Pikachu Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 55 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoPikachu Pokemon HeartGold 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 HeartGold Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 10 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Lv. 26 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 29 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 34 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 37 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 42 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can only be caught in Pokémon HeartGold at Viridian Forest Area, where it appears at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 4% encounter rate.
Viridian Forest Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 44%Very Rare
- walkLv. 7Morning1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 7Day1%Very Rare
- walkLv. 41%Very Rare