Pikachu

#22 in the Crystal Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Pikachu

#22 in the Crystal Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

180

274

Attack

103

229

Defense

174

Sp. Atk

218

Sp. Def

196

Speed

166

306

Total

300

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.

Pichu

Raichu

Normal

Shiny

Pikachu

Mouse Pokémon

#22

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6 kg (13.2 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Pikachu takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #22
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	112

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field Fairy
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	10 (2,560 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

When it is anger ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pichu #21	High friendship	Pikachu #22
Pikachu #22	Use Thunder Stone	Raichu #23

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Crystal

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During the day
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	In the morning
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During the day
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	In the morning
Celadon City Celadon City Prize Corner	Receive as a gift	25	100%	Have at least 2222 coins in your Coin Case

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Growl	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
Start	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may cause paralysis.
6	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.
8	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A move that may cause paralysis.
11	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.
15	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
20	Slam	Physical	80	75	20	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
26	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
33	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
41	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
50	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM01	Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM04	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM07	Zap Cannon	Special	100	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM39	Swift	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
TM40	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
TM41	Thunder Punch	Special	75	100	15	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
TM43	Detect	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
HM05	Flash	Status	-	70	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.