Thunder
Learned at Lv. 58
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Power: 110Accuracy: 70PP: 10SpecialParalysis
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10097
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP35180–274
- Attack55103–229
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed90166–306
Total320
/ 720
BST320
18 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Pichu#172Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #25 |
| Champions | #25 |
| Conquest Gallery | #16 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #104 |
| Galar | #194 |
| Hisui | #56 |
| Hoenn | #156 |
| Isle Of Armor | #85 |
| Kalos Central | #36 |
| Kanto | #25 |
| Kitakami | #21 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #25 |
| Lumiose City | #53 |
| Original Alola | #25 |
| Original Johto | #22 |
| Original Melemele | #25 |
| Original Sinnoh | #104 |
| Paldea | #74 |
| Updated Alola | #32 |
| Updated Hoenn | #163 |
| Updated Johto | #22 |
| Updated Melemele | #32 |
Varieties
Pikachu
#25
Pikachu Rock Star
#10080
Pikachu Belle
#10081
Pikachu Pop Star
#10082
Pikachu Phd
#10083
Pikachu Libre
#10084
Pikachu Cosplay
#10085
Pikachu Original Cap
#10094
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
#10095
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
#10096
Pikachu Unova Cap
#10097
Pikachu Kalos Cap
#10098
Pikachu Alola Cap
#10099
Pikachu Partner Cap
#10148
Pikachu Starter
#10158
Pikachu World Cap
#10160
Pikachu Gmax
#10199
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
112
EV Yield
+2 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Light Ball
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
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
Pikachu'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
Pikachu totals 320 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Speed (90) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (35).
Defensively, the Electric combination gives Pikachu 3 resistances and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 190, Pikachu is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
6.0 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
GroundFairy
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
2,550
Hatch Counter: 10
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
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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 Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Pikachu's weaknesses?
Pikachu takes 2× damage from Ground type moves.
How does Pikachu evolve?
Pikachu evolves into Raichu using a Thunder Stone. Full evolution line: Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu.
What are Pikachu's base stats?
Pikachu has a base stat total of 320: HP 35, Attack 55, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 50, Speed 90. Its highest stat is Speed (90).
