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Pikachu in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Pikachu’s X/Y locations, Electric typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Pikachu is Kalos Central #036 and National #025. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Electric.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Pikachu Pokémon X/Y base stats
Stat	Base value
HP	35
Attack	55
Defense	40
Sp. Atk	50
Sp. Def	50
Speed	90
Total	320

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Pikachu Pokémon X/Y encounters
Location	Version	Method	Level	Condition
Route 3	X and Y	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	4–5	—
Santalune Forest	X and Y	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	3–4	—
Friend Safari — Electric	X and Y	Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors	30	Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari)

Evolution family

Pikachu evolution family in X and Y
From	Into	X / Y method
Pichu	Pikachu	Level up with high friendship (220 or more)
Pikachu	Raichu	Use a Thunder Stone

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

Abilities, breeding and training

Pikachu abilities
Ability	Slot
Static	Regular ability
Lightning Rod	Hidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Pikachu breeding and training facts
Property	Value
Gender ratio	50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)	Field / Fairy
Base hatch cycles	10
Experience growth	medium
Base capture rate	190 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship	70
EV yield	Speed +2
Height / weight	0.4 m / 6 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

Level-up moves

Pikachu Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
Level	Move
1 / start	Tail Whip
1 / start	Thunder Shock
5	Growl
7	Play Nice
10	Quick Attack
13	Thunder Wave
18	Electro Ball
21	Double Team
23	Nuzzle
26	Slam
29	Thunderbolt
34	Feint
37	Agility
42	Discharge
45	Light Screen
50	Thunder

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

Compatible TMs and HMs

Pikachu compatible machines
Machine	Move	Type	Category
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special
TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical
TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special
TM70	Flash	Normal	Status
TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special
TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status
TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical
TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical
TM100	Confide	Normal	Status
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

Egg moves and move tutors

No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

Related species

Return to Pikachu in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Pikachu’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.