Pokédex - Pikachu (Platinum Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#025
Sinnoh	#104
Height	0.4 m (1'4")
Weight	6.0 kg (13.2 lb)
Type	ELECTRIC
Footprint
Color	Yellow
Body Form
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	Oran Berry (50%); Light Ball (5%)
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 occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.

French

Pikachu - Pokémon Souris

Il vit en forêt avec ses pairs. Il accumule l’électricité dans les poches de ses joues.

German

Pikachu - Maus

Es lebt zusammen mit anderen in Wäldern. In seinen Backen- taschen speichert es Elektrizität.

Spanish

Pikachu - Pokémon Ratón

Vive en grupo en los bosques. Almacena electricidad en las bolsas de sus mejillas.

Italian

Pikachu - Pokémon Topo

Vive nelle foreste insieme agli altri. Immagazzina elettricità nelle sacche sulle guance.

Japanese

ピカチュウ (PIKACHUU) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)

もりのなかでなかまとくらす。ほっぺたのりょうがわにあるでんきぶくろにでんきをためる。 (Morinonakadenakamatokurasu. hoppetanoryougawaniaru denkibukuronidenkiwotameru. )

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
Trophy Garden	22-24	10%	Land

Moves Learned

Platinum Version

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect Chance (%)	Range	Flags
1	ThunderShock	ELECTRIC	Special	40	100	30	10	Single exc. user	be
1	Growl	NORMAL	Status	0	100	40	0	All opposing Pokémon	bce
5	Tail Whip	NORMAL	Status	0	100	30	0	All opposing Pokémon	bce
10	Thunder Wave	ELECTRIC	Status	0	100	20	0	Single exc. user	bce
13	Quick Attack	NORMAL	Physical	40	100	30	0	Single exc. user	abef
18	Double Team	NORMAL	Status	0	0	15	0	User	d
21	Slam	NORMAL	Physical	80	75	20	0	Single exc. user	abef
26	Thunderbolt	ELECTRIC	Special	95	100	15	10	Single exc. user	be
29	Feint	NORMAL	Physical	50	100	10	0	Single exc. user
34	Agility	PSYCHIC	Status	0	0	30	0	User	d
37	Discharge	ELECTRIC	Special	80	100	15	30	All exc. user	bef
42	Light Screen	PSYCHIC	Status	0	0	30	0	User's side	d
45	Thunder	ELECTRIC	Special	120	70	10	30	Single exc. user	be

What moves can Pikachu learn in Pokémon Platinum?

Pikachu can learn the following moves:

Agility

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 34

Attract

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45 (as Pichu)

BideRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

Body Slam

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Brick BreakTM31

Captivate

TM78
TM78 (as Pichu)

Charge

Egg Move (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: SPR2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1300) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PRI2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: FRü2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: しょこたん (ID: 6199) (as Pichu)

Charge Beam

TM57
TM57 (as Pichu)

Charm

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Pichu)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: スタンプ (ID: 30821) (as Pichu)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Pichu)

Counter

FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Defense Curl

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28

DischargeLevel 37

Double Team

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 18

Double-Edge

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

DoubleSlapRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor

EncoreRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

Endeavor

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: SPR2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1300) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PRI2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: FRü2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: しょこたん (ID: 6199) (as Pichu)

Endure

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: SPR2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1300) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PRI2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: FRü2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: しょこたん (ID: 6199) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58 (as Pichu)

Facade

TM42
TM42 (as Pichu)

Fake OutDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

FeintLevel 29

FlailHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move (as Pichu)

Flash

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70 (as Pichu)

Fling

TM56
TM56 (as Pichu)

Fly

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokewalker (Yellow Forest 2)

Focus PunchTM01

Follow Me

Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Pichu)
Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePark Egg (as Pichu)

Frustration

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Pichu)

Grass Knot

TM86
Pokémon Distribution: ＴＯＫＹＯ (ID: 55957) (as Pichu)
TM86 (as Pichu)

GrowlRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1

Headbutt

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Helping Hand

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Hidden Power

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Pichu)

Iron Tail

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23 (as Pichu)

Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Last Resort

Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)
Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)

Light Screen

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 42
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: TCGWC (ID: 8107)

Magnet Rise

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Mega Kick

FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Mega Punch

FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Mimic

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Mud-Slap

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Nasty PlotLevel 18 (as Pichu)

Natural Gift

TM83
TM83 (as Pichu)

Present

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)

Protect

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 12269)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 12268)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 10108)

Quick Attack

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: TCGWC (ID: 8107)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)

Rain Dance

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Pichu)

Rest

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: おねむり (ID: 2079)

Return

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ＴＯＫＹＯ (ID: 55957) (as Pichu)

ReversalRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06

Rollout

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Secret Power

TM43
TM43 (as Pichu)

Seismic Toss

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Shock Wave

TM34
TM34 (as Pichu)

Signal Beam

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Slam

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21

Sleep Talk

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: おねむり (ID: 2079)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82 (as Pichu)

Snore

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: おねむり (ID: 2079)

StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04

Substitute

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Pichu)

Surf

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: TCGWC (ID: 8107)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 6257)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 12077)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 12269)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 12268)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 10108)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ポケトピア (ID: 12146)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Pokewalker (Yellow Forest 1)

Swagger

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Pichu)

Sweet Kiss

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13 (as Pichu)

Swift

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Tail Whip

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 6257)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 12077)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ポケトピア (ID: 12146)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5 (as Pichu)

Teeter Dance

Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: スタンプ (ID: 30821) (as Pichu)
Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Japan Pokemon Center 2003 Egg (as Pichu)

Thunder

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 12269)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 12268)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ヨコハマ (ID: 10108)

Thunder Wave

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8 (as Pichu)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 10
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 6257)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 12077)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ポケトピア (ID: 12146)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 10 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73 (as Pichu)

ThunderPunch

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

ThunderShock

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: ＡＮＡ (ID: 41205)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: PokePARK Egg (as Pichu)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: スタンプ (ID: 30821) (as Pichu)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Pichu)

Thunderbolt

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 26
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: TCGWC (ID: 8107)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: キョウト (ID: 10039)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ＴＯＫＹＯ (ID: 55957) (as Pichu)

TickleDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move (as Pichu)

Toxic

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06 (as Pichu)

UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Pichu)

Volt Tackle

Emerald; Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move if parent is Pikachu or Raichu with Light Ball (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 6257)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PKTOPIA (ID: 12077)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ポケトピア (ID: 12146)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: SPR2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: GAMESTP (ID: 1300) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: PRI2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: FRü2010 (ID: 3050) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: しょこたん (ID: 6199) (as Pichu)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: ＴＯＫＹＯ (ID: 55957) (as Pichu)

Wish

Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: Japan Pokemon Center 2003 Egg (as Pichu)
Egg Move (as Pichu)

YawnDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: おねむり (ID: 2079)