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Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ, HepburnPikachuu) (PEE-ka-choo[1]) is an Electric-type Pokémon 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 and First partner Pokémon for the game Pokémon Yellow and its remake, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. It is also well known from the anime, where Ash Ketchum, the former 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 (Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon), it evolves into Alolan Raichu through exposure to a Thunder Stone. It also has a Gigantamax form, and can be found in Cramorant's Gorging Form.

Biology

Physiology

Pikachu are small, and 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, yet its brown tip is almost always forgotten. Pikachu have short arms with five tiny fingers on forehands and three sharp fingers on their hind legs. On its cheeks are two red, circle-shaped pouches used for storing its electricity. They turn yellow and spark with electricity when it's 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.

As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier (similar to its Generation 1 design). Its tail becomes longer and stores all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Its power is equal to that a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.

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

A Shiny Pikachu is slightly orange.

In "A Plethora of Pikachu!", according to Pikala, 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 or steps on its tail, it is most likely it will bite or shock anyone in the area, including the one who pulled its tail.

However, in the anime and in the wild of the Kanto region they live in big groups deep in forests and are wary of humans.

In Kanto according to Ash in PJ035, Pikachu also greet one another by shocking them and sometimes they'll gather up in big groups to search for Thunderstones so they can evolve.

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 electrical 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 Lightning Rod ability.

Pikachu are the only Pokémon that get value and can make use of the effects of the Light Ball held item in battle.

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

Partner Pikachu is also capable to learning special moves: Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, and the Partner Power, Pika Papow.

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.

The Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt is Ash Pikachu's signature move. The move is activated by the Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z. Its base is Thunderbolt.

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

Gigantamax

Pikachu is one of the 32 Pokémon in Sword and Shield that can Gigantamax by having a special member from it species or, with the Isle of Armor Expansion Pass, using Max Soup on a Pikachu. Gigantamax Pikachu can also be obtained from having save data of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! on your console, and talking to a certain NPC in the Wild Area Train Station.

Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max move, G-Max Volt Crash.

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. It will evolve into Alolan Raichu if using a Thunder Stone in the Alola region.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Viridian Forest, Power Plant Rare
Yellow First partner Pokémon, Trade One
Gold and Silver Route 2 Common
Crystal Route 2 Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Safari Zone Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Viridian Forest (uncommon if chosen Charmander), Power Plant Rare
Emerald Safari Zone Rare
Diamond and Pearl Trophy Garden Common
Platinum Trophy Garden Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 2, Viridian Forest Common
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Santalune Forest, Route 3 Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone or by winning your first Contest Uncommon/One
Sun and Moon Route 1, Hau'oli City (SOS Battle) Rare
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Route 1 (SOS Battle) Common
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! First partner Pokémon (Partner Pikachu), Viridian Forest (Pikachu) Rare (Partner Pikachu)
Sword and Shield Route 4, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battle: Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank
Meetup Spot (Gigantamax Pikachu; Gift) by talking to a girl if the player has save data of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

Common
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Honeycalm Sea Uncommon
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Trophy Garden Uncommon
Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature's Pantry or Massive Mass Outbreak Rare (Night)
Uncommon (Other times)
Scarlet and Violet South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), East Province (Area One), West Province (Area Three), 2-star & 3-star Raids. Rare
SV
The Teal Mask
Apple Hills, Kitakami Road, Kitakami Wilds, Oni Mountain, Paradise Barrens, Timeless Woods, Wistful Fields Uncommon

Pokédex entries

  • Red and 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Sword

    Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
    Gigantamax: Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.

  • Shield

    When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
    Gigantamax: When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.

  • Shining Pearl

    If it loses 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.


Pikachu in a cap

  • Sun

    This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.

  • Moon

    This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.

  • Ultra Sun

    This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.

  • Ultra Moon

    This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.

  • Sword

    Original Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
    Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn region.
    Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Sinnoh region.
    Unova Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Unova region.
    Kalos Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Kalos region.
    Alola Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Alola region.
    Partner Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
    World Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.

  • Shield

    Original Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
    Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn region together.
    Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Sinnoh region together.
    Unova Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Unova region together.
    Kalos Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Kalos region together.
    Alola Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Alola region together.
    Partner Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
    World Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.

  • Scarlet

    Original Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.
    Hoenn Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Hoenn region together.
    Sinnoh Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Sinnoh region together.
    Unova Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Unova region together.
    Kalos Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Kalos region together.
    Alola Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Alola region together.
    Partner Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.
    World Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.

  • Violet

    Original Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.
    Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Hoenn region.
    Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Sinnoh region.
    Unova Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Unova region.
    Kalos Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Kalos region.
    Alola Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Alola region.
    Partner Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.
    World Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.


