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Pikachu (ピカチュウ Pikachuu) is an Electric-type Pokémon, which was introduced in Generation I. Pikachu is renowned for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the years, Pikachu has become so popular that it serves as the Pokémon franchise mascot. It is the Version Mascot for the game Pokémon Yellow as well as one of the mascots for its remakes Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. It is also well known from the anime, where Ash Ketchum, the protagonist, owns a Pikachu. It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. When in Alola, it evolves into its Alolan Forme.

Biology

Physiology

Pikachu are small, chubby, and incredibly cute mouse-like Pokémon. They are almost completely covered by yellow fur. They have long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt. On its cheeks are two circle-shaped red pouches used for storing electricity. They turn yellow and spark with electricity when its about to use an Electric attack, such as Thunderbolt. It has also been known to generate small surges of electrical energy in anger or for protection, like in the anime.

A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail, which is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. However, in earlier anime episodes, and in the games prior to Generation IV, female and male Pikachu look identical.

When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.

In SM091, according to Pikarla, the fur from Pikachu in the Kanto region sparkles in sunlight, while the Pikachu from Alola fur is silky smooth and shines in sunlight.

Behavior

Pikachu are usually friendly creatures that love to be cuddled. They love having their tails rubbed, especially at the base; they also like being stroked. However, if threatened or angered, this Pokémon can be quite aggressive. If someone pulls its tail, it is most likely it will bite or shock anyone in the area, including the one who pulled its tail.

The Pikachu that live in the Pikachu Valley in Alola in the anime, greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Also they can start duels with one another by sending electric signals and the winner is decided when the opponent's tail is bitten.

Special abilities

Pikachu's special ability is Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In Pokémon Black and White's Dream World, the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the Lightningrod ability.

Pikachu are capable of learning Volt Tackle, a powerful Electric-type physical move exclusive to the Pikachu family of Pokémon.

Z-Moves

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Sun and Moon which have a special Z-Move dedicated to them.

The Z-Move Catastropika is Pikachu's signature move. The move is activated by the Z-Crystal, Pikanium Z. Its base is Volt Tackle. Catastropika can be learned only by a Pikachu with Volt Tackle, and becomes unusable if Volt Tackle is forgotten or if the Pikachu evolves into Raichu.

Pikachu, being an Electric-type, is capable of using the Z-Crystal, Electrium Z, to use Z Moves.

Evolution

Pikachu evolves into a Raichu by using a Thunder Stone. It evolves from Pichu when its happiness is maxed with the trainer in game.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red/Blue Viridian Forest, Power Plant Uncommon
Yellow Starter Pokémon, Trade One
Gold/Silver Route 2 Common
Crystal Route 2 Rare
Ruby/Sapphire Safari Zone Rare
Emerald Safari Zone Rare
FireRed/LeafGreen Viridian Forest (uncommon if chosen Charmander), Power Plant Rare
Diamond/Pearl Trophy Garden Common
Platinum Trophy Garden Common
HeartGold/SoulSilver Route 2, Viridian Forest Common
Black/White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X/Y Santalune Forest, Route 3 Rare
OR/AS Safari Zone or by winning your first Contest Uncommon/One


Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
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.
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.
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 could build and cause lightning storms.
Diamond
It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
Pearl
If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Platinum
Pikachu can differentiate between the electricity from the shock of a weakened companion as well as a healthy one.
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.
Black
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
Black 2
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White 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, Pikachu!
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Let's Go, Eevee!
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.


Stats

Base Stats
HP
35
Attack
55
Defense
30
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
40
Speed
90
Total
300

