For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pichu (disambiguation). |
Pichu
Tiny Mouse Pokémon |
ピチュー
Pichu |
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#172 |
Pichu |
Spiky-eared Pichu |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Static |
Lightning Rod
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Pikachu when leveled up with high friendship, which evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Biology
Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling rodent Pokémon with pale yellow fur. Its ear-tips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu's pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs.
Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, generating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or with thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the forest, though it has also been depicted to thrive in urban areas.
Pichu has an alternate form called Spiky-eared Pichu that appeared in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as the anime and the manga. This form is female-only and has three spikes on the tip of its ear, but otherwise looks the same as any other Pichu.
In the anime
Spiky-eared Pichu and Shiny Pichu in the anime
Major appearances
Pichu Brothers
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times in the anime, including in Pikachu & Pichu, Camp Pikachu, several episodes of Pokémon Chronicles, and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic. The design of one of the brothers is similar to that of Ash's Pikachu and Sparky, in that it has a scruff of fur on its ear.
Spiky-eared Pichu
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. She helped Pikachu and Piplup find the keys for the jail cell that held Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Damos. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.
Ukulele Pichu
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs anime special. It was captured by Ben in the concluding part.
Pichu (anime)
Ash's Pikachu was revealed to have been born as and evolved from a Pichu in Enter Pikachu!.
Other
In The Apple Corp, multiple Pichu were stealing apples from Charmaine's apple orchard. In the end, Charmaine decided to keep all of them so they could help around the orchard.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, Pichu's big brother Pikachu was lost and he was so worried that he went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a trick on him when he asked for their help. Pichu then found Team Go-Getters, who allowed him to accompany them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the Skarmory that had kidnapped Pikachu.
In Pikachu's Island Adventure, two Pichu, six Wynaut, and a Buizel were forced off their island by Meowth and his cronies, who then claimed it for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.
In Pika and Goliath!, Sho owns a Pichu as part of his goal to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. Arrogant like its Trainer, it would watch both of Sho and his Raichu's battles with Ash.
In The Brockster Is In!, Normajean's Pichu was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.
In A Jolting Switcheroo!, Lena owns a Pichu, which is in Lyn's care. In the episode, Lyn's bag was accidentally taken by Bonnie, who had a similar bag with her Dedenne inside; they eventually got their bags and Pokémon back.
Minor appearances
In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Pichu was seen in a window on a girl's shoulder during Ash's battle with Dundee.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Mew transformed into a Pichu during the Aura Guardian Festival tournament.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Pichu competed in the Appeals Round of the Kanto Grand Festival.
In Hungry For the Good Life!, three Pichu were cared for by Mr. Backlot.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Pichu attended Meloetta's concert.
In Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, two Pichu were in a forest.
A Pichu appeared in To Find a Fairy Flower!.
A Pichu appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Mallow studied two Pichu as part of a class assignment.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
A student's Pichu appeared in A Guardian Rematch!.
A student's Pichu appeared in So Long, Sophocles!.
A Pichu playfully chased a Chikorita in I Choose You!.
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
A Pichu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in the banned episode SM064.
Six Trainers' Pichu appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
Multiple Trainers' Pichu appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!.
In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Pichu was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
Multiple Pichu appeared in Securing the Future!, with one being wild and the rest under the ownership of different Trainers. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!.
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in The Dealer of Destruction!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in A High-Speed Awakening!.
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Road to The Semifinals!.
In The Final Four!, a Trainer's Pichu passed Team Rocket's food truck.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP179 |
Pichu |
Ash's Pokédex |
Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A pre-evolved form of Pikachu. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing, and shock themselves. |
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XY016 |
Pichu |
Serena's Pokédex |
Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. The electric sacs on Pichu's cheeks are small. If it tries to store more electricity than they can hold, Pichu will shock itself. |
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In the manga
Pichu in
Pokémon Adventures
Spiky-eared Pichu in
Pokémon Adventures
A Pichu
Egg in
Pokémon Adventures
Magical Pokémon Journey
In Magical Pokémon Journey, it is revealed in The Accidental Treasure that Pikachu and Clefairy had already met as baby Pokémon, Pichu and Cleffa.
