Pichu pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

pi: shortening of ‘pika’ to show that Pichu is of lower evolution
chu: Japanese for ‘squeak’

Pokedex data

National №	172
Type	Electric
Species	Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Height	1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight	4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)
Abilities	Static Lightningrod (Dream World)
Local №	021 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver) 155 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 103 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	11 (minimum 2,805 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	42
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
			½					2	½							½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
			0					2	½							½

Pichu stats

The base stats for Pichu are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen HeartGold	It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Crystal	It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Ruby	PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this POKéMON.
Sapphire	When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this POKéMON will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
Emerald	It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.
Diamond	The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Pearl	It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Platinum Black White	The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

Evolution chart

#172
Pichu
Electric →
(Happiness)

#025
Pikachu
Electric →
(use Thunderstone)

#026
Raichu
Electric

Moves learnt by level up

Pichu learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Thundershock	Electric	Special	40	100
5	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100
10	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
13	Sweet Kiss	Normal	Status	-	75
18	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pichu learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pichu egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
Charge	Electric	Status	-	-
Doubleslap	Normal	Physical	15	85
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	-	-
Present	Normal	Physical	-	90
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Wish	Normal	Status	-	-
Bestow	Normal	Status	-	-

Pichu learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pichu egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
Charge	Electric	Status	-	-
Doubleslap	Normal	Physical	15	85
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Present	Normal	Physical	-	90
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Wish	Normal	Status	-	-

Pichu learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pichu egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
Charge	Electric	Status	-	-
Doubleslap	Normal	Physical	15	85
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Present	Normal	Physical	-	90
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thunderpunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100
Wish	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pichu can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Pichu can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Special moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pichu can know these moves via events and other sources:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	-	100	Pikachu-colored Pichu
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-	Spiky-eared Pichu
Volt Tackle	Electric	Physical	120	100	Breed Pikachu/Raichu holding Light Ball

Pichu can know these moves via events and other sources:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Volt Tackle	Electric	Physical	120	100	Breed Pikachu/Raichu holding Light Ball

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Pichu does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-