#0025Generation 1
Pikachu — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Electric
Pikachu is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Pikachu has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Volt Crash.
Base Stats
| HP | 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 55 | |
| Defense | 40 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | |
| Speed | 90 | |
| Total | 320 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Mouse Pokémon
- Height
- 0.4 m (1′04″)
- Weight
- 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
- Ability
- Static
- Hidden Ability
- Lightning Rod
- EV Yield
- 2 Speed
- Catch Rate
- 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 112
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Fairy, Field
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Pikachu differed:
- In Generation 1, Pikachu has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-5, Pikachu has a base Defense of 30.
- In Generations 2-5, Pikachu has a base Special Defense of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 82.
- In Generation 5, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 105.
- In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 90.
- In Generations 2-7, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Electric type Pokemon, classified as the Mouse Pokémon.
What does Pikachu evolve into?
Pikachu is part of an evolution line that includes Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu.
What are Pikachu's base stats?
Pikachu has 35 HP, 55 Attack, 40 Defense, 50 Sp. Atk, 50 Sp. Def and 90 Speed, for a base stat total of 320.
What abilities can Pikachu have?
Pikachu can have the ability Static, plus Lightning Rod as a hidden ability.