Pokédex - Pikachu (Sapphire Version)
![[Picture of Pikachu]](../pictures/ruby/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 | 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
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.
French
Pikachu - Pokémon Souris
Ce POKéMON dispose de petites poches dans les joues pour stocker de l'électricité. Elles semblent se charger pendant que PIKACHU dort. Il libère parfois un peu d'électricité lorsqu'il n'est pas encore bien réveillé.
German
Pikachu - Maus
Dieses POKéMON kann in seinen Backentaschen Elektrizität speichern. Diese laden sich nachts auf, während PIKACHU schläft. Es entlädt manchmal seine elektrische Ladung, wenn es gera- de aufgewacht und noch schläfrig ist.
Spanish
Pikachu - Pokémon Ratón
Este POKéMON tiene unas bolsas en las mejillas donde almacena electricidad. Parece ser que se recargan por la noche, mientras PIKACHU duerme. A veces, cuando se acaba de despertar y está aún medio dormido, descarga un poco.
Italian
Pikachu - Pokémon Topo
PIKACHU immagazzina l'elettricità nelle guance. Pare che queste si ricarichino durante la notte quando dorme. Talvolta emette delle scariche elettriche al risveglio mentre è ancora assonnato.
Japanese
ピカチュウ (PIKACHUU) - ねずみポケモン (NezumiPOKEMON)
ほっぺの でんきぶくろの でんきは まよなか ねている あいだに ためられている らしいよ。 ねぼけて ほうでんしてしまう ことが ある。 (Hoppeno denkibukurono denkiha mayonaka neteiru aidani tamerareteiru rashiiyo. Nebokete houdenshiteshimau kotoga aru. )
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
Sapphire 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 Sapphire?
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)