Stats & Training
Speed and Attack carry most of Pikachu's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Pikachu Weakness
Ground moves hit Pikachu for super-effective damage. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Onix builds →Dig 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x66-79% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Geodude builds →Dig 2x131-154%KO Bulldoze 2x100-119%KO | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x104-124%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x126-150%KO Bulldoze 2x97-115%KO Sand Tomb 2x59-71% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x82-97% Bulldoze 2x63-75% Mud-Slap 2x22-26% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Onix builds →Dig 2x92-108%KO Bulldoze 2x71-83% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Geodude builds →Dig 2x133-158%KO Bulldoze 2x101-121%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x113-133%KO Dig 2x110-129%KO Bulldoze 2x81-96% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x131-154%KO Bulldoze 2x99-117%KO Sand Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x63-75% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Onix builds →Dig 2x89-107%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Geodude builds →Dig 2x137-162%KO Bulldoze 2x104-122%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x113-134%KO Dig 2x111-130%KO Bulldoze 2x83-99% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x130-154%KO Bulldoze 2x100-118%KO Sand Tomb 2x59-71% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% Mud-Slap 2x22-28% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x242-285%KO Bulldoze 2x147-174%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Onix builds →Dig 2x91-108%KO Bulldoze 2x71-84% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x183-216%KO Drill Run 2x147-174%KO Dig 2x147-174%KO Bulldoze 2x112-132%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x140-165%KO Earth Power 2x117-138%KO Dig 2x112-132%KO Bulldoze 2x86-102%KO | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x132-156%KO Bulldoze 2x102-120%KO Sand Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x234-276%KO Bulldoze 2x142-168%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% Sand Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO Drill Run 2x142-168%KO Dig 2x142-168%KO Bulldoze 2x107-126%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x134-159%KO Earth Power 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x110-129%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x160-188%KO Dig 2x129-153%KO Bulldoze 2x97-115%KO Sand Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Excadrill can KO Pikachu with Earthquake (323-381%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (314-369%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x323-381%KO Rapid Spin54-64% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pikachu View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x314-369%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Sitting between Pichu and Raichu, Pikachu is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+30 from Pichu). The final form adds another 165 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pikachu to get Pichu eggs easily using 47 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Bestow, Bide, Charge and 12 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pikachu Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Pikachu's strengths as a physical attacker. Lightball provides extra utility, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Static rounds out the package.
Best Build
Pikachu best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Toxic
- Thunderbolt
- Quick Attack
- Volt Tackle
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Volt Switch
- Thunder
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Pikachu can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fighting. The offense anchors on Volt Tackle and Thunder while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Event Moves
How to Get Pikachu in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Grab Pikachu from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Pichu. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Pikachu.
Where To Catch Pikachu in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Breed Pichu from PikachuBreed from Pikachu at the Day Care.
Step 2Pikachu ✓Safari Zone - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility10%Midor evolve from Pichu (Step 1)
Pikachu Guide
Multiple options from Pikachu: Raichu using a Thunder Stone and Alolan Raichu using a Thunder Stone. Each branch takes the 320 BST base in a different direction.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, you can run Pikachu through the first few routes without issues. 320 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Raichu as fast as you can.
You can find Pikachu in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 22 other games across the series.
Pikachu has an Alolan form that swaps the typing and reshuffles the stats. Introduced in Gen 7. Worth checking if the original version doesn't fit your team.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Pikachu has appeared in 23 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7 and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves