Pikachu Pokémon Gold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Gold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 38 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Gold
KantoPikachu Pokemon Gold 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 Gold Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Gold Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Gold.
| 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 Gold Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can only be caught in Pokémon Gold at Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, where it appears at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate (night).
Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City
6 encounters- walkLv. 4Day4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Morning4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Day1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Morning1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 4Night1%Very Rare