Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Pikachu Guide: Pokedex, location, moveset, evolution

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Last Updated on: 16th November 2022, 08:48 am

Pikachu is a returning Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, first introduced in the generation 1 games Pokemon Red/Blue.

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet takes players to the Paldea region, which is based on Spain and the iconic architecture of its towns and cities.

Here is everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, including Pokedex, where to find and evolve, and moveset.

Pokedex Data

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  • Type: Electric
  • Strengths: Flying, Water
  • Resistances: Electric, Flying, Steel
  • Weaknesses: Ground
  • Scarlet Entry: Check back at launch for the Pokedex entry
  • Violet Entry: Check back at launch for the Pokedex entry

Where to find Pikachu

Check back closer to launch to discover where to find Pikachu.

How to evolve Pikachu

Pichu evolves into Pikachu by having High Friendship and then evolves into Raichu by using the Thunder Stone.

Pikachu moveset

With the Paldea games still so early, full moveset charts are still under construction and will be included as soon as they are available.

Moves learnt by level up

Check back closer to launch for the Pikachu moveset.

Moves learnt by TM

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Egg Moves

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READ MORE: POKEMON SCARLET/VIOLET WIKI

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.