Also, in The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~, Sandy and her Raichu are pets of a little.
Pokémon Adventures
Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter
- Main article: Pibu
Pichu made a cameo in Teddiursa's Picnic in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation about Pokémon Eggs to Gold.
Gold, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of Red's Pika and Yellow's Chuchu from the Masked Man. Soon thereafter, Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful Pichu to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free Celebi from the GS Ball using Raikou's massive electrical power. He also returned with his parents to help destroy Guile Hideout's giant Kyogre monster with a Volt Tackle.
Diamond & Pearl chapter
Multiple Pichu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.
Platinum chapter
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.
HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter
- Main article: Spiky-eared Pichu
A Pichu appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
In All About Arceus IX, a Spiky-eared Pichu accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for Celebi to cure Giovanni's disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date.
X & Y chapter
In PS563, multiple Pichu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
A Pichu appeared in The Final Match and a Surprising Finale! under the ownership of Hau. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against Gladion's Porygon.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Gold receives an Egg from the Day-Care Couple in A Huge Mysterious Tree!!. It hatches into Pichu in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!, becoming one of Gold's party members.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
- Main article: Pichu Brothers
The Pichu Brothers appeared in GDZ61.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
Multiple Pichu appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Pichu Brothers
The Pichu Brothers appeared in Pichu and Pichu's Big Fight.
A Pichu appeared in Clefairy's Dream Comes True.
A Pichu appeared in The Exam Showdown!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pichu (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
- Main article: Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Spiky-eared Pichu at the
Ilex Forest shrine
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Pichu stars in the mini-game "Pichu's Powerplant." Similar to Pikachu's and Voltorb's mini-game, "Thundering Dynamo", in Pokémon Stadium. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win.
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine.
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: The Spiky-eared Pichu will appear at the Ilex Forest shrine if the player approaches it with the Pikachu-colored Pichu first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver or evolve.
- Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: A Pichu is the player's partner. This Pichu plays the ukulele and has a special musical Poké Assist.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
#021 |
Gold |
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
Silver |
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
Crystal |
It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously. |
Stadium 2 |
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#155 |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon. |
Sapphire |
When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, composing a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks. |
Emerald |
It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older. |
FireRed |
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
LeafGreen |
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
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Sinnoh
#103 |
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Johto
#021 |
Diamond |
The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet. |
Pearl |
It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage. |
Platinum |
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
HeartGold |
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
SoulSilver |
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
White |
Black 2 |
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #035 |
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Hoenn
#162 |
X |
It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage. |
Y |
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
Omega Ruby |
Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon. |
Alpha Sapphire |
When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, composing a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #024 |
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Alola
USUM: #031 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself. |
Moon |
Despite this Pokémon's cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts. |
Ultra Sun |
It still can't use electricity well. When it's surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally. |
Ultra Moon |
It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they're fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically. |
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Galar
#193 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #084 |
Sword |
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
Shield |
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Puzzle Challenge |
Defeat a Pokéfan after playing for 4 minutes in Challenge Mode |
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Generation III |
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Box R&S |
Store 1,499 Pokémon from one cartridge* |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Huge Storage 1, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F) |
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MD Sky |
Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Ranger School, Vientown, Vien Forest, Marine Cave, Pueltown |
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MD Light |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Conquest |
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MD GTI |
Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road) |
