National No. 172

Pichu

Tiny Mouse Pokémon

Generation II
Baby
0.3 m Size
2 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0172
Pichu

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Static

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

Hidden Ability

Lightning Rod

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

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.3 m / 0'98"
Weight 2 kg / 4.41 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 41
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Undiscovered
Base Egg Cycle 10
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 2560 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 190
Catch Chances

has a 35.2% capture chance

has a 47.7% capture chance

has a 59.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Pichu
Form type Default form

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.

Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Pichu
French Pichu
German Pichu
Spanish Pichu
Italian Pichu
Japanese ピチュー Pichu
Korean 피츄 Pichu
Chinese 皮丘 Béichīu · Píqiū

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

29 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Oran Berry
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White

Evolutionary Chain

Pichu
Nº172
Pikachu
Nº025 Pichu · Up from LV. with the maximum happiness level
Pikachu Rock Star
Nº025 Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Belle
Nº025 Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Pop Star
Nº025 Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Ph.D.
Nº025 Pikachu Ph.D.
Pikachu Libre
Nº025 Pikachu Libre
Cosplay Pikachu
Nº025 Cosplay Pikachu
Original Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Original Cap
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Hoenn Cap
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Sinnoh Cap
Unova Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Unova Cap
Kalos Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Kalos Cap
Alola Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Alola Cap
Partner Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Partner Cap
Partner Pikachu
Nº025 starter
World Cap Pikachu
Nº025 World Cap
Gigantamax Pikachu
Nº025 Gigantamax factor
Raichu
Nº026 Pikachu · Thunder Stone
Alolan Raichu
Nº026 Alolan Form
Mega Raichu X
Nº026 raichunite-x
Mega Raichu Y
Nº026 raichunite-y

Information

This Pokémon cannot reproduce naturally!

Bases from Pichu

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
20
-
80 - 127
150 - 244
Attack
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Defense
15
-
18 - 73
31 - 141
Sp Attack.
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Defense Esp.
35
-
36 - 95
67 - 185
Speed
60
+1 EV
58 - 123
112 - 240
Total
205
+1 EV
-
-
Life
20
Lv 50: 80 - 127 Lv 100: 150 - 244
At.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Df.
15
Lv 50: 18 - 73 Lv 100: 31 - 141
At. Esp.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
Df. Esp.
35
Lv 50: 36 - 95 Lv 100: 67 - 185
Vel. +1 EV
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Total +1 EV
205

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Thunder Shock No.84 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Charm No.204 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Tail Whip No.39 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Thunder Wave No.86 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 9 Mastery 18
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 90%
Sweet Kiss No.186 · Level up
Type Fairy
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 75%
Nasty Plot No.417 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Play Nice No.589 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Nuzzle No.609 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
PP 20
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 5 Mastery 14
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Swift No.129 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 15 Mastery 25
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Spark No.209 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21 Mastery 31
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Thunderbolt No.85 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 29 Mastery 40
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Iron Tail No.231 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37 Mastery 48
PP 15
Attack 100
Hit 75%
Thunder No.87 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 47 Mastery 59
PP 10
Attack 110
Hit 70%