Read about Pikachu in Pokemon Sword and Shield: Isle of Armor! Get to know Pikachu's Moves, Evolution, Stats, Location, How To Get in Sword Shield!
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Pikachu - Ability, Type & Weakness

Base Stats
*Base Stats refers to a certain set status value, unique to each Pokemon species.
| HP | ![]() ![]() |
|---|---|
| Atk | ![]() ![]() |
| Def | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Atk | ![]() ![]() |
| Sp.Def | ![]() ![]() |
| Speed | ![]() ![]() |
| Total | 320 |
Pikachu - Pokemon Type
| Type 1 | Type 2 |
|---|---|
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Type Strength & Weakness
| Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×4 | None |
| ×2 | ![]() |
| ×0.5 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.25 | None |
| No Effect | None |
Pikachu - Ability
| Static | Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis. |
|---|---|
| Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability) | Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat. |
Gigantamax Pikachu Details

| G-Max Move | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | G-Max Volt Crash | ![]() |
| Effect | Electric-type G-Max Move Gigantamax Pikachu can use. Paralyzes all opponents. | |
| How To Get | ||
| Go to Wild Area Station with Let's Go Pikachu data in your Switch. ▶Learn More | ||
Pikachu - How To Get & How To Evolve
How To Get & Evolve Chart
| Name | Location/Evolution |
|---|---|
Pichu | Location: - Hatch from Pikachu Egg Static Encounter: - Forest of Focus (Thunderstorm) Evolution: Get from a Pikachu's eggs |
Pikachu | Location: - Route 4 - Stony Wilderness (Rain, Thunderstorm) - Forest of Focus (All Weather) Static Encounter: - Fields Of Honor (Thunderstorm) - Soothing Wetlands (Thunderstorm) - Forest of Focus (Clear, Cloudy, Rain, Thunderstorm) Evolution: Evolves by levelling up Pichu with high friendship |
Raichu | Location: TBD or None Static Encounter: - Soothing Wetlands (Thunderstorm) - Forest of Focus (Thunderstorm) - Challenge Beach (Thunderstorm) Evolution: Use a Thunder Stone on Pikachu to evolve |
Pikachu - Pokedex Data
Basic Info
| National Dex No. | Galar Dex No. |
|---|---|
| 025 | 194 |
| Height | Weight |
| 0.4m | 6.0kg |
| Gender | Egg Group |
| ♂/♀ | Field / Fairy |
Pokedex Entry
| Sword |
|---|
| Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. |
| Shield |
| When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. |
Obtainable Effort Value
| HP | Atk | Def | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Pikachu - Moves
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| Move How to Learn | Type Category | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Nice Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Sweet Kiss Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | - | 75 | 10 |
| Nuzzle Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| Nasty Plot Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Charm Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Thunder Shock Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| Tail Whip Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Growl Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 40 |
| Quick Attack Learns at Lv.1 | ![]() ![]() | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| Thunder Wave Learns at Lv.4 | ![]() ![]() | - | 90 | 20 |
| Double Team Learns at Lv.8 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Electro Ball Learns at Lv.12 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Feint Learns at Lv.16 | ![]() ![]() | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| Spark Learns at Lv.20 | ![]() ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| Agility Learns at Lv.24 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Slam Learns at Lv.28 | ![]() ![]() | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| Discharge Learns at Lv.32 | ![]() ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunderbolt Learns at Lv.36 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| Light Screen Learns at Lv.40 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Thunder Learns at Lv.44 | ![]() ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| Mega Kick Learns with TM01 | ![]() ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| Pay Day Learns with TM02 | ![]() ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| Thunder Punch Learns with TM05 | ![]() ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunder Wave Learns with TM14 | ![]() ![]() | - | 90 | 20 |
| Dig Learns with TM15 | ![]() ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| Light Screen Learns with TM17 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Reflect Learns with TM18 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Rest Learns with TM21 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Thief Learns with TM23 | ![]() ![]() | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Snore Learns with TM24 | ![]() ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Protect Learns with TM25 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Charm Learns with TM29 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Attract Learns with TM31 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Rain Dance Learns with TM33 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| Facade Learns with TM39 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Swift Learns with TM40 | ![]() ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| Helping Hand Learns with TM41 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Brick Break Learns with TM43 | ![]() ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| Fling Learns with TM59 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Round Learns with TM76 | ![]() ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| Volt Switch Learns with TM80 | ![]() ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| Electroweb Learns with TM82 | ![]() ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Draining Kiss Learns with TM87 | ![]() ![]() | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| Electric Terrain Learns with TM90 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Body Slam Learns with TR01 | ![]() ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Surf Learns with TR04 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunderbolt Learns with TR08 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| Thunder Learns with TR09 | ![]() ![]() | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| Agility Learns with TR12 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| Substitute Learns with TR20 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Reversal Learns with TR21 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Endure Learns with TR26 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Sleep Talk Learns with TR27 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Encore Learns with TR30 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 5 |
| Iron Tail Learns with TR31 | ![]() ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| Uproar Learns with TR35 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| Nasty Plot Learns with TR68 | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Grass Knot Learns with TR77 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Electro Ball Learns with TR80 | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| Wild Charge Learns with TR86 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| Play Rough Learns with TR90 | ![]() ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| Present Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| Wish Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Charge Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| Fake Out Egg move | ![]() ![]() | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| Tickle Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| Flail Egg move | ![]() ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| Disarming Voice Egg move | ![]() ![]() | 40 | - | 15 |
| Volt Tackle Tutor move | ![]() ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| Rising Voltage Tutor move | ![]() ![]() |

