Pikachu • Sword & Shield Pokédex
Pikachu

Pikachu's Type
Pikachu's Pokédex #s
- Galar #
- 194
- National #
- 25
Pikachu's Base Stats
- HP:
- 35
- Attack:
- 55
- Defense:
- 40
- Sp. Atk:
- 50
- Sp. Def:
- 50
- Speed:
- 90
- Total:
- 320
Misc. Info
- Egg Groups:
- Field / Fairy
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Speed
Pikachu's Abilities
Here are what abilities Pikachu can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Static
- 30% chance of paralyzing the attacker when Pikachu is damaged by a contact move.
- Lightning Rod
- Draws in Electric moves to Pikachu, which prevents their damage and raises Pikachu's Special Attack by one stage.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Pikachu's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Pikachu's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Pikachu can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Level Up Moves
Here are all of the moves Pikachu learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
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1 | Play Nice |
-- | -- | 20 | One Target | |||
1 | Sweet Kiss |
-- | 75% | 10 | One Target | |||
1 | Nuzzle |
20 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
1 | Nasty Plot |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
1 | Charm |
-- | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
1 | Thunder Shock |
40 | 100% | 30 | One Target | |||
1 | Tail Whip |
-- | 100% | 30 | Nearby Enemies | |||
1 | Growl |
-- | 100% | 40 | Nearby Enemies | |||
1 | Quick Attack |
40 | 100% | 30 | One Target | |||
4 | Thunder Wave |
-- | 90% | 20 | One Target | |||
8 | Double Team |
-- | -- | 15 | User | |||
12 | Electro Ball |
varies | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
16 | Feint |
30 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
20 | Spark |
65 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
24 | Agility |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
28 | Slam |
80 | 75% | 20 | One Target | |||
32 | Discharge |
80 | 100% | 15 | All But Self | |||
36 | Thunderbolt |
90 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
40 | Light Screen |
-- | -- | 30 | User's Field | |||
44 | Thunder |
110 | 70% | 10 | One Target |
TM Moves
Here are all of the moves that Pikachu can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM00 | Mega Punch |
80 | 85% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM01 | Mega Kick |
120 | 75% | 5 | One Target | |||
TM02 | Pay Day |
40 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM05 | Thunder Punch |
75 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM14 | Thunder Wave |
-- | 90% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM15 | Dig |
80 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM17 | Light Screen |
-- | -- | 30 | User's Field | |||
TM18 | Reflect |
-- | -- | 20 | User's Field | |||
TM21 | Rest |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM23 | Thief |
60 | 100% | 25 | One Target | |||
TM24 | Snore |
50 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM25 | Protect |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TM29 | Charm |
-- | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM31 | Attract |
-- | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM33 | Rain Dance |
-- | -- | 5 | Entire Field | |||
TM39 | Facade |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM40 | Swift |
60 | -- | 20 | Nearby Enemies | |||
TM41 | Helping Hand |
-- | -- | 20 | Ally | |||
TM43 | Brick Break |
75 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM59 | Fling |
varies | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM76 | Round |
60 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TM80 | Volt Switch |
70 | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TM82 | Electroweb |
55 | 95% | 15 | Nearby Enemies | |||
TM87 | Draining Kiss |
50 | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TM90 | Electric Terrain |
-- | -- | 10 | Entire Field |
TR Moves
Here are all of the moves that Pikachu can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area.
TR | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc.% | PP | Target | Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TR01 | Body Slam |
85 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR04 | Surf |
90 | 100% | 15 | All But Self | |||
TR08 | Thunderbolt |
90 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR09 | Thunder |
110 | 70% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR12 | Agility |
-- | -- | 30 | User | |||
TR20 | Substitute |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR21 | Reversal |
varies | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR26 | Endure |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR27 | Sleep Talk |
-- | -- | 10 | User | |||
TR30 | Encore |
-- | 100% | 5 | One Target | |||
TR31 | Iron Tail |
100 | 75% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR35 | Uproar |
90 | 100% | 10 | Random Enemy | |||
TR68 | Nasty Plot |
-- | -- | 20 | User | |||
TR77 | Grass Knot |
varies | 100% | 20 | One Target | |||
TR80 | Electro Ball |
varies | 100% | 10 | One Target | |||
TR86 | Wild Charge |
90 | 100% | 15 | One Target | |||
TR90 | Play Rough |
90 | 90% | 10 | One Target |
Where to Find Pikachu
If you're looking for where to find Pikachu, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Pikachu in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Pikachu in the Wild
Galar Route 4
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Wild Area: Stony Wilderness
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-- | -- | -- | 5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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-- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Wild Area: Stony Wilderness (2)
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-- | -- | -- | 5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Wild Area: Stony Wilderness (3)
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-- | -- | -- |
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