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Pichu - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Pichu, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Pichu - Type and Abilities

Pichu - Type

Pichu
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Pokemon - Pichu
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image -

Pichu Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Pichu Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

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Pichu Abilities

Name Description
Static Contact with the Pokemon may cause paralysis.

Pichu Hidden Ability

Name Description
Lightning Rod Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Special Attack.

Pichu Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Undiscovered Egg GroupUndiscovered

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Spd+1

Base Stats of Pichu

HP
20
Atk
40
Def
15
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
35
Speed
60
Total Base Stats
205

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Evolution Chart of Pichu

Evolution Line
Pichu ImagePichu Lvl + High Friendship
→		 Pikachu ImagePikachu Thunder Stone Image Thunder Stone
→		 Raichu ImageRaichu

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Locations Where Pichu Appears

Where to find Pichu

Set Location

Map Weather
Forest of Focus
Hail Snow Thunderstorm

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Motostoke Riverbank Den (C) No
Giant's Cap Den (B) No
Hammerlocke Hills Rare Den (B) No
Honeycalm Sea Rare Den A Yes
Challenge Beach Rare Den F Yes
Forest of Focus Rare Den C Yes
Fields of Honor Rare Den F Yes

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Learnset of Pichu

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Tail Whip Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Thunder Shock Pokemon Electric Image 40 100 30
4 Play Nice Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
8 Sweet Kiss Pokemon Fairy Image - 75 10
12 Nuzzle Pokemon Electric Image 20 100 20
16 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
20 Charm Pokemon Fairy Image - 100 20

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM00 Mega Punch Pokemon Normal Image 80 85 20
TM01 Mega Kick Pokemon Normal Image 120 75 5
TM05 Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Image 75 100 15
TM14 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM29 Charm Pokemon Fairy Image - 100 20
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM41 Helping Hand Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TM59 Fling Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM80 Volt Switch Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
TM82 Electroweb Pokemon Electric Image 55 95 15
TM90 Electric Terrain Pokemon Electric Image - 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR08 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR09 Thunder Pokemon Electric Image 110 70 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR21 Reversal Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 15
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR30 Encore Pokemon Normal Image - 100 5
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR35 Uproar Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10
TR68 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
TR77 Grass Knot Pokemon Grass Image - 100 20
TR86 Wild Charge Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR90 Play Rough Pokemon Fairy Image 90 90 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Tickle Pokemon Normal Image - 100 20
Flail Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
Charge Pokemon Electric Image - 100 20
Disarming Voice Pokemon Fairy Image 40 - 15
Wish Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
Wish Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
Fake Out Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 10
Present Pokemon Normal Image - 90 15
Volt Tackle Pokemon Electric Image 120 100 15

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Pichu in Other Pokemon Games

Pichu in Other Pokemon Games
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