The Essentials on Pikachu
- 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- Special Forms
- Gigantamax Details
- Stats
- Total 300 · top stat: Speed (90) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 53 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 3 and 6 Wild Zones
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 74 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 21 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Pikachu in French · ピカチュウ, Pikachu in Japanese · Pikachu in German All Languages
Overview
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon, No. 25 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Mouse Pokémon. Height: 0.4 m, weight: 6 kg.
Pikachu evolves from Pichu and evolves into Raichu (Thunder Stone).
Ability: Static. Hidden Ability: Lightning Rod. Pikachu is weak to Ground-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#025
National Pokédex
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
35
255
Attack
55
255
Defense
30
255
Special Attack
50
255
Special Defense
40
255
Speed
90
255
Total
300
Min HP (Lv. 100)
180
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
274
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.
Pikachu Evolution
Pikachu Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Electric
Pikachu Rock Star
Electric
Alola Cap Pikachu
Electric
Alolan Form
Gigantamax
Electric
Gigantamax
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Pikachu Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Play Nice
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
1
Charm
Fairy
Stat
100%
—
20
1
Sweet Kiss
Fairy
Stat
75%
—
10
1
Thunder Shock
Electric
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Nuzzle
Electric
Phys.
100%
20
20
1
Nasty Plot
Dark
Stat
—
—
20
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
1
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
4
Thunder Wave
Electric
Stat
90%
—
20
8
Double Team
Normal
Stat
—
—
15
9
Double Kick
Fighting
Phys.
100%
30
30
12
Electro Ball
Electric
Spec.
100%
—
10
15
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
16
Feint
Normal
Phys.
100%
30
10
20
Spark
Electric
Phys.
100%
65
20
24
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
28
Iron Tail
Steel
Phys.
75%
100
15
28
Slam
Normal
Phys.
75%
80
20
32
Discharge
Electric
Spec.
100%
80
15
36
Thunderbolt
Electric
Spec.
100%
90
15
40
Light Screen
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
44
Thunder
Electric
Spec.
70%
110
10
50
Wild Charge
Electric
Phys.
100%
90
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Fairy · Field
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 Pikachu
Available in 31 games, 110 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Emerald
FireRed
LeafGreen
Ruby
Sapphire
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 3 4%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 5 1%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 20 15%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 24 10%
Red 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 3 4%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 5 1%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 20 15%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 24 10%
Yellow 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Pallet Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Oak's Lab, Pallet Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Oak's Lab, Pallet Town
Lv. 5 100%
Generation II
Crystal 5 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 25 100%
Tall grass
(4)
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Morning
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Morning
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Day
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Day
Gold 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Morning
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Day
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Night
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Day
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Night
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Morning
Silver 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Morning
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Day
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Night
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Day
Route 2
Lv. 4 4%
Night
Route 2
Lv. 4 1%
Morning
Generation III
Emerald 5 encounters
Available
▼
Cadeau Mystère
(1)
Hoenn
Lv. 10 100%
Tall grass
(4)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 1%
FireRed 7 encounters
Available
▼
Cadeau Mystère
(1)
Kanto
Lv. 10 100%
Tall grass
(6)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 3 4%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 5 1%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 22 10%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 24 10%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 26 1%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 26 4%
LeafGreen 7 encounters
Available
▼
Cadeau Mystère
(1)
Kanto
Lv. 10 100%
Tall grass
(6)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 3 4%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 5 1%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 22 10%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 24 10%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 26 4%
Kanto Power Plant
Lv. 26 1%
Ruby 5 encounters
Available
▼
Cadeau Mystère
(1)
Hoenn
Lv. 10 100%
Tall grass
(4)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 1%
Sapphire 5 encounters
Available
▼
Cadeau Mystère
(1)
Hoenn
Lv. 10 100%
Tall grass
(4)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 1%
Generation IV
Diamond 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Trophy Garden
Lv. 18 4%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 18 5%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 18 1%
HeartGold 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 4 4%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 4 1%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 7 1%
Day
Viridian Forest
Lv. 7 1%
Morning
Pearl 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Trophy Garden
