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Pikachu in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#104 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Pikachu in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

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

Shining Pearl

If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.

Pokémon details

Type

Electric

Category

Mouse Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6 kg (13.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0025

Pokédex

#104

Pikachu in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Pikachu, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Sinnoh #104
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
112

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
10 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Pichu

Pichu

#103

Level up with friendship at least 160.

Pikachu

Pikachu

#104

Pikachu

Pikachu

#104

Thunder StoneUse Thunder Stone
Raichu

Raichu

#105

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Brilliant Diamond
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Trophy Garden

Walking1810%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Trophy Garden

Walking1810%

Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Trophy Garden

Walking1810%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Shining Pearl
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Trophy Garden

Walking1810%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Trophy Garden

Walking1810%

Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Trophy Garden

Walking1810%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Base reference rates; lead abilities can change held-item chances.

Brilliant Diamond
5%
Shining Pearl
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTail Whip

Normal-10030
StartGrowl

Normal-10040
StartThunder Shock

Electric4010030
StartQuick Attack

Normal4010030
StartSweet Kiss

Fairy-7510
StartCharm

Fairy-10020
StartNasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Dark--20
StartPlay Nice

Normal--20
StartNuzzle

Electric2010020
4Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-9020
8Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
12Electro Ball

Electric-10010
16Feint

Normal3010010
20Spark

Electric6510020
24Agility

Psychic--30
28Slam

Normal807520
32Discharge

Electric8010015
36Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
40Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
44Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM01Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM23Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Steel1007515
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM34Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM43Volt Switch

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Electric7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM63Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Dark--20
TM70Flash

The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-9020
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM95Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.
Class
Charge

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Electric--20
Charge

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Electric--20
Disarming Voice

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fairy40-15
Disarming Voice

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fairy40-15
Electric Terrain

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Electric--10
Electric Terrain

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Electric--10
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-1005
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-1005
Fake Out

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal4010010
Fake Out

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal4010010
Flail

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-10015
Flail

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-10015
Present

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-9015
Present

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-9015
Reversal

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Fighting-10015
Reversal

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Fighting-10015
Thunder Punch

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Electric7510015
Thunder Punch

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Electric7510015
Tickle

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-10020
Tickle

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal-10020
Volt Tackle

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Electric12010015
Wish

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal--10
Wish

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal--10

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Static

Ability Slot 1

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)

Redirects eligible Electric-type moves, absorbs them and raises Special Attack.

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