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Pikachu
Class: Common
Type:
Electric
Catch Rate: 190
Level Gain Rate: Medium Fast
Base Reward EXP: 82
Reward EV Point: Speed: 2
Pikachu in game: 5,907 Who?
AVG Level: 49
Gender Ratios:
50% Male / 50% Female
Pokemon Id: 25

Base Stats
HP: 35
Attack: 55
Defense: 40
SpAttack: 50
SpDefense: 50
Speed: 90
Total: 320
Default Ability 1: Crippling
Default Ability 2: Electric Master
Default Ability 3: SpAttack Gainer
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: rayo123000

Where Pikachu can be captured:

RO: 191, Boulder Town RO: 199, Quartz Town RO: 223, Scorched Town Display More...

Pikachu's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100%
: 200% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 100%

Pikachu's Transformation Line

#172 Pichu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 32
Minimum happiness: 220
#25 Pikachu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 48
Use item Lightning Gem
Holding Electric Orb item
#26 Raichu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 58
Use item Mega Gem
If Pokemon current id is 26
#8026 Mega Raichu
Electric (Type 1)
#172 Pichu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 32
Minimum happiness: 220
#25 Pikachu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 48
Use item Lightning Gem
Holding Psychic Orb item
#16026 Alolan Raichu
Electric (Type 1) Psychic (Type 2)
Level 58
Use item Mega Gem
If Pokemon current id is 16026
#20026 Mega Alolan Raichu
Electric (Type 1) Psychic (Type 2)
#172 Pichu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 32
Minimum happiness: 220
#25 Pikachu
Electric (Type 1)
Level 57
Use item Giga Gem
If Pokemon current id is 25
#24025 Giga Pikachu
Electric (Type 1)

Pikachu's Other Forms
#2025 Shiny Pikachu
Electric (Type 1)
#4025 Pikachu Rockstar
Electric (Type 1)
#4026 Pikachu Belle
Electric (Type 1)
#4027 Pikachu Popstar
Electric (Type 1)
#4028 Pikachu Phd
Electric (Type 1)
#4029 Pikachu Libre
Electric (Type 1)
#4035 Pikachu Fierce
Electric (Type 1)
#4037 Pikachu Partner
Electric (Type 1)
#4039 Pikachu Lightning
Electric (Type 1)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Pikachu Can Learn
ID: 601 Strength HM04 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 495 Rock Smash HM06 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100

