Pikachuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electric

6 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

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 Johto Dex · #025 National

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

None

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

Pikachu appears common in Yellow Forest while surfing. Their levels scale with your badge count.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	ThundershockLevel: 1Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
7	CharmLevel: 7Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
7	CharmLevel: 7Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
10	Quick AttackLevel: 10Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
13	Double KickLevel: 13Double Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
13	Double KickLevel: 13Double Kick	A double kicking attack.
18	Thunder WaveLevel: 18Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC90	PP20
18	Thunder WaveLevel: 18Thunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
21	Mud SlapLevel: 21Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
21	Mud SlapLevel: 21Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
23	Double TeamLevel: 23Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
23	Double TeamLevel: 23Double Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
26	SparkLevel: 26Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
26	SparkLevel: 26Spark	An attack that may cause paralysis.
29	Iron TailLevel: 29Iron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
29	Iron TailLevel: 29Iron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
34	ExtremespeedLevel: 34Extremespeed	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP5
34	ExtremespeedLevel: 34Extremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
37	Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
37	Body SlamLevel: 37Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
42	ThunderboltLevel: 42Thunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
42	ThunderboltLevel: 42Thunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
45	AgilityLevel: 45Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
45	AgilityLevel: 45Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
50	Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
50	Wild ChargeLevel: 50Wild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
53	Light ScreenLevel: 53Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
53	Light ScreenLevel: 53Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
58	ThunderLevel: 58Thunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10
58	ThunderLevel: 58Thunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (5)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Pikachu cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
10	Sweet KissLevel: 10(Pichu · Level 10)Sweet Kiss	fairy	PWR0	ACC75	PP10	Pichu · Level 10
10	Sweet KissLevel: 10(Pichu · Level 10)Sweet Kiss	A move that may confuse the foe.
13	Nasty PlotLevel: 13(Pichu · Level 13)Nasty Plot	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Pichu · Level 13
13	Nasty PlotLevel: 13(Pichu · Level 13)Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
23	Scary FaceLevel: 23(Pichu · Level 23)Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Pichu · Level 23
23	Scary FaceLevel: 23(Pichu · Level 23)Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
28	SingLevel: 28(Pichu · Level 28)Sing	normal	PWR0	ACC75	PP15	Pichu · Level 28
28	SingLevel: 28(Pichu · Level 28)Sing	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
38	Petal DanceLevel: 38(Pichu · Level 38)Petal Dance	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	Pichu · Level 38
38	Petal DanceLevel: 38(Pichu · Level 38)Petal Dance	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice	fairy	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
Disarm VoiceDisarm Voice	An attack that never misses.
Double SlapDouble Slap	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP10
Double SlapDouble Slap	Repeatedly slaps 2-5 times.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
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
Surf (Yellow Forest)Surf	water		PWR90	ACC100	PP15	Yellow Forest
Surf (Yellow Forest)Surf	A strong Watertype attack.

TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC90	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Pikachu. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Pikachu resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

electric0.5×flying0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Pikachu, either offensively or defensively.

Pikachuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry