Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Power Plant | Walking | 22–26 |
| Kanto | Route 1 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Kanto | Viridian Forest | WalkingDay | 3–6 |
| Kanto | Viridian Forest | WalkingNight | 3–5 |
| Hoenn | New Mauville | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Hoenn | Safari Zone South | Walking | 25–27 |
| Hoenn | Safari Zone Southwest | Walking | 25–27 |
| Sinnoh | Trophy Garden | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Trophy Garden | Walking | 22–24 |
| Johto | Ilex Forest | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Johto | Viridian Forest | WalkingDay | 4–7 |
| Johto | Viridian Forest | WalkingNight | 4 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Attack
- 50
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 90
Abilities · Static
Hidden ability · Lightning Rod
Size · 0.4 m · 6 kg
Evolution and forms
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Pikachu
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nuzzle |
| 1 | Nasty Plot |
| 1 | Charm |
| 1 | Sweet Kiss |
| 1 | Play Nice |
| 1 | Quick Attack |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
| 1 | Thunder Shock |
| 1 | Growl |
| 4 | Thunder Wave |
| 8 | Double Team |
| 12 | Electro Ball |
| 16 | Feint |
| 20 | Spark |
| 24 | Agility |
| 28 | Iron Tail |
| 32 | Discharge |
| 36 | Thunderbolt |
| 40 | Light Screen |
| 44 | Thunder |