Pikachu's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 84 Charm Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 395 Nasty Plot Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 619 Sweet Kiss Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 75
ID: 647 Thunder Shock Level: 1 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 248 Growl Level: 5 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 100
ID: 629 Tail Whip Level: 6 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 426 Play Nice Level: 7 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 137 Double Kick Level: 9 Category: Physical Base Power: 30 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 466 Quick Attack Level: 16 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 165 Electro Ball Level: 18 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 648 Thunder Wave Level: 18 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team Level: 23 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 574 Spark Level: 26 Category: Physical Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 621 Swift Level: 26 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 406 Nuzzle Level: 29 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 186 Feint Level: 34 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 319 Iron Tail Level: 37 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 553 Slam Level: 37 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 75
ID: 132 Discharge Level: 42 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 649 Thunderbolt Level: 42 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 12 Agility Level: 45 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 692 Wild Charge Level: 50 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 339 Light Screen Level: 53 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 644 Thunder Level: 58 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Pikachu Can Learn
ID: 77 Calm Mind TM004 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 339 Light Screen TM016 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 649 Thunderbolt TM024 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 644 Thunder TM025 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 10 Accuracy: 70
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 65 Brick Break TM031 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 639 Thief TM046 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 160 Echoed Voice TM049 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 209 Fling TM056 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 83 Charge Beam TM057 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 677 Volt Switch TM072 Category: Special Base Power: 70 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 648 Thunder Wave TM073 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 243 Grass Knot TM086 Category: Special Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 692 Wild Charge TM093 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 548 Skull Bash TM110 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 216 Focus Punch TM113 Category: Physical Base Power: 150 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 319 Iron Tail TM117 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 75
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 392 Mud-Slap TM127 Category: Special Base Power: 20 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 205 Flash TM128 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 169 Encore TM132 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 325 Knock Off TM136 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 646 Thunder Punch TM140 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 539 Shock Wave TM147 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 541 Signal Beam TM148 Category: Special Base Power: 75 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 56 Body Slam TM153 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 107 Counter TM154 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 157 Dynamic Punch TM155 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 364 Mega Kick TM156 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 75
ID: 365 Mega Punch TM157 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 521 Seismic Toss TM160 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 427 Play Rough TM171 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 621 Swift TM178 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 355 Magnet Rise TM201 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 170 Endeavor TM218 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 488 Reversal TM220 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 667 Uproar TM224 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 123 Defense Curl TM225 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 501 Rollout TM227 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 90
ID: 129 Dig TM228 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 12 Agility TM230 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 108 Covet TM232 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 138 Double Slap TM233 Category: Physical Base Power: 15 PP: 10 Accuracy: 85
ID: 182 Fake Out TM234 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 415 Pain Split TM243 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 650 Tickle TM245 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 276 Helping Hand TM246 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 469 Rage TM251 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 82 Charge TM258 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 163 Electric Terrain TM260 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 631 Take Down TM264 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 166 Electroweb TM265 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 695 Wish TM297 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 45 Bestow TM300 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 152 Draining Kiss TM301 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 345 Lucky Chant TM303 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 619 Sweet Kiss TM304 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 75
ID: 447 Present TM317 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 84 Charm TM322 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 199 Flail TM333 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 306 Icicle Crash TM348 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 395 Nasty Plot TM352 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 607 Submission TM425 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 25 Accuracy: 80
ID: 36 Baby-Doll Eyes TM429 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 371 Meteor Mash TM435 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 126 Detect TM444 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 131 Disarming Voice TM459 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 165 Electro Ball TM477 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 418 Pay Day TM508 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 213 Flying Press TM522 Category: Physical Base Power: 100 PP: 10 Accuracy: 95
ID: 705 Zap Cannon TM527 Category: Special Base Power: 120 PP: 5 Accuracy: 50
ID: 711 Floaty Fall TM567 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 327 Laser Focus TM573 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 717 Splishy Splash TM580 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 678 Volt Tackle TM584 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 718 Zippy Zap TM585 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 765 Rising Voltage TM596 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 781 Pika Papow TM612 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
Pokémon: Pikachu - Level Gain Rate: Medium Fast - Class: Common
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 48 EXP
L 3: 162 EXP
L 4: 384 EXP
L 5: 750 EXP
L 6: 1,296 EXP
L 7: 2,058 EXP
L 8: 3,072 EXP
L 9: 4,374 EXP
L 10: 6,000 EXP
L 11: 7,986 EXP
L 12: 10,368 EXP
L 13: 13,182 EXP
L 14: 16,464 EXP
L 15: 20,250 EXP
L 16: 24,576 EXP
L 17: 29,478 EXP
L 18: 34,992 EXP
L 19: 41,154 EXP
L 20: 48,000 EXP
L 21: 55,566 EXP
L 22: 63,888 EXP
L 23: 73,002 EXP
L 24: 82,944 EXP
L 25: 93,750 EXP
L 26: 105,456 EXP
L 27: 118,098 EXP
L 28: 131,712 EXP
L 29: 146,334 EXP
L 30: 162,000 EXP
L 31: 178,746 EXP
L 32: 196,608 EXP
L 33: 215,622 EXP
L 34: 235,824 EXP
L 35: 257,250 EXP
L 36: 279,936 EXP
L 37: 303,918 EXP
L 38: 329,232 EXP
L 39: 355,914 EXP
L 40: 384,000 EXP
L 41: 413,526 EXP
L 42: 444,528 EXP
L 43: 477,042 EXP
L 44: 511,104 EXP
L 45: 546,750 EXP
L 46: 584,016 EXP
L 47: 622,938 EXP
L 48: 663,552 EXP
L 49: 705,894 EXP
L 50: 750,000 EXP
L 51: 795,906 EXP
L 52: 843,648 EXP
L 53: 893,262 EXP
L 54: 944,784 EXP
L 55: 998,250 EXP
L 56: 1,053,696 EXP
L 57: 1,111,158 EXP
L 58: 1,170,672 EXP
L 59: 1,232,274 EXP
L 60: 1,296,000 EXP
L 61: 1,361,886 EXP
L 62: 1,429,968 EXP
L 63: 1,500,282 EXP
L 64: 1,572,864 EXP
L 65: 1,647,750 EXP
L 66: 1,724,976 EXP
L 67: 1,804,578 EXP
L 68: 1,886,592 EXP
L 69: 1,971,054 EXP
L 70: 2,058,000 EXP
L 71: 2,147,466 EXP
L 72: 2,239,488 EXP
L 73: 2,334,102 EXP
L 74: 2,431,344 EXP
L 75: 2,531,250 EXP
L 76: 2,633,856 EXP
L 77: 2,739,198 EXP
L 78: 2,847,312 EXP
L 79: 2,958,234 EXP
L 80: 3,072,000 EXP
L 81: 3,188,646 EXP
L 82: 3,308,208 EXP
L 83: 3,430,722 EXP
L 84: 3,556,224 EXP
L 85: 3,684,750 EXP
L 86: 3,816,336 EXP
L 87: 3,951,018 EXP
L 88: 4,088,832 EXP
L 89: 4,229,814 EXP
L 90: 4,374,000 EXP
L 91: 4,521,426 EXP
L 92: 4,672,128 EXP
L 93: 4,826,142 EXP
L 94: 4,983,504 EXP
L 95: 5,144,250 EXP
L 96: 5,308,416 EXP
L 97: 5,476,038 EXP
L 98: 5,647,152 EXP
L 99: 5,821,794 EXP
L 100: 6,000,000 EXP
L 101: 6,300,000 EXP
L 102: 6,615,000 EXP
L 103: 6,945,000 EXP
L 104: 7,292,000 EXP
L 105: 7,656,000 EXP
L 106: 8,038,000 EXP
L 107: 8,439,000 EXP
L 108: 8,860,000 EXP
L 109: 9,303,000 EXP
L 110: 9,768,000 EXP
L 111: 10,256,000 EXP
L 112: 10,768,000 EXP
L 113: 11,306,000 EXP
L 114: 11,871,000 EXP
L 115: 12,464,000 EXP
L 116: 13,087,000 EXP
L 117: 13,741,000 EXP
L 118: 14,428,000 EXP
L 119: 15,149,000 EXP
L 120: 15,906,000 EXP


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Pikachu (Pokémon)

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Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon		 ピカチュウ
Pikachu
#025
Pikachu
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu		 Pikachu in a cap
Pikachu in a cap
Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu		 Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Pikachu
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric
Abilities
Static
Pikachu		 Lightning Rod
Cosplay Pikachu
Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Fairy
Hatch time
2570 - 2826 steps
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Weight
13.2 lbs. 6.0 kg
Base experience yield
82
Gen. I-IV		 112
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 2
Speed
Shape
Body08.webp
Footprint
F025.webp
Pokédex color
  Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links
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    • Generation II
    • Generation III
    • Generation IV
    • Generation V
    • Generation VI
    • Generation VII
  • Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

In Alola, Pikachu will evolve into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu has a Gigantamax form. Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.

