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Pichu (Pokémon)

Pichu

#172
Tiny Mouse Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#172
Type Electric
SpeciesTiny Mouse Pokémon
Height0.3 m (1' 1.0")
Weight2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Static
  2. Lightning-rod(hidden ability)
ColorYellow
Introduced inGeneration 2
HabitatForest
ShapeQuadruped

Training

Catch Rate190
Base Exp.41
Growth RateMedium

Breeding

Egg Group No Eggs Discovered

Base Stats

HP2010%
Attack4020%
Defense157%
Special Attack3517%
Special Defense3517%
Speed6029%
Total205

Pichu Evolution Chart

#172
Pichu
#026
Raichu

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Pichu Flying Steel Electric
Normal effect against Pichu Normal Fighting Poison Rock Bug Ghost Fire Water Grass Psychic Ice Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Pichu Ground

Pichu Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Pichu. Pichu is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

Type effectiveness against Pichu

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Pichu.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Pichu.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Pichu.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Pichu.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pichu.

Pokédex Entries

Pichu was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
GoldIt is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
SilverDespite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
CrystalIt is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldPICHU 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.
FireRedLeafGreenDespite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumThe electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
HeartGoldIt is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
SoulSilverDespite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteThe electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Black 2White 2The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Generation 6
XIt plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
YIt is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphirePichu 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.
Generation 7
SunIt is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.
MoonDespite 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 SunIt still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.
Ultra MoonIt has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveePichu has no Pokédex entry.
Generation 8
SwordDespite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
ShieldThe electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

Pichu Locations

VersionLocationLevel
CrystalJohto Route 345
Diamond PearlTrophy Garden16
PlatinumTrophy Garden21