National No. 25

Partner Pikachu

Mouse Pokémon

Generation I starter
Alternative form
0.4 m Size
6 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0025
Partner Pikachu

Description

Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

Abilities

Ability 1

Static

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Hidden Ability

Lightning Rod

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.4 m / 1'31"
Weight 6 kg / 13.23 lbs
Color Yellow
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 86
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field / Fairy
Base Egg Cycle 10
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 2560 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 190
Catch Chances

has a 35.2% capture chance

has a 47.7% capture chance

has a 59.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Let's Go, Pikachu / Let's Go, Eevee · Generation VII
Form Partner Pikachu
Form type Alternative form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Pikachu
French Pikachu
German Pikachu
Spanish Pikachu
Italian Pikachu
Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu
Korean 피카츄 Pikachu
Chinese 皮卡丘 Béikāchīu · Píkǎqiū

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.

35 descriptions Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Pichu
Nº172
Pikachu
Nº025 Pichu · Up from LV. with the maximum happiness level
Pikachu Rock Star
Nº025 Pikachu Rock Star
Pikachu Belle
Nº025 Pikachu Belle
Pikachu Pop Star
Nº025 Pikachu Pop Star
Pikachu Ph.D.
Nº025 Pikachu Ph.D.
Pikachu Libre
Nº025 Pikachu Libre
Cosplay Pikachu
Nº025 Cosplay Pikachu
Original Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Original Cap
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Hoenn Cap
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Sinnoh Cap
Unova Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Unova Cap
Kalos Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Kalos Cap
Alola Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Alola Cap
Partner Cap Pikachu
Nº025 Partner Cap
Partner Pikachu
Nº025 starter
World Cap Pikachu
Nº025 World Cap
Gigantamax Pikachu
Nº025 Gigantamax factor
Raichu
Nº026 Pikachu · Thunder Stone
Alolan Raichu
Nº026 Alolan Form
Mega Raichu X
Nº026 raichunite-x
Mega Raichu Y
Nº026 raichunite-y

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Partner Pikachu

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
45
-
105 - 152
200 - 294
Attack
80
-
76 - 145
148 - 284
Defense
50
-
49 - 112
94 - 218
Sp Attack.
75
-
72 - 139
139 - 273
Defense Esp.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Speed
120
+2 EV
112 - 189
220 - 372
Total
430
+2 EV
-
-
Life
45
Lv 50: 105 - 152 Lv 100: 200 - 294
At.
80
Lv 50: 76 - 145 Lv 100: 148 - 284
Df.
50
Lv 50: 49 - 112 Lv 100: 94 - 218
At. Esp.
75
Lv 50: 72 - 139 Lv 100: 139 - 273
Df. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Vel. +2 EV
120
Lv 50: 112 - 189 Lv 100: 220 - 372
Total +2 EV
430

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Thunder Shock No.84 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Growl No.45 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Tail Whip No.39 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 3
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 6
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Double Kick No.24 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
PP 30
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Double Team No.104 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Thunder Wave No.86 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 15
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 90%
Light Screen No.113 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 18
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Thunderbolt No.85 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 21
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Slam No.21 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 27
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Thunder No.87 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 30
PP 10
Attack 110
Hit 70%