Pokémon Claude Red
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Pikachu (#025) is an Electric-type Mouse Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Pikachu in Viridian Forest and Power Plant; the best odds are in Power Plant (25%, Lv 20–24). It evolves into Raichu with a Thunderstone. Its best stat is Speed (90), and its base stat total of 260 ranks #122 of 151.
- National No.
- #025
- Type
- Electric
- Category
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 1′04″ (0.4 m)
- Weight
- 13.0 lb (5.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 190 of 255
- Base EXP
- 82
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
When a number of Pikachu gather in one place, the electricity they generate together can build up enough to spark a lightning storm.
Where to find Pikachu in Pokémon Red
- Power Plant: walking, Lv 20–24, 25% of encounters.
- Viridian Forest: tall grass, Lv 3–5, 5.5% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | #134 of 151 | |
| Attack | 55 | #106 of 151 | |
| Defense | 30 | #143 of 151 | |
| Special | 50 | #101 of 151 | |
| Speed | 90 | #32 of 151 | |
| Total | 260 | #122 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Pikachu
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Electric Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 26 | Swift | Normal | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 43 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Pikachu in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Pikachu in Viridian Forest and Power Plant; the best odds are in Power Plant (25%, Lv 20–24).
What type is Pikachu?
Pikachu is Electric type. It takes double damage from Ground.
What level does Pikachu evolve?
Pikachu evolves into Raichu with a Thunderstone.
What moves does Pikachu learn?
Pikachu starts with Thunder Shock and Growl and learns Thunder Wave (Lv 9), Quick Attack (Lv 16), Swift (Lv 26), Agility (Lv 33), and Thunder (Lv 43) by leveling up. It can learn 22 TMs and HMs.
What are Pikachu's base stats?
HP 35, Attack 55, Defense 30, Special 50, Speed 90, for a total of 260.
What's the catch rate of Pikachu?
Pikachu's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.