Pikachu - Generation 3 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Pikachu can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Ruby
- Pokémon Sapphire
- Pokémon FireRed
- Pokémon LeafGreen
- Pokémon Emerald
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | ThunderShock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 | |
11 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
15 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
26 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
33 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
41 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
50 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
Charge | Electric | — | — | |
DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Present | Normal | — | 90 | |
Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Wish | Normal | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire by a previous evolution of Pikachu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charm | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Sweet Kiss | Normal | — | 75 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Special moves
Pikachu can know these moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire via events and other sources:
Moves learnt by level up
Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | ThunderShock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 | |
11 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
15 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
26 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
33 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
41 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
50 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
Charge | Electric | — | — | |
DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Present | Normal | — | 90 | |
Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Wish | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen by a previous evolution of Pikachu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charm | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Sweet Kiss | Normal | — | 75 | Level up |
Moves learnt by HM
Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
Moves learnt by TM
Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Special moves
Pikachu can know these moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen via events and other sources:
Moves learnt by level up
Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | ThunderShock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 | |
11 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
15 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
26 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
33 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
41 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
50 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Emerald. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bide | Normal | — | 100 | |
Charge | Electric | — | — | |
DoubleSlap | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
Present | Normal | — | 90 | |
Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Wish | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Pikachu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
DynamicPunch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | |
Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
ThunderPunch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Emerald by a previous evolution of Pikachu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charm | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Sweet Kiss | Normal | — | 75 | Level up | |
Volt Tackle | Electric | 120 | 100 | Special |
Moves learnt by HM
Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
Moves learnt by TM
Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Special moves
Pikachu can know these moves in Pokémon Emerald via events and other sources:
Pikachu egg move parents
Pikachu's egg groups: Fairy, Field
The egg moves for Pikachu are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Pikachu with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Pikachu with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Bide
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
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Sketch |
Charge
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Double Slap
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Encore
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
|
Sketch |
Present
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Sketch |
Reversal
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
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Sketch |