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'''Pichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピチュー''' ''Pichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
'''Pichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピチュー''' ''Pichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} [[baby Pokémon]].  


It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Pikachu}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Pikachu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].
 
Pichu has an alternate [[#Form data|form]] called '''[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]''' that appeared in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as well as in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. A special Pichu called '''[[Ukulele Pichu]]''' is the player's first {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Ranger}} in {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with pale yellow fur. Its ear-tips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu's pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs.
Pichu is a small ground-dwelling rodent. Its fur is very short, and it is pale yellow in color. The tips of its large ears are black, and it has additional black markings on its neck and tail. Its tail is short, but still bears some resemblance to the large lightning-bolt structure it will develop later on in life. It has pouches in its cheeks, which are pinkish colored and used for storing electricity. Its nose is extremely small, almost like a dot. It is classified as a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|quadruped}}, but many have been known to walk easily on their hind legs.


====Gender differences====
Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, creating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or with thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forest}}, though it has also [[PK07|been depicted]] to thrive in urban areas. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Pichu is known to discharge uncontrollable electricity while sleeping.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>This is due to Pichu being unable to store electricity properly. The crackle sound of static electricity can be heard while Pichu sleeps.
Pichu normally have no gender differences; however, the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], which is female, has a spiked ear.


===Special abilities===
Pichu and its evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
Pichu, like its evolutions, is capable of producing {{t|electric}}al sparks from its cheeks, charging itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. However, since Pichu is only a {{pkmn2|baby}}, it cannot control them as well, and may release electricity unintentionally. However, it is not able to store large amounts of electricity in its body.


Pichu, and its evolution family, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Raichu}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
===Forms===
Pichu has an alternate form called [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. It is female-only and has three spikes on the tip of its ear, but otherwise looks the same as any other Pichu.
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===Behavior===
===Evolution===
Pichu are social Pokémon known for their playfulness. They tend to be very mischievous and are always on the lookout for something fun to do. They are usually found in groups, typically with members of their own species, but occasionally with other types of Pokémon. Like their evolutions, they are capable of storing electricity from the atmosphere, however, this ability requires much practice to perfect. Pichu are prone to randomly discharging electricity, as they are not fully mature. They become better at holding power as they grow older. Pichu are frequently observed touching tails with each other, creating a shower of sparks.
Pichu evolves into {{p|Pikachu}}, which evolves into {{p|Raichu}}.


===Habitat===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon}}]]
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Pichu primarily live in forests like their evolution, Pikachu, although they have also been depicted to thrive in urban areas.
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|type1=Electric
===Diet===
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{{main|Pokémon food}}
|name1=Pichu
Pichu appear to be particularly fond of {{wp|apple}}s. The [[Spiky-Eared Pichu]] loves [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]].
|type1-1=Electric
 
|evo1=
==In the anime==
|breed=
[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu ending.png|thumb|200px|left|Shiny Pichu in the anime]]
|no2=0025
===Major appearances===
|name2=Pikachu
====[[Pichu Brothers]]====
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[[File:Pichu Brothers.png|250px|right|thumb|Pichu in the anime]]
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[[File:Pichu Egg.png|thumb|100px|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in the anime]]
|no3a=0026
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared in several places, including ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and the [[Pokémon Channel]] special ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. Their design is similar to [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Sparky]], in that one has a scruff of fur while the other does not.
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====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]====
|evo2b=
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for the jail cell that held {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Damos]]. She and a [[Shiny Pokémon|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] star in [[Get Fired up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|the fourth ending]] to the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
|no3b=0026
 
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====[[Ukulele Pichu]]====
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Ukulele Pichu appeared in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] [[SS022|Anime Special]], and was captured by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[SS023|concluding part]].
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|type2-3b=Psychic
====Other====
|form3b=Alolan Form
Pichu first appeared in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp]]''. Many were stealing apples from {{an|Charmaine}}'s apple orchard.
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A Pichu had a role in ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. Pichu's big brother, Pikachu, was lost and he was so worried, the Baby Electric Mouse went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a horrible trick on Pichu when asked to join them. Pichu found Team Go-Getters, who gladly let him come along with them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the {{p|Skarmory}} that had kidnapped Pikachu.
 
Another Pichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' under the ownership of [[Sho]].
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' with several other baby Pokémon. It was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}}, but was healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].
 
===Minor appearances===
A Pichu appeared on a girl's shoulder briefly in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' in a window during Ash's battle at the beginning of the movie.
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as a {{m|Transform|transformation}} of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}.
 
A Pichu was used in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]] in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
 
Three Pichu appear in ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP179|Pichu|Ash's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A [[Baby Pokémon|pre-evolved]] form of {{p|Pikachu}}. Despite their size, Pichu release {{m|ThunderShock|bursts of electricity}} that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing and shock themselves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Gold Pichu Golden Boys.png|thumb|right|200px|{{GnB|Gold}}'s Pichu in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], it is revealed in ''[[PPP53|The Accidental Treasure]]'' that {{MPJ|Pikachu}} and {{MPJ|Clefairy}} met as [[baby Pokémon]], Pichu and {{p|Cleffa}}.
 
Also, in ''[[PPPB19|The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~]]'', [[Sandy]] and [[Sandy's Raichu|her Raichu]] are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Gold}}, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] from the [[Masked Man]]. Soon thereafter, Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful [[Gold (Adventures)#Pichu|Pichu]] to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free {{p|Celebi}} from the [[GS Ball]] using {{p|Raikou}}'s massive electrical power. Its name was unknown, though Yellow said, "It must have come from the day care where we left Pika and Chuchu!" She names it Pichu, deriving from its parents names. It also returned with its parents to help destroy [[Guile Hideout]]'s giant {{p|Kyogre}} monster with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
 
