#025 · Pokémon Classic · changed in this game
Pikachu (Partner)
ElectricLightning Rod, Static, Volt Absorb (hidden)
In Classic: First found in Pallet Town (Gift, Lv 5). Electric type, base stats total 430.
Level-up moves 20
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Whip Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Thunder Shock An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Spec | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 5 | Growl Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 40 |
| 7 | Play Nice Befriends the foe, lowering its Attack without fail. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Quick Attack An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 13 | Electro Ball Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | Electric | Spec | 1 | 100 | 10 |
| 18 | Thunder Wave A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | Electric | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 21 | Feint An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| 23 | Double Team Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 26 | Spark An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 29 | Nuzzle Rubs its cheecks against the foe, paralyzing it. | Electric | Phys | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 34 | Discharge Zaps the foes with electri- city. May paralyze them. | Electric | Spec | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 37 | Slam Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| 42 | Thunderbolt A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | Electric | Spec | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| 45 | Agility Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | Psychic | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 50 | Wild Charge An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | Electric | Phys | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| 53 | Light Screen Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage. | Psychic | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 58 | Thunder A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | Electric | Spec | 120 | 70 | 10 |
| 60 | Zippy Zap Electric bursts always go first and land a critical hit. | Electric | Phys | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| 62 | Volt Tackle A life-risking tackle that slightly hurts the user. | Electric | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 22
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch Silph Co. - 5F (pick up) | Fighting | 150 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City Gym (pick up) | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Route 23 (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM16 | Light Screen Celadon City - Department Store Roof (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Route 15 (pick up) | Water | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout - B3F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM23 | Iron Tail Rocket Hideout - B1F (pick up) | Steel | 100 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt Rocket Hideout - B1F (pick up) | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder Power Plant (pick up) | Electric | 120 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 - North Entrance 2F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM28 | Dig Cerulean City (pick up) | Ground | 60 |
| TM31 | Brick Break S.S. Anne - 1F Room 2 (pick up) | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team Safari Zone West (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Shock Wave Vermilion City Gym (pick up) | Electric | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Pokémon Tower 1F (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Celadon City - Department Store 2F (buy) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne - B1F Room 2 (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up) | Normal | — |
| HM04 | Strength Fuchsia City - Warden's House (pick up) | Normal | 80 |
| HM05 | Flash Route 2 - East Building (pick up) | Normal | — |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Route 4 - Pokémon Center 2F (pick up) | Fighting | 20 |
Where to find Pikachu (Partner)
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet Town | Gift | 5 |
Other changes in this game
- The Pikachu that walks with you. It has its own higher stats and its own abilities, and it cannot evolve.