Pikachu Red Japan: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu in Red Japan. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 29 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Red Japan
KantoPikachu Red Japan Pokedex Entry
Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Red Japan Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Red Japan.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 9 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Swift | normal | Lv. 26 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 33 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Red Japan Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 2 locations across Red Japan, including Kanto Power Plant Area and Viridian Forest Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Power Plant Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by walking through tall grass with a 15% encounter rate.
Viridian Forest Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 34%Very Rare
- walkLv. 51%Very Rare
Kanto Power Plant Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 2015%Uncommon
- walkLv. 2410%Uncommon