Pikachu (Pokémon)
Pikachu
#025
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1' 0.3") |
| Weight | 6 kg (13.2 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Yellow |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Forest |
| Shape | Quadruped |
Pikachu Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Pikachu. Pikachu is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Pikachu
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
0.5× damage
Electric Pokémon are not very effective against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Pikachu.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you. |
Generation 2
| Gold | This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. |
|---|---|
| Silver | It raises its tail to check its sur roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light ning in this pose. |
| Crystal | When it is anger ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. |
| SoulSilver | It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. |
Generation 6
| X | It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. |
|---|---|
| Y | It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. |
|---|---|
| Shield | When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. |
Species
Pikachu Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Viridian Forest | 3 |
| Yellow | Pallet Town | 5 |
| Gold Silver | Kanto Route 2 | 4 |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 2 | 4 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Hoenn Safari Zone | 25 |
| Emerald | Hoenn Safari Zone | 25 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Viridian Forest | 3 |
| Diamond Pearl | Trophy Garden | 18 |
| Platinum | Trophy Garden | 22 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Viridian Forest | 4 |
| X Y | Kalos Route 3 | 4 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Slateport City | 20 |