===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]], {{GnB|Gold}} receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''. It hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]'', becoming one of Gold's party members.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Pichu (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
[[File:Shiny Pichu HGSS event.png|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]]|thumb|right]]
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Shiny Pichu event.png|[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]]|thumb|right]]
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pichu stars in the mini-game "Pichu's Powerplant." Similar to {{p|Pikachu}}'s and {{p|Voltorb}}'s mini-game, "Thundering Dynamo", in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pichu stars in the {{g|Stadium series mini-games|mini-game}} Pichu's Power Plant. Similar to {{p|Pikachu}}'s and {{p|Voltorb}}'s mini-game, Thundering Dynamo, in [[Pokémon Stadium]]. The player has to be the first to charge up the most electrical power in order to win.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire}}: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pichu will assist Pikachu on Ball-Saver duty for 50 coins or as a prize in the slot machine.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] will appear at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] if the player approaches it with the [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]] first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} or evolve.
* {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}: The [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] will appear at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]] if the player approaches it with the [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] first in the party. (The event will still activate if the Pikachu-colored Pichu evolves.) She will be automatically caught, and cannot be traded outside of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} or evolve.
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A Pichu is the player's partner. This Pichu plays the {{wp|ukulele}} and has a special musical [[Poké Assist]].
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A [[Ukulele Pichu|Pichu]] is the player's {{ra|partner Pokémon|partner}}. This Pichu plays the {{wp|ukulele}} and has a special musical [[Poké Assist]].
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|silverdex=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
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|crystaldex=It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.}}
|rubydex=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.
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|sapphiredex=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.
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|emeralddex=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.
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|firereddex=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=155|reg2=Kanto}}
|leafgreendex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Pichu</sc> 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 {{ScPkmn}}.}}
|stadium2dex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=When <sc>Pichu</sc> plays with others, it may short out electricity with another <sc>Pichu</sc>, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this {{ScPkmn}} will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.}}
|diamonddex=The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
|pearldex=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
|platinumdex=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
|heartgolddex=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.  
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|soulsilverdex=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
|}
|bwdex=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=103|reg2=Johto|num2=021}}
|b2w2dex={{tt|ほほの　でんきぶくろは　ちいさく　ちょっとでも　でんきが　あふれると　じぶんじしんが　しびれてしまう。|The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.}}
}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=035|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=162}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=024|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=031|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|{{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It still can't use electricity well. When it's surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they're fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=193|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=084|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=103|reg4=Hisui|num4=055}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=The electric sacs on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=73|reg2=Kitakami|num2=20|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
|}
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| Pichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Pichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Pichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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carea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Crystal|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}<br>{{rt|34|Johto}} ([[Odd Egg]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon in the Egg is random}})}}
rsarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
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frlgarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
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earea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
dprarity=Common |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=fff|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
ptrarity=Common |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
hgssarea={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}} |
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
palarea=Field |
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gen5ex=none |
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bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
b2w2ex=none |
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|land}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area={{pkmn|breeding|Breed}} {{p|Pikachu}} or {{p|Raichu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|1|Alola}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]], [[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Seas]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Trophy Garden]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' near [[Aspiration Hill]], [[Floaro Gardens]], [[Nature's Pantry]]{{Sup/t|D}}, massive [[mass outbreak]]s<br>'''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Golden Lowlands]]}}
|}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[Los Platos]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 1★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Pichu|1★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Kitakami Road]], [[Apple Hills]], [[Loyalty Plaza]], [[Reveler's Road]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Oni's Maw]], [[Infernal Pass]], [[Crystal Pool]], [[Wistful Fields]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Electric}}
|type=electric
{{Availability/NA|gen=II}}
|boxrs=Store 1,499 Pokémon from one cartridge{{tt|*|This Pichu is received as an Egg which can be transferred for hatching in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen.}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
|channel=[[Viridian Forest (Channel)|Camp Starlight]] (Saturday)
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Puzzle Challenge|color={{gold color}}|area=Defeat a {{tc|Pokéfan}} after playing for 4 minutes in Challenge Mode}}
|pinballrs=Hatch from Egg
|}
|trozei=[[Huge Storage 1]]<br>Trozei Battle<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
|}
|md=[[Joyous Tower]] (3F-6F)
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]<br>[[Fall City]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Box R&S|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=FFF|area=Store 1,499 Pokémon from one cartridge{{tt|*|This Pichu is received as an Egg which can be transferred for hatching in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, or LeafGreen.}}}}
|md2=[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F)<br>[[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Viridian Forest (Channel)|Camp Starlight]]{{dotw|Sa}}}}
|ranger2=[[Ranger School]]<br>[[Vientown]]<br>[[Vien Forest]]<br>{{OBP|Marine Cave|Ranger}}<br>[[Pueltown]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=FFF|area=Hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}}}
|ranger3=[[Dolce Island]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Huge Storage 1]], Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
|pokepark=[[Haunted Zone]]
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Joyous Tower]] (3F-6F)}}
|rumble2=Forest: [[Trailhead Field]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Lyra Forest]], [[Fall City]]}}
}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|color={{SoA color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|area=[[Ranger School]], [[Vientown]], [[Vien Forest]], {{OBP|Marine Cave|Ranger}}, [[Pueltown]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Hero Pokémon]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Dolce Island]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Forest: [[Trailhead Field]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{Silver color}}|area=[[Violight]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{Silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#Protect Pichu in the Forest|Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest]] <small>(Reward)</small>, [[Chill Battle#Garden Keepers|Chill Battle: Garden Keepers]] <small>(Capsule Cage)</small>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 6|Renegade Meadow: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 26|Area 26: Stage 06]]}}
|}
|}
 
