Pichu - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Pichu can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
5Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
10Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
13Thunder WaveElectricStatus 100
18Nasty PlotDarkStatus

Egg moves

Pichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BestowNormalStatus
BideNormalPhysical
ChargeElectricStatus
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
Double SlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus 100
EndureNormalStatus
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Lucky ChantNormalStatus
PresentNormalPhysical 90
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Pichu does not learn any HMs in Pokémon X & Y.

Moves learnt by TM

Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Special moves

Pichu can know these moves in Pokémon X & Y via events and other sources:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Details
Volt TackleElectricPhysical 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 X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — Special
Pain SplitNormalStatus Generation 4 — Special

Moves learnt by level up

Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
5Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
10Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
13Nasty PlotDarkStatus
18Thunder WaveElectricStatus 100

Egg moves

Pichu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BestowNormalStatus
BideNormalPhysical
ChargeElectricStatus
Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
Double SlapNormalPhysical 15 85
EncoreNormalStatus 100
EndureNormalStatus
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Lucky ChantNormalStatus
PresentNormalPhysical 90
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TickleNormalStatus 100
WishNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Pichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
Helping HandNormalStatus
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Magnet RiseElectricStatus
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by HM

Pichu does not learn any HMs in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Moves learnt by TM

Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Special moves

Pichu can know these moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via events and other sources:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Details
Volt TackleElectricPhysical 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — Special
Pain SplitNormalStatus Generation 4 — Special

Pichu egg move parents

Pichu's egg groups: Undiscovered

Pichu is not breedable itself, but other evolutions are. Check the Pikachu learnset page for the moves and compatible Pokémon.