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Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow
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Pokémon Yellow
It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Height
0.4 m (1'04")
Weight
6 kg (13.2 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0025
Pikachu in Other Games
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Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.
Min
Max
HP
35
180
273
Attack
55
115
208
Defense
30
65
158
Special
50
105
198
Speed
90
185
278
Total
260
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.
Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #25 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 82 |
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
In both editions of Yellow, the original starter Pikachu refuses a Thunder Stone. Other Pikachu can evolve into Raichu with a Thunder Stone.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pikachu #25 |  Use Thunderstone |  Raichu #26 |
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Yellow
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl |  |  | - | 100 | 40 |
| Start | Thunder Shock | |  | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 6 | Tail Whip | | | - | 100 | 30 |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| 11 | Quick Attack | |  | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 15 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| 20 | Slam | | | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| 26 | Thunderbolt | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| 33 | Agility |  | | - | - | 30 |
| 41 | Thunder | | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| 50 | Light Screen | | | - | - | 30 |
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Mega Punch | | | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | | | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM08 | Body Slam | | | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| TM09 | Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | | | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM17 | Submission |  | | 80 | 80 | 25 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder | | | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | | | - | - | 20 |
| TM34 | Bide | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM44 | Rest | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| HM05 | Flash | | | - | 70 | 20 |
Surf can be obtained through Pokémon Stadium on Nintendo 64 and transferred to the original cartridge using a Transfer Pak. It is not a native Yellow level-up or TM/HM move for Pikachu.
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf |  | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console: the original partner Pikachu can enter Pikachu’s Beach without knowing Surf. Playing the minigame does not teach Surf, and the original Stadium transfer method is unavailable on this edition.