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2020</sup>, [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Joyous Tower]] (1F-4F)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Silver Trench]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Waterfall Pond]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]], [[Secret Side Path]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|t={{night textcolor}}|color={{night color}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Basic 1)<br>[[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Basic 1)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Puerto Blanco|Puerto Blanco: Stage 8]]<br>[[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 474]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Pichu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Pichu Points Event}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=electric}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Pichu 2|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!|United States|2002|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 & 3 Sing Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002;<br>April 27 to May 12, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Pichu|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!|United States|2002|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Petal Dance Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|March 16 to April 7, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Pichu_2}}
{{eventAvail|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game|Pokémon Box Eggs|Japan|2003|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sing Pichu|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Sing Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Pichu|Stamp Pichu|Japan|2003|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Pichu|English|United States|5|April 12 to May 4, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Dizzy Punch Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Pichu 2|PCJP Distribution #1|Japan|2003|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Pichu|English|United States|5|October 4 to 10, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Petal Dance Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game|Pokémon Box Eggs|North America|2004|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Pichu|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Scary Face Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game|Pokémon Box Eggs|Australia|2004|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Teeter Dance Pichu Egg|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Teeter Dance Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game|Pokémon Box Eggs|Europe|2004|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Pichu Egg|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Wish Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Pichu|PokéPark Eggs|Japan|2005|5}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu|Japanese|Japan|5|October 12, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Red and Green Anniversary Pichu|Red and Green Anniversary|Japan|2008|1}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|PokéPark Follow Me Pichu Egg|Japanese|Japan|5|March 12 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Shokotan Pichu|Shokotan Pichu|Japan|2009|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Red and Green Anniversary Pichu|All|Japan|1|February 27, 2008|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Red and Green Anniversary Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Mikena Pichu|Mikena Pichu|South Korea|2009|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Shokotan Pichu|Japanese|Japan|30{{shinystar|IV}}|June 19 to August 31, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Shokotan Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#GameStop Pichu|GameStop Pichu|United States|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Mikena Pichu|Korean|South Korea|30{{shinystar|IV}}|December 17, 2009 to January 6, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Mikena Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#English Spring 2010 Pichu|Spring 2010 Pichu|North American Wi-Fi|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|GameStop Pichu|English|United States|30{{shinystar|IV}}|January 30 to February 14, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#English Spring 2010 Pichu|Spring 2010 Pichu|PAL English Wi-Fi|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|English|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pikachu-colored Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Europe Spring 2010 Pichu|French Spring 2010 Pichu|French Wi-Fi|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|French|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Europe Spring 2010 Pichu|German Spring 2010 Pichu|German Wi-Fi|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|German|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Europe Spring 2010 Pichu|Italian Spring 2010 Pichu|Italian Wi-Fi|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|Italian|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Europe Spring 2010 Pichu|Spanish Spring 2010 Pichu|Spanish Wi-Fi|2010|30}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Spring 2010 Pichu|Spanish|Wi-Fi|30{{shinystar|IV}}|March 5 to 25, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Spring 2010 Pichu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Michina Town Pichu|All|Online|30{{shinystar|HOME}}|May 31 to July 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Michina Town Pichu}}
|}
|}


===Held Items===
=====In-game events=====
{{HeldItems
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
|type=electric
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Japanese|hide|5|May 30, 2003 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
|dppt1=Oran Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=5
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|English|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
|hgss1=Zap Plate|hgss1type=Plate|hgss1rar=100|spiky=yes
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|French|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
|event1=Everstone|event1type=Evolutionary Stone|event1rar=100
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|German|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Italian|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Pokémon Box Egg Pichu|Spanish|hide|5|May 4, 2004 onwards|link=Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire#1499 Pokémon from one game}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Binder Pichu|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Pichu}}
|}
 
===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Oran Berry|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Zap Plate|100|availNote=[[Spiky-eared Pichu]],&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{Stats
type=electric |
|type=Electric
HP=     20 |
|HP=20
Attack= 40 |
|Attack=40
Defense=15 |
|Defense=15
SpAtk= 35 |
|SpAtk=35
SpDef= 35 |
|SpDef=35
Speed= 60 }}
|Speed=60
}}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|
====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
|- class="collapsible"
|
=====Normal Pichu=====
=====Normal Pichu=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
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|JumpMax=3
|JumpMax=3
}}
}}
|- class="expandable"
 
|
=====Spiky-eared Pichu=====
=====Spiky-eared Pichu=====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|type=Electric
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|JumpMax=4
|JumpMax=4
}}
}}
|}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=electric|
|type1=Electric
Normal= 100 |
|Normal=100
Fighting=100 |
|Fighting=100
Flying=   50 |
|Flying=50
Poison= 100 |
|Poison=100
Ground= 200 |
|Ground=200
Rock=   100 |
|Rock=100
Bug=     100 |
|Bug=100
Ghost=   100 |
|Ghost=100
Steel=   50 |
|Steel=50
 
|Fire=100
Fire=   100 |
|Water=100
Water=   100 |
|Grass=100
Grass=   100 |
|Electric=50
Electric= 50 |
|Psychic=100
Psychic= 100 |
|Ice=100
Ice=     100 |
|Dragon=100
Dragon= 100 |
|Dark=100
Dark=   100 |
|Fairy=100
 
|notes=yes
notes=yes |
|lightningrod=maybe}}
lightningrod=maybe}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Charm|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Sweet Kiss|Normal|Status|&mdash;|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM72|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM93|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}|Bestow|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|393|Piplup}}{{MSP|394|Prinplup}}{{MSP|395|Empoleon}}<br>{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Bide|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|179|Mareep}}{{MSP|180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}<br>{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|522|Blitzle}}{{MSP|523|Zebstrika}}<br>{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Charge|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP|040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}<br>{{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|086|Seel}}{{MSP|087|Dewgong}}{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}<br>{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|311|Plusle}}{{MSP|312|Minun}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}<br>{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}{{MSP|501|Oshawott}}{{MSP|502|Dewott}}{{MSP|503|Samurott}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}<br>{{MSP|587|Emolga}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|220|Swinub}}{{MSP|221|Piloswine}}{{MSP|473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}<br>{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|417|Pachirisu}}{{MSP|427|Buneary}}{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}<br>{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|231|Phanpy}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}<br>{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP|614|Beartic}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|035|Clefairy}}{{MSP|036|Clefable}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}}{{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Cute|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|0}}
 
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}<br>{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|181|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg lightning color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}"
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
|-
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}{{learnlist/breedf|Pichu|Electric|Electric|5|1}}
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Pound}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pichu (Totodile Side Deck)]]
|}
 
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172|acquisition=Hatch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|body=1
|rate=5.1
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I can't store electricity very well yet!
|P2=Oh, no! I only have half my HP!
|P3=I can't keep going! All my electricity is leaking away...
|PL=I leveled up! Yay, happy!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|body=1
|rate=5.1
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Audino}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Togekiss}}
|P1=I'm very popular! I'm not the only one saying that!
|P2=I'm close to faintinnnnng-
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=1
|field=Recharge
|loop=1
|MinEXP=3
|MaxEXP=3
|num=022
|browser=Pichu not only recharges the [[Capture Styler|Styler]], its cuteness is uplifting to others.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=1
|num=001
|browser=It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|field=Electrify
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=004
|browser=It restores the [[Capture Styler|Styler]] Energy a little.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Electric
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|walk=2.08
|hp=36
|attack=61
|defense=39
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|Pad=Everybody in the [[Haunted Zone]] is a friend of Pichu's! Pichu likes to play the Attraction {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|HP=1
|atk=1
|spd=2
|def=1
|range=4
|move=ThunderShock
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Mood Maker
|ability3=Sequence
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Pikachu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Akizane]] and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=172|num=015
|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
|swapper=Daunt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evocandy=25
|stamina=85
|attack=77
|defense=53
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|×|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=172|pdex=002
|dex=Pichu may be small, but it can still give foes quite a shock! It’s not very good at storing electricity, though, so it sticks close to bigger Pokémon for safety.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0172
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Electric
|dexentry=If you listen carefully while it's sleeping, you can hear the crackle of static electricity. Apparently, it sometimes discharges energy in its sleep—maybe because it's not yet skilled at storing electricity.
|sleepstyle1=Peaceful Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Electrifying Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=50 hrs of sleep logged with Pichu
|pokemon=Pikachu
|candyNum=20
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=10
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0172Spring2023.png|100px]]
|-
| Flower crown
| Beanie
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
|}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
===Form data===
{{learnlist/tutorh|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}
====Spiky-eared Pichu====
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] is a unique form of Pichu exclusive to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It is a [[Gender|female]] Pichu that has a tuft of hair on the end of its left ear. It cannot [[Evolution|evolve]], and its [[Pokéathlon]] [[performance]] stats differ from those of a normal Pichu.
{{learnlist/tutor5|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}