In Pokémon Yellow, the starter Pikachu will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and one of Nintendo's major mascots.

It is also the game mascot and starter Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. It has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World.

Biology

 
Pikachu's gender differences in the anime

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.

The anime has shown that wild Pikachu live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In the anime, Alolan Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as other Electric Pokémon species. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for Berries, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. It has been observed eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by Cramorant. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.

Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. Pikachu has been known to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharging fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu can also electrify itself to use its signature move Volt Tackle.

Pikachu has three alternate forms: one, the Cosplay Pikachu appeared exclusively in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five Contest conditions. The second form is Pikachu in a cap, which debuted as an event-exclusive Pokémon in Generation VII. It is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from the anime. In addition to these two forms, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media. The last, Partner Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. This Pikachu can be either gender, has higher base stats, and has access to moves that normal Pikachu do not.

As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. 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.[1]

Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika, while Pikachu in a cap has its own exclusive Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Partner Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, and the Partner Power, Pika Papow. Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item. Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

In the anime

Main series

 
Pikachu in the anime
 
Gigantamax Pikachu in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Pikachu

Ash has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime, which also marked its debut. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series and has appeared in every non-special episode, with the exception of Time After Time!, and also every Pokémon movie since. In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, he was revealed to be capable of Gigantamaxing. Ash's Pikachu always remains outside of his Poké Ball.

Pikachutwo

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process. It reappeared in the sequel special Mewtwo Returns and the remake movie Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.

Puka

A Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by Victor on Seafoam Island in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

Sparky

Ritchie has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.

Ashachu

Ash was turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverted to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.

Cosplay Pikachu

All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. They reappeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where they were all summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.

Ash's Pikachu (M20)

The Ash Ketchum of the alternate continuity introduced in I Choose You! has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

Other
 
A Shiny Pikachu in the anime
 
A female Pikachu in the anime

In The Ultimate Test, James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League entrance exam, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. After interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Pikachu was kidnapped by a Skarmory. As a result, Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

In BWS01, Ayumi's female Pikachu was trained on how to properly use Thunderbolt with the help of Cilan and Stunfisk.

A Mirror World Pikachu appeared in The Cave of Mirrors!, under the ownership of Mirror Ash. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.

In Lights! Camera! Pika!, Frank has multiple Pikachu that would participate in his filmmaking endeavors.

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, multiple Pikachu were summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.

In Battling at Full Volume!, Jimmy's Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, Serena took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.

In A Plethora of Pikachu!, Pikala has multiple Pikachu. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is Shiny was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!. In Battle Royal 151!, another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It defeated a Magikarp and Pyukumuku, but ended up losing to Jessie's Mimikyu.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Gotta Catch a What?!, with one of them, a female, being caught by Goh. She, along with a few others, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.

Minor appearances

 
A set of costumed Cosplay Pikachu in the anime
 
A Pikachu wearing a cap in the anime

In Pokémon Emergency!, Nurse Joy has multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat Team Rocket and send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.

Wild Pikachu were prominent in Pikachu's Goodbye, where Ash considered releasing his own Pikachu so he could be with his own kind.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

In a flashback in Pokémon Double Trouble, Travis's mother Luana temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.

A Pikachu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved into a Raichu.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Pikachu appeared in two of Elijah's movies. Red's Pikachu was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and his friends were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped Plusle and Minun on their mission to rescue Princess Kirlia from the evil Exploud.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Pikachu was one of Mew's transformations.

In Cooking up a Sweet Story!, Abigail's Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in The Keystone Pops!, under the ownership of an Aura Guardian.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in Flint Sparks the Fire!, under the ownership of Volkner. In the present day, it is a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in Clemont's demonstration in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, where it evolved into a Raichu using a Thunder Stone.

A Pikachu appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Uschi.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Pikachu joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pikachu competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP002 Pikachu Dawn's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW001 Pikachu Trip's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.
BW093 Pikachu Cameron's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM003 Pikachu Rotom Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN035 Pikachu Goh's Rotom Phone Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have differently shaped tails.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts

A female appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts as the protagonist along with an Oshawott.

Pokémon Origins

 
Pikachu in Pokémon Origins

Red's Pikachu

Red caught a Pikachu in File 4: Charizard.

Other

In File 1: Red, a Pikachu was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

Pokémon Generations

 
Pikachu in Pokémon Generations

Red's Pikachu

Red caught a Pikachu in Viridian Forest in The Adventure. He then proceeded to travel though multiple regions with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

 
Scottie's Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
 
Bettie's Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Two Pikachu appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, with one under the ownership of Scottie and the other under the ownership of Bettie. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a battle against Erika, a Beauty, and a Lass; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against Skyla, Flint, and Acerola.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

 
Pikachu in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Pikachu appeared in Letter.

A Pikachu appeared in Buddy, under the ownership of a Schoolboy.

Pokétoon

In The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero, a Pikachu appears among the Pokémon saved by the Pancham of the title.

In A Budding Dream, Tsubomi tries to capture a Pikachu but it ends up escaping the Poké Ball.

GOTCHA!

A Pikachu appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of a boy.

In the manga

 
Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash & Pikachu, a manga adaptation of the Pokémon anime based on Ash's adventures in Johto, Hoenn, and Battle Frontier.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Pikachu (EToP)

Ash's Pikachu is a main character in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of the Pokémon anime.

