Pikachu - Generation II learnset

Below are all the moves that Pikachu can learn in Generation II, which consists of:

Pokemon Gold
Pokemon Silver
Pokemon Crystal

Note: The move categories shown here are based on the move's type, as was the mechanic in Generations 1-3. The moves' detail pages may show a different category for Generation 4+.

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Moves learnt by level up

Crystal/Gold/Silver

Pikachu learns the following moves in Generation 2 at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	ThunderShock	Electric	Special	40	100
6	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	-	100
8	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
11	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
15	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Slam	Normal	Physical	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
33	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
41	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
50	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-

Pre-evolution moves

Crystal/Gold/Silver

Pikachu can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Charm	Normal	Status	-	100
Sweet Kiss	Normal	Status	-	75

Egg moves

Crystal/Gold/Silver

Pikachu learns the following moves in Generation 2 via breeding.
See the Pikachu egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
DoubleSlap	Normal	Physical	15	85
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Present	Normal	Physical	-	90
Encore	Normal	Status	-	100

Move Tutor moves

Crystal

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Generation 2 from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100

Special moves

Pikachu does not learn any special moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Crystal/Gold/Silver

Pikachu is compatible with these Generation 2 Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100

Moves learnt by TM

Crystal/Gold/Silver

Pikachu is compatible with these Generation 2 Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
2	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
3	Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
4	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Physical	-	100
13	Snore	Normal	Physical	40	100
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
31	Mud-Slap	Ground	Physical	20	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
35	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
39	Swift	Normal	Physical	60	∞
40	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-
41	ThunderPunch	Electric	Special	75	100
43	Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100