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No. 10158 · Generation I · Kanto

Pikachu (Starter)

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TL;DR. Pikachu (Starter) is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 430. When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.

Electric

When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.

Height0.4 m

Weight6.0 kg

AbilitiesStatic

HiddenLightning Rod

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 80

Defense 50

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 120

Total430

430 base stat total, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Electric-types.

120 base Speed, Pikachu (Starter)'s strongest stat, ranking 9th of 69 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Quick answers

Common questions about Pikachu (Starter).

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pikachu (Starter), each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Pikachu (Starter)?

Pikachu (Starter) is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Pikachu (Starter) weak to?

Pikachu (Starter) takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Pikachu (Starter) resistant to?

Pikachu (Starter) resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

Does Pikachu (Starter) evolve?

Pikachu (Starter) does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Pikachu (Starter) from?

Pikachu (Starter) was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #10158.

What are Pikachu (Starter)'s base stats?

Pikachu (Starter) has HP 45, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 60, and Speed 120. Total base stat total: 430.

What are Pikachu (Starter)'s abilities?

Pikachu (Starter) can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Lightning Rod.

Is Pikachu (Starter) legendary or mythical?

No. Pikachu (Starter) is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Pikachu (Starter)'s best stat?

Pikachu (Starter)'s highest base stat is Speed at 120, which ranks 9th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Pikachu (Starter) good?

Pikachu (Starter) has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Other Pikachu forms

Pikachu variants.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Pikachu (Starter) as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Pikachu (Starter) in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Pikachu (Starter) in Emerald — Gen III Emerald

Pikachu (Starter) in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Pikachu (Starter) in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Pikachu (Starter) in X / Y — Gen VI X / Y

Pikachu (Starter) in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Pikachu (Starter) 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Pikachu (Starter) is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Ground

½× Resists

Electric Flying Steel

Comparison

Pikachu (Starter) vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat	Pikachu (Starter)	Electric avg	Difference
HP	45	69	-24
Attack	80	75	+5
Defense	50	65	-15
Special Attack	75	84	-9
Special Defense	60	68	-8
Speed	120	82	+38
Total	430	443	-13

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Game appearances

Pikachu appears in 42 games.

Every mainline release where Pikachu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions

Where to find

Catch Pikachu in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 29 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Trophy Garden

Yellow

Pallet Town

Let's Go Pikachu

Pallet TownViridian Forest

Gold, Silver

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

Crystal

Celadon City Prize CornerKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Power PlantViridian Forest

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto PokecenterKanto Power PlantViridian Forest

HeartGold, SoulSilver, Let's Go Eevee

Viridian Forest

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn PokecenterHoenn Safari Zone SEHoenn Safari Zone SW

X, Y

Friend Safari ElectricKalos Route 3Santalune Forest

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Fallarbor Town Contest HallLilycove City Contest HallSlateport City Contest HallVerdanturf Town Contest Hall

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 1 EastHeahea City Surf Association

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 1 WestHauoli City Shopping District

blue-japan

Celadon City Prize Corner

Pokémon anime

Pikachu (Starter) appears in 1351 episodes.

From EP001 (1997-04-01) through JN147 (2023-03-24).

+ 1339 more episodes

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Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Pikachu (Starter) partners with 6 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Pikachu (Starter) partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Red (Sygna Suit (Thunderbolt))

Browse all 619 Sync Pairs in Masters EX.

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Pikachu (Starter) has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Pikachu (Starter) sleeps as a Snoozing type.

Browse the full Sleep Style Dex across all 214 species.

TCG Pocket appearances

26 Pikachu (Starter) cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Mega Shine #022

Mega Shine #096

Fantastical Parade #049

Promo B #001

Mega Rising #321

Deluxe Pack: ex #128

Deluxe Pack: ex #129

Deluxe Pack: ex #131

Deluxe Pack: ex #132

Deluxe Pack: ex #364

Deluxe Pack: ex #376

Celestial Guardians #057

Shining Revelry #022

Shining Revelry #082

Shining Revelry #092

Triumphant Light #025

Pikachu

◆ Common

Mythical Island #025

Promo A #009

Promo A #015

Promo A #026

Genetic Apex #094

Genetic Apex #096

Promo A #111

Genetic Apex #259

Genetic Apex #281

Genetic Apex #285

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Pikachu (Starter)

Stat spread.

Common questions about Pikachu (Starter).

What type is Pikachu (Starter)?

What is Pikachu (Starter) weak to?

What is Pikachu (Starter) resistant to?

Does Pikachu (Starter) evolve?

What generation is Pikachu (Starter) from?

What are Pikachu (Starter)'s base stats?

What are Pikachu (Starter)'s abilities?

Is Pikachu (Starter) legendary or mythical?

What is Pikachu (Starter)'s best stat?

Is Pikachu (Starter) good?

Pikachu variants.

Through the generations.

In battle.

Pikachu (Starter) vs. the average Electric-type.

Pikachu appears in 42 games.

Catch Pikachu in the wild.

Pikachu (Starter) appears in 1351 episodes.

Pikachu (Starter) partners with 6 trainers in Masters EX.

Pikachu (Starter) has 4 sleep styles.

26 Pikachu (Starter) cards across TCG Pocket.

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