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, appeared as well, but it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
The Electric Tale of Pikachu ET01 An electric mouse Pokémon.
Habitat: Forests and woodlands
Diet: Mainly fruit
Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek.
Beware of electrocution!
 

How I Became a Pokémon Card

A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.

Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Pikachu (MPJ)

Pikachu is a main character in Magical Pokémon Journey. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, debuting in How Do You Do, Pikachu?. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

Ash's Pikachu also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl.

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

A Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Red's Pikachu (game)

Red's Pikachu debuted as a silhouette alongside its Trainer in JBA5. It then physically debuted in JBA6.

Pokémon Adventures

 
Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures
 
A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures
 
Female Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue chapter

Main article: Pika

Pikachu debuted in Wanted: Pikachu!, where it was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but end up getting shocked by him. Red arrives and captures him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had.

A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

In Just a Spearow Carrier, a Pikachu appeared with its Trainer at Indigo Plateau. It noticeably has a flower by its ear.

Yellow chapter

Pika served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the Elite Four during this chapter before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that he can Surf.

A Pikachu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.

A Pikachu appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter

Main article: Chuchu

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation of Pokémon eggs in Teddiursa's Picnic.

A Pikachu appeared in Ursaring Major, where it appeared in a fantasy of Silver when he explains the vital points of Pokémon.

In Tyranitar War, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", which she had found injured in Viridian Forest and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto. Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even Jasmine noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into Gold's Pibu.

Two Pikachu owned by a pair of Poké Fans are seen in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards the Indigo Plateau.

Diamond & Pearl chapter

Wild Pikachu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.

X & Y chapter

Multiple Pikachu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in PS562.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter

Main article: Cosplay Pikachu

Five Pikachu appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 3, where they each wear the five costumes available for the Cosplay Pikachu: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph. D, and Pikachu Libre. Lisia reveals to Chaz that Ruby composed the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably, there are several males, with the exception of Pikachu Pop Star, which has the black marking on the tip of her tail. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 7.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.

Hau's Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to PASM32.

Sword & Shield chapter

A Pikachu appeared in thos chapter, having been swallowed by a Cramorant.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS004 When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.
 

Pokémon Battle Frontier

A Pikachu appeared in Aim for the Top!.

A Pikachu appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.

A Pikachu appeared in Introducing the Frontier Brains!, where it was seen in a picture taken by Anabel.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Pikachu appeared in ABM02.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Gold's Pikachu

Eusine was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being Gold's.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

Main article: Shu's Pikachu

Shu's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

A female Pikachu appeared in GDZ40, under the ownership of a male Trainer.

A Pikachu appeared in GDZ61.

Pokémon Horizon

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in The Power of Teamwork.

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived Pokémon Newspaper Strip.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Pikachu appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei, under the ownership of Hanbei.

 
Pikachu in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)

Pikachu is one of the main characters in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that Red caught on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of Clefairy and is considered the smarter of the two.

In Clefairy finally evolves?!, Pikachu evolved into Raichu, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

Yellow has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in The Fake Pikachu!!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One.

Pokémon Zensho

Satoshi caught a Pikachu in PZ02. It later evolved into a Raichu in PZ10.

In the TCG

 
Pikachu in the TCG
 
Pikachu TCG Coin
Main article: Pikachu (TCG)

Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be 179 known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as No.1 Trainer.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was Pikachu in the Base Set (which was reprinted in Base Set 2 and in POP Series 2 with different artwork). It was followed in the next set by another Pikachu (which was also reprinted in the Legendary Collection). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English promo card, Pikachu. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at E3.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched Ken Sugimori's artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using ThunderShock. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG coins, with one being included with the English and European languages-only Base Set 2. This coin was also featured in the Pokémon Play It! PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the Game Boy game Pokémon Trading Card Game, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, where it is given by Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.

In the TFG

Two Pikachu figures have been released.

  • Next Quest: Pikachu
  • Black Star Promo: Pikachu

Other appearances

 
Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)
Main article: Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)

Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moveset includes electrical attacks it uses in the main games, like Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, and Thunder. In Burst form, it can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of its attacks and victory poses are directly taken from Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima's movesets from the Tekken series.

Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.[2]

Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the Wii U port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is capable of speaking the human language, but only the player character Tim Goodman is capable of hearing him. Much like Meowth from the anime, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.

Lightning Force

 
Pikachu and Eliana in the Lightning Force music video

The Brazilian music video Lightning Force features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.

Game data

As the player

Main article: Pikachu (PokéPark)

Pikachu appears as the player character in both PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends Charmander, Chikorita, and Piplup and ends up in the PokéPark. There he goes on a quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever-expanding Wish Park. At the new PokéPark he meets Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside Voltorb. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
  • Hey You, Pikachu!: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to Red) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by Professor Oak. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
  • Pokémon Stadium 2: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
  • Pokémon Channel: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto
#025
Red When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Blue
Yellow It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Stadium Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
Generation II     Johto
#022
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.
Stadium 2 This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Generation III   Hoenn
#156		   Kanto
#025
Ruby Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
Sapphire This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Emerald It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
FireRed It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
LeafGreen When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Generation IV   Sinnoh
#104		   Johto
#022
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 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
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.
Generation V     Unova
#—
Black It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White
Black 2 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White 2
Generation VI   Kalos
Central #036		   Hoenn
#163
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.
Generation VII   Alola
SM: #025		   Alola
USUM: #032		   Kanto
#025
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
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.
Generation VIII   Galar
#194		   Galar
Isle of Armor #085
Sword Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Shield When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Original Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region together.
Partner Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
World Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.
Gigantamax Pikachu
Sword Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
Shield When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.

