Pikachu Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pikachu 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 67 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaPikachu Pokemon Violet 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 Violet Pikachu Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Violet Pikachu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pikachu via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Shock | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sweet Kiss | fairy | Lv. 1 |
| Charm | fairy | Lv. 1 |
| Nasty Plot | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Play Nice | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Nuzzle | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 4 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Electro Ball | electric | Lv. 12 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 20 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 24 |
| Iron Tail | steel | Lv. 28 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 32 |
| Thunderbolt | electric | Lv. 36 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 40 |
| Thunder | electric | Lv. 44 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Pikachu Locations
Pikachu can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Violet, including Wistful Fields. The most reliable spawn is at Wistful Fields, where you'll find it between Lv. 27 and 30 by land with a spawn weight of 100.
South Province Area Two
2 encounters- landLv. 10Wild Encounters · Forest10Weight
- fixed spawnLv. 10Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
South Province Area Four
1 encounter- landLv. 18-22Forest10Weight
East Province Area One
1 encounter- landLv. 17-23Forest10Weight
West Province Area Three
1 encounter- landLv. 28-30Forest10Weight
Wistful Fields
Teal Mask6 encounters- landLv. 18-21 → Lv. 60-63 (post-story)Prairie100Weight
- landLv. 18-21 → Lv. 60-63 (post-story)Rocky Area80Weight
- landLv. 27-34 → Lv. 65-72 (post-story)Wisteria Pond · Prairie100Weight
- landLv. 27-34 → Lv. 65-72 (post-story)Wisteria Pond · Rocky Area80Weight
- landLv. 27-30 → Lv. 56-59 (post-story)Patchy Field · Prairie100Weight
- landLv. 27-30 → Lv. 56-59 (post-story)Patchy Field · Rocky Area80Weight