Pichu Pokemon Guide

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Pichu Pokemon Guide

Pichu is an Electric-type baby Pokemon from the Johto region, known for storing electricity, shocking itself by accident and evolving into Pikachu through friendship. This guide covers Pichu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Normal Form

Pichu

Shiny Form

Shiny Pichu

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Pichu guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Pichu Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Pichu Description

Pichu is the baby form of Pikachu. It is an Electric-type Pokemon that has not yet mastered storing electricity, so it can accidentally shock itself or nearby Pokemon when surprised.

Competitive Overview

Is Pichu Good in Competitive?

Pichu is usually a baby Pokemon used for collection, early-game fun or Little Cup style formats rather than standard competitive play. Its best value comes from Speed, Electric-type utility and access to support moves.

Pichu’s biggest strengths are moves such as Thunderbolt, Nuzzle, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Charm and Grass Knot. Its biggest issues are very low bulk, low base stats and a weakness to Ground-type moves.

Pichu Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Pichu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Pichu

National Dex

#0172

Type

Electric

Species

Tiny Mouse Pokemon

Height

1’00” / 0.3 m

30 cm

Weight

4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg

2.0 kg

Abilities

Torrent, Flash Water

Pichu Stats

Pichu has very low baby-stage stats, especially defensively. It becomes much more useful after evolving into Pikachu and eventually Raichu.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Pichu Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Pichu’s best moves usually focus on Electric-type utility, paralysis support and simple coverage. These are some of Pichu’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Thunderbolt

A reliable Electric-type attack with solid power and accuracy.

Nuzzle

A useful Electric-type attack that also paralyzes the target.

Volt Switch

A pivot move that lets Pichu deal damage and switch out.

Thunder Wave

A status move that can paralyze the target.

Charm

A support move that sharply lowers the target’s Attack.

Grass Knot

A coverage move that can hit heavier Ground-type Pokemon.

Quick Attack

A priority move that helps Pichu finish weakened opponents before they move.

Fake Out

A priority move that can make the target flinch on the first turn Pichu is active when available.

Pichu All Moves

Pichu can learn Electric, Normal, Fairy, Grass and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Pichu’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
4	Play Nice	Normal	Status	–	–
8	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	–	75
12	Nuzzle	Electric	Physical	20	100
16	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
20	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Disarming Voice	Fairy	Special	40	–
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
TM	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
Disarming Voice	Fairy	Special	40	–
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Present	Normal	Physical	–	90
Tickle	Normal	Status	–	100
Wish	Normal	Status	–	–

Pichu Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Pichu is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground-type moves.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying and Steel

Immunity

None

Pichu Abilities

Pichu’s abilities can punish contact with paralysis or absorb Electric-type attacks when its hidden ability is available.

Static

May paralyze an attacker that makes contact with Pichu.

Lightning Rod

Draws in Electric-type moves and boosts Special Attack when this hidden ability is available.

Pichu Evolution

Pichu evolves into Pikachu through high friendship. Pikachu evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Stage 1

Pichu

Electric type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2

Pikachu

Electric type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Pichu with high friendship

Stage 3

Raichu

Electric type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Pikachu with a Thunder Stone

Where to Find Pichu in Pokemon Games

Pichu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pichu is obtained through breeding, wild encounters or special early-game locations.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Gold	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon Silver	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon Crystal	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, WaterRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon WaterRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Black	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon X	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Sun	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon Moon	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch Pichu directly in supported games.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Breed Pikachu or Raichu, trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Pichu at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Pichu
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Pichu FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Pichu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Pichu?

Pichu is an Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Pichu weak against?

Pichu is weak to Ground-type moves.

What does Pichu evolve into?

Pichu evolves into Pikachu with high friendship. Pikachu evolves into Raichu with a Thunder Stone.

What are Pichu’s abilities?

Pichu’s abilities are Static and Lightning Rod.

What are Pichu’s best moves?

Pichu’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Nuzzle, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Charm, Grass Knot, Quick Attack and Fake Out.

Is Pichu good in Pokemon?

Pichu is usually used for collection or early-game fun. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Pikachu and Raichu.

How do you get Pichu?

The most common way to get Pichu is to breed Pikachu or Raichu, or catch it directly in games where it appears.

Is Pichu in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Yes. Pichu can be found in Wild Zone 1 in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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