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Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pikachu - How to Get, Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks
✬ Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Shiny Rewards:
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☆ Check out all PLA Pokemon Transferrable to BDSP!
★ Finish the story → Story Walkthrough
┣ Complete the Dex → Pokemon Locations / Trading Board
┗ Research Tasks → Best Tasks / Farm Research Points
| Pikachu in Other Pokemon Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 SV |
 SWSH |
 BDSP |
 PLA |
Pikachu is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Pikachu and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Pikachu learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Pikachu.
| Hisui Pokedex | ||
|---|---|---|
 Pichu(#55) |
Pikachu (#56) |
 Raichu(#57) |
List of Contents
How to Get Pikachu
All Map Locations
Obsidian Fieldlands
| Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List
Crimson Mirelands
| Crimson Mirelands Map Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Crimson Mirelands Map and Pokemon List
Cobalt Coastlands
| Cobalt Coastlands Map Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
Cobalt Coastlands Map and Pokemon List
Locations where Pikachu Appears
| Pikachu Habitats | |
|---|---|
| Obsidian Fields |
Nature's Pantry |
| Crimson Mirelands |
Golden Lowlands |
| Cobalt Coastlands |
Windbreak Stand |
| Coronet Highlands | Not Found Here |
| Alabaster Icelands | Not Found Here |
Time and Weather when Pikachu Appears
| Favored Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Time | |
| Weather | |
| Times of Day | Weather Conditions | |
|---|---|---|
 Morning Midday Evening Nightfall |  Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy |  Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm |
Can Also Be Caught in Space-Time Distortions
In addition to its Pokedex entry location, Pikachu can be caught randomly in Space-Time Distortions as well.
Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon
Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks
This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.
| Map |
|---|
| Obsidian Fieldlands |
Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon
Can be found near Nature's Pantry in Obsidian Fieldlands
Pikachu can appear at the northeastern area of Nature's Pantry in Obsidian Fieldlands, near the cliff overlooking the river.
If Pikachu doesn't appear, you can explore the area for a bit and come back or head back to Jubilife Village and return to Obsidian Fieldlands until it spawns.
| Pikachu Location in Obsidian Fieldlands |
|---|
 |
Recommended Nature for Pikachu
Natures that increase Special Attack
| Recommended Natures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modest +Sp. Atk, -Atk |
Mild +Sp. Atk, -Def |
Rash +Sp. Atk, -Sp. Def |
Most of Pikachu's Electric-type moves are special attacks, so it is recommended to use a Pikachu with a Nature that boosts its Special Attack stat.
You can also use Natures that increase Speed
| Recommended Natures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Timid +Spd, -Atk |
Hasty +Spd, -Def |
Naive +Spd, -Sp. Def |
As an alternative, you can also use a Pikachu with a Nature that boosts its Speed stat, which helps it attack more frequently in the turn order. Do take note that since its Special Attack stat does not receive boosts, its attacks will be weaker.
Nature Chart and How to Check Natures
Pikachu Evolution
| Evolution Line | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pichu
|
High Friendship
→ |
Pikachu
|
 Thunder Stone
→ |
Raichu
|
Research Tasks for Pikachu
Research Tasks and Objectives
| Research Task | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
 |
Number caught | 1/2/4/10/15 |
| Number of light specimens you've caught | 1/2/5/7/10 | |
| Number you've caught without being spotted | 1/2/4/6/10 | |
| Number defeated | 1/2/4/6/10 | |
| Times you've seen it use Thunder Shock | 1/3/6/12/25 | |
|
Times you've seen it use Thunder Bolt | 1/3/8/20/40 |
| Number of dfferent forms you've obtained | 2 | |
|
Number you've evolved | 1/2/3 |
= 2 Research LevelsHow to Complete Pikachu's Research Tasks Fast
Without being spotted, catch four. If you haven't caught both a male and a female in those three, defeat one.
As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.
Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex
Pikachu Type and Basic Info
Pikachu - Basic Info
| Category | Mouse Pokemon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
|
||
| Height | 1' 04" | Weight | 13.2 lbs |
| Pokedex Entry | Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them. | ||
Preferred Foods
| Preferred Foods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Springy Mushroom
|
 Dazzling Honey
|
 Hearty Grains
|
 Plump Beans
|
|
Item Drops (Items Carried)
| Items Carried | |
|---|---|
 Spoiled Apricorn
|
 Oran Berry
|
Pikachu Type Effectiveness
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Takes 4x damage (Weakness) |
|
| Takes 2x damage (Weakness) |
|
| Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance) |
|
| Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance) |
|
| Takes 0x damage (Immunity) |
|
Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Pikachu
Pikachu Base Stats
| HP | 35 |
|
| Atk | 55 |
|
| Def | 40 |
|
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
|
| Sp. Def | 50 |
|
| Speed | 90 |
|
| Total Base Stats | 320 |
|
Pikachu Learnset
Learnset by Leveling Up
| Lv. (Master) | Move | Type | BP | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (9) | Thunder Shock |
|
40 | 100 | 25 |
| 5 (14) | Quick Attack |
|
40 | 100 | 20 |
| 9 (18) | Thunder Wave |
|
0 | 90 | 20 |
| 15 (25) | Swift |
|
60 | - | 20 |
| 21 (31) | Spark |
|
65 | 100 | 20 |
| 29 (40) | Thunderbolt |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| 37 (48) | Iron Tail |
|
100 | 75 | 5 |
| 47 (59) | Thunder |
|
100 | 75 | 5 |
Learned from the Training Grounds
| Move | Type | BP | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash |
|
40 | 100 | 20 |
| Swift |
|
60 | - | 20 |
| Calm Mind |
|
0 | - | 10 |
| Rest |
|
0 | - | 10 |
| Baby-Doll Eyes |
|
0 | 100 | 20 |
| Thunder Punch |
|
75 | 100 | 10 |
| Iron Tail |
|
100 | 75 | 5 |
| Charge Beam |
|
50 | 90 | 15 |
| Wild Charge |
|
85 | 100 | 10 |
| Play Rough |
|
85 | 90 | 10 |
| Thunderbolt |
|
80 | 100 | 10 |
| Volt Tackle |
|
120 | 100 | 5 |
Pikachu Pokedex Number
| Hisui Pokedex | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Pichu (#55) |
Pikachu (#56) |
Raichu (#57) |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides
Pikachu in Other Pokemon Games
| Pikachu in Other Pokemon Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SV |
SWSH |
BDSP |
PLA |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex
Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon
Special Pokemon
| Special Pokemon | ||
|---|---|---|
 Starter Pokemon |
 Alpha Pokemon |
 Noble Pokemon |
Pokemon by Generation
| Pokemon Generations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 |
 Gen 2 |
 Gen 3 |
 Gen 4 |
 Gen 5 |
 Gen 6 |
 Gen 7 |
 Gen 8 |
Pokemon by Type
| Types | ||
|---|---|---|
 Bug |
 Dark |
 Dragon |
| Electric |
Fairy |
Fighting |
 Fire |
Flying |
 Ghost |
 Grass |
Ground |
 Ice |
| Normal |
 Poison |
Psychic |
 Rock |
Steel |
 Water |
Pokemon by Stats
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