====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
Spiky-eared Pichu is obtained by activating [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|an in-game event]] in [[Ilex Forest]]. This is the only way to obtain Spiky-eared Pichu, and it cannot be traded, so only one can be obtained per game. It also cannot be [[transfer]]red to the [[Generation V]] games.
{{learnlist/eventh|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}
{{learnlist/event5null}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Pichu|electric|electric|5|2}}


===Side game data===
{{evobox-1
{{Sidegame|
|type1=Electric
type=electric |
|no1=Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1
ndex=172 |
|pictype=sprite
pinballrs=Hatch |
|name1=Pichu
Trozei=yes |
|form1=Spiky-eared Pichu
rarity=Rare |
|type1-1=Electric
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=5.1 |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=I can't store electricity very well yet! |
P2=Oh, no! I only have half my HP! |
P3=I can't keep going! All my electricity is leaking away... |
PL=I leveled up! Yay, happy! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Electric |
assist=Electric |
fieldpower=1 |
field=Recharge |
loop=1 |
MinEXP=3 |
MaxEXP=3 |
browser=Pichu not only recharges the [[Capture Styler|Styler]], its cuteness is uplifting to others. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=5.1 |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Electric |
Assist2=no |
field2=Recharge |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Electric |
assist3=Electric |
field3=Electrify |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It restores the [[Capture Styler|Styler]] Energy a little. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=1|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Everybody in the [[Haunted Zone]] is a friend of Pichu's! Pichu likes to play the Attraction {{DL|Attractions|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}. |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=1 |
ConquestSpd=2 |
ConquestDef=1 |
ConquestHP=1 |
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|ThunderShock}} |
ConquestAbility1=Static |
ConquestAbility2=Mood Maker |
ConquestAbility3=Sequence |
ConquestEvo=Evolves into {{p|Pikachu}} at 50% Link |
ConquestLink=Sōrin, Akizane
}}
}}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox
{{Evobox/2branch2
|family=Baby
|type1=Electric
|sprite1=172
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|type1-1=Electric
|evotype1=Friendship
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with<br>high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|sprite2=025
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]]<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|type1-2=Electric
|evotype2=Stone
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Thunder Stone}}<br>outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|evostone2=Thunderstone
|no3a=0026
|sprite3=026
|name3a=Raichu
|name3=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|type1-3=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]]<br>{{color2|000|Thunder Stone}}<br>in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=0026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}
}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
type=electric|
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
gen=2|
{{Spritebox/2/JP|ndex=172}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=172}}
ndex=172|
{{Spritebox/4/Pichu}}
name=Pichu|
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====Japanese sprites====
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====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]] sprites====
==In the anime==
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[[File:Ash Pikachu Pichu.png|thumb|250px|Pichu in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
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[[File:Shiny Pichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Spiky-eared Pichu and Shiny Pichu in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
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[[File:Pichu Egg.png|thumb|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
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===Major appearances===
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====[[Pichu Brothers]]====
| HeartGold and SoulSilver
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times, including in ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]'', several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. The design of one of the brothers is similar to that of [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Sparky]], in that it has a scruff of fur on its ear.
| Back sprites
 
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====[[Spiky-eared Pichu]]====
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for the jail cell that held {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Damos]]. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.
 
====[[Ukulele Pichu]]====
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 1|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs animated special]]. It was captured by {{ra|Ben}} in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)#Part 2|concluding part]].
 
====[[Ash's Pikachu|Pichu (anime)]]====
Ash's Pikachu was revealed to have been born as and evolved from a Pichu in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.
 
====Other====
In ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp]]'', multiple Pichu were stealing apples from {{OBP|Charmaine|EP179}}'s apple orchard. In the end, Charmaine decided to keep all of them so they could help around the orchard.
 
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', Pichu's big brother Pikachu was lost and he was so worried that he went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a trick on him when he asked for their help. Pichu then found Team Go-Getters, who allowed him to accompany them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the {{p|Skarmory}} that had kidnapped Pikachu.
 
In ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]'', two Pichu, six {{p|Wynaut}}, and a {{p|Buizel}} were forced off their island by {{MTR}} and his cronies, who then claimed it for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.
 
In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', [[Sho]] owns a Pichu as part of his goal to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. Arrogant like its Trainer, it would watch both of Sho and his Raichu's battles with Ash.
 
In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Pichu was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}} alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].
 
In ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'', [[Lena]] owns a Pichu, which is in [[Lyn]]'s care. In the episode, Lyn's bag was accidentally taken by {{an|Bonnie}}, who had a similar bag with her {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} inside; they eventually got their bags and Pokémon back.
 
In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', [[Alternate World Ash]]'s Pikachu briefly appeared as a Pichu while {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} returned all the Pokémon [[Devolution|devolved]] and reverted into {{pkmn|Egg}}s by their influence back to normal.
 
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a Pichu was seen in a window on a girl's shoulder during Ash's battle with [[Dundee]].
 
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', {{OBP|Mew|M08}} {{m|Transform|transformed}} into a Pichu during the [[Aura Guardian Festival]] tournament.
 
In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pichu competed in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]] of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
 
In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', three Pichu were cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]].
 
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', a Pichu attended {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.
 
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', two Pichu were in a forest.
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[XY027|To Find a Fairy Flower!]]''.
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pichu appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.
 
