025 rbspr025.gif gby025.gif Pikachu ピカチュウ Pikachū Mouse Pokémon Electric PEEK-uh-chew 1'04" 13 lbs. When several of these Pokmon gather, their electricity could build, and cause lightning storms. It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.

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35 55 30 90 50 260 Ground (2x) Normal (1x), Fighting, (1x), Poison (1x), Rock (1x), Bug (1x), Ghost (1x), Grass (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Psychic (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x) Flying (½x), and Electric (½x) None Rare Viridian Forest, Power Plant Rare Viridian Forest, Power Plant One Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town Thundershock Start Start Electric 40 100% 30 (max. 48) A jolt of electricity is hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. Growl Start Start Normal - 100% 40 (max. 64) The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered. Tail Whip (Not Used) 6 Normal - 100% 30 (max. 48) The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target's Defense stat is lowered. Thunder Wave 9 8 Electric - 100% 20 (max. 32) A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. Double Team (Unused) 15 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Quick Attack 16 11 Normal 40 100% 30 (max. 48) The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. Slam (Not Used) 20 Normal 80 75% 20 (max. 32) The foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage. Swift 26 (Not Used) Normal 60 -% 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Thunderbolt (Not Used) 26 Electric 95 100% 15 (max. 24) A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. Agility 33 33 Psychic - - 30 (max. 48) The user relaxes, and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. Thunder 43 43 Electric 120 70% 10 (max. 16) A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. Light Screen (Not Used) 50 Psychic - -% 30 (max. 48) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. Mega Punch TM01 TM01 Normal 80 85% 20 (max. 32) The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. Mega Kick TM05 TM05 Normal 120 75% 5 (max. 8) The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. Toxic TM06 TM06 Poison - 85% 10 (max. 16) A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. Body Slam TM08 TM08 Normal 85 100% 15 (max. 24) The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed. Take Down TM09 TM09 Normal 90 85% 20 (max. 32) A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. Double-Edge TM10 TM10 Normal 120 100% 15 (max. 24) A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. Pay Day TM16 TM16 Normal 40 100% 20 (max. 32) Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle. Submission TM17 TM17 Fighting 80 80% 25 (max. 40) The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly. Seismic Toss TM19 TM19 Fighting Varies 100% 20 (max. 32) The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. Rage TM20 TM20 Normal 20 100% 20 (max. 32) While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. Thunderbolt TM24 TM24 Electric 95 100% 15 (max. 24) A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. Thunder TM25 TM25 Electric 120 70% 10 (max. 16) A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. Mimic TM31 TM31 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle. Double Team TM32 TM32 Normal - -% 15 (max. 24) By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. Reflect TM33 TM33 Psychic - -% 20 (max. 32) A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. Bide TM34 TM34 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. Swift TM39 TM39 Normal 60 - 20 (max. 32) Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. Skull Bash TM40 TM40 Normal 100 100% 15 (max. 24) The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn. Rest TM44 TM44 Psychic - -% 10 (max. 16) The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem. Thunder Wave TM45 TM45 Electric - 100% 20 (max. 32) A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. Substitute TM50 TM50 Normal - -% 10 (max. 16) The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. Flash HM05 HM05 Normal - 100% 20 (max. 32) The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. A Pikachu is a short, chubby, ground-dwelling rodent notable for its Electric abilities. Pikachu have short, yellow fur with brown stripes on the back, black-tipped ears, along with an unusually shaped tail, resembling a lightning bolt. Besides its evolution, and pre-evolution, it may be related to Plusle, Minun, and Pachirisu, due to notable physical similarities. Pikachu are known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to their large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are very intelligent, understanding, and interpreting human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog. When Pikachu was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156. Exclusive to the Pikachu's subspecies is the ability to release electric discharges of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of techniques which are mostly used in battle but which can be used to roast berries as well. As Pikachu build up energy in their electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical Paralysis, or in severe cases death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to safely remove unneeded energy. A sure sign to tell if a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electro-magnetic forces, which severely impact the electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks, and display other common attributes of magnetism. Pikachu, and its evolution family, Pichu, and Raichu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle. In a few rare cases, Pikachu can learn to manipulate Water, and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move Surf. Other rare cases show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move Fly, removing its weakness to Ground. In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. However, when threatened, a group can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electro-magnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short lived, localized thunderstorm. Pikachu can be harmful pests, eating, and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. Despite this, it is a popular pet, and relatively easy to maintain, with little exercise necessary for its well being. However, it is important to discharge the electricity in its cheeks periodically. As many know, pulling on a Pikachu's tail will result in a severe shock to the offender. Another defense of Pikachu's is the use of its nasty Bite which has been known to leave quite a mark. They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to their electricity or simply because they are not afraid of people, Pikachu commonly show up in civilized areas. They may even enter houses, presumably attracted by the electrical output generated by the dwellers' appliances. Pikachu are native only to the Kanto region, although they have been introduced to many other regions. Living in wooded areas, Pikachu often are found foraging for berries. Instead of climbing trees, they use small electrical shocks to release the berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time. As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food, available at many pet stores. Alternatively, like most Pokémon, Pikachu are tolerant to most "human" foods, and sometimes enjoy them more than the more nutritional food designed for their biology. An example of this is the fact that Ash's Pikachu has been known to have a fondness of ketchup. Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of rodents, such as mice. Pikachu is a combination of "ぴかぴか pikapika" which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle, and "ちゅうちゅう chūchū" which is the sound of squeaking. It may be named after the "pika," a lagomorph, but this is less likely. Its name may also be based on the term "peekaboo."