Pikachu Pokémon Emerald: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Emerald. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Emerald
HoennPikachu Pokemon Emerald 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 Emerald Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Emerald Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Emerald.
| 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 Emerald Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Emerald, including Hoenn Pokecenter Area, Hoenn Safari Zone Sw, and Hoenn Safari Zone Se. The most reliable spawn is at Hoenn Pokecenter Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 10 by colosseum bonus disc jpn with a 100% encounter rate.
Hoenn Safari Zone Sw
2 encounters- walkLv. 254%Very Rare
- walkLv. 271%Very Rare
Hoenn Safari Zone Se
2 encounters- walkLv. 254%Very Rare
- walkLv. 271%Very Rare
Hoenn Pokecenter Area
1 encounter- colosseum bonus disc jpnLv. 10100%Common