Pikachu

#0024 Arbok #0026 Raichu

Contents
Base Stats
Evolutions
Moves Learned
Locations
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Pokédex entries
Language

PikachuPartner Pikachu

Pokédex data

National №	0025
Type	Electric
Species	Mouse Pokémon
Abilities	1. Static Lightning Rod (hidden ability)
Local №	025 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 022 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 156 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 025 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 104 (Diamond/Pearl) 104 (Platinum) 022 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 036 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 163 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 025 (Sun/Moon) 032 (U.Sun/U.Moon) 025 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 194 (Sword/Shield — Galar) 085 (Sword/Shield — Isle of Armor) 104 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 056 (Legends: Arceus) 074 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	190
Base Friendship	50 (Normal)
Base Exp.	112
Growth Rate	Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field, Fairy
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	10 (2304–2570 steps)

Base stats

HP	35	180	274
Attack	55	103	229
Defense	40	76	196
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	90	166	306
Total	320	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Pokédex data

National №	0025
Type	Electric
Species	Mouse Pokémon
Abilities	1. Static Lightning Rod (hidden ability)
Local №	025 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 022 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 156 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 025 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 104 (Diamond/Pearl) 104 (Platinum) 022 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 036 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 163 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 025 (Sun/Moon) 032 (U.Sun/U.Moon) 025 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 194 (Sword/Shield — Galar) 085 (Sword/Shield — Isle of Armor) 104 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 056 (Legends: Arceus) 074 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	190
Base Friendship	50 (Normal)
Base Exp.	86
Growth Rate	Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field, Fairy
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	10 (2304–2570 steps)

Base stats

HP	45	200	294
Attack	80	148	284
Defense	50	94	218
Sp. Atk	75	139	273
Sp. Def	60	112	240
Speed	120	220	372
Total	430	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

#0172
Pichu
Electric

(high Friendship)

#0025
Pikachu
Electric

(use Thunder Stone, outside Alola)

#0026
Raichu
Electric

(use Thunder Stone, in Alola)

#0026
Raichu
Alolan Raichu
Electric · Psychic

Pikachu changes

In Generation 1, Pikachu has a base Special stat of 50.
In Generations 1-5, Pikachu has a base Defense of 30.
In Generations 2-5, Pikachu has a base Special Defense of 40.
In Generations 1-4, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 82.
In Generation 5, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 105.
In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 90.
In Generations 2-7, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 70.

Moves learned by Pikachu

In other generations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Pikachu Partner Pikachu

Select one of the versions from generation 1. Red/Blue Yellow

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Red & Blue at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
9	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
16	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
26	Swift	normal	60	∞
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
43	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Red & Blue.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Red & Blue from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
05	Flash	normal		—	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Mega Punch	normal	80	85
05	Mega Kick	normal	120	75
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
08	Body Slam	normal	85	100
09	Take Down	normal	90	85
10	Double-Edge	normal	120	100
16	Pay Day	normal	40	100
17	Submission	fighting	80	80
19	Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
20	Rage	normal	20	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
31	Mimic	normal	—	—
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
33	Reflect	psychic	—	—
34	Bide	normal	—	∞
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
40	Skull Bash	normal	130	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
50	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Yellow at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Yellow.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Yellow from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
05	Flash	normal		—	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Mega Punch	normal	80	85
05	Mega Kick	normal	120	75
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
08	Body Slam	normal	85	100
09	Take Down	normal	90	85
10	Double-Edge	normal	120	100
16	Pay Day	normal	40	100
17	Submission	fighting	80	80
19	Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
20	Rage	normal	20	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
31	Mimic	normal	—	—
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
33	Reflect	psychic	—	—
34	Bide	normal	—	∞
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
40	Skull Bash	normal	130	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
50	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 2. Gold/Silver Crystal

