Pichu - Pokemon #172

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Pichu - Pokemon #172

Pichu is known by the following names within the Pokemon series of video games:

• English: Pichu
• Japanese: Pichu
• German: Pichu
• French: Pichu

Here are the numbers that Pichu is represented by in the various Pokedexes.

• National: 172
• Hoenn: 155
• Johto: 21

Pichu Description from the Various Pokemon Games

Pokemon Gold
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

Pokemon Silver
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

Pokemon Crystal
It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.

Pokemon Ruby
PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokemon.

Pokemon Sapphire
When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokemon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.

Pokemon Emerald
It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.

Pokemon Fire Red
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.

Pokemon Leaf Green
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

Pokemon Diamond
The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.

Pokemon Pearl
It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.

Locations - Where to find the Pichu Pokemon

Pokemon Diamond
Trophy Garden [Common]

Pokemon Pearl
Trophy Garden [Common]

Pichu Base Stats

• HP = 20 (ranked 75)
• ATTACK = 40 (ranked 68)
• DEFENSE = 15 (ranked 78)
• SPECIAL ATTACK = 35 (ranked 65)
• SPECIAL DEFENSE = 35 (ranked 65)
• SPEED = 60 (ranked 41)
• Total Base Stats = 205

Pichu Pokemon Type, Egg Group, Height, Weight, and Gender

• Pokemon Type: Electric
• Egg Type: No Eggs
• Height: 0.3 m / 1' 00"
• Weight: 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs.
• Male: 50%
• Female: 50%

Pichu Ability - Static

Game's description
Contact with the Pokemon may cause paralysis.

Battle effect
The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with PARALYZE when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokemon.

Map effect
If the Pokemon is in the lead spot, chance of encountering an Electric-type wild Pokemon increases to 150%.

Additional Info for Pichu

Damage Taken:

• 50%: Flying, Steel, Electric
• 200%: Ground

Pal Park:

• Area: Field
• Points: 80
• Encounter rate: 10

Wild Item:

Diamond/Pearl
Oran - Oran Berry 12 (5%)

Miscellaneous Info:

• Species: Tiny Mouse Pokemon
• Steps to hatch: 2,560
• Color: Yellow
• Catch Rate: 190
• Base Tameness: 70
• Growth Group: Medium Fast
  1,000,000 exp. points to Lv100

For more information on this Pokedex see here.