 

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Blue (Japan)
Viridian Forest, Power Plant, Rocket Game Corner
Yellow
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Route 2
Crystal
Route 2MorningDay, Celadon Game Corner
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver
Viridian Forest
Trade Pikachu in Saffron City
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Resort, Yellow Forest, Rally, and Sightseeing
Generation V  
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI  
X Y
Santalune Forest, Route 3, Friend Safari (Electric)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 1, long grass)
Cosplay Pikachu: received at the Contest Hall in Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town, Slateport City, or Lilycove City after first contest
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Route 1, Hau'oli City (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Heahea City (Surf Association, only one)
Pikachu Valley (QR Scanner, Partner Cap)
Let's Go Pikachu
Viridian Forest (Pikachu)
Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town (Partner Pikachu)
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
Route 4, Stony Wilderness
Rolling Fields (Wanderer)
Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
Meetup Spot (Only one) Gigantamax Factor
Expansion Pass
Forest of Focus
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer)
Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus (Max Raid Battle)

 

In side games

Generation I  
Snap
Beach, Tunnel, River and Cave
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Viridian Forest
Generation II  
Puzzle Challenge
Defeat a Gentleman after performing a 6-block combo in Challenge Mode
Generation III  
Channel
Collect all 101 Nice Cards
Pinball: R&S
Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storages 4 and 20, Endless Level 1, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lightning Field (6F-10F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Panula Cave, Sekra Range
Generation IV  
Battle Revolution
Beat Pokétopia Master Mysterial for the first time
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)*
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)*
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest, Crysta Cave, Volcano Cave, Chroma Road, Chroma Highlands, Chroma Ruins
Ranch
Hayley's trades
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C, B & S)
Ranger: GS
Submarine, Faldera Volcano, Thunder Temple
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain; Forest: Trailhead Field, World Axle - B1F
Conquest
Violight, Password Outbreak
MD GTI
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road), Pika Land (1F-14F)
Rumble U
Model Train Room: Rush Hour, Locomotive Café: Dash Race!,
Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories (Reward), NFC Figurine
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 6
Rumble World
Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest (All Areas), Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon
Picross
Area 04: Stage 02
Generation VII  
Quest
Mulligan Stew à la Cube, Yellow Curry à la Cube, Watt a Risotto à la Cube
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Dragonite Sea, Snorlax Sea, Pinsir Sea, Zapdos Sea, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Celebi Sea, Castform Sea, Garchomp Sea, Entei Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Aegislash Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal Pikachu
Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal Festive Hat Pikachu
Generation VIII  
MD DX
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lightning Field (6F-10F)
Café Mix
Café Upgrades: Order #151, Daily Login Bonus: Day 5
Cross-Generation  
Shuffle
Night Festival: Stage 23
Graucus Hall: Stage 477
Event: Pokémon Safari (Eighth release; Angry)
Event: Pokémon Safari (Second release; Winking)
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Second release; Sleeping)
Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Enamored, Ho-Oh Costume, Lugia Costume, Rayquaza Costume)
Event: Commemorative Event (Smiling)
Event: Pikachu Appears (3DS; Happy)
Event: Commemorative Event (Mobile; Happy)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Second release; Happy)
Event: Pokémon Safari (12th release; Spooky)
Event: Pokémon Safari (13th release; Holiday)
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Magikarp Costume and Gyarados Costume)
Event: Pikachu Appears (Shiny Gyarados Costume, Hoenn Cap, Unova Cap, Alola Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release; Kimono Boy Costume and Kimono Girl Costume)
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release; Shiny Rayquaza Costume)
Event: Pikachu Appears (Sinnoh Cap and Kalos Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (21st release; Charizard Costume)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fifth release; Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap and Alola Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (26th release; Dizzy and Surprised)
Masters EX
Starter Pokémon (Scottie/Bettie's)
Evolve Egg Pichu

 

In events

In-game events
Games Event Language Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Colosseum Pikachu Japanese 10 November 21, 2003 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Japanese 10 December 14, 2006 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu English 10 June 25, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu French 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu German 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Italian 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Spanish 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Japanese 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Taiwanese 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu American 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu PAL 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Korean 50 December 21, 2017 onwards
HOME HOME Pikachu Worldwide 5 February 12, 2020 onwards
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News Yes 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 May 12 to 18, 2020

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Japanese PGL 10 September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu English PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu French PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu German PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Italian PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Spanish PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow* Light Ball Light Ball (100)% Berry (100)%
Gold Silver Berry (2%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%) Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%) Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Platinum
Battle Revolution Light Ball Light Ball (100%)
Ranch Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%) Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
X Y Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Sun Moon Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Sword Shield Light Ball Light Ball (5%)
Pokéwalker Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (100%) Lum Berry Lum Berry (100%)
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry (100%) Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (100%)
TinyMushroom TinyMushroom (100%) Oran Berry Oran Berry (100%)
Events* Light Ball Light Ball (100%) Lucky Egg Lucky Egg (100%)
Shell Bell Shell Bell (100%) Soothe Bell Soothe Bell (100%)
Chesto Berry Chesto Berry (100%) Thunder Stone Thunder Stone (100%)
Air Balloon Air Balloon (100%) Comet Shard Comet Shard (100%)
Sea Incense Sea Incense (100%) Silk Scarf Silk Scarf (100%)
Heart Scale Heart Scale (100%) Focus Band Focus Band (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
35
 
 95 - 142 180 - 274
Attack:
55
 
 54 - 117 103 - 229
Defense:
30
 
 31 - 90 58 - 174
Sp. Atk:
50
 
 49 - 112 94 - 218
Sp. Def:
40
 
 40 - 101 76 - 196
Speed:
90
 
 85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
300
 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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

 

Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
35
 
 95 - 142 180 - 274
Attack:
55
 
 54 - 117 103 - 229
Defense:
40
 
 40 - 101 76 - 196
Sp. Atk:
50
 
 49 - 112 94 - 218
Sp. Def:
50
 
 49 - 112 94 - 218
Speed:
90
 
 85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
320
 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.

