Pichu
Pichu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
National № | 0172 |
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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 № | 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 |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 41 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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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
(high Friendship)
(use Thunder Stone, outside Alola)
(use Thunder Stone, in Alola)
Pichu changes
- In Generations 2-4, Pichu has a base experience yield of 42.
- In Generations 2-7, Pichu has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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. |
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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 or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pichu gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Pichu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
19 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
48 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
72 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
127 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
173 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
211 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Pichu learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
9 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
15 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
21 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
29 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
47 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Move Tutor moves
Pichu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | — | 100 | |
Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
Volt Tackle | Electric | 120 | 100 | |
Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Pichu sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — |
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 |
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) |
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 | Pichu |
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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 |
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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’