Pikachu

#10096 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Pikachu

#10096 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Stats

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

Attack

Defense

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

Speed

Total

320

Pikachu

Normal

Pikachu

Mouse Pokémon

#10096

Electric

Height

0 m (0'00")

Weight

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

Abilities

Static Lightning RodHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Ground

2×

Resists

Electric

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pichu #172	Level up with high friendship	Pikachu #25
Pikachu #25	Use Thunder Stone	Raichu #26

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Start	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	-	75	10	A move that causes confusion.
Start	Charm	Fairy	Status	-	100	20	Sharply lowers the foe's ATTACK.
Start	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
5	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
7	Play Nice	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat.
10	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.
13	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	-	100	10	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.
18	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	90	20	A move that may cause paralysis.
21	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
23	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
26	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100	20	An attack that may cause paralysis.
29	Nuzzle	Electric	Physical	20	100	20	The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.
34	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100	15	A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
37	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75	20	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
42	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
45	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
50	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
53	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
58	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

		Class				Description
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90	10	The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85	20	A powerful punch thrown very hard.
Pay Day	Normal	Physical	40	100	20	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75	5	A powerful kicking attack.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
Draining Kiss	Fairy	Special	50	100	10	The user steals the target’s energy with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.
Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	-	-	10	The user electrifies the ground under everyone’s feet for five turns. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Fake Tears	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
Disarming Voice	Fairy	Special	40	-	15	Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	-	100	15	The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95	10	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100	40	A high-speed spinning attack.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Rototiller	Ground	Status	-	-	10	Tilling the soil, the user makes it easier for plants to grow. This raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of Grass-type Pokémon.

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