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Rumble U |
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest (Reward), Chill Battle: Garden Keepers (Capsule Cage) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Puerto Blanco: Stage 8
Graucus Hall: Stage 474 |
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Rumble World |
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Zapdos Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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HOME |
Decorate the Binder after completing a challenge (mobile) |
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New Snap |
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In events
GSC |
Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 & 3 Sing Pichu |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002;
April 27 to May 12, 2002 |
GSC |
Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Petal Dance Pichu |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
March 16 to April 7, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sing Pichu |
English |
United States |
5 |
March 22 to April 11, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Pichu |
English |
United States |
5 |
April 12 to May 4, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Pichu |
English |
United States |
5 |
October 4 to 10, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Pichu |
English |
United States |
5 |
October 25 to 31, 2002 |
RS |
Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Teeter Dance Pichu Egg |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS |
Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Pichu Egg |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
April 25 to May 18, 2003 |
RS |
Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
October 12, 2003 |
RSEFRLG |
PokéPark Follow Me Pichu Egg |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
March 12 to May 8, 2005 |
DP |
Red and Green Anniversary Pichu |
All |
Japan |
1 |
February 27, 2008 |
DPPt |
Shokotan Pichu |
Japanese |
Japan |
30 |
June 19 to August 31, 2009 |
DPPt |
Mikena Pichu |
Korean |
South Korea |
30 |
December 17, 2009 to January 6, 2010 |
DPPt |
GameStop Pichu |
English |
United States |
30 |
January 30 to February 14, 2010 |
DPPt |
Spring 2010 Pichu |
English |
Wi-Fi |
30 |
March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt |
Spring 2010 Pichu |
French |
Wi-Fi |
30 |
March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt |
Spring 2010 Pichu |
German |
Wi-Fi |
30 |
March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt |
Spring 2010 Pichu |
Italian |
Wi-Fi |
30 |
March 5 to 25, 2010 |
DPPt |
Spring 2010 Pichu |
Spanish |
Wi-Fi |
30 |
March 5 to 25, 2010 |
In-game events
RSEFRLG |
Pokémon Box Egg Pichu |
Japanese |
5 |
May 30, 2003 onwards |
RSEFRLG |
Pokémon Box Egg Pichu |
English |
5 |
May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG |
Pokémon Box Egg Pichu |
French |
5 |
May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG |
Pokémon Box Egg Pichu |
German |
5 |
May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG |
Pokémon Box Egg Pichu |
Italian |
5 |
May 4, 2004 onwards |
RSEFRLG |
Pokémon Box Egg Pichu |
Spanish |
5 |
May 4, 2004 onwards |
HOME |
HOME Binder Pichu |
Worldwide |
5 |
February 12, 2020 onwards |
Held Items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Oran Berry (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Zap Plate (100%)* |
Events* |
Everstone (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
20
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80 - 127 |
150 - 244 |
Attack:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Defense:
15
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18 - 73 |
31 - 141 |
Sp. Atk:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Sp. Def:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Speed:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
205
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
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Normal Pichu
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Spiky-eared Pichu
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Thunder Shock |
Electric |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
4 |
Play Nice |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
8 |
Sweet Kiss |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
75% |
10 |
12 |
Nuzzle |
Electric |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
16 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
20 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pichu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
Electric |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM80 |
Volt Switch |
Electric |
Special |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM82 |
Electroweb |
Electric |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM90 |
Electric Terrain |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR30 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR86 |
Wild Charge |
Electric |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pichu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Charge |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Disarming Voice |
Fairy |
Special |
40 |
—% |
15 |
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Fake Out |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
10 |
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Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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Present |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
90% |
15 |
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Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
* |
Volt Tackle |
Electric |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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Wish |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pichu in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pichu in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pichu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pichu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bestow × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Slap × |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Follow Me |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Lucky Chant × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magnet Rise |
