Where can I find Starter Pikachu in SoulGold?

Starter Pikachu cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Starter Pikachu?

Starter Pikachu is a electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Starter Pikachu learn in SoulGold?

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

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Pikachuin Pokémon SoulGold

electric

3 Forms Available:

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

3 Forms Available

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

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

151

EV Yield

2 Speed

Wild Held Items

Lightball(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2

Resists

electric ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Gmax,Starter

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 also receive one as a gift in Goldenrod City Bills House at level 25.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Goldenrod City Bills House	Lv. 25	gift	starter	-	-

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.

Sandshrew

ground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Sandslash

ground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Nidoqueen

poisonground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Nidoking

poisonground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Diglett

ground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Dugtrio

ground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Geodude

rockground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Graveler

rockground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Golem

rockground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Onix

rockground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Cubone

ground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Marowak

ground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Rhyhorn

groundrock

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Rhydon

groundrock

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Wooper

waterground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Quagsire

waterground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Gligar

groundflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Steelix

steelground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Swinub

iceground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

Piloswine

iceground

2× STAB damage • Immune to electric

2×Good

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