 

Partner Pikachu
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
45
 
 105 - 320 200 - 431
Attack:
80
 
 76 - 321 148 - 437
Defense:
50
 
 49 - 285 94 - 364
Sp. Atk:
75
 
 72 - 315 139 - 425
Sp. Def:
60
 
 58 - 297 112 - 388
Speed:
120
 
 112 - 370 220 - 533
Total:
430
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 AVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) minimum friendship and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 200 AVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) maximum friendship and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
3/4 ★★★☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
3/4 ★★★☆
Total
15/20 ★★★☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Poison 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
Weak to:
Ground 2×
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Flying ½×
Steel ½×
Electric ½×
Notes:
  • If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Play Nice Normal Status — —% 20
1 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status — 75% 10
1 Nuzzle Electric Physical 20 100% 20
1 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20
1 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20
1 Thunder Shock Electric Special 40 100% 30
1 Tail Whip Normal Status — 100% 30
1 Growl Normal Status — 100% 40
1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
4 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20
8 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
12 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10
16 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
20 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20
24 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30
28 Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20
32 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15
36 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
40 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30
44 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120 75% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 40 100% 20
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM18 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Fairy Sprite.webp TM29 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20
Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.webp TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 70 100% 20
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Fairy Sprite.webp TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 50 100% 10
Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.webp TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR04 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.webp TR12 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.webp TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR30 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR35 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Dark Sprite.webp TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20
Bag TR Grass Sprite.webp TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10
Bag TR Electric Sprite.webp TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 90 100% 15
Bag TR Fairy Sprite.webp TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ElectrikeManectricShinxLuxioLuxrayEmolga
DedenneTogedemaruYamperBoltund		 Charge Electric Status — —% 20
ClefairyClefableJigglypuffWigglytuffAudinoEspurr
MeowsticAromatisseSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarina
Indeedee		 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15
MeowthMeowthMeowthPersianPersianPerrserker
NuzleafShiftryPurrloinLiepardMienfooMienshao
EspurrMeowsticImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarl		 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
DunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswineZigzagoonLinoone
CubchooBearticBunnelbyDiggersbySpritzeeAromatisse
StuffulBewear		 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15
Delibird Present Normal Physical — 90% 15
MinccinoCinccino Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20
Light Ball* Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
TogeticTogekissSwirlixSlurpuff Wish Normal Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu 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 Pikachu in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Bestow × Normal Status — —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status — —% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Double Slap × Normal Physical 15 85% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Follow Me Normal Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Happy Hour Normal Status — —% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Heart Stamp × Psychic Physical 60 100% 25
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hold Hands Normal Status — —% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Lucky Chant × Normal Status — —% 30
I II III IV V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status — —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 75 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Sing Normal Status — 55% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Yawn Normal Status — —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120 50% 5
  • 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 Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • × 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

By events

 

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu
KIBO's Pikachu
Singing Pikachu		 Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40
Wild Area News (May 12 to 18, 2020)
Gigantamax Pikachu
All Generation VIII Pikachu in a cap (Move Reminder)		 Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
All Generation VIII Pikachu in a cap Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
All Generation VIII Pikachu in a cap Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15
KIBO's Pikachu Wish Normal Status — —% 10
Singing Pikachu Sing Normal Status — 55% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation VIII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Scratch Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)
Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)
Pikachu (Sample Set 1)
Tackle Pikachu (Expedition 124)

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Tackle  Normal  The Double Trouble Header
Leer  Normal  Hour of the Houndour

Side game data

Pikachu

Pokémon Pinball
Pin025.webp Pinani025.webp
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS025.webp PinRSani025.webp
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani025.webp
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP You can depend on my electric attacks!
26%-50% HP My HP's been halved...
1%-25% HP I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
Level up OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Let's keep at it, <name>!
26%-50% HP This is starting to hurt...
1%-25% HP I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
Level up Yes! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP RT 025.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.webp
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.webpRecharge fm.webp
(Recharge ×2)
Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 9 Max. exp.: 9
Browser entry R-023
Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Recharge PA.webp
Recharge
Field move: Recharge 3 field move.webp
(Recharge ×3)
Browser entry R-002
It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present)		 Recharge Assist.webp
Recharge
Field move:
(present)		 Recharge 3 field move.webp
(Recharge ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)		 Electric Assist.webp
Electric
Field move:
(past)		 Electrify 1 field move.webp
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry R-005/N-154
It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush025 fBody.webp Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 43  
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW025.webp PokéPark Pad entry:
No entry.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP025.webp HP: ★ Move: Thunderbolt
Attack: ★ Ability 1: Static
Ability 2: Celebrate
Ability 3: Lightningrod
Defense: ★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Pichu when it has a link of 50% or higher
Evolves into Raichu when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Thunderstone
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT025.webp

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 130 Raise Max Level.webp 20

#016
Shuffle025.webp

 Paralyze
Leaves the foe paralyzed.
Skill Swapper: Unity Power
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Angry.webp

 Super Bolt
Rarely deals a ton of damage.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Winking.webp

 Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Sleeping.webp

 Sleep Charm
Leaves the foe asleep.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025FiredUp.webp

