Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ, Hepburn: Pikachuu) (PEE-ka-choo[1]) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Pikachu is renowned for being the most well-known and recognizable Pokémon. Over the years, Pikachu has become so popular that it serves as the Pokémon mascot. In the games, Pikachu is the version mascot and first partner Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition and its remake Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. In the anime, Pikachu appeared regularly as the main travel companion and partner to Ash Ketchum; while another variant, partners alongside Professor Friede in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
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Biology
Physiology
Pikachu are small, and cute mouse-like Pokémon. They are almost completely covered by yellow fur. They have long yellow ears that are tipped with black. A Pikachu's back has two brown stripes, and its large tail is notable for being shaped like a lightning bolt, yet its brown tip is almost always forgotten. Pikachu have short arms with five tiny fingers on forehands and three sharp fingers on their hind legs. On its cheeks are two red, circle-shaped pouches used for storing its electricity. They turn yellow and spark with electricity when it's about to use an Electric attack, such as Thunderbolt. It has also been known to generate small surges of electrical energy in anger or for protection, like in the anime.
A female Pikachu looks almost exactly the same as a male, with the exception of her tail, which is rounded at the end and has an inward dent, giving it the appearance of a heart. However, in earlier anime episodes, and in the games prior to Generation IV, female and male Pikachu look identical.
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier (similar to its Generation 1 design). Its tail becomes longer and stores all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Its power is equal to that a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.
When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can cause lightning storms.
A Shiny Pikachu is slightly orange.
In "A Plethora of Pikachu!", according to Pikala, the fur from Pikachu in the Kanto region sparkles in sunlight, while the Pikachu from Alola fur is silky smooth and shines in sunlight.
Behavior
Pikachu are usually friendly creatures that love to be cuddled. They love having their tails rubbed, especially at the base; they also like being stroked. However, if threatened or angered, this Pokémon can be quite aggressive. If someone pulls or steps on its tail, it is most likely it will bite or shock anyone in the area, including the one who pulled its tail.
However, in the anime and in the wild of the Kanto region they live in big groups deep in forests and are wary of humans.
In Kanto according to Ash in "Gotta Catch a What?!", Pikachu also greet one another by shocking them and sometimes they'll gather up in big groups to search for Thunderstones so they can evolve.
The Pikachu that live in the Pikachu Valley in Alola in the anime, greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Also, they can start duels with one another by sending electrical signals and the winner is decided when the opponent's tail is bitten.
Special abilities
Pikachu's special ability is Static, which can cause paralysis in battle if hit by a physical move. In Pokémon Black and White's Dream World, the Trainer receives a Pikachu with the Lightning Rod ability.
Pikachu are the only Pokémon that get value and can make use of the effects of the Light Ball held item in battle.
Pikachu are capable of learning Volt Tackle, a powerful Electric-type physical move exclusive to the Pikachu family of Pokémon.
Partner Pikachu is also capable to learning special moves: Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, and the Partner Power, Pika Papow.
Z-Moves
Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Sun and Moon which have a special Z-Move dedicated to them.
The Z-Move Catastropika is Pikachu's signature move. The move is activated by the Z-Crystal, Pikanium Z. Its base is Volt Tackle. Catastropika can be learned only by a Pikachu with Volt Tackle, and becomes unusable if Volt Tackle is forgotten or if the Pikachu evolves into Raichu.
The Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt is Ash Pikachu's signature move. The move is activated by the Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z. Its base is Thunderbolt.
Pikachu, being an Electric-type, is capable of using the Z-Crystal, Electrium Z, to use the Z Move Gigavolt Havoc.
Gigantamax
Pikachu is one of the 32 Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield that can Gigantamax by having a special member from its species or, with the Isle of Armor Expansion Pass, using Max Soup on a Pikachu. Gigantamax Pikachu can also be obtained from having save data of on the same console, and talking to a certain non-playable character in the Wild Area Train Station.
Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max move, G-Max Volt Crash.
