSword / ShieldBrilliant Diamond / Shining PearlLegends: ArceusScarlet / Violet

      Stats

      55
      40
      35
      50
      50
      90
      Total
      320

      Type Guide

      Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.

      Great against

      Water×2
      Flying×2

      Watch out for

      Ground×2

      Not very effective on

      Electric×0.5
      Grass×0.5
      Dragon×0.5
      Ground×0

      Takes reduced damage from

      Electric×0.5
      Flying×0.5
      Steel×0.5

      Try a matchup

      Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.

      Your damage:×1Even

      Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.

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      Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

      Moves from All Games

      The moves shown below are collected from all games where Pikachu appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

      Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
      NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
      Thundershock1
      Electric
      		Special40100
      Growl1
      Normal
      		Status-100
      Thunder Shock1
      Electric
      		Special40100
      Sweet Kiss1
      Fairy
      		Status-75
      Charm1
      Fairy
      		Status-100
      Nasty Plot1
      Dark
      		Status--
      Tail Whip6
      Normal
      		Status-100
      Play Nice7
      Normal
      		Status--
      Thunder Wave9
      Electric
      		Status-100
      Double Team15
      Normal
      		Status--
      Quick Attack16
      Normal
      		Physical40100
      Electro Ball18
      Electric
      		Special-100
      Slam20
      Normal
      		Physical8075
      Nuzzle23
      Electric
      		Physical20100
      Swift26
      Normal
      		Physical60-
      Thunderbolt26
      Electric
      		Special95100
      Spark26
      Electric
      		Physical65100
      Feint29
      Normal
      		Physical50100
      Agility33
      Psychic
      		Status--
      Discharge37
      Electric
      		Special80100
      Iron Tail37
      Steel
      		Physical10075
      Thunder43
      Electric
      		Special12070
      Light Screen50
      Psychic
      		Status--
      Wild Charge50
      Electric
      		Physical90100

      Game Locations

      GameLocation
      LegendsArceusGolden Lowlands - Wild Nature’s Pantry - Wild
      BluePower Plant - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      YellowPallet-town - Starter-pokemon
      GoldRoute 2 - Wild
      CrystalCeladon City - Wild Route 2 - Wild
      RubySafari Zone - Wild
      DiamondTrophy Garden - Wild
      HeartgoldSaffron City - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild
      XRoute 3 - Wild Santalune Forest - Wild
      MoonHau'oli City - Wild Route 1 - Wild
      UltraMoonHeahea City - Wild Route 1 - Wild
      ShieldForest of Focus - Wild Route 4 - Wild Stony Wilderness - Wild
      ScarletEast Province (Area One) - Wild South Province (Area Four) - Wild South Province (Area Two) - Wild West Province (Area Three) - Wild

      Pokedex Entries

      GameEntry
      LegendsArceusPossesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
      RedWhen several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
      BlueWhen several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
      YellowIt keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
      GoldThis intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
      SilverIt raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
      CrystalWhen it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
      RubyWhenever 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.
      SapphireThis 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.
      FireredIt has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
      LeafgreenWhen several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
      EmeraldIt 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.
      DiamondIt lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
      PearlIf it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
      PlatinumIt occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
      HeartgoldThis intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
      SoulsilverIt raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
      XIt raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
      YIt has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
      OmegaRubyWhenever 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.
      AlphaSapphireThis 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.
      SunA plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
      MoonIt’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
      UltraSunIts nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
      UltraMoonWhile 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.
      SwordPikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
      ShieldWhen Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
      BrilliantDiamondIt lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.
      ShiningPearlIf it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.
      ScarletWhen it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
      VioletWhen several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.