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Pichu in Pokémon Sun & MoonArtwork
Pokémon Sun & MoonAlola · 2016#024 in the Alola dex

Pichu #0172

Electric

Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

“It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.”
Pokémon Sun
“Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.”
Pokémon Moon

Base stats

Base stat total 205

HP
20
Atk
40
Def
15
SpA
35
SpD
35
Spe
60
Total205

Abilities

Static

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

Lightning RodHidden

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

Moves learned by level-up

The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Lv.MoveType
1CharmFairy
1Thunder ShockElectric
5Tail WhipNormal
10Sweet KissFairy
13Nasty PlotDark
18Thunder WaveElectric

Egg move moves

Double SlapThunder PunchBideFlailReversalEndurePresentEncoreFake OutChargeWishTickleLucky ChantBestowDisarming VoiceElectric Terrain

TM / HM moves

ThunderboltThunderToxicDouble TeamLight ScreenRestSubstituteProtectSwaggerAttractSleep TalkReturnFrustrationHidden PowerRain DanceFacadeFlingGrass KnotCharge BeamRoundEchoed VoiceVolt SwitchWild ChargeConfide

Light Ball Egg moves

Volt Tackle

Type matchups

How Pichu takes damage in battle.

Weak to

Ground2×

Resists

Flying½×Steel½×Electric½×

Evolution line

Pichu
#0172Pichu
High friendship
Pikachu
#0025Pikachu
Thunder StoneThunder Stone
Raichu
#0026Raichu

Where to find Pichu in Sun & Moon

Pichu can't be found in the wild in Sun & Moon— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.

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