Stats

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

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

Stats
HP
45
Attack
80
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
75
Sp. Def
60
Speed
120
Total
430

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Nasty Plot –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Sweet Kiss 75% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Play Nice –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
4 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
8 Double Team –% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
16 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
20 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
24 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
28 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
32 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
36 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
40 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
44 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME 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 VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Thunder Shock 40 100% 25 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
5 Quick Attack 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
9 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
15 Swift 60 –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
21 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
29 Thunderbolt 80 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
37 Iron Tail 100 75% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
47 Thunder 100 75% 5 Type Electric HOME 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 VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Play Nice –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Sweet Kiss 75% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Nasty Plot –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
8 Double Team –% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
16 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
20 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
24 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
28 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
32 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
36 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
40 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
44 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME 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 VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 SMUSUM
3 PE
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 SMUSUM
1 PE
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 SMUSUM Play Nice —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 PE Double Kick 30 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
10 SMUSUM
6 PE
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
13 SMUSUM Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
18SMUSUM
15 PE
Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
21 SMUSUM Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
23 SMUSUM
12 PE
Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 SMUSUM Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
29 SMUSUM Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
34 SMUSUM Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
37 SMUSUM
24 PE
Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
42 SMUSUM
21 PE
Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
45 SMUSUM
27 PE
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
50 SMUSUM Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
53 SMUSUM
18 PE
Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
58 SMUSUM
30 PE
Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 4 0 ♥
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cute 2 0 ♥
5 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
7 Play Nice —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
10 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 3 0 ♥
13 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3 0 ♥
18 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 3 ♥
21 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
23 Double Team –% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
26 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
29 Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cute 2 1 ♥
34 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
37 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
42 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
45 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
50 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
53 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
58 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 4 0 ♥
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cute 2 0 ♥
5 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
7 Play Nice —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
10 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 3 0 ♥
13 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 3 ♥
18 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3 0 ♥
21 Double Team –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
23 Nuzzle 20 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cute 2 1 ♥
26 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
29 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
34 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
37 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
42 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
45 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
50 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special 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 Cat.
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
18 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
21 Double Team –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
29 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
34 Feint 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
42 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
45 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
50 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
10 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
18 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
21 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
29 Feint 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
34 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
37 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
42 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
45 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special 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 Cat. Appeal Jam
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
6 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
8 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
15 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
20 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
33 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
41 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
50 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic 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 Type Electric HOME Electric
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
6 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
8 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
15 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
20 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
26 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
33 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
41 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
50 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME 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 Type Electric HOME Electric
Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
6Y Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
8Y • 9RB Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
11Y • 16RB Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
15Y Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
20Y Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
26RB Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
26Y Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
33 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
41Y • 43RB Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
50Y Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME 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, TRs, and HMs Generation IX
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM001 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM002 Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
TM003 Fake Tears 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM004 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM007 Protect –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM018 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM019 Disarming Voice 40 –% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM020 Trailblaze 50 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
TM023 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM025 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM032 Swift 60 –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM037 Draining Kiss 50 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM043 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM047 Endure –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM048 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM050 Rain Dance –% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM055 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM058 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM066 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM068 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM070 Sleep Talk –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM072 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM074 Reflect –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM075 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM081 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM082 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM085 Rest –% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM096 Eerie Impulse 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM103 Substitute –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM122 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM123 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM126 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM127 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
TM130 Helping Hand –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM134 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM136 Electric Terrain –% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM140 Nasty Plot –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM147 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM166 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM171 Tera Blast 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM173 Charge –% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM181 Knock Off 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM192 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM16 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance –% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team –% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM34 Shock Wave 60 –% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM44 Rest –% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM58 Endure –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM63 Nasty Plot –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM82 Sleep Talk –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM96 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM98 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM00 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM01 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM02 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM05 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM14 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM15 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM17 Light Screen –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM18 Reflect –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Rest –% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM23 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM25 Protect –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM29 Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
TM31 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Rain Dance –% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM41 Helping Hand –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM43 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM59 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM80 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM82 Electroweb 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM87 Draining Kiss 50 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM90 Electric Terrain –% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TR01 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TR04 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TR08 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TR09 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TR12 Agility –% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR21 Reversal 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TR26 Endure –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR30 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR31 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TR35 Uproar 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TR68 Nasty Plot –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TR77 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TR80 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TR86 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TR90 Play Rough 90 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Headbutt 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM03 Helping Hand 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM05 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM07 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM08 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM09 Reflect —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM10 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM12 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM13 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM15 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM16 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM19 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM23 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM27 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM33 Calm Mind —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM36 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM38 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM57 Pay Day —% 20 Type Normal HOME 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
TM94XY Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06ORAS Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical 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, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM72 Volt Switch 70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM93 Wild Charge 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME 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, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical 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, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 85% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting 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, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM41 Thunder Punch 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME 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, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME 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 VIII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Rising VoltageSwShTIoA  70 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Rock Smash LA 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Swift LA 60 –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Calm Mind LA –% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Rest LA –% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Baby-Doll Eyes LA 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Thunder Punch LA 75 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Iron Tail LA 100 75% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Charge Beam LA 50 90% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Wild Charge LA 85 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Play Rough LA 85 90% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Physical
Thunderbolt LA 80 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Volt Tackle LA 120 100% 5 Type Electric HOME 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 VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Electroweb USUM 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Volt Tackle SMUSUM 120 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Zippy Zap P 50 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Floaty Fall P 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Splishy Splash P 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Electroweb ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical 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 Cat.
Covet  60 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME 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 Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Thunder Punch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical 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 Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam  85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 2 ♥
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dynamic Punch E 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
Mimic  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Rollout E 30 100% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Seismic Toss  100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Substitute  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Punch E 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Thunder Wave  100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric 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 Type Electric HOME 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
SurfStadium  95 100% 15 Type Water HOME 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