Electric |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Teeter Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pichu
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Pound |
Pichu (Totodile Side Deck) |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball RS
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Acquisition: Hatch |
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 5.1% |
Friend Area: Energetic Forest |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
I can't store electricity very well yet! |
26%-50% HP |
Oh, no! I only have half my HP! |
1%-25% HP |
I can't keep going! All my electricity is leaking away... |
Level up |
I leveled up! Yay, happy! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 5.1% |
IQ group: D |
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Recharge ×1) |
Loops: 1 |
Min. exp.: 3 |
Max. exp.: 3 |
Browser entry R-022 |
Pichu not only recharges the Styler, its cuteness is uplifting to others. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: |
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
(Recharge ×1) |
Browser entry R-001 |
It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: |
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Poké Assist:
(present) |
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Field move:
(present) |
(Electrify ×1) |
Not available in the past. |
Browser entry R-004 |
It restores the Styler Energy a little. |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
● |
Defense |
● |
Speed |
●●● |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 36 |
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Base Attack: 61 |
Base Defense: 39 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry: |
Everybody in the Haunted Zone is a friend of Pichu's! Pichu likes to play the Attraction Tangrowth's Swing-Along. |
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Pokémon Conquest
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HP: |
★ |
Move: ThunderShock |
Attack: |
★ |
Ability 1: Static
Ability 2: Mood Maker
Ability 3: Sequence |
Defense: |
★ |
Speed: |
★★ |
Evolves into Pikachu when it has a link of 50% or higher |
Range: 4 |
Perfect Links: Akizane and Sōrin |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 85 |
Base Attack: 77 |
Base Defense: 53 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 1 km |
Evolution Requirement: 25 |
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack× |
Charged Attacks: Thunderbolt, Disarming Voice, Thunder Punch |
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #002 |
Pichu may be small, but it can still give foes quite a shock! It’s not very good at storing electricity, though, so it sticks close to bigger Pokémon for safety. |
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Costumes in Pokémon GO
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Festive hat |
Party hat |
Ash hat |
Witch hat |
Summer Style |
Beanie hat |
Flower crown |
New Year's hat |
Evolution
Spiky-eared Pichu
Spiky-eared |
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Does not evolve |
Pichu
Electric |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Gold |
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Silver |
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Crystal |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Pichu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Other sprites
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Crystal credits |
Japanese sprites
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Gold |
Silver |
Gold and Silver back |
Trivia
- Pichu has the lowest base stat total of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- Pichu also has the lowest base HP and Defense stats of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- Pichu is the only Generation II Pokémon to be playable in the Super Smash Bros. series, though many others appear from Poké Balls.
- The Pikachu-colored Pichu (a Shiny Pichu) was the first Pokémon to be given out over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection outside of Japan.
- Pichu used to be game director Junichi Masuda's favorite Pokémon.[1] His new favorite is Victini.[2]
- Pichu is still Masuda's favorite Pokémon from Generation II.
- Together with Magikarp, Rattata, Ninjask, Goldeen, and Seedot, Pichu is the easiest Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Ranger, with only one loop necessary.
- In Pokémon Adventures, Yellow was the one who gave Pichu its species name, composing it as a combination of the name of Pibu's parents, Pika and Chuchu.
Origin
Pichu draws inspiration from squirrels and various other rodents.
Name origin
Pichu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking). It may also be a play on プチ puchi (petit). Pichu is ultimately a diminutive of Pikachu.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ピチュウ Pichu |
From ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle), チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking), and プチ puchi (petit). |
French |
Pichu |
Same as its Japanese name. |
Spanish |
Pichu |
Same as its Japanese name. |
German |
Pichu |
Same as its Japanese name. |
Italian |
Pichu |
Same as its Japanese name. |
Korean |
피츄 Pichu |
Transliteration of its Japanese name. |
Cantonese Chinese |
比超 Béichīu |
Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means super. |
Mandarin Chinese |
皮丘 Píqiū |
Transliteration of its Japanese name. |
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[hide]More languages |
Hebrew |
פיצ'ו Pichu |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
पिचू Pichu |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Пичу Pichu |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
พิชู Phichu |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Pichu Brothers
- Pibu
- Spiky-eared Pichu
- Ukulele Pichu
- Sandy's Pichu
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- Ash's Pikachu
- Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
- Baby Pokémon
- List of Pokémon with form differences
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Notes
- ↑ http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/
- ↑ http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1150433p1.html
External links
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