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Pikachuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electric

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6 Forms Available:

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Mouse Pokémon

When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks. Who doesn't love Pikachu? Obtainable in Yellow Forest, Pikachu is a great mid-game catch. Polished Crystal has it in different forms, such as flying and surfing, reprising Pokemon Yellow. Also unique to Polished Crystal is that Pikachu's shiny form is Pikablu! This shiny color way follows plain Raichu, but Alolan Raichu reverts to the classic brown color for its shiny form. Pikachu will have the chance of holding a Light Ball when encountered in the wild, so if you're hurting for one thats a potential avenue to find one!

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

6 Forms Available

Type

Electric

Dex

#022

Abilities

Static(Primary)

Contact may cause paralysis.

Static(Secondary)

Contact may cause paralysis.

Lightning Rod(Hidden)

Electric moves boost Sp.Atk. Nullifies Electric-type damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground, fairy

Hatch Rate

Faster (10 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

Oranberry(50%)Lightball(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Fly,Surf,Red,Yellow,Spark

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Pichu

Base form

→

Pikachu

Level up Pichu with high friendship

→

Raichu

Use Thunder Stone on Pikachu

→

Raichu (Alolan)

Use Oddsouvenir on Pikachu

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How to Obtain

This form of Pikachu isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	electric	40	100	30
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	normal	0	100	40
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
7	CharmLevel: 7Charm	fairy	0	100	20
7	CharmLevel: 7Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
13	Double KickLevel: 13Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
13	Double KickLevel: 13Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
18	Thunder WaveLevel: 18Thunder Wave	electric	0	90	20
18	Thunder WaveLevel: 18Thunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
21	Mud SlapLevel: 21Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
21	Mud SlapLevel: 21Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
23	Double TeamLevel: 23Double Team	normal	0	100	15
23	Double TeamLevel: 23Double Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
26	SparkLevel: 26Spark	electric	65	100	20
26	SparkLevel: 26Spark	An attack that may cause paralysis.
29	Iron TailLevel: 29Iron Tail	steel	100	75	15
29	Iron TailLevel: 29Iron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
34	ExtremespeedLevel: 34Extremespeed	normal	80	100	5
34	ExtremespeedLevel: 34Extremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
37	Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
37	Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
42	ThunderboltLevel: 42Thunderbolt	electric	90	100	15
42	ThunderboltLevel: 42Thunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
45	AgilityLevel: 45Agility	psychic	0	100	30
45	AgilityLevel: 45Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
50	Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge	electric	90	100	15
50	Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
53	Light ScreenLevel: 53Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
53	Light ScreenLevel: 53Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
58	ThunderLevel: 58Thunder	electric	110	70	10
58	ThunderLevel: 58Thunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice	fairy	40	100	15
Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice	An attack that never misses.
Double SlapDouble Slap	normal	15	85	10
Double SlapDouble Slap	Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Fly (Yellow Forest)Fly	flying		90	100	15	Yellow Forest
Fly (Yellow Forest)Fly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	100	30	MT01MT01
AgilityAgility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15	MT04MT04
Body SlamBody Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20	MT05MT05
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20	MT06MT06
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	0	100	40	MT07MT07
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	120	100	15	MT08MT08
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
EndureEndure	normal	0	100	10	MT11MT11
EndureEndure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	70	100	15	MT13MT13
HeadbuttHeadbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	65	100	20	MT18MT18
Knock OffKnock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Pay DayPay Day	normal	40	100	20	MT19MT19
Pay DayPay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
RolloutRollout	rock	30	90	20	MT20MT20
RolloutRollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic TossSeismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	MT22MT22
Seismic TossSeismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	MT24MT24
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	85	15	MT26MT26
SwaggerSwagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
ThunderpunchThunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	MT27MT27
ThunderpunchThunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Zap CannonZap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	MT30MT30
Zap CannonZap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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