Pikachu
Pikachu Starter
Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Pikachu is No. 0025 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon. Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Pikachu first belongs to Generation I. Pikachu does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Speed, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Static and Lightning Rod, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Pikachu Starter at a glance
- Type
- ELECTRIC
- Weak to
- GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 120
- Abilities
- Static, Lightning Rod (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Raichu — Use Item · Thunder Stone
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Weight
- 6.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 190
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Pikachu Starter is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Electric typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
This intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
It raises its tail to check its sur roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light ning in this pose.