Pikachu Pokémon Blue: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Blue. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 29 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Blue
KantoPikachu Pokemon Blue Pokedex Entry
Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Pokemon Blue Pikachu Sprites
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ReversePokémon Blue Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Blue.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 9 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 26 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 33 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Blue Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Blue, including Kanto Power Plant Area and Viridian Forest Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Power Plant Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by walking through tall grass with a 15% encounter rate.
Viridian Forest Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 34%Very Rare
- walkLv. 51%Very Rare
Kanto Power Plant Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 2015%Uncommon
- walkLv. 2410%Uncommon