Evolution
4 forms · branched
Forms
2
Base formPikachuElectric
GigantamaxGigantamax PikachuElectric
Weaknesses and type matchups
Pikachu is weak to Ground moves.
Pikachu's Electric moves are super effective against Water and Flying types. Electric moves have no effect on Ground types.
Pokédex entry
19 versionsPossesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Pikachu in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ピカチュウpikachuu
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 皮卡丘pí kǎ qiū
- KoreanKorean
- 피카츄pikachyu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 皮卡丘pí kǎ qiū
- FrenchFrench
- Pikachu
- GermanGerman
- Pikachu
- SpanishSpanish
- Pikachu
- ItalianItalian
- Pikachu
- EnglishEnglish
- Pikachu
What Pikachu’s name means
Japanese
ピカチュウpikachuu
ピカピカpikapikasparkle
チュウチュウchuuchuusqueak
These spell out the Japanese name by sound
- Pikachu
- 皮卡丘pí kǎ qiū
- 피카츄pikachyu
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 Pikachu
20 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Wild Zone 3 In the overworld Lv. 6-8
- Vert Sector 8 In the overworld Lv. 15-17
- Wild Zone 3 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 18-20
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 20-38
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 29-47
- Wild Zone 6 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 40-42
Scarlet · Violet
- Kitakami Road In the overworld Lv. 9-57
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 10
- Apple Hills In the overworld Lv. 11-59
- East Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 17-22
- Mossfell Confluence In the overworld Lv. 18-21
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 18-72
- Paradise Barrens In the overworld Lv. 19-65
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 24-68
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 28-30
- West Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 28-30
- Kitakami Wilds In the overworld Lv. 30-72
- Timeless Woods In the overworld Lv. 50-74
- South Province (Area Two) Fixed encounter Lv. 10
- Apple Hills Fixed encounter Lv. 15-59
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 20-35
Legends: Arceus
- 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
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature’s Pantry Mass outbreak Lv. 11-13
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Obsidian Falls Mass outbreak Lv. 11-13
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 17-44
- Cobalt Coastlands: Castaway Shore In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Spring Path In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Veilstone Cape In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Windbreak Stand In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Alabaster Icelands Space-time distortion Lv. 45-58
- Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-79
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Trophy Garden Grass or cave Lv. 18
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Stony Wilderness Grass or cave Lv. 26-60 10% Certain weather Later in the story
- Forest of Focus In the overworld Lv. 10-22
- Route 4 In the overworld Lv. 14-16
- Fields of Honor In the overworld Lv. 15-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Rolling Fields In the overworld Lv. 15-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Soothing Wetlands In the overworld Lv. 15-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Stony Wilderness In the overworld Lv. 28-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Meetup Spot Gift Lv. 10 Special condition
- Giant's Mirror Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-60
- Lake of Outrage Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Motostoke Riverbank Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-50
- Challenge Beach Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Fields of Honor Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Forest of Focus Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Giant's Cap Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-50
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-60
- Honeycalm Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Viridian Forest In the overworld Lv. 3-6
- Pallet Town Gift Lv. 5 Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Route 1 SOS battle Lv. 2-3
- Heahea City Gift Lv. 40
Sun · Moon
- Route 1 SOS battle Lv. 3-5
- Hau'oli City SOS battle Lv. 5-8
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 28-30 20%
- Fallarbor Town Gift Lv. 20
- Lilycove City Gift Lv. 20
- Slateport City Gift Lv. 20
- Verdanturf Town Gift Lv. 20
X · Y
- Friend Safari Grass or cave Lv. 30 33%
- Santalune Forest Grass or cave Lv. 3-4 6%
- Route 3 Grass or cave Lv. 4-5 5%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Viridian Forest Grass or cave Lv. 4-7 5%
- Saffron City In-game trade Lv. 2-100
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Power Plant Grass or cave Lv. 22-26 25%
- Viridian Forest Grass or cave Lv. 3-5 5%
Red · Blue
- Power Plant Grass or cave Lv. 20-24 25%
- Viridian Forest Grass or cave Lv. 3-5 5%
Moves Pikachu learns
59 movesLevel up · 20
Lv. 1Nuzzle⚔Lv. 1Nasty Plot◆Lv. 1Charm◆Lv. 1Sweet Kiss◆Lv. 1Play Nice◆Lv. 1Quick Attack⚔Lv. 1Tail Whip◆Lv. 1Thunder Shock✦Lv. 1Growl◆Lv. 4Thunder Wave◆Lv. 8Double Team◆Lv. 12Electro Ball✦Lv. 16Feint⚔Lv. 20Spark⚔Lv. 24Agility◆Lv. 28Iron Tail⚔Lv. 32Discharge✦Lv. 36Thunderbolt✦Lv. 40Light Screen◆Lv. 44Thunder✦
TM · 47
TM001Take Down⚔TM002Charm◆TM003Fake Tears◆TM004Agility◆TM007Protect◆TM018Thief⚔TM019Disarming Voice✦TM020Trailblaze⚔TM023Charge Beam✦TM025Facade⚔TM032Swift✦TM037Draining Kiss✦TM043Fling⚔TM047Endure◆TM048Volt Switch✦TM050Rain Dance◆TM055Dig⚔TM058Brick Break⚔TM066Body Slam⚔TM068Thunder Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM072Electro Ball✦TM074Reflect◆TM075Light Screen◆TM081Grass Knot✦TM082Thunder Wave◆TM085Rest◆TM096Eerie Impulse◆TM103Substitute◆TM122Encore◆TM123Surf✦TM126Thunderbolt✦TM127Play Rough⚔TM130Helping Hand◆TM134Reversal⚔TM136Electric Terrain◆TM140Nasty Plot◆TM147Wild Charge⚔TM166Thunder✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM173Charge◆TM181Knock Off⚔TM192Focus Punch⚔TM205Endeavor⚔TM211Electroweb✦TM227Alluring Voice✦TM229Upper Hand⚔