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

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special
1 SMUSUM
3 PE 		Tail Whip — 100% 30 Normal Status
5 SMUSUM
1 PE 		Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status
7 SMUSUM Play Nice — —% 20 Normal Status
9 PE Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Physical
10 SMUSUM
6 PE 		Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
13 SMUSUM Electro Ball — 100% 10 Electric Special
18SMUSUM
15 PE 		Thunder Wave — 90% 20 Electric Status
21 SMUSUM Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
23 SMUSUM
12 PE 		Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
26 SMUSUM Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical
29 SMUSUM Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Electric Physical
34 SMUSUM Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special
37 SMUSUM
24 PE 		Slam 80 75% 20 Normal Physical
42 SMUSUM
21 PE 		Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
45 SMUSUM
27 PE 		Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status
50 SMUSUM Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
53 SMUSUM
18 PE 		Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
58 SMUSUM
30 PE 		Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
— Tail Whip – 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
5 Growl – 100% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
7 Play Nice — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
10 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Electric Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Electro Ball – 100% 10 Electric Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
18 Thunder Wave – 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
21 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
23 Double Team – –% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
26 Spark 65 100% 20 Electric Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
29 Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Electric Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
34 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
37 Slam 80 75% 20 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
42 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
45 Agility – –% 30 Psychic Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
50 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
53 Light Screen – –% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
58 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
— Tail Whip – 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
5 Growl – 100% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
7 Play Nice — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
10 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Electric Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Thunder Wave – 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
18 Electro Ball – 100% 10 Electric Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Double Team – –% 20 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
23 Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Electric Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
26 Slam 80 75% 20 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
29 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
34 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Agility – –% 30 Psychic Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
42 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
45 Light Screen – –% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
50 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
— Growl – 100% 40 Normal Status
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special
5 Tail Whip – 100% 30 Normal Status
10 Thunder Wave – 100% 20 Electric Status
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
18 Electro Ball – 100% 10 Electric Special
21 Double Team – –% 20 Normal Status
26 Slam 80 75% 20 Normal Physical
29 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
34 Feint 50 100% 10 Normal Physical
37 Agility – –% 30 Psychic Status
42 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special
45 Light Screen – –% 30 Psychic Status
50 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Special Type Cool 3 ♥
— Growl — 100% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
5 Tail Whip — 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
10 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status Type Cool 2 ♥
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
18 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
21 Slam 80 75% 20 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 2 ♥
29 Feint 50 100% 10 Normal Physical Type Beauty 0 ♥
34 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Cool 2 ♥
37 Discharge 80 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 2 ♥
42 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
45 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Type Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
— Growl — 100% 40 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
6 Tail Whip — 100% 30 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
15 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
20 Slam 80 75% 20 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
33 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Type Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
50 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric
— Growl — 100% 40 Normal
6 Tail Whip — 100% 30 Normal
8 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal
15 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
20 Slam 80 75% 20 Normal
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
33 Agility — —% 30 Psychic
41 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
50 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
— Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Electric
— Growl — 100% 40 Normal
6Y Tail Whip — 100% 30 Normal
8Y • 9RB Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric
11Y • 16RB Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal
15Y Double Team — —% 15 Normal
20Y Slam 80 75% 20 Normal
26RB Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
26Y Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
33 Agility — —% 30 Psychic
41Y • 43RB Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
50Y Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave — 90% 20 Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 1 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Type Cute 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Type Smart 1 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 85% 10 Normal Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Type Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Type Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Type Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM05 Flash — 70% 20 Normal Type Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Type Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation II
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Rock
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Electric
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Defense Curl — —% 40 Normal
TM41 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Electric
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
HM05 Flash — 100% 20 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation I
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss — 100% 20 Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
HM05 Flash — 70% 20 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Pikachu can learn, refer to Pichu.


Tutoring


Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Normal Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Electric Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM — —% 20 Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 25 Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM — —% 30 Electric Status
Magnet Rise USUM — —% 10 Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Volt Tackle SMUSUM 120 100% 15 Electric Physical
Zippy Zap P 50 100% 15 Electric Physical
Floaty Fall P 90 95% 15 Flying Physical
Splishy Splash P 90 100% 15 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Normal Physical Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Electric Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Normal Status Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS — —% 10 Electric Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Covet B2W2 60 100% 40 Normal Physical
Helping Hand B2W2 — —% 20 Normal Status
Iron Tail B2W2 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Knock Off B2W2 20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Magnet Rise B2W2 — —% 10 Electric Status
Signal Beam B2W2 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Thunder Punch B2W2 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Helping Hand HGSSPt — —% 20 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
Knock Off HGSSPt 20 100% 20 Dark Physical Type Smart 3 ♥
Magnet Rise HGSSPt — —% 10 Electric Status Type Cute 2 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Rollout HGSSPt 30 100% 20 Rock Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
Signal Beam HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Swift HGSSPt 60 —% 20 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
Thunder Punch HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Body Slam  85 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Defense Curl E — —% 40 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Dynamic Punch E 100 50% 5 Fighting Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Normal Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Normal Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic  — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Type Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Rollout E 30 100% 20 Rock Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Seismic Toss  — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Substitute  — —% 10 Normal Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Punch E 75 100% 15 Electric Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Wave  — 100% 20 Electric Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation I
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Surf Stadium  95 100% 15 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red Blue Yellow Red (JP) Green (JP) Back
RB 025 front Y 025 front GR 025 front Pikachu(Gen.I)BackSprite
Gold Silver Crystal Back
G 025 front S 025 front C 025 front Pikachu(Gen.II)BackSprite
PikachuShiny Gold Pikachu(S)ShinySprite Pikachu(Gen.II)ShinyBackSprite
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
RS 025 front E 025 front FRLG 025 front Pikachu(Gen.III)BackSprite
Shiny(E)PikachuSprite Shiny(E)PikachuSprite Shiny(E)PikachuSprite Pikachu(Gen.III)ShinyBackSprite
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
DP 025 front Pt 025 front HGSS 025 front Pikachu(Gen.IV)BackSpriteMale
DP 025f front Pt 025f front HGSS 025f front Pikachu(Gen.IV)BackSpriteFemale
Pikachu(DP)ShinySpriteMale Pikachu(P)ShinySpriteMale Pikachu(HGSS)ShinyMale Pikachu(Gen.IV)ShinyBackSpriteMale
Pikachu(DP)ShinySpriteFemale Pikachu(P)ShinySpriteFemale HGSSPikachuFemaleShiny Pikachu(Gen.IV)ShinyBackSpriteFemale
Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Pikachu BW Pikachu BW Pikachu Back BW
Pikachu F BW Pikachu F BW
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire GO Back
Pikachu XY Pikachu XY Pikachu GO Pikachu Back XY
Pikachu-F XY Pikachu-F XY
Pikachu Shiny XY Pikachu Shiny XY Pikachu Back Shiny XY
Pikachu-F Shiny XY Pikachu-F Shiny XY
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Back

Battle Animation Sprites

Pikachu-AttackAnimation-XY-1 Pikachu-AttackAnimation-XY-2 Pikachu-AttackAnimation-XY-3 Pikachu-AttackAnimation-XY-4

Side Game Data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-002 PR Pikachu Sprite Pikachu Electric SOA Recharge 3 Recharge 3 PA Recharge SofA Recharge
Capture Points* On Sight**
645 No reaction.
Browser Entry
It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon).
** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.


