pichu

Pichu is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Electric

Abilities:

• Static: May paralyze opponents on contact
• Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability): Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Special Attack

Physical Characteristics:

• Very small, yellow, mouse-like Pokémon
• Large, round ears with black tips
• Pink cheeks which can generate small electric sparks
• Short, stubby limbs
• Black, zigzag pattern around its neck resembling a collar

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in forests and grasslands
• Known to be social and usually seen in groups
• Playful and mischievous, enjoys playing with others of its kind
• Can occasionally be seen near urban areas where food is plentiful
• Emits electric sparks when startled or surprised due to its inability to control its electricity

In Battle:

• Primarily a support Pokémon due to its limited offensive capabilities
• Utilizes moves like Charm and Sweet Kiss to disrupt opponents
• Can learn moves such as Thunder Shock and Nuzzle to paralyze foes
• Weak against Ground types, but can be a nuisance to Water and Flying types with its Electric moves

Evolution:

• Evolves into Pikachu when its friendship level with its trainer is high
• Part of a three-stage evolution line, culminating in Raichu (or Alolan Raichu with an Alolan form and Thunder Stone)

Interesting Facts:

• Known as the "Tiny Mouse Pokémon"
• Its inability to control its electricity makes it a challenging companion for inexperienced trainers
• Featured prominently in the Pokémon anime, especially in episodes focusing on baby Pokémon
• Its evolution line is iconic and beloved, with Pikachu being the mascot of the Pokémon franchise
• Inspired by the Japanese word "pichipichi," which denotes a spark or crackle

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity.It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
• Silver: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans.However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
• Crystal: It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind ofshock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
• Ruby: PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry.You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
• Sapphire: When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks.In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
• Emerald: It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.
• Firered: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
• Leafgreen: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
• Diamond: The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
• Pearl: It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
• Platinum: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
• Heartgold: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
• Soulsilver: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
• Black: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
• White: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
• Black-2: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
• White-2: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
• X: It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
• Y: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
• Omega-Ruby: Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
• Sun: It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.
• Moon: Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.
• Ultra-Sun: It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.
• Ultra-Moon: It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.
• Sword: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
• Shield: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
• Legends-Arceus: Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.

172 National

21 Original-Johto

155 Hoenn

103 Original-Sinnoh

103 Extended-Sinnoh

21 Updated-Johto

15 Conquest-Gallery

35 Kalos-Central

162 Updated-Hoenn

24 Original-Alola

24 Original-Melemele

31 Updated-Alola

31 Updated-Melemele

193 Galar

84 Isle-Of-Armor

55 Hisui

73 Paldea

20 Kitakami