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No. 0172 · Generation II · Johto

Pichu

The Tiny Mouse Pokémon

TL;DR. Pichu is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 205. It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

Electric

It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

Height0.3 m

Weight2.0 kg

AbilitiesStatic

HiddenLightning Rod

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 205. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 20

Attack 40

Defense 15

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 35

Speed 60

Total205

205 base stat total, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Electric-types.

60 base Speed, Pichu's strongest stat, ranking 48th of 69 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Pichu in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Pichu reaches 473 CP at level 40 and 542 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack77

GO Defense53

GO Stamina85

Max CP (L40)473

Max CP (L50)535

Best buddy (L51)542

Raid catch CP 240–270 (L20). Weather boosted 300–338 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Pichu.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pichu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Pichu?

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

What is Pichu weak to?

Pichu takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Pichu resistant to?

Pichu resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Pichu evolve?

Pichu evolves into Pikachu (Friendship).

What generation is Pichu from?

Pichu was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0172.

What are Pichu's base stats?

Pichu has HP 20, Attack 40, Defense 15, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 35, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 205.

What are Pichu's abilities?

Pichu can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Lightning Rod.

Is Pichu legendary or mythical?

No. Pichu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Pichu's best stat?

Pichu's highest base stat is Speed at 60, which ranks 48th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Pichu good?

Pichu has a base stat total of 205, the 1007th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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