Forest of Focus
100%- Method
- Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
- Level Range
- Lv. 20
- Conditions
- During a thunderstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#172
POKÉDEX No. #172
Pichu
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Weak to
Ground
Height0.3 m
Weight2.0 kg
AbilitiesStatic
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP20150–244
- Attack4076–196
- Defense1531–141
- Sp. Atk3567–185
- Sp. Def3567–185
- Speed60112–240
Total205
/ 720
BST205
1 percentile (1025)-211 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Baby
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Forest
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #172 |
| Conquest Gallery | #15 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #103 |
| Galar | #193 |
| Hisui | #55 |
| Hoenn | #155 |
| Isle Of Armor | #84 |
| Kalos Central | #35 |
| Kitakami | #20 |
| Lumiose City | #52 |
| Original Alola | #24 |
| Original Johto | #21 |
| Original Melemele | #24 |
| Original Sinnoh | #103 |
| Paldea | #73 |
| Updated Alola | #31 |
| Updated Hoenn | #162 |
| Updated Johto | #21 |
| Updated Melemele | #31 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
41
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Oran Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Offensive Coverage
Pichu's Electric typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Pichu's 205 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (60) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 15 means careful positioning matters.
Its Electric typing leaves Pichu with 1 weakness against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Pichu is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.0 kg
TypeElectric
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
2,550
Hatch Counter: 10
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Pichu?
Pichu is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Pichu's weaknesses?
Pichu takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Pichu evolve?
Pichu evolves into Pikachu with high friendship. Full evolution line: Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu.
What are Pichu's base stats?
Pichu has a base stat total of 205: HP 20, Attack 40, Defense 15, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 35, Speed 60. Its highest stat is Speed (60).
