Pikachu Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Y. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Y
KalosPikachu Pokemon Y 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 Y Pikachu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Y Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Y.
| 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 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 13 |
| Electro Ball | electric | Lv. 18 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Nuzzle | electric | Lv. 23 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 26 |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Lv. 29 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 34 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 37 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 42 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 45 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Y Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Y, including Friend Safari Electric, Santalune Forest Area, and Kalos Route 3 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Electric, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 2).
Kalos Route 3 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 44%Very Rare
- walkLv. 51%Very Rare
Santalune Forest Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 35%Rare
- walkLv. 41%Very Rare
Friend Safari Electric
1 encounter- walkLv. 30Friend safari slot 233%Frequent