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', {{an|Mallow}} studied two Pichu as part of a class assignment.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]''.
 
A student's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]''.
 
A student's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM026|So Long, Sophocles!]]''.
 
A Pichu playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}} in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
 
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
A Pichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[SM064]].
 
Six Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.
 
Multiple Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Pichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].
 
Multiple Pichu appeared in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', with one being {{pkmn2|wild}} and the rest under the ownership of different Trainers. They joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM119|A High-Speed Awakening!]]''.
 
Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'', a Trainer's Pichu passed {{TRT}}'s food truck.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''.
 
Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in [[HZ058]].
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP179|Pichu|Ash's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A {{pkmn2|baby|pre-evolved}} form of {{p|Pikachu}}. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing, and shock themselves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY016|Pichu|Serena's Pokédex|Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. The electric sacs on Pichu's cheeks are small. If it tries to store more electricity than they can hold, Pichu will shock itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Pibu.png|thumb|200px|Pichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Spiky-eared Pichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Pibu Egg.png|thumb|200px|A Pichu {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
In [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], it is revealed in ''[[PPP53|The Accidental Treasure]]'' that {{MPJ|Pikachu}} and {{MPJ|Clefairy}} had already met as [[baby Pokémon]], Pichu and {{p|Cleffa}}.
 
Also, in ''[[PPPB19|The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~]]'', {{MPJ|Sandy}} and [[Sandy's Raichu|her Raichu]] are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{main|Pibu}}
Pichu made a cameo in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'' in a fantasy of [[Professor Elm]]'s explanation about [[Pokémon Egg]]s to {{adv|Gold}}.
 
Gold, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] and {{adv|Yellow}}'s [[Chuchu]] from the [[Masked Man]]. [[PS178|Soon thereafter]], Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful [[Pibu|Pichu]] to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free {{p|Celebi}} from the [[GS Ball]] using {{p|Raikou}}'s massive electrical power. He also returned with his parents to help destroy [[Guile Hideout]]'s giant {{p|Kyogre}} monster with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
 
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
Multiple Pichu appeared in ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pichu appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]''.
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
{{main|Spiky-eared Pichu}}
A Pichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.
 
In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', a [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for {{adv|Celebi}} to cure {{adv|Giovanni}}'s disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date.
 
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
In ''[[PS563|Charging After Electrike]]'', multiple Pichu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] during a blackout.
 
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
A Trainer's Pichu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[PASM05|The Final Match and a Surprising Finale!]]'' under the ownership of [[Hau]]. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against [[Gladion]]'s {{p|Porygon}}.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Gold}} receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the [[Day-Care Couple]] in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]''. It hatches into Pichu in ''[[GB16|The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!]]'', becoming one of Gold's party members.
 
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
{{main|Pichu Brothers}}
The Pichu Brothers appeared in [[GDZ61]].
 
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Multiple Pichu appeared in [[PNA3]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Pichu Brothers}}
The Pichu Brothers appeared in ''[[PM075|Pichu and Pichu's Big Fight]]''.
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[PM076|Clefairy's Dream Comes True]]''.
 
A Pichu appeared in ''[[PM108|The Exam Showdown!!]]''.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Pichu (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
{{main|Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Pichu used to be game director [[Junichi Masuda]]'s favorite Pokémon.<ref>http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/</ref> His new favorite is {{p|Victini}}.<ref>http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1150433p1.html</ref>
* Pichu has the lowest base stat total of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.
* Pichu is the first [[baby Pokémon]] in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] listing.
** Pichu also has the lowest base [[HP]] and {{stat|Defense}} stats of all Electric-type Pokémon.
* Pichu is the first Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] to be a pre-evolution of a Pokémon from a [[Generation I|previous generation]].
* {{SSB|Pichu}} is the only [[Generation II]] Pokémon to be playable in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], though many others appear from {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
* Pichu is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex to have [[Form differences|more than one form]].
* The [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] was the first Pokémon to be given out over [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] outside of Japan.
* {{SSB|Pichu}} is the only [[Generation II]] Pokémon to be playable in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] (although many others have appeared from [[Poké Ball]]s).
* Pichu is game director [[Junichi Masuda]]'s favorite Pokémon from [[Generation II]].<ref>http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/</ref>
* Pichu is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 205 that is not based on a cocoon.  
* Together with {{p|Magikarp}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Seedot}}, Pichu is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* Together with {{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Magikarp}}, Pichu is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Yellow}} was the one who gave Pichu its species name, creating it as a combination of the name of [[Pibu]]'s parents, [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]].
* Due to it being distributed via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] for European and North American games, the Pikachu-colored Pichu, a {{Shiny}} Pichu, was the first Pokémon to be given out over Wi-Fi Connection outside Japan.
 
** {{p|Jirachi}} has this honor for the Japanese games, as well as overall.
===Concept and development===
* Despite being able to learn {{m|ThunderPunch}} through breeding, it can't learn it via [[Move Tutor]].
Pichu was designed by [[Ken Sugimori]].<ref name=IGN>Harris, Craig (February 24, 2009). "[https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/02/23/pokemon-creators-on-platinum Pokemon<!--[sic]--> Creators on Platinum]." ''IGN''.</ref>
* Pichu has the lowest base stat total of all Electric-type Pokémon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Pichu draws inspiration from {{wp|mice}}, {{wp|squirrel}}s, and various other {{wp|rodent}}s.
Pichu seems to draw inspiration from {{wp|squirrel}}s and various other {{wp|rodent}}s. Additionally, according to Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori came up with the idea for Pichu when [[Game Freak]] staff were trying to figure out a Pokémon to be the "next" Pikachu.<ref name=IGN />