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[Notes 1] 645 On Sight[Notes 2] No reaction.
Browser Entry
It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

Crossover appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

Pikachu costumes SSBB

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

Pikachu has also appeared in all Super Smash Bros. series games. 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 Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U 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 Version. 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.

Mario franchise

Mario Artist: Paint Studio

Artwork of Pikachu from Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green is one of the usable stamps in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Super Mario Maker

SMM Pikachu

Pikachu appears as a Costume Mario costume in Super Mario Maker, obtainable by collecting a Mystery Mushroom. The Pikachu costume is unlocked after the player either scans a Pikachu amiibo or completes the 100 Mario Challenge on Normal difficulty or higher.

Appearances

Anime

Main

Recurring

Minor

Manga

Chuchuegg

Pika and Chuchu

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

Trivia

Mario Pikachu

A Super Mario Bros.-based artwork associated with the Mario Pikachu line of merchandise

  • Pikachu and Eevee are the only First partner Pokémon 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. The goggles variant is a reference to Pichu having an alt with 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, like the popular cartoon, Tom and Jerry. (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, making its stats higher than its evolution, Raichu. Raichu also cannot hold a Light Ball unless it evolves from a Pikachu that is holding one.
  • 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).
  • A "Mario Pikachu" line of merchandise was released in Japan. It features a plush of Pikachu dressed as Mario and another of it dressed as Luigi. "Mario Pikachu" has an associated artwork parodying a Super Mario Bros. group artwork, with other Pokémon taking the place of Mario characters, such as Diancie for Princess Peach and Blastoise for Bowser.
  • Pikachu is also a cartoon character that has big ears.
  • Pikachu was originally set to have a third evolution named Goruchu, but the idea was scrapped.
  • Pokémon Black and White and their sequels are the only games where you cannot find Pikachu in the wild. Instead, you have to transfer one over from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
  • Pikachu was the only Pokémon until Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! to have its cry from the anime in the main RPG games. This was then reused for Eevee in the Let's Go games and onwards.
  • Special forms of Pikachu, such as Pikachu wearing hats, cannot evolve into Raichu.
  • The Partner Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is shiny locked. This means that your partner cannot be a Shiny Pokémon.
  • Pikachu's in-game cry for Generations II through V can be heard at 0:08 in the intro of Ed Sheeran's "Celestial" music video. [1]
  • When the Pokémon franchise was localized in the US, Nintendo wanted to redesign every known Pokémon back then, including Pikachu, to be more appealing to American children. Therefore, Pikachu was initially redesigned into a tiger with huge breasts. Fortunately, this idea had been scrapped.
  • Pikachu ranked 7th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2021 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 2nd among all Kanto Pokémon.
  • Pikachu was once used by a malware programmer to bait a trojan horse that was meant to delete vital system folders on bootup. However, a bug in the code caused the virus to ask for permission to make the specified deletions.

Origin

Pokémon designer Atsuko Nishida stated that Pikachu was originally based on a squirrel, though it also shares similarities to a mouse. The stripes on the back and the lightning bolt tail were added as details in the appearance, and the black ear tips are the remnant of an earlier design resembling a daifuku, a small Japanese dessert. It is also reminiscent of a viscaha, a rabbit-like rodent that lives in deserts and from the Chinchillidae family.

Its Gigantamax form appears to be based on earlier depictions of Pikachu when it debuted in Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green. During this time, its official artwork and sprites depicted it as fatter and rounder, though its Gigantamax form overall uses Pikachu's modern design while using the body shape of its earlier appearance.

Etymology

Pikachu comes from two different onomatopoeia found in Japanese. These are pikapika (the sound of electricity sparkling) and chuchu (the sound of a mouse squeaking).

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ピカチュウ
Pikachū (romanized)
Pikachu (trademark)
Combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of mouse squeaking)
Arabic بيكاتشو

Bīkātshū

Chinese Hong Kong / Macau: 比卡超 Béikāchīu
China / Taiwan: 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū
Transliteration of Japanese/English name
Indonesian Pikacu (mangas only)
Korean 피카츄
Pikachu
Transliteration of Japanese/English name
Russian Пикачу
Pikachu
Transcription of Japanese/English name
Thai ปิกะจู Pikachu

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See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 282. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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