Pichu
ピチュー Pichu
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
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| Atk
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| Def
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| Sp.Atk
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| Speed
1
| Exp.
42
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Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon.
It evolves into Pikachu via happiness, who evolves into Raichu via Thunderstone.
Biology
Physiology
Pichu is a small ground-dwelling rodent. Its fur is very short, and it has bright yellow coloration. The tips of its large ears are black, and it has additional black markings on its neck and tail. Its tail is short, but still bears some resemblance to the large lightning-bolt structure it will develop later on in life. It has pouches in its cheeks, which are pinkish colored and used for storing electricity. Its nose is extremely small, almost like a dot.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Pichu, like its evolutions, is capable of producing electrical sparks from its cheeks. However, since Pichu is only a baby, it cannot control them as well, and may release electricity unintentionally. Fortunately, it is not able to store large amounts of electricity in its body.
Pichu, and its evolution family, Pikachu and Raichu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle.
Behavior
Pichu are social Pokémon known for their playfulness. They tend to be very mischievous and are always on the lookout for something fun to do. They are usually found in groups, typically with members of their own species, but occasionally with other types of Pokémon. Like its evolutions, it is capable of storing electricity from the atmosphere, however, this ability requires much practice to perfect. Pichu are prone to randomly discharging electricity since they are not fully mature. Pichu are frequently observed touching tails with each other, creating a shower of sparks. While most Pichu become distressed when they accidentally discharge sparks at another Pichu, this tail touching ritual seems to be some form of test for the young Pokémon.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Pichu appear to be particularly fond of apples.
In the anime
The Pichu Brothers are a pair of Pichu who have appeared in several places, including Pikachu & Pichu, Camp Pikachu, several episodes of Pokémon Chronicles, and the Pokémon Channel special Pichu Bros. in Party Panic. Their design is similar to Ash's Pikachu and Sparky, in that one has a scruff of fur while the other does not.
Pichu also appeared in The Apple Corp. Many were stealing apples from Charmaine's apple orchard.
A Pichu had a role in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! Pichu's big brother, Pikachu, was lost and he was so worried, the Baby Electric Mouse went out to find him. Pichu came across Team Meanies, but they played a horrible trick on Pichu when asked to join them. Pichu found Team Go-Getters, who gladly let him come along with them. Pichu was eventually kidnapped by the Skarmory that had kidnapped Pikachu.
A Pichu was used in the Kanto Grand Festival in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!
Another Pichu appeared in Pika and Goliath! under the ownership of Sho.
Three Pichu appear in Hungry For the Good Life!.
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, will appear in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. She is supposed to have an important role in the plot's resolution. She and a Pikachu-colored Pichu star in the fourth ending to the Diamond & Pearl series.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP179
| Pichu
| Ash's Pokédex
| Pichu, the Tiny Mouse Pokémon. A pre-evolved form of Pikachu. Despite their size, Pichu release bursts of electricity that can shock even humans. However, Pichu are unskilled at controlling their electricity, and sometimes release it by accident when surprised, or when laughing and shock themselves.
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In the manga
Gold owns a Pichu, the parents of which are Red's Pika and Yellow's Chuchu.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pichu (TCG)
Other appearances
Pichu is a playable character. It can be unlocked by beating event 37 (Legendary Pokémon) or playing 200 matches in VS. mode. As it is very light and electric attacks do damage to itself as well as others, Pichu is considered to be a handicap character. It is often considered to be the weakest character in the game, though its attacks are slightly more powerful than Pikachu's.
| Standard Special Move | Side Special Move | Up Special Move | Down Special Move | Final Smash
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Thunder Jolt
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Skull Bash
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Agility
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Thunder
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N/A
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Trophy information
Classic Mode
A Tiny Mouse Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.
Adventure Mode
Compared with Pikachu, Pichu is a tad more nimble and a little more difficult to hit. Those are the only two advantages, however, and since Pichu damages itself when it uses electrical attacks, it's best suited for handicapped matches. Even though Pichu's tough to catch, it's easy to throw its tiny frame great distances.
All-Star Mode
Pichu is the lightest character in Super Smash Bros. Melee, and it's top of the class in weakness, too! For Pichu, it's all about scampering here and there to pick up items that will help it survive. The first warp in Agility causes 1 point of damage to Pichu, and the second causes 3, so try to limit the number of times you use the move.
The sequel downgraded Pichu to just appearing as a trophy. In order to obtain it, one must complete All-Star mode without using a continue.
Trophy information
A Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Because its electric cheek pouches are still small, it cannot store electricity yet. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks. It is easier for Pichu to build up electricity when the humidity is lower. Pichu will evolve into Pikachu.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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| Silver
| Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
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| Crystal
| It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
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| Stadium 2
| It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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| III
| 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 Pokémon.
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| Sapphire
| When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
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| LeafGreen
| It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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| IV
| Diamond
| The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
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| Pearl
| It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
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| Platinum
| The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 80 - 127
| 150 - 244
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 18 - 73
| 31 - 141
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
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| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Pichu is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Contest
| Appeal
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Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry
Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon
Pachirisu
| Bide
| Normal
| Status
| —
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| 10
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos
Electrike, Manectric
Plusle
Minun
Shinx, Luxio, Luxray
| Charge
| Electric
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| —
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| 20
| Smart
| 0
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Clefairy, Clefable
Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
Skitty, Delcatty
| DoubleSlap
| Normal
| Physical
| 15
| 85%
| 10
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Clefairy, Clefable
Togetic, Togekiss
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking
Plusle
Minun
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
| Encore
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 5
| Cute
| 1 ♥
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Meowth, Persian
Skitty, Delcatty
Glameow, Purugly
| Fake Out
| Normal
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 10
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Delibird
| Present
| Normal
| Physical
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| 90%
| 15
| Cute
| 0
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Dunsparce
Phanpy, Donphan
Zigzagoon, Linoone
Torkoal
Spinda
| FlailHGSS
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Vigoroth
Growlithe
| Reversal
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 15
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Ampharos
| ThunderPunch
| Electric
| Physical
| 75
| 100%
| 15
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Aipom, Ambipom
| Tickle
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Pikachu, Raichu (w/Light Ball)
| Volt Tackle
| Electric
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Togetic, Togekiss
| Wish
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
| Spiky-eared Pichu Sprites
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| Normal Spiky-eared Pichu sprites
| Shiny Spiky-eared Pichu sprites
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Trivia
Origin
It draws inspiration from mice, squirrels, and various other rodents.
Name origin
Pichu's name is a shortening of the name Pikachu to indicate that it is less than Pikachu. Its name, like Pikachu's, is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika, which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle, and チューチュー chūchū, which is the sound of squeaking.
In other languages
Related articles
References
- ↑ http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/
External links
- Chuu!, the fanlisting for Pichu.
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For other sprites and images, please see Pichu images on Bulbagarden Archives.