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Dynamic Punch	fighting	100	50
02	Headbutt	normal	70	100
03	Curse	ghost	—	—
04	Rollout	rock	30	90
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Zap Cannon	electric	120	50
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Snore	normal	50	100
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
20	Endure	normal	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
31	Mud-Slap	ground	20	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Swagger	normal	—	85
35	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
40	Defense Curl	normal	—	—
41	Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
43	Detect	fighting	—	—
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Thunderbolt	electric		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Dynamic Punch	fighting	100	50
02	Headbutt	normal	70	100
03	Curse	ghost	—	—
04	Rollout	rock	30	90
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Zap Cannon	electric	120	50
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Snore	normal	50	100
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
20	Endure	normal	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
31	Mud-Slap	ground	20	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Swagger	normal	—	85
35	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
40	Defense Curl	normal	—	—
41	Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
43	Detect	fighting	—	—
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 3. Ruby/Sapphire Emerald FireRed/LeafGreen Colosseum XD

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mega Punch	normal	80	85
Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
Mega Kick	normal	120	75
Body Slam	normal	85	100
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Counter	fighting	—	100
Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
Mimic	normal	—	—
Defense Curl	normal	—	—
Swift	normal	60	∞
Substitute	normal	—	—
Snore	normal	50	100
Mud-Slap	ground	20	100
Endure	normal	—	—
Rollout	rock	30	90
Swagger	normal	—	85
Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
Dynamic Punch	fighting	100	50
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mega Punch	normal	80	85
Mega Kick	normal	120	75
Body Slam	normal	85	100
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Counter	fighting	—	100
Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
Mimic	normal	—	—
Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
6	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
11	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
15	Double Team	normal	—	—
20	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
33	Agility	psychic	—	—
41	Thunder	electric	110	70
50	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in XD.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	normal	85	100
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
Mimic	normal	—	—
Substitute	normal	—	—
Swagger	normal	—	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 4. Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
10	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
13	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
18	Double Team	normal	—	—
21	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
29	Feint	normal	30	100
34	Agility	psychic	—	—
37	Discharge	electric	80	100
42	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
45	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
58	Endure	normal	—	—
70	Flash	normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
10	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
13	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
18	Double Team	normal	—	—
21	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
29	Feint	normal	30	100
34	Agility	psychic	—	—
37	Discharge	electric	80	100
42	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
45	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
Swift	normal	60	∞
Snore	normal	50	100
Mud-Slap	ground	20	100
Rollout	rock	30	90
Helping Hand	normal	—	—
Knock Off	dark	65	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Magnet Rise	electric	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
58	Endure	normal	—	—
70	Flash	normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
10	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
13	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
18	Double Team	normal	—	—
21	Slam	normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
29	Feint	normal	30	100
34	Agility	psychic	—	—
37	Discharge	electric	80	100
42	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
45	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
Headbutt	normal	70	100
Swift	normal	60	∞
Snore	normal	50	100
Mud-Slap	ground	20	100
Rollout	rock	30	90
Helping Hand	normal	—	—
Knock Off	dark	65	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Magnet Rise	electric	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
23	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
58	Endure	normal	—	—
70	Flash	normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 5. Black/White Black 2/White 2

