Pikachu • Generation IV Pokédex
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Pikachu
Pikachu's Type
Pikachu's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 25
- Galar #
- 194
- Armor #
- 85
- Crown #
- --
- Sinnoh #
- 104
Pikachu's Base Stats
- HP:
- 35
- Attack:
- 55
- Defense:
- 30
- Sp. Atk:
- 50
- Sp. Def:
- 40
- Speed:
- 90
- Total:
- 300
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'4" (0.4m)
- Weight:
- 13.2 lbs. (6 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Field / Fairy
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- EV Yield:
- 2 Speed
- Base EXP:
- 112
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 70
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 Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Pikachu evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Pikachu's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂
Female ♀
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.
Pikachu's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Pikachu's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Pikachu's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pikachu is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pikachu is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 180 | 211 | 243 | 274 | 35 |
| Attack | 115 | 146 | 178 | 209 | 55 |
| Defense | 65 | 96 | 128 | 159 | 30 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 | 136 | 168 | 199 | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 116 | 148 | 179 | 40 |
| Speed | 185 | 216 | 248 | 279 | 90 |
| Total | 300 | ||||
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.)
Special Ways to Get Pikachu
Inside of the station in the Meetup Spot in the Wild Area, if there is save data for Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu on the system for the user, you can receive a free Gigantamax-capable Pikachu from someone there. This Gigantamax-capable Pikachu cannot evolve.
Pikachu in the Wild
Galar Route 4
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Stony Wilderness
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 Rain |
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 Sun |
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| -- | -- | -- | 5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
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| -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Stony Wilderness (Brown Grass)
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Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
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| -- | -- | -- | 5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Stony Wilderness (Northwest Grass)
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Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- |
Sword 10%Shield 5% |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Forest of Focus
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Sun |
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| 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
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Notes About Pikachu
Pikachu is capable of having the Gigantamax factor, usually through events or Wild Area News updates.
Pokédex Entries for Pikachu
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Normal
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.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Normal
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.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Normal
Gold
This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Silver
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Crystal
When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Normal
Red
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.