Pikachu Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 39 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoPikachu Pokemon Crystal 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 Crystal Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 8 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 11 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Lv. 26 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 33 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 41 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Celadon City Prize Corner and Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City. The most reliable spawn is at Celadon City Prize Corner, where you'll find it at Lv. 25 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate (coins 2222).
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
4 encounters- walkLv. 4Day4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Morning4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Day1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Morning1%Very Rare
Celadon City Prize Corner
1 encounter- giftLv. 25Coins 2222100%Common