#0172

Pichu

Electric
Tiny Mouse Pokémon Gen II

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.

0.3 m (0'12") Height
2 kg (4.4 lbs) Weight
190 Catch Rate
41 Base EXP
Pichu official artwork

Pokédex Data

National № #0172
Type Electric
Species Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (0'12")
Weight 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Base Exp 41
Generation Gen II
Color Yellow
Shape Quadruped
Habitat Forest

Training

EV Yield 1 Speed
Catch Rate 190
Base Friendship 70
Growth Rate Medium

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Egg Cycles 10 (≈2,805 steps)

Abilities

static

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lightning rod Hidden

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Type Effectiveness

Held Items

oran-berry
oran berry
50% chance

Regional Pokédex №

Original Johto #021
Hoenn #155
Original Sinnoh #103
Extended Sinnoh #103
Updated Johto #021
Conquest Gallery #015
Kalos Central #035
Updated Hoenn #162
Original Alola #024
Original Melemele #024
Updated Alola #031
Updated Melemele #031
Galar #193
Isle Of Armor #084
Hisui #055
Paldea #073
Kitakami #020
Lumiose City #052

Pal Park

Area Field
Score 80
Rate 10%
Game Indices (17)
Gold 172
Silver 172
Crystal 172
Ruby 172
Sapphire 172
Emerald 172
Firered 172
Leafgreen 172
Diamond 172
Pearl 172
Platinum 172
Heartgold 172
Soulsilver 172
Black 172
White 172
Black 2 172
White 2 172

Pokédex Entries

Gold Leafgreen Heartgold Y

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

Silver Firered Soulsilver Sword

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.

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.

Diamond

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

Pearl X

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

Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 Shield

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

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.

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.

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.

Base Stats

HP 20
Atk 40
Def 15
Sp.Atk 35
Sp.Def 35
Spd 60
Total 205

EV Yield

+1 Spd

Radar

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Pichu?

Pichu is a Electric-type Pokémon, Pokédex number #0172, introduced in Gen II.

What are Pichu's base stats?

Pichu has 20 HP, 40 Attack, 15 Defense, 35 Sp. Atk, 35 Sp. Def, 60 Speed, for a base stat total of 205.

What is Pichu weak to?

Pichu is weak to Ground moves.

What abilities can Pichu have?

Pichu can have the abilities Static and Lightning rod.

How does Pichu evolve?

Pichu is part of the evolution line Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu.

How big is Pichu?

Pichu is 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 2 kg (4.4 lbs).

What kind of Pokémon is Pichu?

Pichu is known as the Tiny Mouse Pokémon.