 Cross Attack+
Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025Surprised.webp

 Last-Ditch Effort
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Enamored.webp

 Mind Zap
Delays your opponent's disruptions.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Smiling.webp

 Flash Mob
Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025Dizzy.webp

 Barrier Bash++
Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Happy.webp

 Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Spooky.webp

 Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#016
Shuffle025Holiday.webp

 Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeCharizard.webp

 Burn
Leaves the foe burned.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeMagikarp.webp

 Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeGyarados.webp

 Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeShinyGyarados.webp

 L-Boost
Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeHo-Oh.webp

 Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper: Pyre
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeLugia.webp

 Eject+
Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025KimonoBoy.webp

 Sleep Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025KimonoGirl.webp

 Paralysis Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeRayquaza.webp

 Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeShinyRayquaza.webp

 Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025Intern.webp

 Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025ChildrensDay.webp

 Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025RainySeason.webp

 Downpour
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025SummerFestival.webp

 T-Boost
Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025BeachWalk.webp

 Three Force
Increases damage when you make a match of three.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025PastryChef.webp

 Quirky+
Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025Artist.webp

 Damage Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025MushroomHarvest.webp

 Counterattack+
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025YearsEnd.webp

 Calm Down
Delays your opponent's disruptions.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025LionDancer.webp

 Hitting Streak+
Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025Kotatsu.webp

 Nap Time
Leaves the foe asleep.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025Graduate.webp

 Final Effort
Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.

 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025O.webp

 Stabilize+
Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Skill Swapper: Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025H.webp

 Rock Shot
Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025S.webp

 Block Shot
Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025U.webp

 Barrier Shot
Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025K.webp

 Cloud Shot
Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Electric
None.webp Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#016
Shuffle025A.webp

 Shot Out
Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Hyper Bolt
Pokémon GO
GO025.webp Base Stamina: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Pikachu Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack, Present†
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge*, Surf†, Thunder†
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Magikarp Jump Light Ball.webp Friendship Item: Light Ball (Beat the Friend League) ★✰✰✰✰: +0%
★★✰✰✰: +10% (1Magikarp Jump Support Candy.webp)
★★★✰✰: +40% (2Magikarp Jump Support Candy.webp)
★★★★✰: +100% (5Magikarp Jump Support Candy.webp)
★★★★★: +200% (7Magikarp Jump Support Candy.webp)
Skill: Award a little JP
Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes
New Pokémon Snap
NPS025.webp
Photodex entry #030
Pikachu build up electricity in their cheek sacs while they sleep. They’re also very curious—you’ll often see one playing at our research camp.

Pikachu Libre

Pokémon GO
GO025Li.webp Base Stamina: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Charm
Charged Attacks: Flying Press, Thunder Punch, Play Rough

Flying Pikachu

Pokémon GO
GO025Fly.webp Base Stamina: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Fly

 

Event forms in Pokémon GO
GO025F.webp GO025P.webp GO025O.webp GO025H.webp GO025S.webp
Festive hat Party hat Original Cap Witch hat Summer Style
GO025C.webp GO025G.webp GO025D.webp GO025L.webp GO025F19.webp
H.F. Custom Cap Flower crown Detective Pikachu Straw Hat Mimikyu costume
GO025B.webp GO025P20.webp GO025Cl.webp GO025Saf.webp GO025G20.webp
Beanie Party hat (2020) Clone Safari hat Flower hat
GO025Cha.webp GO025Umb.webp GO025Ray.webp GO025Luc.webp GO025W.webp
Charizard hat Umbreon hat Rayquaza hat Lucario hat World Cap
GO025M23.webp GO025W20.webp GO025Y21.webp
Explorer Winter Carnival Costume New Year's Hat

Evolution

Pichu
Baby form
Pichu
 Electric 
Soothe Bell
Friendship
→

←
Egg
Breed
Pikachu
First evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone


→
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone


→
Alolan Form
Raichu
Second evolution
Raichu
 Electric  Psychic 

 

Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu
Pikachu
Does not evolve
Pikachu
 Electric 

 

Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap
Pikachu
Does not evolve
Pikachu
 Electric 

 

Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu
Pikachu
Does not evolve
Pikachu
 Electric 

 

Forms

Cosplay Pikachu

Normal
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 




↔
Knowing Meteor Mash
Pikachu
Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu
 Electric 




↔
Knowing Icicle Crash
Pikachu
Pikachu Belle
Pikachu
 Electric 




↔
Knowing Draining Kiss
Pikachu
Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu
 Electric 




↔
Knowing Electric Terrain
Pikachu
Pikachu, Ph.D
Pikachu
 Electric 




↔
Knowing Flying Press
Pikachu
Pikachu Libre
Pikachu
 Electric 

Pikachu in a cap

Original Cap Hoenn Cap Sinnoh Cap Unova Cap Kalos Cap Alola Cap Partner Cap World Cap
025Pikachu-Original.webp 025Pikachu-Hoenn.webp 025Pikachu-Sinnoh.webp 025Pikachu-Unova.webp 025Pikachu-Kalos.webp 025Pikachu-Alola.webp 025Pikachu-Partner.webp 025Pikachu-World.webp
Does not evolve

Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu
025Pikachu LG.webp
Does not evolve

Gigantamax Pikachu

Dynamax icon.webp
Gigantamax Factor
Pikachu
Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


