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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

Pikachu Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Pikachu is a Pokemon in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Learn how to get Pikachu, its Gen 3 learnset, what level does Pikachu evolve, evolution details, abilities, and type strengths and weaknesses here!

Pokedex List
Pokemon FRLG - Arbok Arbok
(#24) 		Pokemon FRLG - Pikachu Pikachu
(#25) 		Pokemon FRLG - Raichu Raichu
(#26)

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How to Get Pikachu

Found in the Following Locations

※ Encounter rates can vary depending on the game version.

Location Encounter Rate
Power Plant Uncommon
Viridian Forest Rare

Pikachu can be found at the locations listed above. This means that you will need to go to one of the areas and either catch them in the wild, trade for them from an NPC, or obtain it as a gift.

Obtained via Evolution

Evolution Line
Pokemon FRLG - Pichu Pichu High Friendship
→		 Pokemon FRLG - Pikachu Pikachu Use Thunderstone
→		 Pokemon FRLG - Raichu Raichu

To get Pikachu, you will need to get them via evolution. This means that you will need to get their pre-evolution first and then fulfill their evolution requirement to get this Pokemon.

Pikachu Game Data

Basic Info and Type

Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon
Pokemon FRLG - Pikachu
Type 1 Pokemon FRLG - Electric
Type 2 -
Egg Group Field
Fairy
Height 0.4m
Weight 6lbs

Abilities

Ability Effect
Static The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.

List of All Abilities

Weakness and Resistances

Multiplier Type
Takes 2x Damage
Pokemon FRLG - Ground
Takes 0.5x Damage
Pokemon FRLG - Electric Pokemon FRLG - Steel Pokemon FRLG - Flying
Takes 1x Damage
Pokemon FRLG - Dark Pokemon FRLG - Dragon Pokemon FRLG - Ghost Pokemon FRLG - Rock Pokemon FRLG - Bug Pokemon FRLG - Psychic Pokemon FRLG - Poison Pokemon FRLG - Grass Pokemon FRLG - Fire Pokemon FRLG - Water Pokemon FRLG - Ice Pokemon FRLG - Fighting Pokemon FRLG - Normal

Note that Type Effectiveness does not take Abilities into account.

Weakness and Type Chart

Pikachu Base Stats

HP
35
Atk
55
Def
40
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
50
Speed
90
Total
320

Pikachu Evolution Chart

What Level Does Pikachu Evolve?

Evolution Line
Pokemon FRLG - Pichu Pichu High Friendship
→		 Pokemon FRLG - Pikachu Pikachu Use Thunderstone
→		 Pokemon FRLG - Raichu Raichu

Pikachu's evolution into Raichu revolves around having a Thunderstone. Gaining EXP isn't important in this case, as you can do this regardless of the level.

Where to Get Thunderstone and How to Use

Pikachu Gen 3 Learnset

Level Up Learnset in FRLG

Lv.
Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
1 Thunder Shock Pokemon FRLG - Electric 40 100 30
1 Growl Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 40
6 Tail Whip Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 30
8 Thunder Wave Pokemon FRLG - Electric - 100 20
11 Quick Attack Pokemon FRLG - Normal 40 100 30
15 Double Team Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 15
20 Slam Pokemon FRLG - Normal 80 75 20
26 Thunderbolt Pokemon FRLG - Electric 95 100 15
33 Agility Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 30
41 Thunder Pokemon FRLG - Electric 120 70 10
50 Light Screen Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 30

TM and HM Learnset in FRLG

No.
Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
HM04 Strength Pokemon FRLG - Normal 80 100 15
HM05 Flash Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 70 20
HM06 Rock Smash Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 20 100 15
TM01 Focus Punch Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 150 100 20
TM06 Toxic Pokemon FRLG - Poison - 85 10
TM10 Hidden Power Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 15
TM16 Light Screen Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 30
TM17 Protect Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10
TM18 Rain Dance Pokemon FRLG - Water - - 5
TM21 Frustration Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 20
TM23 Iron Tail Pokemon FRLG - Steel 100 75 15
TM24 Thunderbolt Pokemon FRLG - Electric 95 100 15
TM25 Thunder Pokemon FRLG - Electric 120 70 10
TM27 Return Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 20
TM28 Dig Pokemon FRLG - Ground 60 100 10
TM31 Brick Break Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 75 100 15
TM32 Double Team Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 15
TM34 Shock Wave Pokemon FRLG - Electric 60 - 20
TM42 Facade Pokemon FRLG - Normal 70 100 20
TM43 Secret Power Pokemon FRLG - Normal 70 100 20
TM44 Rest Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 10
TM45 Attract Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 15

Move Tutor Learnset in FRLG

Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
Body Slam Pokemon FRLG - Normal 85 100 15
Counter Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 1 100 20
Double-Edge Pokemon FRLG - Normal 120 100 15
Mega Kick Pokemon FRLG - Normal 120 75 5
Mega Punch Pokemon FRLG - Normal 80 85 20
Mimic Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 10
Seismic Toss Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 1 100 20
Substitute Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10
Thunder Wave Pokemon FRLG - Electric - 100 20

Egg Move Learnset in FRLG

Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
Bide Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 10
Charge Pokemon FRLG - Electric - 100 20
Double Slap Pokemon FRLG - Normal 15 85 10
Encore Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 5
Present Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 90 15
Reversal Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 1 100 15
Wish Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 10

Learnset from Pre-Evolution in FRLG

Move
Pre-Evo (Lv.)
 Type
Power
Acc.
PP
Charm
Pichu (1)		 Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 20
Sweet Kiss
Pichu (11)		 Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 75 10

Pikachu Pokedex Number

Pokedex List
Pokemon FRLG - Arbok Arbok
(#24) 		Pokemon FRLG - Pikachu Pikachu
(#25) 		Pokemon FRLG - Raichu Raichu
(#26)

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List of All Pokemon by Type

Grass TypeGrass Water TypeWater Fire TypeFire
Electric TypeElectric Ice TypeIce Fighting TypeFighting
Ground TypeGround Poison TypePoison Flying TypeFlying
Psychic TypePsychic Bug TypeBug Rock TypeRock
Ghost TypeGhost Dragon TypeDragon Dark TypeDark
Steel TypeSteel Normal TypeNormal -

List of Pokemon by Egg Group

Grass Egg GroupGrass Monster Egg GroupMonster Dragon Egg GroupDragon
Water 1 Egg GroupWater 1 Water 2 Egg GroupWater 2 Water 3 Egg GroupWater 3
Bug Egg GroupBug Flying Egg GroupFlying Field Egg GroupField
Fairy Egg GroupFairy Human-like Egg GroupHuman-like Mineral Egg GroupMineral
Amorphous Egg GroupAmorphous Undiscovered Egg GroupUndiscovered Ditto Egg GroupDitto

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