Pichu #0172
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| Typing | Electric |
| Abilities | Static - Ability 1 Static - Ability 2 Lightning Rod - Hidden |
| Classification | The Tiny Mouse Pokémon |
| National ID | #0172 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 20 | 80—127 | |||
| Attack | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Defense | 15 | 18—60 | 20—67 | 22—73 | |
| Sp. Attack | 35 | 36—78 | 40—87 | 44—95 | |
| Sp. Defense | 35 | 36—78 | 40—87 | 44—95 | |
| Speed | 60 | 58—100 | 65—112 | 71—123 | |
| Total | 205 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 10 |
| Egg Steps | 2560 - Generations II, III, and VII 2550 - Generations IV 2570 - Generations V and VI 2550 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 1280 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Speed |
| Base Exp. Yield | 41 |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Catch Chance | ~35.19% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Pichu via level-up in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Shock | 40 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Tail Whip | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 4 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| 12 | Nuzzle | 20 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 16 | Spark | 65 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 20 | Charm | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. |
| 25 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 30 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 35 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 40 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| 99 | Volt Tackle | 120 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Pichu via TM in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM008 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM010 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM020 | Play Rough | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. |
| TM023 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM027 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM035 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM039 | Discharge | 80 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM066 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM067 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM073 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM083 | Nasty Plot | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| TM085 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM086 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM087 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM101 | Electroweb | 55 | 95 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM106 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
Scarlet
CatchableViolet
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Scarlet)
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Violet)
CatchableLegends: Z-A
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite