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Pichu evolves into Pikachu by gaining a level after its [[Tameness]] is 220 or above, then into Raichu when exposed to a {{i|Thunder Stone}}
Pichu evolves into Pikachu by gaining a level after its [[Tameness]] is 220 or above, then into Raichu when exposed to a {{i|Thunder Stone}}
=Biology=
==Physiology==
===Gender differences===
===Special abilities===
==Behavior==
==Habitat==
==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''
=In the anime=
The [[Pichu Brothers]] are 2 Pichu that appeared in many features, including [[Pikachu and Pichu]], [[Camp Pikachu]], several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and the [[Pokémon Channel]] special episode [[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]. They always get into mischief and have fun.
Pichu also appeared in [[EP179]].  A whole bunch of them were stealing apples from a girl's apple orchid.
A Pichu was in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go Getters Out of the Gate|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] special.  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 a {{p|Skarmory}} that aslo kidnapped Pikachu.
=In the manga=
=In the TCG=
=Other appearances=
===[[Super Smash Brothers 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.\


=Pokédex entries=
=Pokédex entries=
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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.
: 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.


=Name origin=
=Game Locations=
Pichu's name is a shortening of the name ''{{p|Pikachu}}'' to indicate that it is less than Pikachu. Its name, like Pikachu's, is a combination of ぴかぴか ''pikapika'', which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle, and ちゅうちゅう ''chūchū'', which is the sound of squeaking.
 
It draws inspiration from mice, squirrels, and various other [[wp:rodent|rodent]]s.
 
=Obtaining=
From [[Generation II]] onwards, Pichu is able to be obtained by breeding two {{p|Pikachu}}, or a {{p|Ditto}} and a Pikachu, then hatching the resulting [[egg]]. It can also (thought very rarley) be found in the wild near the [[Power Plant]].
From [[Generation II]] onwards, Pichu is able to be obtained by breeding two {{p|Pikachu}}, or a {{p|Ditto}} and a Pikachu, then hatching the resulting [[egg]]. It can also (thought very rarley) be found in the wild near the [[Power Plant]].


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* {{m|Swift}}
* {{m|Swift}}
* {{m|Defense Curl}}
* {{m|Defense Curl}}
=In the anime=
The [[Pichu Brothers]] are 2 Pichu that appeared in many features, including [[Pikachu and Pichu]], [[Camp Pikachu]], several episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]], and the [[Pokémon Channel]] special episode [[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]. They always get into mischief and have fun.
Pichu also appeared in [[EP179]].  A whole bunch of them were stealing apples from a girl's apple orchid.
A Pichu was in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go Getters Out of the Gate|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] special.  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 a {{p|Skarmory}} that aslo kidnapped Pikachu.


=Evolution=
=Evolution=
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=Other appearances=
=Trivia=
===[[Super Smash Brothers 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.


=External links=
==Origin==
It draws inspiration from mice, squirrels, and various other [[wp:rodent|rodent]]s.


[[wp:Pichu|Article on Wikipedia]]
===Name origin===
Pichu's name is a shortening of the name ''{{p|Pikachu}}'' to indicate that it is less than Pikachu. Its name, like Pikachu's, is a combination of ぴかぴか ''pikapika'', which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle, and ちゅうちゅう ''chūchū'', which is the sound of squeaking.


=In other languages=
==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Pichu
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Pichu
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Pichu
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Pichu
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 피츄 ''Pichyu''
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 피츄 ''Pichyu''
=External links=
[[wp:Pichu|Article on Wikipedia]]


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Pichu
ピチュー Pichu
#172
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Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Electric '
Category
Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Ability
Static
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#021 		Hoenn
#155 		Sinnoh
#103
Regional Browser numbers
Height
1'00"
Imperial 		0.3 m
Metric
Weight
4.4 lbs.
Imperial 		2 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F172.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
No Eggs group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0 		Atk
0 		Def
0 		Sp.Atk
0 		Sp.Def
0 		Speed
0
Base Exp.: 42 Battle Exp.: 421*
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Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type Pokémon. First seen in the Generation II games, it can be obtained by breeding a female Pikachu or Raichu with a compatible male Pokémon, or a male Pikachu or Raichu with a Ditto.

Pichu comes with the Ability Static, which paralyzes the foe 30% of the time it uses a direct attack on Pichu.

Pichu evolves into Pikachu by gaining a level after its Tameness is 220 or above, then into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

The Pichu Brothers are 2 Pichu that appeared in many features, including Pikachu and Pichu, Camp Pikachu, several episodes of Pokémon Chronicles, and the Pokémon Channel special episode Pichu Bros. in Party Panic. They always get into mischief and have fun.

Pichu also appeared in EP179. A whole bunch of them were stealing apples from a girl's apple orchid.

A Pichu was in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon special. 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 a Skarmory that aslo kidnapped Pikachu.

In the manga

In the TCG

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers 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.\

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Gold / Pokémon LeafGreen
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Pokémon Silver / Pokémon FireRed
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Pokémon Crystal
It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.

Game Locations

From Generation II onwards, Pichu is able to be obtained by breeding two Pikachu, or a Ditto and a Pikachu, then hatching the resulting egg. It can also (thought very rarley) be found in the wild near the Power Plant.

In side games

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
20
80 - 127 150 - 244
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
15
18 - 73 31 - 141
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
205
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
None

Learnset

Pichu is capable of learning the following moves:

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By Move Tutor

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

In Pokémon Emerald only:

Evolution

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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 ぴかぴか pikapika, which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle, and ちゅうちゅう chūchū, which is the sound of squeaking.

In other languages

External links

Article on Wikipedia

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