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No. 0025 · Generation I · Kanto

Pikachu

The Mouse Pokémon

TL;DR. Pikachu is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 320. 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 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 35

Attack 55

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 90

Total320

320 base stat total, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 56th among Electric-types.

90 base Speed, Pikachu's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 69 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Pikachu 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, Pikachu reaches 938 CP at level 40 and 1,073 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack112

GO Defense96

GO Stamina111

Max CP (L40)938

Max CP (L50)1,060

Best buddy (L51)1,073

Raid catch CP 493–536 (L20). Weather boosted 616–670 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Pikachu.

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

What type is Pikachu?

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

What is Pikachu weak to?

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

What is Pikachu resistant to?

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

How does Pikachu evolve?

Pikachu evolves from Pichu (Friendship). Pikachu evolves into Raichu (Use Thunder Stone) or Alolan Raichu (Use Thunder Stone in Alola) or Alolan Raichu (Use Thunder Stone in Alola (yields Alolan Raichu)) or Gigantamax Pikachu (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Pikachu from?

Pikachu was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0025.

What are Pikachu's base stats?

Pikachu has HP 35, Attack 55, Defense 40, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 320.

What are Pikachu's abilities?

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

Is Pikachu legendary or mythical?

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

What is Pikachu's best stat?

Pikachu's highest base stat is Speed at 90, which ranks 31st of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Pikachu good?

Pikachu has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 56th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Pikachu →

Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Pikachu in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Pikachu in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Pikachu in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Pikachu in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Pikachu 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Pikachu 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 vs. the average Electric-type.

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

Stat	Pikachu	Electric avg	Difference
HP	35	69	-34
Attack	55	75	-20
Defense	40	65	-25
Special Attack	50	84	-34
Special Defense	50	68	-18
Speed	90	82	+8
Total	320	443	-123

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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 appears in 1351 episodes.

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

+ 1339 more episodes

Browse all 1351 on /anime →

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Pikachu partners with 6 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Pikachu 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 has 4 sleep styles.

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

Browse the full Sleep Style Dex across all 214 species.

TCG Pocket appearances

26 Pikachu 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

Stat spread.

Pikachu in Pokémon GO.

Common questions about Pikachu.

What type is Pikachu?

What is Pikachu weak to?

What is Pikachu resistant to?

How does Pikachu evolve?

What generation is Pikachu from?

What are Pikachu's base stats?

What are Pikachu's abilities?

Is Pikachu legendary or mythical?

What is Pikachu's best stat?

Is Pikachu good?

This Pokémon has forms.

Through the generations.

In battle.

Pikachu vs. the average Electric-type.

Pikachu appears in 42 games.

Catch Pikachu in the wild.

Pikachu appears in 1351 episodes.

Pikachu partners with 6 trainers in Masters EX.

Pikachu has 4 sleep styles.

26 Pikachu cards across TCG Pocket.

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