Evolution
Pikachu evolves into a Raichu by using a Thunder Stone. It evolves from Pichu when its friendship is at its maximum with the player. It will evolve into Alolan Raichu if using a Thunder Stone in the Alola region. Pikachu also has a Gigantamax form, and can be found in Cramorant's Gorging Form.
Game data
Locations
Side game locations
Pokédex entries
| Games | No. | Entries |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version | When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. | ' |
| Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition | It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you. | ' |
| Pokémon Gold Version | This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. | ' |
| Pokémon Silver Version | It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. | ' |
| Pokémon Crystal Version | When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. | ' |
| Pokémon Ruby Version | Whenever PIKACHU comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this POKéMON mistook the intensity of its charge. | ' |
| Pokémon Sapphire Version | This POKéMON has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while PIKACHU sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up. | ' |
| Pokémon FireRed Version | It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. | ' |
| Pokémon LeafGreen Version | When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms. | ' |
| Pokémon Emerald Version | It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt. | ' |
| Pokémon Diamond Version | It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. | ' |
| Pokémon Pearl Version | If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary. | ' |
| Pokémon Platinum Version | It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state. | ' |
| Pokémon HeartGold Version | This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. | ' |
| Pokémon SoulSilver Version | It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. | ' |
| Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version | It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. | ' |
| Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 | It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. | ' |
| Pokémon X | It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. | ' |
| Pokémon Y | It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. | ' |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge. | ' |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up. | ' |
| Pokémon Sun | A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant. | ' |
| Pokémon Moon | It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity. | ' |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning. | ' |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it’s not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity. | ' |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it. | ' |
| Pokémon Sword | Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. | ' |
| Pokémon Shield | When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. | ' |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. | ' |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary. | ' |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them. | ' |
| Pokémon Scarlet | When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. | ' |
| Pokémon Violet | When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms. | ' |
Pikachu in a cap
- Sun
This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
- Moon
This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
- Ultra Sun
This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
- Ultra Moon
This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
- Sword
Original Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn region.
Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Sinnoh region.
Unova Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Unova region.
Kalos Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Kalos region.
Alola Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Alola region.
Partner Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
World Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions. - Shield
Original Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn region together.
Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Sinnoh region together.
Unova Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Unova region together.
Kalos Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Kalos region together.
Alola Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Alola region together.
Partner Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
World Cap: This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu. - Scarlet
Original Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.
Hoenn Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Hoenn region together.
Sinnoh Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Sinnoh region together.
Unova Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Unova region together.
Kalos Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Kalos region together.
Alola Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Alola region together.
Partner Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.
World Cap: The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together. - Violet
Original Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.
Hoenn Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Hoenn region.
Sinnoh Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Sinnoh region.
Unova Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Unova region.
Kalos Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Kalos region.
Alola Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Alola region.
Partner Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.
World Cap: This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.
Stats
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| Total | 320
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| Total | 300
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| Total | 430
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Learnset
Leveling
| LevelingGeneration IX | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| — | Nuzzle | 20 | 100% | 20 |  Electric
|
Physical | |||
| — | Nasty Plot | – | –% | 20 |  Dark
|
Status | |||
| — | Charm | – | 100% | 20 |  Fairy
|
Status | |||
| — | Sweet Kiss | – | 75% | 10 | Fairy
|
Status | |||
| — | Play Nice | – | –% | 20 |  Normal
|
Status | |||
| — | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| — | Tail Whip | – | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| — | Growl | – | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 4 | Thunder Wave | – | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| 8 | Double Team | – | –% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 12 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 16 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 20 | Spark | 65 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| 24 | Agility | – | –% | 30 |  Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 28 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 |  Steel
|
Physical | |||
| 32 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 36 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 40 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 44 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration VIII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| – | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 25 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 5 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 9 | Thunder Wave | – | 90% | 20 | Electric
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Status | |||
| 15 | Swift | 60 | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| 21 | Spark | 65 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| 29 | Thunderbolt | 80 | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 37 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 5 | Steel
|
Physical | |||
| 47 | Thunder | 100 | 75% | 5 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration VIII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| — | Play Nice | – | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| — | Sweet Kiss | – | 75% | 10 | Fairy
|
Status | |||
| — | Nuzzle | 20 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| — | Nasty Plot | – | –% | 20 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| — | Charm | – | 100% | 20 | Fairy
|
Status | |||
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| — | Tail Whip | – | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| — | Growl | – | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| — | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 4 | Thunder Wave | – | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| 8 | Double Team | – | –% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 12 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 16 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 20 | Spark | 65 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| 24 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 28 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 32 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 36 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 40 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 44 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| — | Tail Whip | – | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | 
