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Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Mouse Pokémon. Its evolution line is Pichu → Pikachu.
What type is Pikachu?
Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon.
What is Pikachu weak to?
Pikachu is weak to Ground-type attacks.
What does Pikachu resist?
Pikachu resists Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Pikachu's base stats?
Pikachu has a base stat total of 320. Its highest base stat is Speed at 90. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Pikachu have?
Pikachu can have Static as its standard ability, plus Lightning Rod as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Pikachu evolve from?
Pikachu evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship.
How does Pikachu evolve?
Pikachu evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Where can you find Pikachu?
Pikachu can be encountered in the wild in 33 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Pikachu learn?
Pikachu can learn 109 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Pikachu's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. electric typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 17 variations
Evolution Line
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Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 109 total
Level-Up
7 movesTM / HM
33 movesMove Tutor
9 movesOther
60 movesWhere to find· 38 games
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Red?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Kanto Power Plant and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Red.
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Blue?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Kanto Power Plant and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Blue.
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Pallet Town in Pokémon Yellow.
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Gold?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City in Pokémon Gold.
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Silver?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City in Pokémon Silver.
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Crystal?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Celadon City Prize Corner and Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Celadon City Prize Corner
- •Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Ruby?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Hoenn Pokecenter, Hoenn Safari Zone Se, and Hoenn Safari Zone Sw in Pokémon Ruby.
- •Hoenn Pokecenter
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Se
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Sw
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Sapphire?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Hoenn Pokecenter, Hoenn Safari Zone Se, and Hoenn Safari Zone Sw in Pokémon Sapphire.
- •Hoenn Pokecenter
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Se
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Sw
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Emerald?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Hoenn Pokecenter, Hoenn Safari Zone Se, and Hoenn Safari Zone Sw in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Hoenn Pokecenter
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Se
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Sw
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon FireRed?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Kanto Pokecenter, Kanto Power Plant, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Kanto Pokecenter
- •Kanto Power Plant
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon LeafGreen?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Kanto Pokecenter, Kanto Power Plant, and Viridian Forest in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Kanto Pokecenter
- •Kanto Power Plant
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Trophy Garden in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Trophy Garden
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Trophy Garden in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Trophy Garden
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Trophy Garden in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Trophy Garden
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon HeartGold?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Saffron City Magnet Train Station and Viridian Forest in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Saffron City Magnet Train Station
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon SoulSilver?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Saffron City Magnet Train Station and Viridian Forest in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Saffron City Magnet Train Station
- •Viridian Forest
Pikachu in Pokémon Black
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Pikachu in Pokémon White
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Pikachu in Pokémon Black 2
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Pikachu in Pokémon White 2
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Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon X?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Friend Safari Electric, Kalos Route 3, and Santalune Forest in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Electric
- •Kalos Route 3
- •Santalune Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Y?
3 spotsPikachu can be found in Friend Safari Electric, Kalos Route 3, and Santalune Forest in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Electric
- •Kalos Route 3
- •Santalune Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Omega Ruby?
4 spotsPikachu can be found in Fallarbor Town Contest Hall, Lilycove City Contest Hall, Slateport City Contest Hall, and Verdanturf Town Contest Hall in Pokémon Omega Ruby.
- •Fallarbor Town Contest Hall
- •Lilycove City Contest Hall
- •Slateport City Contest Hall
- •Verdanturf Town Contest Hall
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
4 spotsPikachu can be found in Fallarbor Town Contest Hall, Lilycove City Contest Hall, Slateport City Contest Hall, and Verdanturf Town Contest Hall in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
- •Fallarbor Town Contest Hall
- •Lilycove City Contest Hall
- •Slateport City Contest Hall
- •Verdanturf Town Contest Hall
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Sun?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Alola Route 1 West and Hauoli City Shopping District in Pokémon Sun.
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Hauoli City Shopping District
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Moon?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Alola Route 1 West and Hauoli City Shopping District in Pokémon Moon.
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Hauoli City Shopping District
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Alola Route 1 East and Heahea City Surf Association in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Heahea City Surf Association
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Alola Route 1 East and Heahea City Surf Association in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Heahea City Surf Association
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Pallet Town and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Viridian Forest in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Sword?
11 spotsPikachu can be found in Galar Route 4, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Max Den C, Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F, Lake Of Outrage Max Den B, and Meetup Spot, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Galar Route 4
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Max Den C
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den B
- •Meetup Spot
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •Stony Wilderness Area 2
- •Stony Wilderness Area 3
- •Stony Wilderness Main
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Shield?
11 spotsPikachu can be found in Galar Route 4, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Max Den C, Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F, Lake Of Outrage Max Den B, and Meetup Spot, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Galar Route 4
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Max Den C
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den B
- •Meetup Spot
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •Stony Wilderness Area 2
- •Stony Wilderness Area 3
- •Stony Wilderness Main
Pikachu in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Blue Japan?
1 spotPikachu can be found in Celadon City Prize Corner in Pokémon Blue Japan.
- •Celadon City Prize Corner
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Green Japan?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Kanto Power Plant and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Kanto Power Plant
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon Red Japan?
2 spotsPikachu can be found in Kanto Power Plant and Viridian Forest in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Kanto Power Plant
- •Viridian Forest
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
7 spotsPikachu can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den E, Fields Of Honor, Fields Of Honor Max Den E, Forest Of Focus, Forest Of Focus Max Den B, and Honeycalm Sea Max Den C, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den E
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den E
- •Forest Of Focus
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den B
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den C
- •Soothing Wetlands
Where can you find Pikachu in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
7 spotsPikachu can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den E, Fields Of Honor, Fields Of Honor Max Den E, Forest Of Focus, Forest Of Focus Max Den B, and Honeycalm Sea Max Den C, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den E
- •Fields Of Honor
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den E
- •Forest Of Focus
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den B
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den C
- •Soothing Wetlands