Pikachu Pokemon Guide

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Pikachu Pokemon Guide

Pikachu is the iconic Electric-type Pokemon known for its lightning attacks, cheek pouches, high Speed and evolution from Pichu into Raichu. This guide covers Pikachu stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, Gigantamax form, typing, weaknesses, locations and current game availability.

Normal Form

Pikachu

Shiny Form

Shiny Pikachu

Gigantamax Form

Gigantamax Pikachu

Partner Form

Partner Pikachu

Pikachu Description

Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokemon and one of the most recognizable Pokemon in the series. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks, uses quick electric attacks and evolves from Pichu before evolving into Raichu with a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu Quick Facts

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

Name

Pikachu

National Dex

#0025

Type

Electric

Species

Mouse Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

40 cm

Weight

13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg

6 kg

Abilities

Static, Lightning Rod

Pikachu Stats

Pikachu has strong Speed for an unevolved Pokemon and can use Electric attacks quickly, but it has low defensive stats and must be played carefully.

Pikachu Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Pikachu is best known for fast Electric-type attacks, paralysis support and a few recognizable coverage moves. These are some of Pikachu most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Pikachu All Moves

Pikachu can learn Electric, Normal, Steel, Fairy and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Pikachu move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	–	–
1	Nuzzle	Electric	Physical	20	100
1	Play Nice	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	–	75
1	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
4	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
8	Double Team	Normal	Status	–	–
12	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
16	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
20	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
24	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
28	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
32	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
36	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
40	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
44	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Alluring Voice	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Disarming Voice	Fairy	Special	40	–
TM	Draining Kiss	Fairy	Special	50	100
TM	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
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	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	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	Upper Hand	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Pikachu Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it only one standard weakness, Ground-type moves, along with useful resistances to Electric, Flying and Steel-type attacks.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying and Steel

Immunity

None

Pikachu Abilities

Pikachu abilities support its Electric identity by spreading paralysis or interacting with Electric-type moves in games where hidden abilities are available.

Pikachu Evolution

Pikachu evolves from Pichu with high friendship. Pikachu evolves into Raichu with a Thunder Stone, while Alolan Raichu is a regional evolution branch in Alola-based games.

Stage 1

Pichu

Starting baby form

Stage 2

Pikachu

Evolves from Pichu with high friendship

Stage 3

Raichu

Evolves from Pikachu with a Thunder Stone

Regional Evolution

Alolan Raichu

Alolan regional evolution branch in Alola-based games

Where to Find Pikachu in Pokemon Games

Pikachu availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pikachu can be caught in forests, early routes or special areas, while some games use starter, partner, transfer or event methods.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Red	Viridian Forest and Power Plant.
Pokemon Blue	Viridian Forest and Power Plant.
Pokemon Yellow	Received as the starter Pokemon at the beginning of the game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Gold	Route 2.
Pokemon Silver	Route 2.
Pokemon Crystal	Route 2.

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

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Ruby	Safari Zone.
Pokemon Sapphire	Safari Zone.
Pokemon Emerald	Safari Zone.
Pokemon FireRed	Viridian Forest and Power Plant.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Viridian Forest and Power Plant.

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

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Diamond	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Pearl	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Platinum	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon HeartGold	Route 2 and Viridian Forest.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Route 2 and Viridian Forest.

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

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

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

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon X	Santalune Forest.
Pokemon Y	Santalune Forest.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Safari Zone.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Safari Zone.

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

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Sun	Route 1 and Hau’oli City.
Pokemon Moon	Route 1 and Hau’oli City.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Route 1 and Hau’oli City.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Route 1 and Hau’oli City.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Received as the partner Pokemon at the beginning of the game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Viridian Forest.

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

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Sword	Route 4 and Wild Area locations. Gigantamax Pikachu is available through special event or save data methods depending on version and distribution.
Pokemon Shield	Route 4 and Wild Area locations. Gigantamax Pikachu is available through special event or save data methods depending on version and distribution.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Trophy Garden.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Nature’s Pantry in the Obsidian Fieldlands.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Pikachu
Pokemon Scarlet	South Province and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero locations, including Kitakami areas where available.
Pokemon Violet	South Province and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero locations, including Kitakami areas where available.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Available as an Alpha Pokemon in Wild Zone 6 on the roof of Cafe Bataille.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

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

Pikachu Forms

Pikachu has several important special forms in official Pokemon games, including Partner Pikachu from Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Gigantamax Pikachu from Pokemon Sword and Shield. Some event forms, such as Cap Pikachu and Cosplay Pikachu, may have limited availability depending on the game.

Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu is an Electric-type Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. Its signature G-Max move is G-Max Volt Crash.

Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu is the special partner Pokemon from Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu. It has different stats and cannot evolve in that game.

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