Pikachu

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

National #25• Available in 19 game versions

Pikachu - Electric type Pokemon from all Pokémon games 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:

    • Fairy
    • Field

    Egg Cycles (Steps):

    • Min: 2314
    • Max: 2570

    Gender:

    • Male: 50%
    • Female: 50%

    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 & VioletLegends: Z-A

    Stats

    55
    40
    35
    50
    50
    90
    Total
    320

    Type Guide

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    This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.

    2×/4×Super effective
    ½×/¼×Not very effective
    0×No effect
    —Normal damage
    Pokémon type effectiveness chart: damage multiplier for each attacking type (rows) against each defending type (columns)
    Atk ⬇ / Def ➡NormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
    Normal————————————½×0×——½×—
    Fire—½×½×—2×2×—————2×½×—½×—2×—
    Water—2×½×—½×———2×———2×—½×———
    Electric——2×½×½×———0×2×————½×———
    Grass—½×2×—½×——½×2×½×—½×2×—½×—½×—
    Ice—½×½×—2×½×——2×2×————2×—½×—
    Fighting2×————2×—½×—½×½×½×2×0×—2×2×½×
    Poison————2×——½×½×———½×½×——0×2×
    Ground—2×—2×½×——2×—0×—½×2×———2×—
    Flying———½×2×—2×————2×½×———½×—
    Psychic——————2×2×——½×————0×½×—
    Bug—½×——2×—½×½×—½×2×——½×—2×½×½×
    Rock—2×———2×½×—½×2×—2×————½×—
    Ghost0×—————————2×——2×—½×——
    Dragon——————————————2×—½×0×
    Dark——————½×———2×——2×—½×—½×
    Steel—½×½×½×—2×——————2×———½×2×
    Fairy—½×————2×½×——————2×2×½×—

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    Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.

    Evolutions

    Pikachu - Electric type Pokemon

    #25

    Pikachu(Current)

    Electric

    Use Item

    Thunder Stone
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    Raichu

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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
    Growl1NormalStatus-100
    Thundershock1ElectricSpecial40100
    Thunder Shock1ElectricSpecial40100
    Charm1FairyStatus-100
    Nasty Plot1DarkStatus--
    Sweet Kiss1FairyStatus-75
    Tail Whip6NormalStatus-100
    Play Nice7NormalStatus--
    Thunder Wave9ElectricStatus-100
    Double Team15NormalStatus--
    Quick Attack16NormalPhysical40100
    Electro Ball18ElectricSpecial-100
    Slam20NormalPhysical8075
    Nuzzle23ElectricPhysical20100
    Swift26NormalPhysical60-
    Thunderbolt26ElectricSpecial95100
    Spark26ElectricPhysical65100
    Feint29NormalPhysical50100
    Charge30ElectricStatus--
    Agility33PsychicStatus--
    Discharge37ElectricSpecial80100
    Iron Tail37SteelPhysical10075
    Thunder43ElectricSpecial12070
    Light Screen50PsychicStatus--
    Wild Charge50ElectricPhysical90100
    Volt Tackle99ElectricPhysical120100

    Game Locations

    GameLocation
    LegendsArceusGolden Lowlands - Wild Nature’s Pantry - Wild evolution-only - Evolution
    BluePower Plant - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild kanto-power-plant-area - Walk viridian-forest-area - Walk
    YellowPallet-town - Starter-pokemon
    GoldRoute 2 - Wild kanto-route-2-south-towards-viridian-city - Walk
    CrystalCeladon City - Wild Route 2 - Wild celadon-city-prize-corner - Gift kanto-route-2-south-towards-viridian-city - Walk
    RubySafari Zone - Wild hoenn-pokecenter-area - Colosseum-bonus-disc-jpn hoenn-safari-zone-se - Walk hoenn-safari-zone-sw - Walk
    FireredPower Plant - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild kanto-pokecenter-area - Colosseum-bonus-disc-jpn kanto-power-plant-area - Walk viridian-forest-area - Walk
    DiamondTrophy Garden - Wild trophy-garden-area - Walk
    HeartgoldSaffron City - Wild Viridian Forest - Wild viridian-forest-area - Walk
    XRoute 3 - Wild Santalune Forest - Wild friend-safari-electric - Walk kalos-route-3-area - Walk santalune-forest-area - Walk
    AlphaSapphireSafari Zone - Wild fallarbor-town-contest-hall - Gift lilycove-city-contest-hall - Gift slateport-city-contest-hall - Gift verdanturf-town-contest-hall - Gift
    MoonHau'oli City - Wild Route 1 - Wild alola-route-1-west - Sos-encounter hauoli-city-shopping-district - Sos-encounter
    UltraMoonHeahea City - Wild Route 1 - Wild alola-route-1-east - Sos-encounter heahea-city-surf-association - Gift
    ShieldForest of Focus - Wild Route 4 - Wild Stony Wilderness - Wild galar-route-4-area - Overworld meetup-spot-area - Gift rolling-fields-main - Overworld-special
    BrilliantDiamondTrophy Garden - Wild evolution-only - Evolution
    ArceusEvolution-only - Evolution
    ScarletEast Province (Area One) - Wild South Province (Area Four) - Wild South Province (Area Two) - Wild West Province (Area Three) - Wild evolution-only - Evolution

    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.