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#0025Kanto · Generation 1

Pikachu

PikachuMouse Pokémon

Electric

Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus

Height
0.4 m
Weight
6 kg
Habitat
Forest
Abilities
Static, Lightning Rod (hidden)
Evolves from
Pichu
41Anime episodes
33Games found in
28Japanese cards
1997Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Legends: Arceus

    Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

  • Shield

    When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

  • Sword

    Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.

  • Let’s Go, Eevee!

    This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.

17 more entries from older games
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Moon

    It’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.

  • Sun

    A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Y

    It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.

  • X

    It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.

  • White 2

    It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.

  • HeartGold

    This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.

  • Pearl

    If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.

  • Diamond

    It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.

  • LeafGreen

    When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.

  • Emerald

    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.

  • Crystal

    When it is anger­ ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.

  • Yellow

    It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.

  • Blue

    When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.

Evolution

The Pikachu line

  • Pichu PikachuLevel up with high friendship
  • Pikachu RaichuUse Thunder Stone in Alola

Where to find it

Found in 33 games

Regions: Kanto · Hoenn · Sinnoh · Kalos · Alola · Galar

Red (Japan)Kanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Kanto Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave20-24
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-5
Green (Japan)Kanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Kanto Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave20-24
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-5
Blue (Japan)Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Celadon CityReceive as a gift12
RedKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Kanto Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave20-24
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-5
BlueKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Kanto Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave20-24
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-5
YellowKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Pallet TownReceive as a gift5
GoldKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave4
SilverKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave4
CrystalKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Celadon CityReceive as a gift25
Route 2Walking in tall grass or a cave4
RubyHoenn2 locations
LocationHowLevel
1089Receiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc10
Safari Zone · Safari Zone (SE), Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave25-27
SapphireHoenn2 locations
LocationHowLevel
1089Receiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc10
Safari Zone · Safari Zone (SE), Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave25-27
EmeraldHoenn2 locations
LocationHowLevel
1089Receiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc10
Safari Zone · Safari Zone (SE), Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave25-27
FireRedKanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
1091Receiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc10
Kanto Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave22-26
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-5
LeafGreenKanto3 locations
LocationHowLevel
1091Receiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc10
Kanto Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave22-26
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-5
DiamondSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave18
PearlSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave18
PlatinumSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave22-24
HeartGoldKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityTrade with an NPC2-100
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave4-7
SoulSilverKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityTrade with an NPC2-100
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave4-7
XKalos3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Route 3Walking in tall grass or a cave4-5
Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-4
YKalos3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Route 3Walking in tall grass or a cave4-5
Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave3-4
Omega RubyHoenn4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Fallarbor TownReceive as a gift20
Lilycove CityReceive as a gift20
Slateport CityReceive as a gift20
Verdanturf TownReceive as a gift20
Alpha SapphireHoenn4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Fallarbor TownReceive as a gift20
Lilycove CityReceive as a gift20
Slateport CityReceive as a gift20
Verdanturf TownReceive as a gift20
SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hau'oli CitySOS Battle5-8
Route 1SOS Battle3-5
MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Hau'oli CitySOS Battle5-8
Route 1SOS Battle3-5
Ultra SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Heahea CityReceive as a gift40
Route 1SOS Battle2-3
Ultra MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Heahea CityReceive as a gift40
Route 1SOS Battle2-3
Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Pallet TownReceive as a gift5
Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld3-6
Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld3-6
SwordGalar10 locations
LocationHowLevel
Giant's CapCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-50
Giant's MirrorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-60
Hammerlocke HillsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-60
Lake of OutrageCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-30
Meetup SpotReceive as a gift10
Motostoke RiverbankCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-50
Rolling FieldsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.15-60
Route 4Walking in the overworld14-16
Stony Wilderness · Stony Wilderness (Area 2), Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld28-60
Stony Wilderness · Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld26-60
ShieldGalar10 locations
LocationHowLevel
Giant's CapCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-50
Giant's MirrorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-60
Hammerlocke HillsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-60
Lake of OutrageCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-30
Meetup SpotReceive as a gift10
Motostoke RiverbankCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-50
Rolling FieldsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.15-60
Route 4Walking in the overworld14-16
Stony Wilderness · Stony Wilderness (Area 2), Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld28-60
Stony Wilderness · Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld26-60
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.15-60
Fields of Honor · Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld10-60
Forest of Focus · Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.15-60
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar7 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.15-60
Fields of Honor · Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld10-60
Forest of Focus · Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Honeycalm SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location.15-60

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

41 episodes on record

First appearancePokémon - I Choose You!EP001 · Original series · first aired in Japan April 1, 1997

Major appearances 24

Original series

  • EP001Pokémon - I Choose You!1997
  • EP039Pikachu's Goodbye1998
  • EP056The Ultimate Test1998
  • EP067The Pi-Kahuna1998
  • EP078A Friend In Deed1999
  • EP241Hocus Pokémon2002
  • EP242As Clear as Crystal2002

XY

  • XY037The Cave of Mirrors!2014
  • XY078Lights! Camera! Pika!How to Make a Pikachu Movie: Ready...Action!Lightning Fast! Brave and Strong! Super-Pikachu!The Very Best of Super-Pikachu's Back-Slapping Bloopers!2015
  • XY115Battling at Full Volume!2016

Sun & Moon

  • SM091A Plethora of Pikachu!2018
  • SM114Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!2019
  • SM129Battle Royal 151!2019

Journeys

  • JN013The Climb to Be the Very Best!2020
  • JN035Gotta Catch a What?!2020
  • JN090Showdown at the Gates of Warp!2021

Horizons

  • HZ002The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)2023
  • HZ121The Catcher in the Sky2025
  • HZ147Title not yet recorded2026

Movie

  • M01Mewtwo Strikes Back1998
  • M18Hoopa and the Clash of Ages2015
  • M20I Choose You!2017
  • M22Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution2019

Black & White special

  • BWS01Title not yet recorded2013
Minor appearances · 17 episodes

Original series

  • EP002Pokémon Emergency!1997
  • EP015Battle Aboard the St. Anne1997
  • EP108Pokémon Double Trouble1999

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG011A Bite to Remember2003
  • AG086Lights, Camerupt, Action!2004

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP024Cooking up a Sweet Story!2007
  • DP056The Keystone Pops!2007
  • DP165Flint Sparks the Fire!2010

XY

  • XY012To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!2014

Sun & Moon

  • SM045Now You See Them, Now You Don't!2017
  • SM079Showering the World with Love!2018
  • SM090Securing the Future!2018

Horizons

  • HZ042Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin2024
  • HZ137Title not yet recorded2026

Movie

  • M08Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005
  • M17Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction2014

Journeys special

  • JNS05Distant Blue Sky!2022

Japanese cards

28 cards across 21 sets

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