Pokédex - Pikachu (Emerald Version)
![[Picture of Pikachu]](../pictures/emerald/front/normal/25.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #025 |
| Hoenn | #156 |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) |
| Type | ELECTRIC |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Pikachu]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAH0lEQVQ4jWNgGAV0Af8p1YhOk2QAOh5pBqAbMgpwAABYXhrm1FzXPAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 82 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field, Fairy |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 2560 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 2 |
| Abilities | Static |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Pikachu
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Special Attack | 50 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Pikachu - Mouse Pokémon
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.
French
Pikachu - Pokémon Souris
Il stocke de l'électricité dans les poches de ses joues. Quand il relâche d'un coup toute l'énergie accumulée, la puissance électrique équivaut à celle d'un éclair.
German
Pikachu - Maus
Es speichert Elektrizität in seinen Backentaschen. Entlädt es die aufgestaute Energie auf einmal, kommt dies einem Blitz gleich.
Spanish
Pikachu - Pokémon Ratón
Tiene unas bolsas en las mejillas en las que almacena electricidad. Cuando la libera de golpe, la potencia de la descarga es igual a la de un rayo.
Italian
Pikachu - Pokémon Topo
Se PIKACHU rilascia tutta in un colpo l'elettricità che ha immagazzinato nelle sacche sulle guance, si sprigionano delle vere e proprie saette.
Japanese
ピカチュウ (PIKACHUU) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
ほっぺたの でんきぶくろに でんきを ためる。 おもいっきり ほうでんすると かみなりに ひってきする でんきを はなつ ことが できる。 (Hoppetano denkibukuroni denkiwo tameru. Omoikkiri houdensuruto kaminarini hittekisuru denkiwo hanatsu kotoga dekiru. )
Evolutions (When Pikachu Evolves)
- Evolves into Raichu if Thunderstone is used on it.
Evolves from Pichu if happy enough after leveling up and the battle ends (if any).
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Pikachu)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFARI ZONE | 25-27 | 5% | Land |
| SAFARI ZONE | 25-27 | 5% | Land |
Moves Learned
Emerald Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThunderShock | ELECTRIC | 40 | 100 | 30 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 6 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 11 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 15 | Double Team | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | User | d |
| 20 | Slam | NORMAL | 80 | 75 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 26 | Thunderbolt | ELECTRIC | 95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 33 | Agility | PSYCHIC | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 41 | Thunder | ELECTRIC | 120 | 70 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 50 | Light Screen | PSYCHIC | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Pikachu learn in Pokémon Emerald?
Pikachu can learn the following moves:
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 15
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 50
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16 (as Pichu)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Pichu)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Pichu)
- TM34
- TM34 (as Pichu)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 6
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 6 (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 41
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25 (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 8
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 8 (as Pichu)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: スタンプ (ID: 30821) (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Pichu)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Pichu)