Pikachu - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Pikachu can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

Pokémon Diamond
Pokémon Pearl
Pokémon Platinum
Pokémon HeartGold
Pokémon SoulSilver

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.

Pikachu artwork by Ken Sugimori

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Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

Pikachu learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	ThunderShock	Electric	40	100
5	Tail Whip	Normal	—	100
10	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
18	Double Team	Normal	—	—
21	Slam	Normal	80	75
26	Thunderbolt	Electric	95	100
29	Feint	Normal	50	100
34	Agility	Psychic	—	—
37	Discharge	Electric	80	100
42	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
45	Thunder	Electric	120	70

Egg moves

Pikachu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bide	Normal	—	—
Charge	Electric	—	—
DoubleSlap	Normal	15	85
Encore	Normal	—	100
Fake Out	Normal	40	100
Present	Normal	—	90
Reversal	Fighting	—	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	75	100
Tickle	Normal	—	100
Wish	Normal	—	—

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl by a previous evolution of Pikachu. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Charm	Normal	—	100	Level up
Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—	Level up
Sweet Kiss	Normal	—	75	Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Pikachu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
04	Strength	Normal		80	100
06	Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100

Moves learnt by TM

Pikachu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	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	80	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
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	100
78	Captivate	Normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	Normal	—	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	90
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—

Special moves

Pikachu can know these moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl via events and other sources:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Details
Surf	Water		95	100	Pokémon Battle Revolution; various events
Volt Tackle	Electric		120	100	Pokémon Battle Revolution

Transfer-only moves

Pikachu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Counter	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense Curl	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunch	Fighting	100	50	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Kick	Normal	120	75	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega Punch	Normal	80	85	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor