Pikachu Pokémon Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 45 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sun
AlolaPikachu Pokemon Sun 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 Sun Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sun Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Sun.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Growl | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Play Nice | normal | Lv. 7 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 10 |
| Electro Ball | electric | Lv. 13 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 18 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 23 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 26 |
| Nuzzle | electric | Lv. 29 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 34 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Lv. 42 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 45 |
| Wild Charge | electric | Lv. 50 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 53 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 58 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sun Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Sun, including Alola Route 1 West and Hauoli City Shopping District. The most reliable spawn is at Hauoli City Shopping District, where you'll find it between Lv. 5 and 8 by sos encounter with a 15% encounter rate.
Alola Route 1 West
1 encounter- sos encounterLv. 3-515%Uncommon
Hauoli City Shopping District
1 encounter- sos encounterLv. 5-815%Uncommon