Pichu Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pichu in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 48 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaPichu Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.
Pokemon Violet Pichu Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Violet Pichu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pichu via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Play Nice | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Sweet Kiss | fairy | Lv. 8 |
| Nuzzle | electric | Lv. 12 |
| Nasty Plot | dark | Lv. 16 |
| Charm | fairy | Lv. 20 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Pichu Locations
Pichu can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Violet, including Oni Mountain and Apple Hills. The most reliable spawn is at Apple Hills, where you'll find it between Lv. 11 and 15 by land with a spawn weight of 250.
South Province Area One
1 encounter- landLv. 5-8Forest10Weight
South Province Area Two
1 encounter- landLv. 7-10Wild Encounters · Forest10Weight
Oni Mountain
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 14-17 → Lv. 55-61 (post-story)Foot of Oni Mountain · Prairie250Weight
- landLv. 14-17 → Lv. 55-61 (post-story)Foot of Oni Mountain · Rocky Area150Weight
Apple Hills
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 11-15 → Lv. 55-60 (post-story)Prairie250Weight
- landLv. 11-15 → Lv. 55-60 (post-story)Rocky Area150Weight
Onis Maw
Teal Mask1 encounter- landLv. 20-23 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)Rocky Area150Weight