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Pichu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking). It may also be a play on プチ ''puchi'' (petit). Pichu is ultimately a diminutive of ''{{p|Pikachu}}'', indicating it is less than Pikachu.
Pichu may be a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkling), チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse), and possibly プチ ''puchi'' (petite), as well as being a contraction of ''{{p|Pikachu}}''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ピチュウ ''Pichu''|jameaning=From ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle), チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of squeaking), and プチ ''puchi'' (petit).
|ja=ピチュウ ''Pichu''|jameaning=From {{tt|ピカピカ ''pikapika''|onomatopoeia for sparkling}}, {{tt|チューチュー ''chūchū''|onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse}}, and {{tt|プチ ''puchi''|petite}}
|de=Pichu|demeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
|fr=Pichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Pichu|frmeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
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|es=Pichu|esmeaning=Same as its Japanese name.
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|it=Pichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=피츄 ''Pichyu''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|ko=피츄 ''Pichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮丘 ''Píqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_cmn=皮丘 ''Píqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=比超 ''Béichīu''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means ''super''.
|zh_yue=皮丘 ''Pèihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>比超 ''Béichīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name<br>From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|超 ''chīu''|super}}
|he=פיצ'ו ''Pichu''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=पिचू ''Pichu''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Пичу ''Pichu''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พิชู ''Phichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
==See also==
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* [[Pichu Brothers]]
* [[Pichu Brothers]]
* [[Pibu]]
* [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]
* [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]
* [[Pikachu-colored Pichu]]
* [[Ukulele Pichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu|Sandy's Pichu]]
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* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
|}
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{wp|Pichu|Article on Wikipedia}}
*{{wp|Pichu|Article on Wikipedia}}


==References==
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Type
Electric Unknown
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Abilities
Static Cacophony
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Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Spiky-eared Pichu 		Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
10 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
42
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Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
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Pokédex color
  Yellow
Base friendship
70
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Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Pikachu when leveled up with high friendship, which evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pichu has an alternate form called Spiky-eared Pichu that appeared in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, as well as in Pokémon the Series and the Pokémon Adventures manga. A special Pichu called Ukulele Pichu is the player's first Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs.

Biology

Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling rodent Pokémon with pale yellow fur. Its ear-tips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu's pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs.

Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, creating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or with thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the forest, though it has also been depicted to thrive in urban areas. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Pichu is known to discharge uncontrollable electricity while sleeping.[1]This is due to Pichu being unable to store electricity properly. The crackle sound of static electricity can be heard while Pichu sleeps.

Pichu and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle.

Forms

Pichu has an alternate form called Spiky-eared Pichu. It is female-only and has three spikes on the tip of its ear, but otherwise looks the same as any other Pichu.

Pichu
172Pichu Dream.png
Spiky-eared Pichu
Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png

Evolution

Pichu evolves into Pikachu, which evolves into Raichu.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Pichu
Unevolved
Pichu
 Electric 

→
Pikachu
First Evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 

↗
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
 Electric 

↘
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
Alolan Form
 Electric  Psychic 

Game data

NPC appearances

Spiky-eared Pichu at the Ilex Forest shrine


Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#021
Gold It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Silver Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Crystal It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Stadium 2 It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Generation III Hoenn
#155 		Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
LeafGreen It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#103 		Johto
#021
Diamond The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Pearl It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Platinum The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
HeartGold It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
SoulSilver Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
White
Black 2 The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #035 		Hoenn
#162
X It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Y It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #024 		Alola
 US  UM : #031 		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.
Moon 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.
Ultra Sun It still can't use electricity well. When it's surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.
Ultra Moon It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they're fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.
Generation VIII Galar
#193 		Galar
Isle of Armor #084 		Sinnoh
#103 		Hisui
#055
Sword Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Shield The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Brilliant Diamond The electric sacs on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Shining Pearl It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Legends: 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.
Generation IX Paldea
#73 		Kitakami
#20 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Violet 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.


Pokédex Image Pichu SM.png Pokédex Image Pichu SV.png Pokédex Image Pichu SV Kitakami.png
Pichu in the Alola Pokédex Pichu in the Paldea Pokédex Pichu in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Crystal
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Route 34 (Odd Egg*)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Emerald
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
FireRed LeafGreen
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Breed Pikachu or Raichu
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 1, Hau'oli City
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 1
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Forest of Focus (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Honeycalm Seas (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: near Aspiration Hill, Floaro Gardens, Nature's PantryDay, massive mass outbreaks
Crimson Mirelands: near Golden Lowlands
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Two, Los Platos
Tera Raid Battles (1★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Wistful Fields


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Puzzle Challenge
Defeat a Pokéfan after playing for 4 minutes in Challenge Mode
Generation III
Box R&S
Store 1,499 Pokémon from one cartridge*
Channel
Camp StarlightSa
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Huge Storage 1, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Joyous Tower (3F-6F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Fall City
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)
MD Sky
Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)
Ranger: SoA
Ranger School, Vientown, Vien Forest, Marine Cave, Pueltown
MD Light
Hero Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Dolce Island
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Trailhead Field
Conquest
Violight
MD GTI
Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest (Reward), Chill Battle: Garden Keepers (Capsule Cage)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 6
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas)
Picross
Area 26: Stage 06
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Joyous Tower (1F-4F)
Fainted Pokémon: Silver Trench, Buried Relic, Waterfall Pond
New Snap
Florio Nature Park, Secret Side Path
Generation IX
Sleep
Greengrass Isle (from Basic 1)
Lapis Lakeside (from Basic 1)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Puerto Blanco: Stage 8
Graucus Hall: Stage 474
Masters EX
Scottie/Bettie & PichuEgg
Café ReMix
Pichu Points Event


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 & 3 Sing Pichu Japanese Japan 5 December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002;
April 27 to May 12, 2002
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #2 Petal Dance Pichu Japanese Japan 5 March 16 to April 7, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Sing Pichu English United States 5 March 22 to April 11, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Pichu English United States 5 April 12 to May 4, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Dizzy Punch Pichu English United States 5 October 4 to 10, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Pichu English United States 5 October 25 to 31, 2002
RS Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Teeter Dance Pichu Egg Japanese Japan 5 April 25 to May 18, 2003
RS Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Pichu Egg Japanese Japan 5 April 25 to May 18, 2003
RS Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Contest Pichu Japanese Japan 5 October 12, 2003
RSEFRLG PokéPark Follow Me Pichu Egg Japanese Japan 5 March 12 to May 8, 2005
DP Red and Green Anniversary Pichu All Japan 1 February 27, 2008
DPPt Shokotan Pichu Japanese Japan 30Shiny June 19 to August 31, 2009
DPPt Mikena Pichu Korean South Korea 30Shiny December 17, 2009 to January 6, 2010
DPPt GameStop Pichu English United States 30Shiny January 30 to February 14, 2010
DPPt Spring 2010 Pichu English Wi-Fi 30Shiny March 5 to 25, 2010
DPPt Spring 2010 Pichu French Wi-Fi 30Shiny March 5 to 25, 2010
DPPt Spring 2010 Pichu German Wi-Fi 30Shiny March 5 to 25, 2010
DPPt Spring 2010 Pichu Italian Wi-Fi 30Shiny March 5 to 25, 2010
DPPt Spring 2010 Pichu Spanish Wi-Fi 30Shiny March 5 to 25, 2010
SV Michina Town Pichu All Online 30Shiny May 31 to July 31, 2023
In-game events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Pokémon Box Egg Pichu Japanese hide 5 May 30, 2003 onwards
RSEFRLG Pokémon Box Egg Pichu English hide 5 May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG Pokémon Box Egg Pichu French hide 5 May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG Pokémon Box Egg Pichu German hide 5 May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG Pokémon Box Egg Pichu Italian hide 5 May 4, 2004 onwards
RSEFRLG Pokémon Box Egg Pichu Spanish hide 5 May 4, 2004 onwards
HOME HOME Binder Pichu Worldwide hide 5 February 12, 2020 onwards

