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Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Pikachu in Pokémon. Learn more about Pikachu’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.

Versions:

1. Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
2. When Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.

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Pikachu Name in Japanese and Languages others

Languages	Name
English, Spanish, Italian	Pikachu
Japanese	ピカチュウ (Pikachu)
German	Pikachu
French	Pikachu
Origin	pikapika: Japanese for a ‘sparkle’ sound chu: Japanese for a ‘squeak’ sound

Pikachu Weaknesses

Weaknesses
Ground

Pikachu Evolution

Pikachu changes

1. In Generation 1, Pikachu has a base Special stat of 50.
2. In Generations 1-5, Pikachu has a base Defense of 30.
3. In Generations 2-5, Pikachu has a base Special Defense of 40.
4. In Generations 1-4, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 82.
5. In Generation 5, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 105.
6. In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 90.
7. In Generations 2-7, Pikachu has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pikachu where to find for…

Red Blue	Power Plant, Viridian Forest
Yellow	Pallet Town
Gold Silver	Route 2
Crystal	Route 2, Celadon City
Ruby Sapphire	Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen	Power Plant, Viridian Forest
Emerald	Safari Zone
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver	Saffron City, Viridian Forest
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Route 3, Santalune Forest
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Safari Zone
Sun Moon	Route 1, Hau’oli City
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 1, Heahea City
Let’s Go Pikachu	Pallet Town, Viridian Forest
Let’s Go Eevee	Viridian Forest
Sword Shield	Route 4, Stony Wilderness, Forest of Focus
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus	Nature’s Pantry, Golden Lowlands

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