Where can I find Pichu in SoulGold?

Pichu can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Pichu is a electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Pichu learn in SoulGold?

Pichu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Pichuin Pokémon SoulGold

electric

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Tiny Mouse Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Electric

Dex

#172

Abilities

Static(Primary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Lightning Rod(Secondary)

Draws electrical moves.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Spikyeared

Evolution Chain

Pichu

Base form

→

Pikachu

Level up Pichu with high friendship

→

Raichu

Use Thunder Stone on Pikachu

→

Raichu (Alola)

Use Strangesouvenir on Pikachu

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How to Obtain

You can catch Pichu in Route 31 (very rare). Wild ones range from level five to six. You can also receive one as a gift in Route 25 at level 10.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Route 25	Lv. 10	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (7)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	40	100	30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
4	Play NiceLevel: 4Play Nice	normal	0	0	20
4	Play NiceLevel: 4Play Nice	Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail.
8	Sweet KissLevel: 8Sweet Kiss	fairy	0	75	10
8	Sweet KissLevel: 8Sweet Kiss	Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion.
12	NuzzleLevel: 12Nuzzle	electric	20	100	20
12	NuzzleLevel: 12Nuzzle	Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it.
16	Nasty PlotLevel: 16Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
16	Nasty PlotLevel: 16Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
20	CharmLevel: 20Charm	fairy	0	100	20
20	CharmLevel: 20Charm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
BideBide	normal	1	0	10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
PresentPresent	normal	1	90	15
PresentPresent	A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Double SlapDouble Slap	normal	15	85	10
Double SlapDouble Slap	Repeatedly slaps the foe 2 to 5 times.
WishWish	normal	0	0	10
WishWish	A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.
ChargeCharge	electric	0	0	20
ChargeCharge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
Fake OutFake Out	normal	40	100	10
Fake OutFake Out	Moves 1st and flinches. Only works on user's 1st turn.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
TickleTickle	normal	0	100	20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Lucky ChantLucky Chant	normal	0	0	30
Lucky ChantLucky Chant	Prevents the foe from landing critical hits.
BestowBestow	normal	0	0	15
BestowBestow	The user gives its held item to the foe.
Disarming VoiceDisarming Voice	fairy	40	0	15
Disarming VoiceDisarming Voice	Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded.
Electric TerrainElectric Terrain	electric	0	0	10
Electric TerrainElectric Terrain	Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.