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Special | 
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 5 | Growl | – | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 7 | Play Nice | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 10 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 13 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 18 | Thunder Wave | – | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| 21 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Physical | 
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 23 | Double Team | – | –% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 26 | Spark | 65 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 29 | Nuzzle | 20 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| 34 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | 
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
| 37 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | 
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 42 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 45 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 50 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 53 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 58 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| — | Tail Whip | – | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 5 | Growl | – | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 7 | Play Nice | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 10 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 13 | Thunder Wave | – | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| 18 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 21 | Double Team | – | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 23 | Nuzzle | 20 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| 26 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 29 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 34 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 37 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 42 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
| 45 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 50 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| — | Growl | – | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 5 | Tail Whip | – | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 10 | Thunder Wave | – | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| 13 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 18 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 21 | Double Team | – | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 26 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 29 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 34 | Feint | 50 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 37 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 42 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| 45 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 50 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | |
| — | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 5 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 10 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 13 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 18 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 21 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | |
| 26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 29 | Feint | 50 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Physical | 
|
0 ♥ | |
| 34 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 37 | Discharge | 80 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 42 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| 45 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration III | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
|
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| — | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| 6 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
| 11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| 15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| 20 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
| 26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| 33 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| 41 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
| 50 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration II | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
| ||||
| — | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal
| ||||
| 6 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
| ||||
| 8 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
| ||||
| 11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
| ||||
| 15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
| ||||
| 20 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
| ||||
| 26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
| ||||
| 33 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
| ||||
| 41 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
| ||||
| 50 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
| ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration I | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
| — | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100% | 30 | Electric
| ||||
| — | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal
| ||||
| 6 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
| ||||
| 8 • 9RB | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
| ||||
| 11 • 16RB | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
| ||||
| 15 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
| ||||
| 20 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Normal
| ||||
| 26RB | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal
| ||||
| 26 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
| ||||
| 33 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
| ||||
| 41 • 43RB | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
| ||||
| 50 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
| ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM/HM
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IX | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM002 | Charm | – | 100% | 20 | Fairy
|
Status | |||
| TM003 | Fake Tears | – | 100% | 20 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM004 | Agility | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM007 | Protect | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM018 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM019 | Disarming Voice | 40 | –% | 15 | Fairy
|
Special | |||
| TM020 | Trailblaze | 50 | 100% | 20 |  Grass
|
Physical | |||
| TM023 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM037 | Draining Kiss | 50 | 100% | 10 | Fairy
|
Special | |||
| TM043 | Fling | – | 100% | 10 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM047 | Endure | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM048 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM050 | Rain Dance | – | –% | 5 |  Water
|
Status | |||
| TM055 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 |  Ground
|
Physical | |||
| TM058 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 |  Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM066 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM068 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM072 | Electro Ball | – | 100% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM074 | Reflect | – | –% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM075 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM081 | Grass Knot | – | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | – | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM085 | Rest | – | –% | 5 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM096 | Eerie Impulse | – | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM103 | Substitute | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM122 | Encore | – | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM123 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special | |||
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM127 | Play Rough | 90 | 90% | 10 | Fairy
|
Physical | |||
| TM130 | Helping Hand | – | –% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM134 | Reversal | – | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM136 | Electric Terrain | – | –% | 10 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM140 | Nasty Plot | – | –% | 20 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM147 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| TM166 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM173 | Charge | – | –% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM181 | Knock Off | 65 | 100% | 20 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM192 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM01 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM16 | Light Screen | – | –% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM17 | Protect | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | – | –% | 5 | Water
|
Status | |||
| TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
|
