Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#172Pichu

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

Diamond
The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Pearl
It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Platinum
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.

Locations

Diamond
Walking
Trophy GardenLv 1630%
Pearl
Walking
Trophy GardenLv 1630%
Platinum
Walking
Trophy GardenLv 21-2230%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Charm
Fairy
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.
1Thunder Shock
Special
40
100
30
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
5Tail Whip
Status
--
100
30
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
10Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
13Sweet Kiss
Fairy
Status
--
75
10
--
Confuses the target.
18Nasty Plot
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Bide
Physical
--
--
10
--
User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
Charge
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.
Double Slap
Physical
15
85
10
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Encore
Status
--
100
5
--
Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
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.
Present
Physical
--
90
15
--
Randomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.
Reversal
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
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.
Light Ball Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Volt Tackle
Physical
120
100
15
10
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM16Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM23Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TM24Thunderbolt
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM25Thunder
Special
110
70
10
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM34Shock Wave
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM56Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM57Charge Beam
Special
50
90
10
70
Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM73Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM86Grass Knot
Special
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
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.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Helping Hand
Status
--
--
20
--
Platinum
Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.
Magnet Rise
Status
--
--
10
--
Platinum
User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Platinum
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
Rollout
Physical
30
90
20
--
Platinum
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
Signal Beam
Special
75
100
15
10
Platinum
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Platinum
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Platinum
Never misses.
Uproar
Special
90
100
10
--
Platinum
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

Other generations

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