Pichu

Pichu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0172
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 № 0021 (Crystal/Gold/Silver)
0155 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0103 (Diamond/Pearl)
0103 (Platinum)
0021 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0035 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0162 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0024 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0031 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0193 (Sword/Shield)
0103 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0055 (Legends: Arceus)
0073 (Scarlet/Violet)
0084 (The Isle of Armor)
0020 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 41
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 10 (2,314–2,570 steps)

Base stats

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 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

(high Friendship)
(use Thunder Stone, outside Alola)
(use Thunder Stone, in Alola)
Alolan Raichu#0026
Raichu
Alolan Raichu
Electric · Psychic

Pichu changes

Pokédex entries

Gold It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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.
Brilliant Diamond The electric sacs on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Shining Pearl It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Legends: Arceus Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon’s handling of electricity is rather inept.
Scarlet It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Violet 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.

Moves learned by Pichu

Moves learnt by level up

Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
4Play NiceNormalStatus
8Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
12NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100
16Nasty PlotDarkStatus
20CharmFairyStatus 100

Egg moves

Pichu learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pichu gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ChargeElectricStatus
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
PresentNormalPhysical 90
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
5Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15SwiftNormalSpecial 60
21SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
29ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
37Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
47ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70

Move Tutor moves

Pichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Pichu sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Pichu sprite from Silver Pichu sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Pichu sprite from Diamond & Pearl Pichu sprite from Black & White Pichu sprite from X & Y Pichu sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pichu sprite from Sword & Shield Pichu sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Pichu Shiny sprite from Silver Pichu Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Pichu Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Pichu Shiny sprite from Black & White Pichu Shiny sprite from X & Y Pichu Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Pichu

Gold
Silver
Breed Pikachu/Raichu
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
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Breed Pikachu/Pikachu (Partner Pikachu)/Raichu/Alolan Raichu
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus Nature’s Pantry, Floaro Gardens, Golden Lowlands
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Three)

Other languages

English Pichu
Japanese ピチュー (Pichu)
German Pichu
French Pichu
Italian Pichu
Spanish Pichu
Korean 피츄 (pichyu)
Chinese (Simplified) 皮丘
Chinese (Traditional) 皮丘

 

English Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Japanese こねずみポケモン
German Babymaus-Pokémon
French Pokémon Minisouris
Italian Pokémon Topino
Spanish Pokémon Ratoncito
Korean 아기쥐포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 小鼠宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 小鼠寶可夢

Name origin

pika
a small mouse-like mammal
chu
Japanese for ‘squeak’