Pikachu Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow. 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 Yellow
KantoPikachu Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Pikachu Sprites
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ReversePokémon Yellow Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| 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 Yellow Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can only be caught in Pokémon Yellow at Pallet Town Area, where it appears at Lv. 5 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate.
Pallet Town Area
1 encounter- giftLv. 5100%Common