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Pikachu Starter

#0025 in the National Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

A form of Pikachu

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

80

148

284

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

75

139

273

Sp. Def

60

112

240

Speed

120

220

372

Total

430

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.

Arbok

Raichu

Pikachu Starter

Mouse Pokémon

#0025
Electric

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6 kg (13.2 lbs)

Abilities

StaticLightning RodHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Ground

Resists

Electric

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Evolution

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

Pichu

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Level up with high friendship

Pikachu

Pikachu

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Pikachu

Pikachu

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Thunder StoneUse Thunder Stone
Raichu

Raichu

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Raichu

Raichu

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Mega Evolution

Mega Raichu X

Mega Raichu X

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Raichu

Raichu

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Mega Evolution

Mega Raichu Y

Mega Raichu Y

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Family

Other forms of Pikachu in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.
Pikachu Alola Cap

Pikachu Alola Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Belle

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Cosplay

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax
Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Hoenn Cap

Pikachu Hoenn Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Kalos Cap

Pikachu Kalos Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Libre

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Original Cap

Pikachu Original Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Partner Cap

Pikachu Partner Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Phd

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Pop Star

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Rock Star

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Sinnoh Cap

Pikachu Sinnoh Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu Unova Cap

Pikachu Unova Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Pikachu World Cap

Pikachu World Cap

Electric

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Static • Lightning Rod (Hidden)

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

Reduces the foe's ATTACK.

StartThunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

An attack that may cause paralysis.

3Tail WhipNormalStatus-10030

Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.

6Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

Lets the user get in the first hit.

9Double KickFightingPhysical3010030

A double kicking attack.

12Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

15Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

A move that may cause paralysis.

18Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.

21ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

An attack that may cause paralysis.

24SlamNormalPhysical807520

Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.

27AgilityPsychicStatus--30

Sharply increases the user's SPEED.

30ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

An attack that may cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.
Class
Description
0Pay DayNormalPhysical4010020

Throws coins. Gets them back later.

0Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

An electric punch. It may paralyze.

0HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

An attack that may make foe flinch.

0Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

The user's level equals damage HP.

0DigGroundPhysical8010010

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

0ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A poison move with increasing damage.

0ReflectPsychicStatus--20

Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.

0RestPsychicStatus--10

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

0SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.

0ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

0Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

0FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

0Helping HandNormalStatus--20

Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.

0Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

0Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.

Games

Games where Pikachu appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.

Red & Blue

Pikachu in Red & Blue

Pikachu

Yellow

Gold & Silver

Crystal

FireRed & LeafGreen

X & Y

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Sword & Shield

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Arbok

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Raichu

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