Held items

Games Held items
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Oran Berry Oran Berry (35%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy S Exp. Candy S (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
20
80 - 127 150 - 244
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
15
18 - 73 31 - 141
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
205
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Normal Pichu
Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
1/3 ★☆☆
Skill
4/5 ★★★★☆
Stamina
1/3 ★☆☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/18 ★★☆


Spiky-eared Pichu
Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
1/1 ★
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
1/3 ★☆☆
Jump
3/4 ★★★☆
Total
13/18 ★★☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
044 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
088 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10
1212 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20
1616 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20
2020 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM019Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM048Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM072Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM136Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM173Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM211Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Pichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MareepFlaaffyAmpharosPlusleMinunShinxLuxioLuxrayBlitzleZebstrikaDedennePawmiPawmoPawmot
 Charge Electric Status — —% 20
ClefairyClefableJigglypuffWigglytuffEspurrMeowsticSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarinaIndeedeeLechonkOinkologne
 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15
MeowthMeowthMeowthPersianPersianPerrserkerNuzleafShiftryMienfooMienshaoEspurrMeowsticImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarl
 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
DunsparceDudunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpySlakothSlakingZangooseCubchooBearticKomalaCetoddleCetitan
 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15
Delibird
 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20
Light Ball*
 Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
VaporeonLeafeon*
 Wish Normal Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pichu
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pichu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Pound Pichu (Totodile Side Deck)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS172.png PinRSani172.png
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani172.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5.1%
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I can't store electricity very well yet!
26%-50% HP Oh, no! I only have half my HP!
1%-25% HP I can't keep going! All my electricity is leaking away...
Level up I leveled up! Yay, happy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 172.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5.1%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 172.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Togekiss
Connected to: Togekiss, Audino
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I'm very popular! I'm not the only one saying that!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm close to faintinnnnng-
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.png
(Recharge ×1)
Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 3 Max. exp.: 3
Browser entry R-022
Pichu not only recharges the Styler, its cuteness is uplifting to others.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Recharge PA.png
Recharge
Field move: Recharge 1 field move.png
(Recharge ×1)
Browser entry R-001
It attacks by shooting bolts of electricity.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present) 		Electric Assist.png
Electric
Field move:
(present) 		Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-004
It restores the Styler Energy a little.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush172Body.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 36
Base Attack: 61 Base Defense: 39 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW172.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Everybody in the Haunted Zone is a friend of Pichu's! Pichu likes to play the Attraction Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP172.png HP: ★ Move: ThunderShock
Attack: ★ Ability 1: Static
Ability 2: Mood Maker
Ability 3: Sequence
Defense: ★
Speed: ★★
Evolves into Pikachu when it has a link of 50% or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Akizane and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT172.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 10

#015
Shuffle172.png

Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Daunt


Pokémon GO
GO172.png Base HP: 85 Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 53
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Pikachu Candy 25
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack×
Charged Attacks: Thunderbolt, Disarming Voice, Thunder Punch
New Pokémon Snap
NPS172.png
Photodex entry #002
Pichu may be small, but it can still give foes quite a shock! It’s not very good at storing electricity, though, so it sticks close to bigger Pokémon for safety.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0172.png Sleep type: Slumbering Pokémon type: Electric Points to befriend: 5
Specialty: Berries Berry:
Sleep Grepa Berry.pngGrepa Berry ×2 		Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple Sleep Fancy Egg.pngFancy Egg Sleep Warming Ginger.pngWarming Ginger
Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 10
Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
Evolution requirements:
Sleep Pikachu Candy.pngPikachu Candy ×20, 50 hrs of sleep logged with Pichu
If you listen carefully while it's sleeping, you can hear the crackle of static electricity. Apparently, it sometimes discharges energy in its sleep—maybe because it's not yet skilled at storing electricity.
Sleep Style 0172-1.png Sleep Style 0172-2.png Sleep Style 0172-3.png Sleep Style 0172-4.png
Peaceful Sleep Seated Sleep Electrifying Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0172Holiday2016.png GO0172Anniversary.png GO0172O.png GO0172Halloween2017.png GO0172Summer2018.png
Holiday hat Party hat Original hat Halloween hat Summer-style
GO0172November2018.png GO0172Winter2018.png GO0172Costume2.png GO0172Spring2023.png
Flower crown Beanie New Year's hat Cherry blossoms

Form data

Spiky-eared Pichu

Spiky-eared Pichu is a unique form of Pichu exclusive to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. It is a female Pichu that has a tuft of hair on the end of its left ear. It cannot evolve, and its Pokéathlon performance stats differ from those of a normal Pichu.

Spiky-eared Pichu is obtained by activating an in-game event in Ilex Forest. This is the only way to obtain Spiky-eared Pichu, and it cannot be traded, so only one can be obtained per game. It also cannot be transferred to the Generation V games.

Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png
Unevolved
Pichu
Spiky-eared Pichu
 Electric 



Evolution data

Pichu
Baby form
Pichu
 Electric 
Menu HOME Egg.png
Breed
←
Rare Candy + Soothe Bell
Level up with
high friendship
→
Pikachu
First Evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone
outside of Alola
↗
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone + Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png
Thunder Stone
in Alola
↘
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
Alolan Form
 Electric  Psychic 

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This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
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Generation VIII
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Other sprites

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Crystal credits Sweetie in Pokémon Super Contests

In the anime

Pichu in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Spiky-eared Pichu and Shiny Pichu in Pokémon the Series
A Pichu Egg in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Pichu Brothers

The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared several times, including in Pikachu & Pichu, Camp Pikachu, several episodes of Pokémon Chronicles, and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic. The design of one of the brothers is similar to that of Ash's Pikachu and Sparky, in that it has a scruff of fur on its ear.

