Pikachu Pokédex: stats, moves, evolution & locations | Pokémon Database

Published Time: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:27:41 GMT

Pikachu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pikachu has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Volt Crash.

Pokédex data

National №	0025
Type	Electric
Species	Mouse Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
Abilities	1. Static Lightning Rod (hidden ability)
Local №	0025 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0022 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0156 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0025 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0104 (Diamond/Pearl) 0104 (Platinum) 0022 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0036 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0163 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0025 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0032 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0025 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0194 (Sword/Shield) 0104 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0056 (Legends: Arceus) 0074 (Scarlet/Violet) 0053 (Legends: Z-A) 0085 (The Isle of Armor) 0021 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	112
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Fairy, Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	10 (2,314–2,570 steps)

Base stats

HP	35	180	274
Attack	55	103	229
Defense	40	76	196
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	50	94	218
Speed	90	166	306
Total	320	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pikachu.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			0					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Pokédex data

National №	0025
Type	Electric
Species	Mouse Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
Abilities	—
Local №	0025 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0022 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0156 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0025 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0104 (Diamond/Pearl) 0104 (Platinum) 0022 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0036 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0163 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0025 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0032 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0025 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0194 (Sword/Shield) 0104 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0056 (Legends: Arceus) 0074 (Scarlet/Violet) 0053 (Legends: Z-A) 0085 (The Isle of Armor) 0021 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	112
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	—
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	10 (2,314–2,570 steps)

Base stats

HP	45	200	294
Attack	80	148	284
Defense	50	94	218
Sp. Atk	75	139	273
Sp. Def	60	112	240
Speed	120	220	372
Total	430	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pikachu.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			½					2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½							½

Evolution chart

Pichu #0172 Electric (high Friendship) Pikachu #0025 Electric (use Thunder Stone, outside Alola) Raichu #0026 Electric (use Thunder Stone, in Alola) Raichu Alolan Raichu #0026 Electric · Psychic

Pikachu changes

In Generation 1, Pikachu has a base Special stat of 50.
In Generations 1-5, Pikachu has a base Defense of 30.
In Generations 2-5, Pikachu has a base Special Defense of 40.
In Generations 1-4, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 82.
In Generation 5, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 105.
In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 90.
In Generations 2-7, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Pikachu

Red Blue	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.
Gold	This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Silver	It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Crystal	When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
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.