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Pikachu - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Pikachu, including its Learnset 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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Pikachu - Type and Abilities

Pikachu - Type

Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon
Pokemon - Pikachu
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Electric Image -

Pikachu 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
-

Pikachu Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

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Pikachu Abilities

Name Description
Static Contact with the Pokemon may cause paralysis.

Pikachu Hidden Ability

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

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Max Raids The main method of obtaining hidden abilities is through Max Raids. In higher tier raids, Pokemon will have a higher chance of having hidden abilities.
Trading You can trade with other players for Pokemon with hidden abilities. Visit our trading board to post requests!
Ability Patch The Ability Patch is an item introduce in the Crown Tundra DLC that replaces a Pokemon's ability with another ability. This can be purchased at the Max Lair from the Dynite Ore vendor for 200 Dynite Ore
Breeding Parent Pokemon with hidden abilities have a chance of passing down their hidden ability when paired with another Pokemon or a Ditto.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Pikachu Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Field Egg GroupField Pokemon - Fairy Egg GroupFairy

Egg Groups Determine Compatibility

Pokemon can be classified into egg groups which determine who they can be partnered with for breeding. Pokemon of the same egg group can breed, producing the base evolution of the female parent.

List of Egg Groups

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
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EVs Boost Your Pokemon's Stats

Effort Values or EVs are hidden stats that Pokemon obtain upon defeating certain Pokemon. Each Pokemon yield different EVs for each stat, making it ideal to frequently fight one Pokemon to gain an advantage.

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Base Stats of Pikachu

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

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Evolution Chart of Pikachu

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

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Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu

Pokédex Entries

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Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
When it smashes its opponents with its bolt- shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.

Gigantamax Pikachu's G-Max Move

G-Max Volt Crash.jpg

Move Type Effect
G-Max Volt Crash Pokemon Electric Image An Electric-type attack that Gigantamax Pikachu use. This move paralyzes opponents.

Where to find Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax Pikachu and Eevee.jpg
Gigantamax Pikachu can be received in the wild station by talking to the girl at the left side corner of the station. You can only get Gigantamax Pikachu when you have a save file of Let's Go Pikachu in your Nintendo Switch.

Be reminded that you don't need to finish Let's Go Pikachu a save file is the only requirement for this. Also take note that this Pikachu does not evolve like it's counterpart in the Let's Go games.

Locations Where Pikachu Appears

Where to find Pikachu

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Stony Wilderness Rain Uncommon

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 4
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Rare
Stony Wilderness Thunderstorm Uncommon
Forest of Focus
Fog Sandstorm Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Rare

Set Location

Map Weather
Rolling Fields Thunderstorm
Fields of Honor Thunderstorm
Soothing Wetlands Thunderstorm
Forest of Focus
Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Motostoke Riverbank Den (C) No
Motostoke Riverbank Rare Den (C) No
Giant's Mirror Den (C) No
Giant's Mirror Rare Den (C) Yes
Giant's Cap Den (B) No
Lake of Outrage Den (D) No
Lake of Outrage Rare Den (D) 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

See our detailed maps for info on all Pokemon locations and Raid Battles around the Crown Tundra!
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Learnset of Pikachu

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Charm Pokemon Fairy Image - 100 20
Base Growl Pokemon Normal Image - 100 40
Base Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
Base Nuzzle Pokemon Electric Image 20 100 20
Base Play Nice Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
Base Quick Attack Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 30
Base Sweet Kiss Pokemon Fairy Image - 75 10
Base Tail Whip Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Thunder Shock Pokemon Electric Image 40 100 30
4 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
8 Double Team Pokemon Normal Image - - 15
12 Electro Ball Pokemon Electric Image - 100 10
16 Feint Pokemon Normal Image 30 100 10
20 Spark Pokemon Electric Image 65 100 20
24 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
28 Slam Pokemon Normal Image 80 75 20
32 Discharge Pokemon Electric Image 80 100 15
36 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
40 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
44 Thunder Pokemon Electric Image 110 70 10

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
TM02 Pay Day Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 20
TM05 Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Image 75 100 15
TM14 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
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
TM43 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
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
TM87 Draining Kiss Pokemon Fairy Image 50 100 10
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
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
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
TR80 Electro Ball Pokemon Electric Image - 100 10
TR86 Wild Charge Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR90 Play Rough Pokemon Fairy Image 90 90 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Rising Voltage Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20

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
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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MachampMachamp Gigantamax MachampGigantamax Machamp GastlyGastly
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IvysaurIvysaur VenusaurVenusaur Gigantamax VenusaurGigantamax Venusaur
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PoliwagPoliwag PoliwhirlPoliwhirl PoliwrathPoliwrath
PsyduckPsyduck GolduckGolduck SandshrewSandshrew
SandslashSandslash CuboneCubone MarowakMarowak
KangaskhanKangaskhan HorseaHorsea SeadraSeadra
ExeggcuteExeggcute ExeggutorExeggutor PorygonPorygon
JynxJynx ElectabuzzElectabuzz MagmarMagmar
Nidoran♀Nidoran♀ NidorinaNidorina NidoqueenNidoqueen
Nidoran♂Nidoran♂ NidorinoNidorino NidokingNidoking
OmanyteOmanyte OmastarOmastar KabutoKabuto
KabutopsKabutops AerodactylAerodactyl ZubatZubat
GolbatGolbat DratiniDratini DragonairDragonair
DragoniteDragonite ArticunoArticuno ZapdosZapdos
MoltresMoltres MewtwoMewtwo MewMew

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