Super Smash Bros.

Pikachus-Brawl

Pikachu's alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Pikachu has also appeared in all Super Smash Bros. Series games, with most of its main appearance is mostly males. Pikachu is a very agile and mobile playable character. In Super Smash Bros., Pikachu was considered the strongest playable character. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikachu's Skull Bash move was introduced, and its Quick Attack ability was upgraded so that it did a small amount of damage to opponents. Pikachu has also once again appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, with its exclusive attack Volt Tackle as its Final Smash. If you look at the hat Pikachu and you look at the shiny above and the hat, you would notice it's the Shiny Pikachu with Red's Japanese hat.

Each of Pikachu's alternate forms in Brawl and SSB4 can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from Pokémon Colosseum and the red hat comes from the Kanto region games while the green headband comes from Pokémon Emerald. In the fourth title, one alternate form is that of Calem. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gives Pikachu its two female alternates, one is based on Moon, and another is the Libre cosplay which is known appearing in Pokken Tournament (DX).

Along with Mario, Link, and Kirby, Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series.

Appearances

Anime

Main articles: Ash's Pikachu and Sparky

Pikachu is considered as the main Pokémon in the anime as it is the starter of Ash. Ash received Pikachu in "Pokémon - I Choose You!". Then, Ash's rival, Ritchie, owned a Pikachu named Sparky.

Manga

Chuchuegg

Pika and Chuchu

Main articles: Pika and Chuchu

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and Yellow also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu".

Trivia

  • Pikachu is the only starter in the canon RPG games that deviates from the usual Grass, Fire, and Water-typings.
  • Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form.
  • Though Pikachu isn't in the Unova Pokédex, an image of it can be found in a building in Castelia City before the National Pokédex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in Striaton City. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the Nimbasa City Gym.
  • In the game Pokémon Battle Revolution, Pikachu can use the HMs Surf and Fly.
  • Starting from Pokémon X and Y, Ikue Ōtani provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are three variations of Pikachu. One has a headband similar to Brendan's hat, one has a hat similar to Ash's hat and another has goggles.
  • Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition N64, Game Boy Color, DS and 3DS consoles.
  • In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the "Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time."
  • Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
  • It is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have a baby form.
  • Pikachu and Meowth have inverse Pokédex numbers, 25 and 52. Coincidently, they are based on a cat and a rodent. Even more coincidently, Ash's Pikachu and Team Rocket's Meowth are rivals. (Ash and co. usually thwarting Team Rocket's various crazy schemes)
  • Having a Pikachu hold a Light Ball will double its Special Attack and Attack stats.
  • Though not the first Pokémon created, Pikachu was the first Electric-type Pokémon created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.
  • Pikachu is one of Veronica Taylor's favourite Pokémon.
  • A protein is named after Pikachu, the name of the protein is "pikachurin".
  • Pikachu is one of the 16 Pokémon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
  • A 2002 Carl's Jr toy features Pikachu playing the saxophone.
  • There are two Pikachu-centric spin off games, Hey You, Pikachu! (N64) and Detective Pikachu (3DS).
  • Pikachu was originally set to have a third evolution named Goruchu.

Etymology

  • The name "Pikachu" is a portmanteau of the Japanese words "pikapika", an onomatopoeia for electric sparkling, and "chū", which is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak.

Origin

  • It may be based on the pika, a mouse-like animal more closely related to rabbits, but its behavior (or more noticeably its eating habits) resemble that of hamsters. However, its long ears suggest that is based on a southern viscacha.

Gallery


See also

v · d · eStarter Pokémon

Kanto Johto
Bulbasaur XY Charmander XY Squirtle XY Chikorita XY Cyndaquil XY Totodile XY
Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile
Hoenn Sinnoh
Treecko XY Torchic XY Mudkip XY Turtwig XY Chimchar XY Piplup XY
Treecko Torchic Mudkip Turtwig Chimchar Piplup
Unova Kalos
Snivy XY Tepig XY Oshawott XY Chespin XY Fennekin XY Froakie XY
Snivy Tepig Oshawott Chespin Fennekin Froakie
Alola
Rowlet SM Litten SM Popplio SM
Rowlet Litten Popplio
Other Starter Pokémon
Yellow
Pikachu XY
Pikachu
v · d · eGeneration I Pokémon
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Other Pokémon: Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Unova • Kalos • Alola
v · d · eEvolutionary Line
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