Lv. 18 1%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 18 5%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 18 4%
Platinum 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Trophy Garden
Lv. 22 5%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 24 4%
Trophy Garden
Lv. 24 1%
SoulSilver 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 4 4%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 4 1%
Viridian Forest
Lv. 7 1%
Day
Viridian Forest
Lv. 7 1%
Morning
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 4 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(4)
Slateport City
Lv. 20 100%
Fallarbor Town
Lv. 20 100%
Verdanturf Town
Lv. 20 100%
Lilycove City
Lv. 20 100%
Omega Ruby 4 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(4)
Fallarbor Town
Lv. 20 100%
Slateport City
Lv. 20 100%
Lilycove City
Lv. 20 100%
Verdanturf Town
Lv. 20 100%
X 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Santalune Forest
Lv. 3 5%
Route 3
Lv. 4 4%
Santalune Forest
Lv. 4 1%
Route 3
Lv. 5 1%
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 5 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(5)
Santalune Forest
Lv. 3 5%
Santalune Forest
Lv. 4 1%
Route 3
Lv. 4 4%
Route 3
Lv. 5 1%
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 3-6 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Pallet Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Viridian Forest (Partner Pikachu)
Lv. 5 100%
Viridian Forest (Partner Pikachu)
Lv. 5 100%
Tall grass
(1)
Viridian Forest
Lv. 3-6 100%
Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(2)
Route 1
Lv. 3-5 15%
Hau’oli City
Lv. 5-8 15%
Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(2)
Route 1
Lv. 3-5 15%
Hau’oli City
Lv. 5-8 15%
Ultra Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Heahea City
Lv. 40 100%
Call for help
(1)
Route 1
Lv. 2-3 15%
Ultra Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Heahea City
Lv. 40 100%
Call for help
(1)
Route 1
Lv. 2-3 15%
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.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon 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
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
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
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
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
Pikachu in Pokémon GO
- 938Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 536Perfect CP in Raids
- 1 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Raichu
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.”
Blue
“When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.”
Yellow
“It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.”
Gold
“This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.”
Silver
“It raises its tail to check its sur roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light ning in this pose.”
Crystal
“When it is anger ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.”
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 can build and cause lightning storms.”
Diamond
“It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.”
Pearl
“If it looses crackling power from the electric 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.”
Black
“It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.”
White
“It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.”
Black 2
“It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.”
White 2
“It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.”
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.”
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!
“This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.”
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.”
Legends: Arceus
“Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Pikachu
🇬🇧 English
Pikachu
🇯🇵 漢字
ピカチュウ
🇯🇵 Kana
ピカチュウ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Pikachu
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Pikachu
🇪🇸 Español
Pikachu
🇮🇹 Italiano
Pikachu
🇰🇷 한국어
피카츄
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
皮卡丘
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
皮卡丘
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Souris
🇬🇧 EN
Mouse Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ねずみポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Maus-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Origins and Trivia
Name origin: Pikachu combines two Japanese sound words: “pika pika”, the crackle of electricity, and “chū”, which adds a cute touch. Its name was not adapted in any language. For the French version of Red and Blue, the translator had first suggested “Ronge-Hertz”.
Design: Atsuko Nishida drew it as a small round creature, without first thinking of a mouse. Its cheeks that store electricity are inspired by a squirrel’s cheek pouches, and its lightning-shaped tail makes its type readable at a glance. Ken Sugimori set its colors.
Mascot of the series: Ash’s companion since the very first episode of the anime, it became the face of the entire franchise. Clefairy had first been considered as the mascot, but Pikachu’s success on TV changed that.
Did you know?: The Unova regional Pokédex (Black and White) is the only one in the series without Pikachu. In Pokémon Yellow, it has a unique cry, and from X and Y to Sword and Shield, it uses the anime’s cry.
Frequently asked questions about Pikachu
What type is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Pikachu?
Pikachu evolves into Raichu (Thunder Stone).
What are Pikachu's weaknesses?
Pikachu is weak to Ground-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Pikachu's Hidden Ability?
Pikachu's Hidden Ability is Lightning Rod. Its regular Ability is Static.
Where to find Pikachu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pikachu appears in the wild in Wild Zones 3 (Lv. 6-8) and 6. Lumiose Pokédex number: 53. All Wild Zones
Is Pikachu available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Pikachu is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Pikachu in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Pikachu is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
