Pichu

national dex #172 · gen 2BST 205 · electric
Pichu
Electric
#172 · gen 2
PROFILE
HP20
Atk40
Def15
SpA35
SpD35
Spe60
BST 205 · best Speed 60 · worst Defense 15 · meters scale to 200

Pichu is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Electric
AbilitiesStatic, Lightning RodHIDDEN
Height, weight0.3 m / 2.0 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsNo-eggs

Pichu base stats

BST 205 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP20
150244
Atk40
76196
Def15
31141
SpA35
67185
SpD35
67185
Spe60
112240
BST205
series max 720

Pichu weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Electric mono typing
NOR1
FIR1
WAT1
ELE½
GRA1
ICE1
FIG1
POI1
GRO2
FLY½
PSY1
BUG1
ROC1
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE½
FAI1
WEAK TO

Ground

RESISTS

Electric, Flying, Steel

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Pichu abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Lightning RodHIDDEN

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Pichu evolution line

3 stages

Best Pichu moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
ElectricThunderSPEC110
ElectricThunderboltSPEC90
ElectricWild ChargePHYS90
ElectricThunder PunchPHYS75
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalTake DownPHYS90
WaterSurfSPEC90
FairyPlay RoughPHYS90
NormalBody SlamPHYS85

Pichu moves

48 moves available
FlaileggPresenteggFake OuteggChargeeggWisheggTickleeggDisarming VoiceeggTail WhipL1Thunder ShockL1Play NiceL4Sweet KissL8NuzzleL12Nasty PlotL16CharmL20Thunder PunchTM68Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01SurfTM123ThunderboltTM126Thunder WaveTM82ThunderTM166Light ScreenTM75ReflectTM74SwiftTM32RestTM85SubstituteTM103ReversalTM134ProtectTM07EndureTM47CharmTM02Sleep TalkTM70EncoreTM122Rain DanceTM50FacadeTM25ChargeTM173Helping HandTM130FlingTM43Nasty PlotTM140Grass KnotTM81Electro BallTM72Volt SwitchTM48ElectrowebTM211Wild ChargeTM147Disarming VoiceTM19Play RoughTM127Electric TerrainTM136Tera BlastTM171TrailblazeTM20
Pichu Pokédex entries(28 entries)
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.

BLACK

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.

CRYSTAL

It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.

DIAMOND

The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.

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.

GOLD

It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

HEARTGOLD

It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

LEAFGREEN

It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SHIELD

The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

SILVER

Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

SOULSILVER

Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

SUN

It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.

SWORD

Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

ULTRA MOON

It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.

ULTRA SUN

It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.

WHITE

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.

Pichu species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE190 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE41
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSNo-eggs
EGG CYCLES2,560 steps (10 cycles)
HEIGHT0.3 m
WEIGHT2.0 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEQuadruped
HABITATForest