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Pikachu Moves & Learnsetin Pokémon Polished Crystal
electric• 66 total moves
Complete moveset and learnset for Pikachu in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which moves Pikachu can learn by level up, TM/HM, egg moves, and move tutors.
Move Summary
18
Level Up
27
TM/HM
16
Move Tutor
4
Egg Moves
66
Total
Level Up Moves (18)
Moves that Pikachu learns naturally as it levels up.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock | electric | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 5Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 7Charm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack | normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | ||||||
| Double KickLevel: 13Double Kick | fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A double kicking attack. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 18Thunder Wave | electric | 0 | 90 | 20 | ||
| A move that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Mud SlapLevel: 21Mud Slap | ground | 20 | 100 | 10 | ||
| An attack that lowers accuracy. | ||||||
| Double TeamLevel: 23Double Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 26Spark | electric | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Iron TailLevel: 29Iron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ExtremespeedLevel: 34Extremespeed | normal | 80 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A powerful firststrike attack. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltLevel: 42Thunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 45Agility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A charge that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 53Light Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ThunderLevel: 58Thunder | electric | 110 | 70 | 10 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. |
Egg Moves (4)
Moves that Pikachu can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice | fairy | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| An attack that never misses. | |||||
| Double SlapDouble Slap | normal | 15 | 85 | 10 | |
| Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | 0 | 100 | 5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times. | |||||
| ReversalReversal | fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | |
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. |
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 | 90 | 100 | 15 | |||
| 1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack |
TM/HM Moves (27)
Moves that Pikachu can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 110 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Removes Reflect and Light Screen. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| SwiftSwift | normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM39TM39 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 60 | 100 | 25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM57TM57 | |
| A charge that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM70TM70 | |
| A move that lowers the foe's accuracy. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Switches out after making its attack. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 90 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A move that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | fighting | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. |
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Move Tutor Moves (16)
Moves that Pikachu can learn from Move Tutors found throughout the game.
| MT | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgilityAgility | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | MT01MT01 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Speed. | ||||||
| Body SlamBody Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | MT04MT04 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| CharmCharm | fairy | 0 | 100 | 20 | MT05MT05 | |
| Sharply lowers the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | MT06MT06 | |
| Returns a physical attack double. | ||||||
| Defense CurlDefense Curl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | MT07MT07 | |
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Double EdgeDouble Edge | normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | MT08MT08 | |
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | MT11MT11 | |
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | ||||||
| HeadbuttHeadbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | MT13MT13 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Knock OffKnock Off | dark | 65 | 100 | 20 | MT18MT18 | |
| Slaps down the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Pay DayPay Day | normal | 40 | 100 | 20 | MT19MT19 | |
| Throws coins. Gets them back later. | ||||||
| RolloutRollout | rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | MT20MT20 | |
| Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | ||||||
| Seismic TossSeismic Toss | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | MT22MT22 | |
| Damage equals the user's level. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | MT24MT24 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | MT26MT26 | |
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. | ||||||
| ThunderpunchThunderpunch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | MT27MT27 | |
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | ||||||
| Zap CannonZap Cannon | electric | 120 | 50 | 5 | MT30MT30 | |
| An attack that always paralyzes. |
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