Spiky-eared Pichu

A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. She helped Pikachu and Piplup find the keys for the jail cell that held Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Damos. The Spiky-eared Pichu made a few further appearances during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

Ukulele Pichu

Ukulele Pichu appeared in the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs animated special. It was captured by Ben in the concluding part.

Pichu (anime)

Ash's Pikachu was revealed to have been born as and evolved from a Pichu in Enter Pikachu!.

Other

In The Apple Corp, multiple Pichu were stealing apples from Charmaine's apple orchard. In the end, Charmaine decided to keep all of them so they could help around the orchard.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, Pichu's big brother Pikachu was lost and he was so worried that he went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a trick on him when he asked for their help. Pichu then found Team Go-Getters, who allowed him to accompany them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the Skarmory that had kidnapped Pikachu.

In Pikachu's Island Adventure, two Pichu, six Wynaut, and a Buizel were forced off their island by Meowth and his cronies, who then claimed it for themselves. As a result, Pikachu and his friends agreed to help them reclaim the island.

In Pika and Goliath!, Sho owns a Pichu as part of his goal to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. Arrogant like its Trainer, it would watch both of Sho and his Raichu's battles with Ash.

In The Brockster Is In!, Normajean's Pichu was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.

In A Jolting Switcheroo!, Lena owns a Pichu, which is in Lyn's care. In the episode, Lyn's bag was accidentally taken by Bonnie, who had a similar bag with her Dedenne inside; they eventually got their bags and Pokémon back.

In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Ash's Pikachu briefly appeared as a Pichu while Dialga and Palkia returned all the Pokémon devolved and reverted into Eggs by their influence back to normal.

Minor appearances

In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Pichu was seen in a window on a girl's shoulder during Ash's battle with Dundee.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Mew transformed into a Pichu during the Aura Guardian Festival tournament.

In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Pichu competed in the Appeals Round of the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Hungry For the Good Life!, three Pichu were cared for by Mr. Backlot.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Pichu attended Meloetta's concert.

In Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, two Pichu were in a forest.

A Pichu appeared in To Find a Fairy Flower!.

A Pichu appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.

In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Mallow studied two Pichu as part of a class assignment.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

A student's Pichu appeared in A Guardian Rematch!.

A student's Pichu appeared in So Long, Sophocles!.

A Pichu playfully chased a Chikorita in I Choose You!.

Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

A Pichu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in the banned episode SM064.

Six Trainers' Pichu appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

Multiple Trainers' Pichu appeared in The Power of Us.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!.

In I Choose Paradise!, a Trainer's Pichu was at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

Multiple Pichu appeared in Securing the Future!, with one being wild and the rest under the ownership of different Trainers. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.

Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!.

Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in The Dealer of Destruction!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in A High-Speed Awakening!.

Three Trainers' Pichu appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Road to The Semifinals!.

In The Final Four!, a Trainer's Pichu passed Team Rocket's food truck.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.

Two Trainers' Pichu appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Spectral Express!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Helping the Hometown Hero!.

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in HZ058.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP179 Pichu Ash's Pokédex Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A pre-evolved form of Pikachu. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing, and shock themselves.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY016 Pichu Serena's Pokédex Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. The electric sacs on Pichu's cheeks are small. If it tries to store more electricity than they can hold, Pichu will shock itself.

In the manga

Pichu in Pokémon Adventures
Spiky-eared Pichu in Pokémon Adventures
A Pichu Egg in Pokémon Adventures

Magical Pokémon Journey

In Magical Pokémon Journey, it is revealed in The Accidental Treasure that Pikachu and Clefairy had already met as baby Pokémon, Pichu and Cleffa.

Also, in The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~, Sandy and her Raichu are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Main article: Pibu

Pichu made a cameo in Teddiursa's Picnic in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation about Pokémon Eggs to Gold.

Gold, in his desperation, protected an Egg containing the offspring of Red's Pika and Yellow's Chuchu from the Masked Man. Soon thereafter, Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful Pichu to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free Celebi from the GS Ball using Raikou's massive electrical power. He also returned with his parents to help destroy Guile Hideout's giant Kyogre monster with a Volt Tackle.

Diamond & Pearl arc

Multiple Pichu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.

Platinum arc

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

Main article: Spiky-eared Pichu

A Pichu appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

In All About Arceus IX, a Spiky-eared Pichu accompanied Pibu on gathering herbs for Celebi to cure Giovanni's disease. After she and Pibu met up with Gold, Gold saw her and teased him about finding a date.

X & Y arc

In Charging After Electrike, multiple Pichu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

A Trainer's Pichu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.

A Pichu appeared in The Final Match and a Surprising Finale! under the ownership of Hau. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against Gladion's Porygon.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Gold receives an Egg from the Day-Care Couple in A Huge Mysterious Tree!!. It hatches into Pichu in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!, becoming one of Gold's party members.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Main article: Pichu Brothers

The Pichu Brothers appeared in GDZ61.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

Multiple Pichu appeared in PNA3.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Pichu Brothers

The Pichu Brothers appeared in Pichu and Pichu's Big Fight.

A Pichu appeared in Clefairy's Dream Comes True.

A Pichu appeared in The Exam Showdown!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Pichu (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Pichu (Super Smash Bros.)

Trivia

Concept and development

Pichu was designed by Ken Sugimori.[3]

Origin

Pichu seems to draw inspiration from squirrels and various other rodents. Additionally, according to Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori came up with the idea for Pichu when Game Freak staff were trying to figure out a Pokémon to be the "next" Pikachu.[3]

Name origin

Pichu may be a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkling), チューチュー chūchū (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse), and possibly プチ puchi (petite), as well as being a contraction of Pikachu.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ピチュウ Pichu From ピカピカ pikapika, チューチュー chūchū, and プチ puchi
France Flag.png French Pichu Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pichu Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Pichu Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Pichu Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 피츄 Pichu Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 皮丘 Píqiū Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 皮丘 Pèihyāu*
比超 Béichīu* 		Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
From the transcription of Japanese name and 超 chīu


See also

References

  1. ↑ Sleep Style Dex
  2. ↑ http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harris, Craig (February 24, 2009). "Pokemon Creators on Platinum." IGN.

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