Pikachu Pokémon SoulSilver: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon SoulSilver. 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 SoulSilver
KantoPikachu Pokemon SoulSilver 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 SoulSilver Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon SoulSilver Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon SoulSilver.
| 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 SoulSilver Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can only be caught in Pokémon SoulSilver 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