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Pichu in Pokémon X & YIn-game sprite
Pokémon X & YKalos · 2013#035 in the Kalos dex

Pichu #0172

Electric

Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

“It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.”
Pokémon X
“It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.”
Pokémon Y

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.

Pichu in X & Y

Its actual in-game sprites.

Pichu FrontFront
Pichu ShinyShiny

Moves learned by level-up

The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon X & Y.

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

Egg move moves

Double SlapThunder PunchBideFlailReversalEndurePresentEncoreFake OutChargeWishTickleLucky ChantBestowDisarming Voice

TM / HM moves

ThunderboltThunderToxicDouble TeamLight ScreenFlashRestSubstituteProtectSwaggerAttractSleep 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 X & Y

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

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