172: Pichu

Essentials

Pichu

Abilities

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

Hidden Ability

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

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 172
Original Johto: 21
Hoenn: 155
Original Sinnoh: 103
Extended Sinnoh: 103
Updated Johto: 21
Gallery: 15

Names

French: Pichu
Korean: 피츄
German: Pichu
Chinese: 皮丘
Japanese: ピチュー (pichuu)
Official roomaji: Pichu

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Undiscovered

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

2805 / 1530

Compatibility

Pichu cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Speed

Capture rate

190

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Oran Berry
		nothing
	5%	Oran Berry
	50%	Oran Berry
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Pichu	Pikachu Level up, with at least 220 happiness	Raichu Use a Thunderstone

Pichu 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.

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	20	0.7	213	244
Attack	40	10.2	148	179
Defense	15	0.7	98	129
Special Attack	35	10.3	138	169
Special Defense	35	7.2	138	169
Speed	60	43.6	188	219
Total	205	1.7

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Normal Form

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/13/18

Spiky-eared

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/13/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
: It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

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

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Tiny Mouse
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

0'11.8"
0.3 m

Weight

4.4 lb
2.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Trophy Garden

Pearl

Trophy Garden

Platinum

Trophy Garden

Pal Park

Area: Field
Score: 80
Rate: 10

Moves

Electric moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	ThunderShock			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
—	—	—	—	—	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
6	6	5	5	5	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
8	8	10	10	10	Thunder Wave			20	—	100%		Paralyzes the target.
11	11	13	13	13	Sweet Kiss			10	—	75%		Confuses the target.
		18	18	18	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
					Bestow			15	—	—		Gives the user's held item to the target.
					Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
					Charge			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by one stage. User's Electric moves have doubled power next turn.
					DoubleSlap			10	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
					Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
					Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					Lucky Chant			30	—	—		Prevents the target from scoring critical hits for five turns.
					Present			15	*	90%		Randomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.
					Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
					ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
					Wish			10	—	—		User will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Volt Tackle Pichu: Appears on a Pichu whose mother was holding a Light Ball. The father cannot be Ditto.
	•	•	•	•	Volt Tackle			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Covet			40	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
					Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
					Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
					Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
					Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
					Thunder Wave			20	—	100%		Paralyzes the target.
					Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
					Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03					Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
04					Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07					Zap Cannon			5	120	50%		Has a 100% chance to paralyze the target.
10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	34	34	34		Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
	43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
39					Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
40					Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
43					Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
				48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
		56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		57	57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage.
		58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
H5	H5	70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
				72	Volt Switch			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
		73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	100%		Paralyzes the target.
		78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
		82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				93	Wild Charge			15	90	100%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.