Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#172Pichu

Pichu as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Pichu as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
190
Growth
Medium
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
10
Base friendship
70

Baby

Pichu

Sword
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Shield
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

Sword
Max Raid
Giant's CapLv 15-2035%
Hammerlocke HillsLv 15-2035%
Motostoke RiverbankLv 15-2035%
Shield
Max Raid
Giant's CapLv 15-2035%
Hammerlocke HillsLv 15-2035%
Motostoke RiverbankLv 15-2035%
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-3065%
Fields of HonorLv 15-3065%
Forest of FocusLv 15-3065%
Honeycalm SeaLv 15-3065%
Roaming
Forest of FocusLv 20-60100%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-3065%
Fields of HonorLv 15-3065%
Forest of FocusLv 15-3065%
Honeycalm SeaLv 15-3065%
Roaming
Forest of FocusLv 20-60100%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from Sword, Shield
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from Sword, Shield

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Tail Whip
Status
--
100
30
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Thunder Shock
Special
40
100
30
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
4Play Nice
Status
--
--
20
100
Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.
8Sweet Kiss
Status
--
75
10
--
Confuses the target.
12Nuzzle
Physical
20
100
20
100
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
16Nasty Plot
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.
20Charm
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Charge
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.
Disarming Voice
Special
40
--
15
--
Never misses.
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.
Present
Physical
--
90
15
--
Randomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.
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.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM00Mega Punch
Physical
80
85
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM01Mega Kick
Physical
120
75
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM05Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM14Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
TM17Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM18Reflect
Status
--
--
20
--
Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM29Charm
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM40Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM41Helping Hand
Status
--
--
20
--
Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM80Volt Switch
Special
70
100
20
--
User must switch out after attacking.
TM82Electroweb
Special
55
95
15
100
Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM90Electric Terrain
Status
--
--
10
--
For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR08Thunderbolt
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR09Thunder
Special
110
70
10
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR20Substitute
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.
TR21Reversal
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR30Encore
Status
--
100
5
--
Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
TR31Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR35Uproar
Special
90
100
10
--
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
TR68Nasty Plot
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.
TR77Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TR86Wild Charge
Physical
90
100
15
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
TR90Play Rough
Physical
90
90
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.

Other generations

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