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Pikachu

Pikachu

#36 in the X and Y Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Pikachu

#36 in the X and Y Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

35

180

274

Attack

55

103

229

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

50

94

218

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

90

166

306

Total

320

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

Pikachu normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pikachu sprite

Shiny

Pikachu

Mouse Pokémon

#36
Electric

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

6 kg (13.2 lbs)

Abilities

StaticLightning Rod(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Pikachu 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×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #36
EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
112

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
FieldFairy
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
10 (2,560 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon X box art

Pokémon X

It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

Pokémon Y box art

Pokémon Y

It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.

Evolution

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

Pichu

#35

High friendship

Pikachu

Pikachu

#36

Pikachu

Pikachu

#36

Thunder StoneUse Thunder Stone
Raichu

Raichu

#37

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Road 3

Walking in tall grass or a cave44%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Walking in tall grass or a cave51%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave35%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Electric)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Road 3

Walking in tall grass or a cave44%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Walking in tall grass or a cave51%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave35%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave41%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Electric)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Light BallLight Ball
X
5%
Y
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTail WhipNormalStatus-10030

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

StartThunder ShockElectricSpecial4010030

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

5GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

7Play NiceNormalStatus--20

The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat.

10Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

13Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

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

18Electro BallElectricSpecial-10010

The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.

21Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

23NuzzleElectricPhysical2010020

The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

26SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.

29ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

34FeintNormalPhysical3010010

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

37AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

42DischargeElectricSpecial8010015

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

45Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

50ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

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

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

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

TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020

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

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

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

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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.

#35

Pichu

#37

Raichu

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