Evolution
4 forms · branched
Weaknesses and type matchups
Pichu is weak to Ground moves.
Pichu's Electric moves are super effective against Water and Flying types. Electric moves have no effect on Ground types.
Pokédex entry
16 versionsPichu 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.
Pichu in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ピチューpichuu
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 皮丘pí qiū
- KoreanKorean
- 피츄pichyu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 皮丘pí qiū
- FrenchFrench
- Pichu
- GermanGerman
- Pichu
- SpanishSpanish
- Pichu
- ItalianItalian
- Pichu
- EnglishEnglish
- Pichu
What Pichu’s name means
Japanese
ピチューpichuu
ピカピカpikapikasparkle
チューchuusqueak
These spell out the Japanese name by sound
- Pichu
- 皮丘pí qiū
- 피츄pichyu
French, German, Spanish, and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Pichu
16 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Wild Zone 1 In the overworld Lv. 4-5
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 16-18
- Wild Zone 1 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 16-17
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 25-27
Scarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 5-8
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 7-10
- Apple Hills In the overworld Lv. 9-61
- Kitakami Road In the overworld Lv. 9-58
- Mossui Town In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Loyalty Plaza In the overworld Lv. 11-15
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 14-68
- Oni’s Maw In the overworld Lv. 14-61
- Reveler’s Road In the overworld Lv. 14-60
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 18-63
- Infernal Pass In the overworld Lv. 24-68
- Crystal Pool In the overworld Lv. 25-70
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 12
Legends: Arceus
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Floaro Gardens In the overworld Lv. 3-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Lake Verity In the overworld Lv. 3-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Windswept Run In the overworld Lv. 3-6
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Floaro Gardens Mass outbreak Lv. 8-10
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Lake Verity Mass outbreak Lv. 8-10
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Obsidian Falls In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Tidewater Dam In the overworld Lv. 9-12
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 17-44
- Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Trophy Garden Grass or cave Lv. 16
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Forest of Focus In the overworld Lv. 20-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Beach Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Fields of Honor Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Forest of Focus Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Giant's Cap Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Honeycalm Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Motostoke Riverbank Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Route 1 Grass or cave Lv. 2-3 5%
Sun · Moon
- Route 1 Grass or cave Lv. 3-5 5%
- Hau'oli City Grass or cave Lv. 5-8 5%
Moves Pichu learns
44 movesLevel up · 7
TM · 34
TM001Take Down⚔TM002Charm◆TM007Protect◆TM019Disarming Voice✦TM020Trailblaze⚔TM025Facade⚔TM032Swift✦TM043Fling⚔TM047Endure◆TM048Volt Switch✦TM050Rain Dance◆TM066Body Slam⚔TM068Thunder Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM072Electro Ball✦TM074Reflect◆TM075Light Screen◆TM081Grass Knot✦TM082Thunder Wave◆TM085Rest◆TM103Substitute◆TM122Encore◆TM123Surf✦TM126Thunderbolt✦TM127Play Rough⚔TM130Helping Hand◆TM134Reversal⚔TM136Electric Terrain◆TM140Nasty Plot◆TM147Wild Charge⚔TM166Thunder✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM173Charge◆TM211Electroweb✦