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
10	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
13	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
18	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
21	Double Team	normal	—	—
26	Slam	normal	80	75
29	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
34	Feint	normal	30	100
37	Agility	psychic	—	—
42	Discharge	electric	80	100
45	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
50	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal		80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
10	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
13	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
18	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
21	Double Team	normal	—	—
26	Slam	normal	80	75
29	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
34	Feint	normal	30	100
37	Agility	psychic	—	—
42	Discharge	electric	80	100
45	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
50	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
Snore	normal	50	100
Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
Iron Tail	steel	100	75
Helping Hand	normal	—	—
Knock Off	dark	65	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Covet	normal	60	100
Magnet Rise	electric	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal		80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 6. X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Growl	normal	—	100
7	Play Nice	normal	—	—
10	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
13	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
18	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
21	Double Team	normal	—	—
23	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
26	Slam	normal	80	75
29	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
34	Feint	normal	30	100
37	Agility	psychic	—	—
42	Discharge	electric	80	100
45	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
50	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal		80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Growl	normal	—	100
7	Play Nice	normal	—	—
10	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
13	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
18	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
21	Feint	normal	30	100
23	Double Team	normal	—	—
26	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
37	Slam	normal	80	75
42	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
45	Agility	psychic	—	—
50	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
53	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
58	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
Snore	normal	50	100
Iron Tail	steel	100	75
Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
Helping Hand	normal	—	—
Knock Off	dark	65	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Covet	normal	60	100
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Magnet Rise	electric	—	—
Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	normal	80	100
06	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
28	Dig	ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Secret Power	normal	70	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 7. Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Growl	normal	—	100
7	Play Nice	normal	—	—
10	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
13	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
18	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
21	Feint	normal	30	100
23	Double Team	normal	—	—
26	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
37	Slam	normal	80	75
42	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
45	Agility	psychic	—	—
50	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
53	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
58	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Volt Tackle	electric		120	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
5	Growl	normal	—	100
7	Play Nice	normal	—	—
10	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
13	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
18	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
21	Feint	normal	30	100
23	Double Team	normal	—	—
26	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
37	Slam	normal	80	75
42	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
45	Agility	psychic	—	—
50	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
53	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
58	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
Snore	normal	50	100
Iron Tail	steel	100	75
Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
Helping Hand	normal	—	—
Knock Off	dark	65	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Covet	normal	60	100
Volt Tackle	electric	120	100
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Magnet Rise	electric	—	—
Electroweb	electric	55	95
Laser Focus	normal	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
16	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	normal	40	100
56	Fling	dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
86	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
3	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
6	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
9	Double Kick	fighting	30	100
12	Double Team	normal	—	—
15	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
18	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
21	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
24	Slam	normal	80	75
27	Agility	psychic	—	—
30	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	normal	70	100
03	Helping Hand	normal	—	—
05	Rest	psychic	—	—
06	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
07	Protect	normal	—	—
08	Substitute	normal	—	—
09	Reflect	psychic	—	—
10	Dig	ground	80	100
12	Facade	normal	70	100
13	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
15	Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
16	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
19	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
23	Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
27	Toxic	poison	—	90
33	Calm Mind	psychic	—	—
36	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
38	Thunder	electric	110	70
57	Pay Day	normal	40	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

pikachu-starter learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
3	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
6	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
9	Double Kick	fighting	30	100
12	Double Team	normal	—	—
15	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
18	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
21	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
24	Slam	normal	80	75
27	Agility	psychic	—	—
30	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

pikachu-starter learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

pikachu-starter can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Zippy Zap	electric	80	100
Splishy Splash	water	90	100
Floaty Fall	flying	90	95
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

pikachu-starter is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	normal	70	100
03	Helping Hand	normal	—	—
05	Rest	psychic	—	—
06	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
07	Protect	normal	—	—
08	Substitute	normal	—	—
09	Reflect	psychic	—	—
10	Dig	ground	80	100
12	Facade	normal	70	100
13	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
15	Seismic Toss	fighting	—	100
16	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
19	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
23	Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
27	Toxic	poison	—	90
33	Calm Mind	psychic	—	—
36	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
38	Thunder	electric	110	70
57	Pay Day	normal	40	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 8. Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
1	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
1	Sweet Kiss	fairy	—	75
1	Play Nice	normal	—	—
1	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
1	Charm	fairy	—	100
1	Nasty Plot	dark	—	—
4	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
8	Double Team	normal	—	—
12	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
16	Feint	normal	30	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
24	Agility	psychic	—	—
28	Slam	normal	80	75
32	Discharge	electric	80	100
36	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
40	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
44	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Rising Voltage	electric		70	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	normal	120	75
02	Pay Day	normal	40	100
05	Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
14	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
15	Dig	ground	80	100
17	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	psychic	—	—
21	Rest	psychic	—	—
23	Thief	dark	60	100
24	Snore	normal	50	100
25	Protect	normal	—	—
29	Charm	fairy	—	100
31	Attract	normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	water	—	—
39	Facade	normal	70	100
40	Swift	normal	60	∞
41	Helping Hand	normal	—	—
43	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
59	Fling	dark	—	100
76	Round	normal	60	100
80	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
82	Electroweb	electric	55	95
87	Draining Kiss	fairy	50	100
90	Electric Terrain	electric	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by TR