Physical | |||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
Physical | |||
| TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | – | –% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM33 | Reflect | – | –% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM34 | Shock Wave | 60 | –% | 20 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM43 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM44 | Rest | – | –% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM45 | Attract | – | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM56 | Fling | – | 100% | 10 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM58 | Endure | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM63 | Nasty Plot | – | –% | 20 | Dark
|
Status | |||
| TM70 | Flash | – | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | – | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | – | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | – | 85% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | – | –% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM95 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water
|
Special | |||
| TM96 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM98 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM01 | Headbutt | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM03 | Helping Hand | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM05 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM06 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM07 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM08 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM09 | Reflect | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM10 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
Physical | |||
| TM12 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM13 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM15 | Seismic Toss | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM16 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM19 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
|
Physical | |||
| TM23 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| TM27 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 |  Poison
|
Status | |||
| TM33 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM36 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM38 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM57 | Pay Day | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison
|
Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM93 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM94XY | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM94ORAS | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| HM06ORAS | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison
|
Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
Physical | |||
| TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark
|
Physical | |||
| TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM72 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM93 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical | |||
| TM94 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
| TM01 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | |
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison
|
Status | 
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | |
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
0 ♥ | |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | |
| TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | |
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
0 ♥ | |
| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Dark
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | |
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | |
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
| TM01 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 85% | 10 | Normal
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
|
|
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM28 | Dig | 60 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
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1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
| HM05 | Flash | — | 70% | 20 | Normal
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | 20 | 100% | 15 | Fighting
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II | |||||||||
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| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
| TM01 | Dynamic Punch | 100 | 50% | 5 | Fighting
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| TM02 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| TM03 | Curse | — | —% | 10 |  ???
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| TM04 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 |  Rock
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| TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison
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| TM07 | Zap Cannon | 100 | 50% | 5 | Electric
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| TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| TM13 | Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
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| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
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| TM20 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal
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| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
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| TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
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| TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
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| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
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| TM31 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground
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| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
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| TM34 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
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| TM35 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
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| TM39 | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal
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| TM40 | Defense Curl | — | —% | 40 | Normal
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| TM41 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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| TM43 | Detect | — | —% | 5 | Fighting
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| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
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| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| HM05 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
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| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
| TM01 | Mega Punch | 80 | 85% | 20 | Normal
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| TM05 | Mega Kick | 120 | 75% | 5 | Normal
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| TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison
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| TM08 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| TM09 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
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| TM10 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| TM16 | Pay Day | 40 | 100% | 20 | Normal
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| TM17 | Submission | 80 | 80% | 25 | Fighting
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| TM19 | Seismic Toss | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting
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| TM20 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | Normal
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| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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| TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | Electric
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| TM31 | Mimic | — | —% | 10 | Normal
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| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
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| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
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| TM34 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | Normal
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| TM39 | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal
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| TM40 | Skull Bash | 100 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
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| TM45 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
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| TM50 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
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| HM05 | Flash | — | 70% | 20 | Normal
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| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Breeding
| To see the Egg Moves that Pikachu can learn, refer to Pichu. |
