Pichu in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
#162 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Pichu in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Omega Ruby
Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
Alpha Sapphire
When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Pichu in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
20
150
244
Attack
40
76
196
Defense
15
31
141
Sp. Atk
35
67
185
Sp. Def
35
67
185
Speed
60
112
240
Total
205
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.
| Pokédexes | New Hoenn #162 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 41 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 10 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Pichu #162 | High friendship | ![]() Pikachu #163 |
![]() Pikachu #163 | Use Thunder Stone | ![]() Raichu #164 |
Breeding
Hatch a Pichu Egg by breeding a Pikachu or Raichu.
Static
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)
Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.





















