↔
Lasts for three turns
Pikachu
Gigantamax Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 025.webp Spr b g1 025.webp   Spr 1y 025.webp Spr b g1 025.webp   Spr 1g 025.webp Spr b g1 025.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 025.webp Spr b 2g 025.webp   Spr 2s 025.webp Spr b 2g 025.webp   Spr 2c 025.webp Spr b 2c 025.webp
Spr 2g 025 s.webp Spr b 2g 025 s.webp   Spr 2s 025 s.webp Spr b 2g 025 s.webp   Spr 2c 025 s.webp Spr b 2g 025 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 025.webp Spr b 3r 025.webp   Spr 3e 025.webp Spr b 3r 025.webp   Spr 3f 025.webp Spr b 3r 025.webp
Spr 3r 025 s.webp Spr b 3r 025 s.webp   Spr 3e 025 s.webp Spr b 3r 025 s.webp   Spr 3f 025 s.webp Spr b 3f 025 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male   Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female
      Form Form
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Shiny Form Shiny Form
      Front Back
Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back
025MS8.webp For other sprites and images, please see Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

Other sprites

Spr 3f Pikachu credits.webp
FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

 
$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu
 
Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium
  • Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida, a core designer at Game Freak.[3]
  • The nation of Niue released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise.
  • Pikachu and its evolved form both share their category name with Sandshrew, Sandslash, Rattata, and Raticate. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
    • They all have at least one family member with a regional form in Alola.
  • Veronica Taylor has said Pikachu is her favorite Pokémon. Sarah Natochenny has as well, shared with Mew.
  • In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it pikachurin. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in Times Square after an accident involving an M&M's balloon in the 2005 parade.[4] It was last used in the August 2006 Party of the Decade in New York City's Bryant Park. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a Poké Ball balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.
  • Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon with a pre-evolved form, though Pokémon Yellow predates Pichu.
  • According to A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 amperes.
  • Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it.
    • Additionally, Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive Z-moves.
  • In the Japanese Pokémon Stadium, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully evolved.
  • In Pokémon Yellow and from Generation VI onward, Pikachu uses its cry from the anime (voiced by Ikue Ohtani). Before Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in core series games.
    • Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
    • The starter Pikachu in Yellow has unique voice clips in Pokémon Stadium and Stadium 2.
  • Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
  • Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or an event.
  • Pikachu was the focus of a Pokémon Center collection in June 2014.
  • Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose base stats increased in Generation VI, and also the only to receive more than one: Defense and Special Defense.
  • Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Pinball mini, and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire.
  • Pikachu is number 025 in both the National Pokédex and Alola Pokédex in Sun and Moon.
  • Pikachu originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu", which would have had two horns and fangs. Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it.[5]
  • Pikachu's Gigantamax form is most likely a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from Generations I and II.

Origin

Pikachu is based on a mouse after its name. Its cheek pouches were also inspired by squirrels, which store food in their cheeks. The stripes on its back and its lightning bolt-shaped tail were given for aesthetic reasons.[5]

Pikachu's designer, Atsuko Nishida, revealed in an interview that it was originally a daifuku-like creature with ears. Its black ear tips are remnants from this original concept.[5]

Name origin

Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of a mouse squeaking).[6] It may also be derived from "peekaboo", or the animal pika, a relative of the rabbit with similar proportions.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.webp Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu Combination of ピカピカ pikapika and チューチュー chūchū
France Flag.webp French Pikachu Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Pikachu Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.webp German Pikachu Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.webp Italian Pikachu Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 피카츄 Pikachu Same as Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese 比卡超 Béikāchīu Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means super.
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū Transliteration of its Japanese name.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related articles

  • Ash's Pikachu
  • Ash's Pikachu (EToP)
  • Ash's Pikachu (M20)
  • Red's Pikachu (game)
  • Pika
  • Chuchu
  • Sparky
  • Pikachutwo
  • Puka
  • Shu's Pikachu
  • Hazel's Pikachu
  • Gold's Pikachu
  • Lt. Surge's Pikachu
  • Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
  • Pikachu (PokéPark)
  • Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
  • Detective Pikachu (character)
  • Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)
  • Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)
  • Ashachu
  • Pikachu in a cap
  • Cosplay Pikachu
  • Partner Pokémon (game)
  • Starter Pokémon
  • Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
  • Pikachu variants
  • List of Pokémon with form differences
  • Gigantamax

References

  1. ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/
  2. ↑ Pokkén Tournament's official site
  3. ↑ Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY
  4. ↑ Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times
  5. ↑ Jump up to:5.0 5.1 5.2 Siliconera - Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns
  6. ↑ TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak

External links

  • Article on Wikipedia

 

Starter Pokémon
Kanto
001

Bulbasaur
004

Charmander
007

Squirtle
Johto
152

Chikorita
155

Cyndaquil
158

Totodile
Hoenn
252

Treecko
255

Torchic
258

Mudkip
Sinnoh
387

Turtwig
390

Chimchar
393

Piplup
Unova
495

Snivy
498

Tepig
501

Oshawott
Kalos
650

Chespin
653

Fennekin
656

Froakie
Alola
722

Rowlet
725

Litten
728

Popplio
Galar
810

Grookey
813

Scorbunny
816

Sobble
Yellow
025

Pikachu (player)
133

Eevee (rival)
Colosseum XD
196MS6.webp197MS6.webp

Espeon and Umbreon
133

Eevee
Let's Go, Pikachu!
025Pa

Partner
Pikachu (player)
133

Eevee (rival)
Let's Go, Eevee!
133Pa

Partner
Eevee (player)
025

Pikachu (rival)
 
Legends: Arceus
722

Rowlet
155

Cyndaquil
501

Oshawott

 

Super Smash Bros. series
Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
 
Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu
Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar
 
Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar
Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League
 
Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill
Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy
Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin
Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee
Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios
Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu
Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy
Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi
Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark
 
Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
Stickers
Spirits
 
Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

 

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