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	normal	85	100
04	Surf	water	90	100
08	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
09	Thunder	electric	110	70
12	Agility	psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	normal	—	—
21	Reversal	fighting	—	100
26	Endure	normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
30	Encore	normal	—	100
31	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
35	Uproar	normal	90	100
68	Nasty Plot	dark	—	—
77	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
80	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
86	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
90	Play Rough	fairy	90	90
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Charm	fairy	—	100
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
1	Play Nice	normal	—	—
1	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
1	Sweet Kiss	fairy	—	75
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
1	Nasty Plot	dark	—	—
4	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
8	Double Team	normal	—	—
12	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
16	Feint	normal	30	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
24	Agility	psychic	—	—
28	Slam	normal	80	75
32	Discharge	electric	80	100
36	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
40	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
44	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
00	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
00	Thunder	electric	110	70
00	Dig	ground	80	100
00	Double Team	normal	—	—
00	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
00	Reflect	psychic	—	—
00	Flash	normal	—	100
00	Rest	psychic	—	—
00	Substitute	normal	—	—
00	Thief	dark	60	100
00	Protect	normal	—	—
00	Endure	normal	—	—
00	Swagger	normal	—	85
00	Attract	normal	—	100
00	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
00	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
00	Rain Dance	water	—	—
00	Facade	normal	70	100
00	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
00	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
00	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
00	Fling	dark	—	100
00	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
00	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
43	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
63	Nasty Plot	dark	—	—
95	Surf	water	90	100
96	Strength	normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	fighting	40	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Select one of the versions from generation 9. Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Nuzzle	electric	20	100
1	Sweet Kiss	fairy	—	75
1	Play Nice	normal	—	—
1	Quick Attack	normal	40	100
1	Tail Whip	normal	—	100
1	Thunder Shock	electric	40	100
1	Growl	normal	—	100
1	Charm	fairy	—	100
1	Nasty Plot	dark	—	—
4	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
8	Double Team	normal	—	—
12	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
16	Feint	normal	30	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
24	Agility	psychic	—	—
28	Iron Tail	steel	100	75
32	Discharge	electric	80	100
36	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
40	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
44	Thunder	electric	110	70
No moves.

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Scarlet & Violet.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Scarlet & Violet from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	normal	90	85
02	Charm	fairy	—	100
03	Fake Tears	dark	—	100
04	Agility	psychic	—	—
07	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Thief	dark	60	100
19	Disarming Voice	fairy	40	∞
23	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
25	Facade	normal	70	100
32	Swift	normal	60	∞
37	Draining Kiss	fairy	50	100
43	Fling	dark	—	100
47	Endure	normal	—	—
48	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
50	Rain Dance	water	—	—
55	Dig	ground	80	100
58	Brick Break	fighting	75	100
66	Body Slam	normal	85	100
68	Thunder Punch	electric	75	100
70	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
72	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
74	Reflect	psychic	—	—
75	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
81	Grass Knot	grass	—	100
82	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
85	Rest	psychic	—	—
96	Eerie Impulse	electric	—	100
103	Substitute	normal	—	—
122	Encore	normal	—	100
123	Surf	water	90	100
126	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
127	Play Rough	fairy	90	90
130	Helping Hand	normal	—	—
134	Reversal	fighting	—	100
136	Electric Terrain	electric	—	—
140	Nasty Plot	dark	—	—
147	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
166	Thunder	electric	110	70
173	Charge	electric	—	—
181	Knock Off	dark	65	100
192	Focus Punch	fighting	150	100
205	Endeavor	normal	—	100
211	Electroweb	electric	55	95
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Pikachu sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9	Home
Normal									—
Shiny	—							—	—

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Pokédex entries

Red	When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Blue	When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Yellow	It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Gold	This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Silver	It raises its tail to check its sur roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light ning in this pose.
Crystal	When it is anger ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
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.
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.
LeafGreen	When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
Diamond	It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
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.
HeartGold	This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
SoulSilver	It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Black	It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White	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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun	A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
Moon	It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the 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.
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.
Let's Go, Pikachu!	This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Let's Go, Eevee!	This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Sword	Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Shield	When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Legends: Arceus	Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

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