The Essentials on Pichu
- Type
- Electric
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Ground Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Electric, Flying, Steel
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 205 · top stat: Speed (60) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 52 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 1 Wild Zone
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 73 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 20 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Pichu in French · ピチュー, Pichu in Japanese · Pichu in German All Languages
Overview
Pichu is a Electric-type Pokémon, No. 172 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Height: 0.3 m, weight: 2 kg.
Pichu evolves into Pikachu (friendship).
Ability: Static. Hidden Ability: Lightning Rod. Pichu is weak to Ground-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#172
National Pokédex
Category
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
20
255
Attack
40
255
Defense
15
255
Special Attack
35
255
Special Defense
35
255
Speed
60
255
Total
205
Min HP (Lv. 100)
150
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
244
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Electric). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Ground
×2
Normal (×1) — 14 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 3 types
Electric
×½
Flying
×½
Steel
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
Pichu Evolution
Pichu Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Electric
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Pichu Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Thunder Shock
Electric
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
4
Play Nice
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
5
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
8
Sweet Kiss
Fairy
Stat
75%
—
10
9
Thunder Wave
Electric
Stat
90%
—
20
12
Nuzzle
Electric
Phys.
100%
20
20
15
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
16
Nasty Plot
Dark
Stat
—
—
20
20
Charm
Fairy
Stat
100%
—
20
21
Spark
Electric
Phys.
100%
65
20
29
Thunderbolt
Electric
Spec.
100%
90
15
37
Iron Tail
Steel
Phys.
75%
100
15
47
Thunder
Electric
Spec.
70%
110
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Pichu
Available in 13 games, 26 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 1 encounter
Available
▼
Egg received from an NPC
(1)
Route 34
Lv. 5 100%
Generation IV
Diamond 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 4%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 5%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 1%
Pearl 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 1%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 5%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Trophy Garden
Lv. 16 4%
Platinum 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Trophy Garden
Lv. 21 20%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 22 5%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 22 1%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 22 4%
Generation VII
Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 1
Lv. 3-5 5%
Hau’oli City
Lv. 5-8 5%
Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 1
Lv. 3-5 5%
Hau’oli City
Lv. 5-8 5%
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 1
Lv. 2-3 5%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 1
Lv. 2-3 5%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Pichu in Pokémon GO
- 473Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 270Perfect CP in Raids
- 1 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 25 🍬to evolve into Pikachu
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Gold
“It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.”
Silver
“Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.”
Crystal
“It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.”
Ruby
“PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this POKéMON.”
Sapphire
“When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this POKéMON will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.”
Emerald
“It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.”
FireRed
“Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.”
LeafGreen
“It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.”
Diamond
“The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.”
Pearl
“It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.”
Platinum
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
HeartGold
“It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.”
SoulSilver
“Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.”
Black
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
White
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
Black 2
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
White 2
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
X
“It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.”
Y
“It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.”
Omega Ruby
“Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.”
Alpha Sapphire
“When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.”
Sun
“It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.”
Moon
“Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.”
Ultra Sun
“It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.”
Ultra Moon
“It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.”
Sword
“Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.”
Shield
“The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.”
Legends: Arceus
“Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Pichu
🇬🇧 English
Pichu
🇯🇵 漢字
ピチュー
🇯🇵 Kana
ピチュー
🇯🇵 Romaji
Pichu
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Pichu
🇪🇸 Español
Pichu
🇮🇹 Italiano
Pichu
🇰🇷 한국어
피츄
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
皮丘
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
皮丘
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Minisouris
🇬🇧 EN
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
こねずみポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Babymaus-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Pichu
What type is Pichu?
Pichu is a Electric-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Pichu?
Pichu evolves into Pikachu (friendship).
What are Pichu's weaknesses?
Pichu is weak to Ground-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Pichu's Hidden Ability?
Pichu's Hidden Ability is Lightning Rod. Its regular Ability is Static.
Where to find Pichu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pichu appears in the wild in Wild Zone 1 (Lv. 4-5). Lumiose Pokédex number: 52. All Wild Zones
Can you get a Shiny Pichu in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Pichu is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
