Pikachu Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 54 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohPikachu Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Trophy Garden Area, where it appears at Lv. 22 by walking through tall grass with a 5% encounter rate.
Trophy Garden Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 225%Rare
- walkLv. 244%Very Rare
- walkLv. 241%Very Rare