Pikachu.
BST 320 · electric
Pikachu is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
Pikachu base stats
BST 320 · ranges at level 100Pikachu weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typePikachu abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenPikachu evolution line
3 stagesPikachu evolves into Raichu: use a Thunder Stone. How to evolve Pikachu, every game
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gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerPikachu moves
gen 9 · 84 moves · 22 level-up · 49 TM/HM · 13 tutorPikachu Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstPikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
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.
This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
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.
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.
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
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.
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.
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.
It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
It raises its tail to check its sur roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light ning in this pose.
When it is anger ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Pikachu species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Pikachu
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. Pikachu stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Pikachu base stats
Pikachu has a base stat total of 320, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 90 (good), while its lowest is HP at 35 (poor). Pikachu is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.
Pikachu weaknesses and resistances
As a Electric-type, Pikachu is weak to Ground-type moves, resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type attacks. This gives Pikachu 1 weakness, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Pikachu abilities
Pikachu's abilities include Static, Lightning Rod. Static has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Lightning Rod, which redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Pikachu moves and learnset
Pikachu can learn 84 moves in Generation 9, including 22 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power), Wild Charge (Electric, 90 power), Discharge (Electric, 80 power). For coverage, Pikachu can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Iron Tail (Steel), Play Rough (Fairy).
Training Pikachu
Pikachu has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Pikachu yields 2 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 2,816 steps to hatch from an Egg. Pikachu belongs to the Ground and Fairy egg groups. Pikachu is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu). Wild Pikachu may be found holding Oran Berry or Light Ball.
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