Pokemon Sword and Shield Pichu is a Electric Type Tiny Mouse Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground type moves. You can find and catch Pichu in Route 4 with a 5% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Pichu are 20 HP, 40 Attack, 35 SP Attack, 15 Defense, 35 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.


List of Pichu Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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Total | 205 | |
HP | 20 | |
Attack | 40 | |
Defense | 15 | |
Special Attack | 35 | |
Special Defense | 35 | |
Speed | 60 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Pichu to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.
Pichu Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Static | Normal | |
Lightning Rod | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Shield Pokedex Entry
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pichu Evolutions
How do i get Pichu's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pichu evolves into Pikachu with a high Friendship. Pikachu then evolves into its final evolution Raichu with a Thunder Stone.
Pichu Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Pichu?
Pichu does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Pikachu and evolve it into Pichu. A popular spawn location you can find Pikachu is in the Route 4 area with a 5% chance to spawn during All weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 5% | 14 - 16 | ||
![]() | 5% | 28 - 30 | ||
![]() | 10% | 28 - 30 | ||
![]() | 5% | 28 - 30 | ||
![]() | ? | 15 - 15 | ||
![]() | 5% | 10 - 15 | ||
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Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pichu Raids
Where do i find Pichu Raids?
You can find Pichu raids in the following locations: Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Pichu Weakness
Pichu is a Electric Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ground Type Moves and will take Less Damage from , Steel, Electric type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Pichu Weak Against?
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 | CP |
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What pokemon is Pichu Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Pichu Moves List
What moves can Pichu learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Pichu can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Electric type +50% STAB damage.
Pichu Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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01 | [] Thunder Shock | — | |||||
01 | [] Tail Whip | — | |||||
04 | [] Play Nice | — | |||||
08 | [] Sweet Kiss | — | |||||
12 | [] Nuzzle | — | |||||
16 | [] Nasty Plot | — | |||||
20 | [] Charm | — |
TM Moves Pichu can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM00 | Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | |
TM01 | Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | |
TM05 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM14 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Paralyzes opponent. |
TM17 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM18 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM29 | Charm | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
TM59 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Power depends on held item. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM80 | Volt Switch | ![]() | Special | 105 | 100 | 20 | User must switch out after attacking. |
TM82 | Electroweb | ![]() | Special | 82.5 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM90 | Electric Terrain | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Prevents all Pokémon from falling asleep for 5 turns. |
Pichu TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR09 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR21 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR30 | Encore | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
TR31 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
TR68 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Sharply raises user's Special Attack. |
TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | — | 100 | 20 | The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
TR86 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
TR90 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
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