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No. 0172

Pichu

Tiny Mouse Pokémon

Pichu
Official art
Electric
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
2 kg 4.4 lbs
Base stat total
205 top 99%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Baby
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.
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Base stats

HP2080–127150–244
Atk4040–10176–196
Def1518–7331–141
SpA3536–9567–185
SpD3536–9567–185
Spe6058–123112–240
Total205Higher than 1% of all Pokémon
HP20Atk40Def15Spe60SpD35SpA35

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Pichu outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Pichu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Pichu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Pichu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Electric½×Flying½×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Static

    Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

  • Lightning RodHidden ability

    Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0172PichuElectric
    1. Level up with high friendship#0025PikachuElectric
      1. Use Thunder Stone#0026RaichuElectric

Moves

Level up 7

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30
4Play NiceLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20
8Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10
12NuzzleHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys20100%20
16Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
20CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 34

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM72Electro BallPower is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.ElectricSpec—100%10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20
TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

Egg moves 7

EggChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20
EggDisarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggPresentRandomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.NormalPhys—90%15
EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Field

About its forms: Spiky-eared Pichu can only be received by taking the shiny Pichu from an official promotion to Celebi’s shrine in Ilex Forest. Spiky-eared Pichu is always female, cannot evolve, cannot be taken into the Wi-Fi Club or the Union Room, and cannot be transferred to Generation V, but is otherwise a normal Pichu.

Original Johto#021Original Hoenn#155Original Sinnoh#103Extended Sinnoh#103Updated Johto#021Central Kalos#035New Hoenn#162Original Alola#024Original Melemele#024Updated Alola#031Updated Melemele#031Galar#193Isle of Armor#084Hisui#055Paldea#073Kitakami#020Lumiose#052

  1. Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.

    Ultra Moon

  3. It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.

    Ultra Sun

  4. Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.

    Moon

  5. It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.

    Sun

  6. The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Shield

  7. It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.

    Pearl · X

  8. The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.

    Diamond

  9. It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.

    Emerald

  10. When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  11. PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

  12. It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.

    Crystal

  13. Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Sword

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

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese
ピチュー
Japanese (romaji)
Pichu
Korean
피츄
Chinese (Traditional)
皮丘
Chinese (Simplified)
皮丘
French
Pichu
German
Pichu
Spanish
Pichu
Italian
Pichu

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
41
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon
Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Shield 3 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Sword 3 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Moon 2 areas
  • Hau'oli CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Sun 2 areas
  • Hau'oli CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8
  • Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Platinum 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
Pearl 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Diamond 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 34Receive egg as a gift · Lv 5