Pikachu - Generation III learnset

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

Pokemon Ruby
Pokemon Sapphire
Pokemon FireRed
Pokemon LeafGreen
Pokemon Emerald

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

Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Ruby/Sapphire

Pikachu learns the following moves in Generation 3 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

Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Ruby/Sapphire

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

Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Ruby/Sapphire

Pikachu learns the following moves in Generation 3 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
Charge	Electric	Status	-	-
Wish	Normal	Status	-	-

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Generation 3 from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
ThunderPunch	Electric	Special	75	100
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	-	-
Swift	Normal	Physical	60	∞
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Physical	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Physical	20	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50

Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Generation 3 from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Special moves

Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Ruby/Sapphire

Pikachu can know these moves via events and other sources:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95	Various events
Surf	Water	Special	95	100	Various events

Moves learnt by HM

Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Ruby/Sapphire

Pikachu is compatible with these Generation 3 Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Moves learnt by TM

Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/Ruby/Sapphire

Pikachu is compatible with these Generation 3 Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Physical	-	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
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	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