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Height
1'00"
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0.3m
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Weight
4.4lbs
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2.0kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
1
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| Base Exp.: 42
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Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon.
It evolves into Pikachu when leveled up with high happiness, which evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunderstone.
Biology
Physiology
Pichu is a small ground-dwelling rodent. Its fur is very short, and it is pale yellow in color. 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. It is classified as a quadruped, but many have been known to walk easily on their hind legs.
Gender differences
Pichu normally have no gender differences; however, the Spiky-eared Pichu, which is female, has a spiked ear.
Special abilities
Pichu, like its evolutions, is capable of producing electrical sparks from its cheeks, charging itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. However, since Pichu is only a baby, it cannot control them as well, and may release electricity unintentionally. However, 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 their evolutions, they are capable of storing electricity from the atmosphere, however, this ability requires much practice to perfect. Pichu are prone to randomly discharging electricity, as they are not fully mature. They become better at holding power as they grow older. Pichu are frequently observed touching tails with each other, creating a shower of sparks.
Habitat
Pichu primarily live in forests like their evolution, Pikachu, although they have also been depicted to thrive in urban areas.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Pichu appear to be particularly fond of apples.
In the anime
Major appearances
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.
A Pichu with a spiked ear, known as Spiky-eared Pichu, appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. She helped Pikachu and Piplup find the keys for the jail cell that held Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Damos. She and a Pikachu-colored Pichu star in the fourth ending to the Diamond & Pearl series.
Other
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.
Another Pichu appeared in Pika and Goliath! under the ownership of Sho.
Ukulele Pichu appeared in the Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Anime Special, and was captured by Ben in the concluding part.
A Pichu appeared in The Brockster Is In! with several other baby Pokémon. It was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel, but was healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.
Minor appearances
A Pichu was used in the Kanto Grand Festival in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!
Three Pichu appear in Hungry For the Good Life!.
A Pichu appeared on a girl's shoulder briefly in Celebi: Voice of the Forest in a window during Ash's battle at the beginning of the movie.
Pokédex entries
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Pichu
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Ash's Pokédex
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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
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
In Magical Pokémon Journey, it is revealed in The Accidental Treasure that Pikachu and Clefairy met as baby Pokémon, Pichu and Cleffa.
Also, in The Miraculous Color of the Sky ~Best Friends~, Sandy and her Raichu are reincarnated as a little girl and a Pichu.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Gold, in his desperation, protected an egg containing the offspring of Red's Pika and Yellow's Chuchu from the Masked Man. Soon thereafter, Gold's own talent as the "hatcher" allowed a powerful Pichu to hatch, with which he was able to defeat the villain and free Celebi from the GS Ball using Raikou's massive electrical power. It also returned with its parents to help destroy Guile Hideout's giant Kyogre monster with a Volt Tackle.
In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga
In Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys, Gold receives a Pokémon egg from the Day-Care Couple in A Huge Mysterious Tree!!. It hatches into Pichu in The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!, becoming one of Gold's party members.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pichu (TCG)
Other appearances
Pichu's Classical Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee
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.
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
Pichu's Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
"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
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It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
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It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
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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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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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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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Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
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It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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| Generation IV
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The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
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It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
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The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
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It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
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Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
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The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
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No Pokédex data is available.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Held Items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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80 - 127
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150 - 244
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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18 - 73
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31 - 141
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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58 - 123
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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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Pokéathlon stats
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Normal Pichu
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Spiky-eared Pichu
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Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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| This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Pichu can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Pichu cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pichu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pichu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Japanese sprites
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Silver
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Gold and Silver back
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Trivia
Origin
Pichu 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
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| German
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Pichu
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| French
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Pichu
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| Korean
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피츄 Pichyu
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Transliteration of its Japanese name.
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| Chinese (Mandarin)
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皮丘 Pí Qiū
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Transliteration of its Japanese name.
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| Chinese (Cantonese)
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比超
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Transliteration of its Japanese name.
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Related articles
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/209340/pokemon-platinum-developer-interview-pt-2/
- ↑ http://ds.ign.com/articles/115/1150433p1.html
Oran Berry (5%)
Zap Plate (100%)*
Everstone (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Pichu images on Bulbagarden Archives.