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Tutoring
| Tutoring Generation VIII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Rising VoltageSwShTIoA | 70 | 100% | 20 | Electric
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Special | ||||
| Rock Smash LA | 40 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
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Physical | ||||
| Swift LA | 60 | –% | 20 | Normal
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Special | ||||
| Calm Mind LA | – | –% | 10 | Psychic
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Status | ||||
| Rest LA | – | –% | 10 | Psychic
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Status | ||||
| Baby-Doll Eyes LA | – | 100% | 20 | Fairy
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Status | ||||
| Thunder Punch LA | 75 | 100% | 10 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Iron Tail LA | 100 | 75% | 5 | Steel
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Physical | ||||
| Charge Beam LA | 50 | 90% | 15 | Electric
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Special | ||||
| Wild Charge LA | 85 | 100% | 10 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Play Rough LA | 85 | 90% | 10 | Fairy
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Physical | ||||
| Thunderbolt LA | 80 | 100% | 10 | Electric
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Special | ||||
| Volt Tackle LA | 120 | 100% | 5 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Covet USUM | 60 | 100% | 25 | Normal
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Physical | ||||
| Electroweb USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | Electric
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Special | ||||
| Focus Punch USUM | 150 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
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Physical | ||||
| Helping Hand USUM | — | —% | 20 | Normal
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Status | ||||
| Iron Tail USUM | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
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Physical | ||||
| Knock Off USUM | 65 | 100% | 25 | Dark
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Physical | ||||
| Laser Focus USUM | — | —% | 30 | Electric
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Status | ||||
| Magnet Rise USUM | — | —% | 10 | Electric
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Status | ||||
| Shock Wave USUM | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric
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Special | ||||
| Signal Beam USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 |  Bug
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Special | ||||
| Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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Special | ||||
| Thunder Punch USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Volt Tackle SMUSUM | 120 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Zippy Zap P | 50 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Floaty Fall P | 90 | 95% | 15 |  Flying
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Physical | ||||
| Splishy Splash P | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water
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Special | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
| Covet ORAS | 60 | 100% | 25 | Normal
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Physical |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Electroweb ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Electric
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Special |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
| Focus Punch ORAS | 150 | 100% | 20 | Fighting
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Physical |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Helping Hand ORAS | — | —% | 20 | Normal
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Status |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Iron Tail ORAS | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
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Physical |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Knock Off ORAS | 65 | 100% | 25 | Dark
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
| Magnet Rise ORAS | — | —% | 10 | Electric
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Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Shock Wave ORAS | 60 | —% | 20 | Electric
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Signal Beam ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug
|
Special |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Thunder Punch ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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Physical |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Covet | 60 | 100% | 40 | Normal
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Physical | ||||
| Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal
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Status | ||||
| Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel
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Physical | ||||
| Knock Off | 20 | 100% | 20 | Dark
|
Physical | ||||
| Magnet Rise | — | —% | 10 | Electric
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Status | ||||
| Signal Beam | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug
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Special | ||||
| Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | ||||
| Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | ||||
| Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
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Physical | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation IV | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
| Headbutt HGSS | 70 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | ||
| Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | ||
| Knock Off | 20 | 100% | 20 | Dark
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | ||
| Magnet Rise | — | —% | 10 | Electric
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | ||
| Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | ||
| Rollout | 30 | 100% | 20 | Rock
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | ||
| Signal Beam | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | ||
| Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | ||
| Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | ||
| Thunder Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | ||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation III | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | ||
| Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
|
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | ||
| Counter FRLGE | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Defense Curl E | — | —% | 40 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | ||
| Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Dynamic Punch E | 100 | 50% | 5 | Fighting
|
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
| Endure E | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Mega Kick FRLGE | 120 | 75% | 5 | Normal
|
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Mega Punch FRLGE | 80 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Mimic | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Mud-Slap E | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground
|
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
| Rollout E | 30 | 100% | 20 | Rock
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Seismic Toss | — | 100% | 20 | Fighting
|
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
| Sleep Talk E | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Swagger EXD | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Swift E | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal
|
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Thunder Punch E | 75 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
| Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | ||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation II | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | |||||
| Thunderbolt C | 95 | 100% | 15 | Electric
| |||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites
Male
Female
Spinoff game data
| No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-002 |  Pikachu
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Electric |  Recharge 3
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 Recharge
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| Capture Points[Notes 1] | 645 | On Sight[Notes 2] | No reaction. | |
| Browser Entry | ||||
| It attacks by blasting electricity from its body. | ||||
| Notes | ||||
Appearances
Core series
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
Pikachu is the only available first partner Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition, and its relationship to the player is directly parallel to the relation between Ash's Pikachu to Ash Ketchum in the anime. Since it is a first partner Pokémon, no Pikachus appear as wild Pokémon, unlike in Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version, but despite this, the Pikachu that would become the player's first partner Pokémon is encountered by Professor Oak as a wild Pokémon in the tall grass.
