Accent Image to accompany hero

Pikachuin Pokémon SoulGold

electric

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.

Pikachu in Pokémon SoulGold

Gmax Pikachu is #25 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.

Type
Electric
Dex
#025
Abilities
Static(Primary)

Paralyzes on contact.

Lightning Rod(Secondary)

Draws electrical moves.

Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
field, fairy
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
190
pokeball
Poké Ball15.6%
greatball
Great Ball21.3%
ultraball
Ultra Ball26.1%
Base Exp
112
EV Yield
2 Speed
Wild Held Items
Weak To
ground ×2
Resists
electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Base form
Level up Pichu with high friendship
Use Thunder Stone on Pikachu
Use Strangesouvenir on Pikachu

How to Obtain

This form of Pikachu has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve pichu to get one.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (7)

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

Tail WhipLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)normal
PWR0ACC100PP30
Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
Thunder ShockLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)electric
PWR40ACC100PP30
An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Play NiceLevel: 4(Pichu · Level 4)normal
PWR0ACC0PP20
Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail.
Sweet KissLevel: 8(Pichu · Level 8)fairy
PWR0ACC75PP10
Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion.
NuzzleLevel: 12(Pichu · Level 12)electric
PWR20ACC100PP20
Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it.
Nasty PlotLevel: 16(Pichu · Level 16)dark
PWR0ACC0PP20
Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
CharmLevel: 20(Pichu · Level 20)fairy
PWR0ACC100PP20
Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.

Type Summary

1
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
0
Immunities
14
Neutral

Weaknesses

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

Resistances & Immunities

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

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