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Pichu

ElectricStability

In Low Budget Crystal: First found in Route 1 (Grass (day), Lv Base to Base+2), and in 1 more area. Its type (Electric) and base stats (total 205) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains Stability and loses Static and Lightning Rod. 13 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Growl and Quick Attack.

Level-up moves 17

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Growl
Sharply reduces the foe's Attack.
NormalStat—10040
1Thundershock
An attack that may cause paralysis.
ElectricSpec3510030
6Tail Whip
An attack that reduces Defense.
NormalPhys3010030
8Thunder Wave
A move that may cause paralysis.
ElectricStat—9020
12Quick Attack
Lets the user get in the first hit.
NormalPhys4010030
16Double Team
Heightens evasiveness.
NormalStat—10015
20Charm
Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
NormalStat—10020
24Shock Wave
An attack that never misses.
ElectricSpec6010020
32Growth
Raises the Spcl. Atk rating.
NormalStat—10040
36Swift
An attack that never misses.
FairyPhys6010020
40Thunderbolt
An attack that may cause paralysis.
ElectricSpec8510015
45Faeriegleam
Damages with a flash of light.
FairySpec9010015
50Meditate
Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Atk.
PsychicStat—10040
55Light Screen
Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light.
PsychicStat—10030
60Thunder
An attack that may cause paralysis.
ElectricSpec1208010
65Rain Dance
Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
WaterStat—905
70Volt Tackle
A tackle that also hurts the user.
ElectricPhys1201005

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 26

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM02Headbutt
Ilex Forest
Normal70
TM03Curse
Celadon Mansion Roof House
???—
TM04Rollout
Route 35
Rock30
TM06Toxic
Fuchsia Gym
Poison—
TM07Zap Cannon
Power Plant
Electric150
TM10Hidden Power
Lake of Rage Hidden Power House
Normal70
TM13Snore
Dark Cave Blackthorn Entrance
Normal40
TM17Protect
Location not published
Normal—
TM18Rain Dance
Route 119 North
Water—
TM20Endure
Burned Tower B1F
Normal—
TM21Frustration
Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F
Normal1
TM23Iron Tail
Olivine Gym
Steel100
TM25Thunder
Goldenrod Game Corner
Electric120
TM27Return
Petalburg Gym
Normal1
TM31Mud-Slap
Violet Gym
Ground40
TM32Double Team
Celadon Game Corner Prize Room
Normal—
TM34Swagger
Olivine Lighthouse 5F
Normal—
TM35Sleep Talk
Goldenrod Underground Warehouse
Normal—
TM39Swift
Meteor Tunnel West
Fairy60
TM40Defense Curl
Mount Mortar 2F Inside
Normal—
TM43Detect
Lake of Rage
Fighting—
TM44Rest
Ice Path B2F Blackthorn Side
Psychic—
TM45Attract
Goldenrod Gym
Normal—
TM58Shock Wave
Mauville Gym
Electric60
TM61Calm Mind
Mossdeep Gym
Psychic—
HM05Flash
Sprout Tower 3F
Normal—

Where to find Pichu

AreaMethodLevel
Route 1Grass (day)Base to Base+25% rare
Route 1Grass (morning)Base to Base+15% rare
Route 1Grass (night)Base to Base+25% rare
Route 30Fixed encounterBase+1 to Base+4
Route 30Grass (morning/day)Base+1 to Base+3
Route 30Grass (night)Base+1 to Base+3

Other changes in this game

  • Evolves into Pikachu with high friendship
  • Evolves into Pikachu at level 20
  • Wild held items: Berry
  • Catch rate 190
  • Base experience 42
  • EV yield: Speed 1
  • Egg groups: None
  • Growth rate: Medium Fast
  • Move tutors: Thunderbolt