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Pichu in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#31 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Tiny Mouse Pokémon

Pichu in the National Pokédex
Pichu sprite

Normal

Shiny Pichu sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.

Ultra Moon

It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.

Pokémon details

Type

Electric

Category

Tiny Mouse Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2 kg (4.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0172

Pokédex

#31

Pichu in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

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.

Type-only matchups for Pichu, 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
Alola #31Melemele #31
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
41

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

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave2-35%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave2-35%

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

SOS ally encounter2-3-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

SOS ally encounter2-3-

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave2-35%

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave2-35%

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

SOS ally encounter2-3-

Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Route 1

Route 1 — Main Area

SOS ally encounter2-3-

Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pichu; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 77%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartThunder Shock

A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric4010030
StartCharm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020
5Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030
10Sweet Kiss

The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.

Fairy-7510
13Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
18Thunder Wave

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

Electric-9020

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM16Light Screen

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

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade 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
TM21Frustration

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
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
TM27Return

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
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
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

Normal4010015
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 with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM72Volt Switch

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

Electric7010020
TM73Thunder Wave

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

Electric-9020
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
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM93Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Electric9010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025
Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.

Electric559515
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515
Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10
Shock Wave

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

Electric60-20
Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015
Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Bestow

The user passes its held item to the target when the target isn’t holding an item.

Normal--15
Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
Charge

The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Electric--20
Disarming Voice

Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Fairy40-15
Double Slap

The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

Normal158510
Electric Terrain

The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep.

Electric--10
Encore

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

Normal-1005
Endure

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

Normal--10
Fake Out

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Normal4010010
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Lucky Chant

The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits for five turns.

Normal--30
Present

The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.

Normal-9015
Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015
Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020
Wish

One turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP.

Normal--10

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Detect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Volt Tackle

The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.

Electric12010015

Breed Pichu with a Pikachu or Raichu parent holding a Light Ball

Zap Cannon

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Electric120505

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Static

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.

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

Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.

Redirects single-target Electric-type moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric-type moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

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