There is a minigame named Pikachu's Beach, where the player can use a surfing Pikachu obtained from Pokémon Stadium or a real-life event, but in the Virtual Console release, only the first-partner Pikachu can be used in the minigame. Regardless, the Pikachu used in the minigame can perform flips on a surfboard for points.
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version
In the Pokéwalker assocated with Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, there is a route titled Yellow Forest, which consists entirely of Pikachus, and the promotional artwork shows fourteen Pikachus, one of which is riding balloons in the nearby background.
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
A Pikachu is the first partner Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, and it is different than the Pikachu seen in Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition. It is seen riding on the player's shoulder. Pikachu can be customized with different costumes.
Spinoffs
Pokémon Stadium series
Pokémon Stadium
In Pokémon Stadium, Pikachu co-stars with Voltorb in the minigame Thundering Dynamo, where they have to charge up electricity to power a generator. The player can obtain a Pikachu who can be taught surf if they complete round 2 of the Prime Cup on Master Ball difficulty.
Pokémon Battle Revolution
In Pokémon Battle Revolution, a Pikachu can be obtained and transferred to one of the Generation IV games after the player defeats Mysterial for the first time.
Pikachu series
A Pikachu acts as the companion of the player in the Pikachu series of digital pet games, including Hey You, Pikachu! and Pokémon Channel.
At the start of Pokémon Channel, when the TV is brought into the player's house, Pikachu appears at the door of the house along with a Treecko and a Torchic. While the latter two run away, Pikachu enters the house and befriends the player. The Pikachu shows interest in only the TV at first, but it becomes increasingly trustful of the player up to the point where it can be nicknamed. Besides watching TV, the player and his Pikachu can go to some other locations together and have Pikachu interact with other Pokémon.
Pokémon Pinball series
Pokémon Pinball
In Pokémon Pinball, a Pikachu is encountered in the Viridian Forest area of both Red Field and Blue Field, and one also appears in the logo itself. A Pikachu is also part of the Pikachu Kickback feature, which places one at either the left or right Out Lane, and if the ball falls onto the Pikachu, it uses Thunder Jolt to launch it back onto the board. One of the slots is Super Pikachu Kickback, which puts a Pikachu Kickback in each Out Lane.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
In Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire, there is a Pikachu in the Safari Zone area of Ruby Field, reflecting its only location in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. A Pikachu is no longer the only Pokémon in the logo, with a Pichu and the Hoenn first partner Pokémon (Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip) now appearing alongside it.
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
A Pikachu is one of the playable Pokémon. One is used by a Gentleman on the Normal difficulty level of Challenge mode. After losing his Pikachu to the player, the Gentleman requests them to take good care of his Pikachu.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Red Rescue Team / Blue Rescue Team
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team, a Pikachu can be selected as the Hero Pokémon or a Partner Pokémon. Its Friend Area is Energetic Forest (redefined as a Rescue Team Camp titled Vibrant Forest in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX). Besides this, some wild Pikachus appear in 6F-10F of Lightning Field.
Pokémon Dash
A Pikachu is the playable Pokémon in Pokémon Dash.
Pokémon Trozei! series
Pokémon Trozei!
In Pokémon Trozei!, four Pikachus are seen being rescued by the Trozei Beamer in a scene of Professor P demonstrating its usage.
PokéPark series
A Pikachu serves as the main protagonist of PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. In both games, his goal is to save the PokéPark.
Pokkén Tournament
In Pokkén Tournament and Pokkén Tournament DX, Pikachu and a Masked Pikachu are both playable fighters. The regular Pikachu is classified with a Battle Style of Standard, and its maximum HP is 570. Its standard moves include Thunderbolt, Nuzzle, Electro Ball, Thunder, Volt Tackle, and Iron Tail. Its Burst Attack is Volt Shock Fist.
