Pichu
Pichu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Tiny Mouse Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 172 |
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Type | Electric |
Species | Tiny Mouse Pokémon |
Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
Weight | 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Static Lightning Rod (hidden ability) |
Local № | 021 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 155 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 103 (Diamond/Pearl) 103 (Platinum) 021 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 035 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 162 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 024 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 031 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 193 (Sword/Shield) 084 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 41 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | — |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 20 | 150 | 244 | |
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Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Defense | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Sp. Def | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Total | 205 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pichu changes
- In Generations 2-4, Pichu has a base experience yield of 42.
Pokédex entries
Gold | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
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Silver | 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. |
FireRed | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
LeafGreen | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
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 | The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
HeartGold | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
SoulSilver | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
X | It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage. |
Y | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Sun | It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself. |
Moon | Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts. |
Ultra Sun | It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally. |
Ultra Moon | It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically. |
Sword | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
Shield | The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
Moves learned by Pichu
Moves learnt by level up
Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
4 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
8 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | — | 75 | |
12 | Nuzzle | Electric | 20 | 100 | |
16 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
20 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Pichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pichu egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
82 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Pichu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
10 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | — | 75 | |
13 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
18 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 |
Egg moves
Pichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pichu egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bestow | Normal | — | — | |
Bide | Normal | — | — | |
Charge | Electric | — | — | |
Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
Double Slap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | |
Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Lucky Chant | Normal | — | — | |
Present | Normal | — | 90 | |
Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
Wish | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Pichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Magnet Rise | Electric | — | — | |
Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
72 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
93 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Special moves
Pichu can know these moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via events and other sources:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Details |
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Volt Tackle | Electric | 120 | 100 | Breed Pikachu/Raichu holding Light Ball |
Transfer-only moves
Pichu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Detect | Fighting | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Zap Cannon | Electric | 120 | 50 | Generation 2 — TM | |
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — Special | |
Pain Split | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — Special | |
Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Pichu sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Pichu
Gold Silver |
Breed Pikachu/Raichu |
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Crystal | Route 34 |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Breed Pikachu/Raichu |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trophy Garden |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Ilex Forest |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Pikachu/Raichu |
Sun Moon |
Route 1, Hau'oli City |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 1 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Breed Pikachu/Pikachu (Partner Pikachu)/Raichu/Alolan Raichu |
Answers to Pichu questions
- What is the average level for pokemon to evolve by happiness?
- How do I get the Pikachu colored Pichu?
- Can spiked ear pichu evolve?
- What happens when the Spiky Eared Pichu evolves into a Pikachu?
- Mareep,Pichu,Shinx.Which to work with?
- Will any shiny Pichu unlock the spiky-eared Pichu event or does it have to be that specific Pichu???
- What is the Spiky Eared Pichu?
- Why can't Pichu learn Dynamic Punch?
- Shiny Pichu?
- What is the best way to get a Pichu to evolve in Pokemon Sun and Moon?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Pichu |
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Japanese | ピチュー (Pichu) |
German | Pichu |
French | Pichu |
Name origin
- pika
- a small mouse-like mammal
- chu
- Japanese for ‘squeak’