Pokémechanics
Black & White

#172Pichu

Type
Species
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.0 kg
Notes
BabyNot in the wild

Pichu

Black & White
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Speed

HP20
Attack40
Defense15
Sp. Atk35
Sp. Def35
Speed60
Total205

Abilities

Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Lightning Rod (hidden)
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Locations

Not found in the wild in this generation. Obtain by evolution, breeding, an event, or transfer from an earlier game.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Charm
Fairy
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.
1Thunder Shock
Special
40
100
30
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
5Tail Whip
Status
--
100
30
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
10Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
13Sweet Kiss
Fairy
Status
--
75
10
--
Confuses the target.
18Nasty Plot
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Bestow
Status
--
--
15
--
Gives the user’s held item to the target.
Bide
Physical
--
--
10
--
User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
Charge
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.
Double Slap
Physical
15
85
10
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Encore
Status
--
100
5
--
Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
Fake Out
Physical
40
100
10
100
Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Lucky Chant
Status
--
--
30
--
Prevents the target from scoring critical hits for five turns.
Present
Physical
--
90
15
--
Randomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.
Reversal
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Tickle
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.
Wish
Status
--
--
10
--
User will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.
Light Ball Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Volt Tackle
Physical
120
100
15
10
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM16Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM24Thunderbolt
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM25Thunder
Special
110
70
10
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM48Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM49Echoed Voice
Special
40
100
15
--
Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
TM56Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM57Charge Beam
Special
50
90
10
70
Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM72Volt Switch
Special
70
100
20
--
User must switch out after attacking.
TM73Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TM93Wild Charge
Physical
90
100
15
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

Other generations

Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet