Pikachu Pokémon Sapphire: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Sapphire. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 33 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sapphire
HoennPikachu Pokemon Sapphire 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 Sapphire Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sapphire Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Sapphire.
| 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 Sapphire Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Sapphire, 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