Anime
Main
Recurring
Minor
- Puka (Surflng Pikachu in the anime)
- Pikachutwo (a clone)
- Pikachu (TB039)
- Exam instructor's Pikachu
- Shopper's Pikachu
- Travis' Pikachu
- Aura Guardian's Pikachu
- Ayumi's Pikachu
- Mirror Ash's Pikachu
- Pikachu (MS018)
- Frank's Pikachu
- Spike
- Ash's Pikachu (MS020)
- Boss
- Curly
- Pikachu (SM091)
- Mystery Dungeon Series
Manga
In the Pokémon Adventures Manga, Red owns a Pikachu named "Pika" and Yellow also owns a Pikachu named "Chuchu".
Crossover
Super Smash Bros. series
Pikachu has also appeared in all Super Smash Bros. series games. Pikachu is a very agile and mobile playable character. In Super Smash Bros., Pikachu was considered the strongest playable character. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pikachu's Skull Bash move was introduced, and its Quick Attack ability was upgraded so that it did a small amount of damage to opponents. Pikachu has also once again appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character, with its exclusive attack Volt Tackle as its Final Smash. If you look at the hat Pikachu and you look at the shiny above and the hat, you would notice it's the Shiny Pikachu with Red's Japanese hat.
Each of Pikachu's alternate forms in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U can be seen as a tribute to different Pokémon games; The blue goggles come from Pokémon Colosseum and the red hat comes from the Kanto region games while the green headband comes from Pokémon Emerald Version. In the fourth title, one alternate form is that of Calem. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gives Pikachu its two female alternates, one is based on Moon, and another is the Libre cosplay which is known appearing in Pokken Tournament (DX).
Along with Mario, Link, and Kirby, Pikachu is a mascot for the Super Smash Bros. series.
Mario franchise
Mario Artist: Paint Studio
Artwork of Pikachu from Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green is one of the usable stamps in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.
Super Mario Maker
Pikachu appears as a Costume Mario costume in Super Mario Maker, obtainable by collecting a Mystery Mushroom. The Pikachu costume is unlocked after the player either scans a Pikachu amiibo or completes the 100 Mario Challenge on Normal difficulty or higher.
Profiles
Websites
Play Nintendo
| Image | Description |
|---|---|
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Zap! This Pokémon has electric sacs on both its cheeks. Its opponents are in for a shock! Watch out when Pikachu raises its tail to check its surroundings, because lightning has been known to strike its tail when it does this! If you use a Thunder Stone on it, it will evolve into another Pokémon: Raichu. Explore Pokémon by type, weakness, abilities, and more at Pokemon.com.[2] |
amiibo
Pikachu has charmed fans and given a jolt to opponents for nearly 20 years—whether in the Pokémon TV series, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, or Pokémon video games, Pikachu has always been there as a stalwart companion for any Pokémon Trainer willing to take on the challenge of becoming the very best.
Trivia
- Pikachu and Eevee are the only First partner Pokémon in the canon RPG games that deviates from the usual Grass, Fire, and Water-typings.
- Pikachu is the only Pokémon to have appeared in every episode, special, and movie in the series in some shape or form.
- Though Pikachu isn't in the Unova Pokédex, an image of it can be found in a building in Castelia City before the National Pokédex is obtained, as well as on a billboard above the Castelia City Pokémon Center. There are also several Pikachu shaped hedges in Striaton City. Also, there is a giant Pikachu float next to the Nimbasa City Gym.
- In Pokémon Battle Revolution, Pikachu can use the HMs Surf and Fly.
- Starting from Pokémon X and Y, Ikue Ōtani provides the voice of Pikachu in the place of a cry.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are three variations of Pikachu. One has a headband similar to Brendan's hat, one has a hat similar to Ash's hat and another has goggles. The goggles variant is a reference to Pichu having an alt with goggles.
- Pikachu has appeared on more merchandise than any other Pokémon, including the limited edition Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS consoles.
- In the 2011 Guinness World Records Book: Gamers Edition, Pikachu placed 20th in the "Top 50 VideoGame Characters of All Time."
- Pikachu is the Japanese mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- Pikachu is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have a baby form.
