Pichu #0172
| Typing | Electric |
| Abilities | Lightning Rod - Hidden |
| Classification | The Tiny Mouse Pokémon |
| National ID | #0172 |
| Regional ID | #0020 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 20 | 80—127 | |
| Attack | 40 | 40—101 | |
| Defense | 15 | 18—73 | |
| Sp. Attack | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Sp. Defense | 35 | 36—95 | |
| Speed | 60 | 58—123 | |
| Total | 205 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Where to Find
| Generation 9 | |
|---|---|
| Mega Dimension (DLC) | HyperspaceHyperspace Lumiose |
| Legends: Z-A | WildWild Zone 1 |
| The Teal Mask (DLC) | |
| Sc/Vi | WildSouth Province |
| Generation 8 | |
| Legends Arceus | |
| BD/SP | WildTrophy Garden |
| Sw/Sh | StaticForest of Focus |
| Generation 7 | |
| US/UM | WildRoute 1 SOSRoute 1 |
| S/M | |
| Generation 4 | |
| Platinum | WildTrophy Garden |
| D/P | WildTrophy Garden |
| Generation 2 | |
| Crystal | Gift & tradeRoute 34 |
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
Pokédex Entries
"It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously." "Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts." | |
"Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself." "The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked." | |
"The electric sacs on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet." "It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage." | |
"Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept." | |
"It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself." "Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts." | |
"It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally." "It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically." | |
"It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage." "It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled." | |
"When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks." "Pichu 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." | |
"The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet." "It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage." | |
"The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked." | |
"It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled." "Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself." | |
"PICHU 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." "When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this POKéMON will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks." | |
"Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself." "It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled." | |
"It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older." | |
"It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled." "Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself." | |
"It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Electric | Spec. | |
| 4 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 8 | — | 75 | Fairy | Stat. | |
| 12 | 20 | 100 | Electric | Phys. | |
| 16 | — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| 20 | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. |
Egg Moves
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM002 | — | 100 | Fairy | Stat. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM019 | 40 | — | Fairy | Spec. | |
| TM020 | 50 | 100 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM043 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM048 | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM068 | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM072 | 1 | 100 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM074 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM075 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM081 | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM082 | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM122 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM126 | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM127 | 90 | 90 | Fairy | Phys. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM134 | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM136 | — | — | Electric | Stat. | |
| TM140 | — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM147 | 90 | 100 | Electric | Phys. | |
| TM166 | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM173 | — | — | Electric | Stat. | |
| TM211 | 55 | 95 | Electric | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IX
Scarlet
CatchableViolet
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Scarlet)
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Violet)
CatchableLegends: Z-A
CatchableMega Dimension
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration VII
Generation VI
Generation V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
What 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


