Pikachuin Pokémon SoulGold
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.
Paralyzes on contact.
Draws electrical moves.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
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.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Learned from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tail WhipLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | |||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 1(Pichu · Level 1)Thunder Shock | electric | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | |||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | |||||||
| Play NiceLevel: 4(Pichu · Level 4)Play Nice | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |||
| Befriend the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | |||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 8(Pichu · Level 8)Sweet Kiss | fairy | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP10 | |||
| Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | |||||||
| NuzzleLevel: 12(Pichu · Level 12)Nuzzle | electric | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Rubs its cheeks against the foe, paralyzing it. | |||||||
| Nasty PlotLevel: 16(Pichu · Level 16)Nasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |||
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | |||||||
| CharmLevel: 20(Pichu · Level 20)Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | |||||||
Type Summary
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.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Pikachu, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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