Pichu draws inspiration from mice, squirrels, and various other rodents.
Pichu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking). It may also be a play on プチ puchi (petit). Pichu is ultimately a diminutive of Pikachu.
No: 172
English Name: Pichu
Japanese Name: Pichu
Generation: 2
Type: Electric
Species: Tiny Mouse Pokémon
Abilities: Static, Lightning Rod (hidden ability)
Evolution: Pichu > Pikachu > Raichu
Pichu is a small, ground-dwelling rodent Pokémon with pale yellow fur. Its eartips, collar, and tail are black and angular. Pichu’s pink cheek pouches can store small amounts of electricity, and its tiny nose looks like a dot. Pichu is classified as a quadruped, but it can walk easily on its hind legs.
Pichu is a social Pokémon known for its playful and mischievous demeanor. It is usually found in groups and often touch tails with other Pichu as a show of courage, creating a shower of sparks that can make them cry. It is inept at storing electricity, and may discharge if amused, startled, or subjected to shock. However, it cannot discharge without being shocked itself. Charging up is more easily done on days of dryness or thunderclouds. The crackling of static electricity generated by Pichu is audible. It can zap an adult human, but will surprise itself if it does. Pichu primarily lives in the forest, though it has also been depicted to thrive in urban areas.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Pokemon Silver: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Pokemon Crystal: It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Pokemon Ruby: Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
Pokemon Sapphire: When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
Pokemon Emerald: It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.
Pokemon FireRed: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Pokemon Diamond: The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Pokemon Pearl: It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Pokemon Platinum: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Pokemon HeartGold: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Pokemon Black: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Pokemon White: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Pokemon Black 2: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
pokemon White 2: The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Pokemon X: It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Pokemon Y: It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
Pokemon SUN: It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.
Pokemon MOON: Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.
