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Pikachu overview

Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, is a Electric type Pokémon registered at National Pokédex number 25.

It stands 0.4 m tall and weighs 6 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Forest habitats.

Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them. When pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.

Pikachu base stats

Across six base stats Pikachu totals 320 points, led by Speed at 90.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Pikachu base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	35
Attack	55
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	50
Speed	90
Total	320

Pikachu abilities

Pikachu's standard ability is Static.

Its hidden ability, Lightning Rod, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Pikachu type matchups

Defensively, Pikachu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.

It resists Flying, Steel and Electric attacks.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Ground	×2
Flying	×0.5
Steel	×0.5
Electric	×0.5

Pikachu evolution

Pikachu belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Pichu → Pikachu (Level Up) → Raichu (Thunder Stone).

Pikachu training and breeding

With a capture rate of 190, Pikachu is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Ground and Fairy egg groups.

Early level-up moves include Charm, Growl and Nasty Plot, and it can learn 109 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Charm
1	Growl
1	Nasty Plot
1	Nuzzle
1	Play Nice
1	Quick Attack
1	Sweet Kiss
1	Tail Whip
1	Thunder Shock
4	Thunder Wave
8	Double Team
9	Double Kick

Frequently asked questions about Pikachu