- Pikachu and Meowth have inverse Pokédex numbers, 25 and 52. Coincidentally, they are based on a cat and a rodent. Even more coincidently, Ash's Pikachu and Team Rocket's Meowth are rivals, like the popular cartoon, Tom and Jerry. (Ash and co. usually thwarting Team Rocket's various crazy schemes.)
- Having a Pikachu hold a Light Ball will double its Special Attack and Attack stats, making its stats higher than its evolution, Raichu. Raichu also cannot hold a Light Ball unless it evolves from a Pikachu that is holding one.
- Though not the first Pokémon created, Pikachu was the first Electric-type Pokémon created, conceived after the type was suggested to Sugimori and designed around the concept of electricity and the common symbol for lightning.
- Pikachu is one of Veronica Taylor's favourite Pokémon.
- A protein is named after Pikachu, the name of the protein is "pikachurin".
- Pikachu is one of the 16 Pokémon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
- A 2002 Carl's Jr toy features Pikachu playing the saxophone.
- A "Mario Pikachu" line of merchandise was released in Japan. It features a plush of Pikachu dressed as Mario and another of it dressed as Luigi. "Mario Pikachu" has an associated artwork parodying a Super Mario Bros. group artwork, with other Pokémon taking the place of Mario characters, such as Diancie for Princess Peach and Blastoise for Bowser.
- Pikachu is also a cartoon character that has big ears.
- Pikachu was originally set to have a third evolution named Goruchu, but the idea was scrapped.
- Pokémon Black and White and their sequels are the only games where you cannot find Pikachu in the wild. Instead, you have to transfer one over from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl or Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- Pikachu was the only Pokémon until Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! to have its cry from the anime in the main RPG games. This was then reused for Eevee in the Let's Go games and onwards.
- Special forms of Pikachu, such as Pikachu wearing hats, cannot evolve into Raichu.
- The Partner Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is shiny locked. This means that your partner cannot be a Shiny Pokémon.
- Pikachu's in-game cry for Generations II through V can be heard at 0:08 in the intro of Ed Sheeran's "Celestial" music video. [1]
- When the Pokémon franchise was localized in the US, Nintendo wanted to redesign every known Pokémon back then, including Pikachu, to be more appealing to American children. Therefore, Pikachu was initially redesigned into a tiger with huge breasts. Fortunately, this idea had been scrapped.
- Pikachu ranked 7th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2021 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 2nd among all Kanto Pokémon.
- Pikachu was once used by a malware programmer to bait a trojan horse that was meant to delete vital system folders on bootup. However, a bug in the code caused the virus to ask for permission to make the specified deletions.
Origin
Pokémon designer Atsuko Nishida stated that Pikachu was originally based on a squirrel, though it also shares similarities to a mouse. The stripes on the back and the lightning bolt tail were added as details in the appearance, and the black ear tips are the remnant of an earlier design resembling a daifuku, a small Japanese dessert. It is also reminiscent of a viscaha, a rabbit-like rodent that lives in deserts and from the Chinchillidae family.
Its Gigantamax form appears to be based on earlier depictions of Pikachu when it debuted in Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green. During this time, its official artwork and sprites depicted it as fatter and rounder, though its Gigantamax form overall uses Pikachu's modern design while using the body shape of its earlier appearance.
Etymology
Pikachu comes from two different onomatopoeia found in Japanese. These are pikapika (the sound of electricity sparkling) and chuchu (the sound of a mouse squeaking).
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ピカチュウ Pikachū (romanized) Pikachu (trademark) |
Combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of mouse squeaking) |
| Arabic | بيكاتشو
Bīkātshū |
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| Chinese | Hong Kong / Macau: 比卡超 Béikāchīu China / Taiwan: 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū |
Transliteration of Japanese/English name |
| Indonesian | Pikacu (mangas only) | |
| Korean | 피카츄 Pikachu |
Transliteration of Japanese/English name |
| Russian | Пикачу Pikachu |
Transcription of Japanese/English name |
| Thai | ปิกะจู | Pikachu |
Gallery
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See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 282. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
- ^ https://play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/pikachu/