Pikachu (Starter)

national dex #025 · gen 1BST 430 · electric
PROFILE
HP45
Atk80
Def50
SpA75
SpD60
Spe120
BST 430 · best Speed 120 · worst HP 45 · meters scale to 200

Pikachu (Starter) is weak to Ground and resists Electric, Flying, Steel and is immune to nothing.

Typing
Electric
AbilitiesStatic, Lightning RodHIDDEN
Height, weight0.4 m / 6.0 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsGround, Fairy

Pikachu (Starter) base stats

BST 430 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP45
200294
Atk80
148284
Def50
94218
SpA75
139273
SpD60
112240
Spe120
220372
BST430
series max 720

Pikachu (Starter) 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

Pikachu (Starter) 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.

Pikachu (Starter) evolution line

3 stages

Best Pikachu (Starter) moves

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
ElectricThunderSPEC110
ElectricThunderboltSPEC90
ElectricZippy ZapPHYS80
ElectricThunder PunchPHYS75
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
SteelIron TailPHYS100
WaterSplishy SplashSPEC90
FlyingFloaty FallPHYS90
NormalSlamPHYS80

Pikachu (Starter) moves

34 moves available
GrowlL1Thunder ShockL1Tail WhipL3Quick AttackL6Double KickL9Double TeamL12Thunder WaveL15Light ScreenL18ThunderboltL21SlamL24AgilityL27ThunderL30Pay DayTM57Thunder PunchTM23HeadbuttTM01Seismic TossTM15ThunderboltTM36Thunder WaveTM16ThunderTM38DigTM10ToxicTM27Light ScreenTM06ReflectTM09RestTM05SubstituteTM08ProtectTM07Iron TailTM19FacadeTM12Helping HandTM03Brick BreakTM13Calm MindTM33Zippy ZaptutorSplishy SplashtutorFloaty Falltutor
Pikachu (Starter) Pokédex entries(33 entries)
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.

BLACK

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.

BLUE

When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.

CRYSTAL

When it is anger­ ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.

DIAMOND

It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.

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.

GOLD

This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.

HEARTGOLD

This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.

LEAFGREEN

When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.

LEGENDS ARCEUS

Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

LETS GO EEVEE

This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.

LETS GO PIKACHU

This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.

MOON

It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.

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.

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.

RED

When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.

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.

SHIELD

When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

SILVER

It raises its tail to check its sur­ roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light­ ning in this pose.

SOULSILVER

It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

SUN

A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.

SWORD

Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.

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.

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.

WHITE

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.

YELLOW

It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.

Pikachu (Starter) species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE190 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE86
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSGround, Fairy
EGG CYCLES2,560 steps (10 cycles)
HEIGHT0.4 m
WEIGHT6.0 kg
COLORYellow
SHAPEQuadruped
HABITATForest