Stats
Base stat total: 320 · In-game HP, attack and speed are derived from the base stats.
Why D tier
- Low damage multiplier (×1.00)
- Fragile: only 86 HP
- 3 evolvable own-type moves incl. Discharge & Thunderbolt
How to get
★★ Uncommon · Easy
Uncommon in the Kanto banner (30% per pull for the rarity, ~137 pulls for this one). Kanto banner →
Pikachu moves (11)
On level-up you are offered moves from Pikachu's own types plus the Normal pool. You can hold 4 at once; each one evolves at max level if you have taken the stat card it asks for.
| Move | Type | Kind | Effect | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shockstart | Electric | Projectile | A lightning-fast bolt that pierces several enemies. | Thunderneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger |
| Discharge | Electric | Aura | A permanent electric field around you. | Electric Terrainneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage and 35% more radius |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | Chain | A bolt that jumps from one enemy to the next. | Zap Cannonneeds Reflexes · ×1.7 damage and +3 jumps |
| Tackle | Normal | Melee | Charges in an arc at everything in front of you. | Take Downneeds Vigor · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Dash | You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way. | Extreme Speedneeds Sprint · ×1.9 damage, more distance and less cooldown |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds ATTACK while active. | — |
| Agility | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active. | — |
| Harden | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active. | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | Melee | A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal. | Giga Impactneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| Substitute | Normal | Turret | A decoy that stays behind shooting for you. | Double Teamneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage, +1 at a time and fires faster |
Type matchups
Weak to: Ground ×1.6
Resists: Electric ×0.6 Flying ×0.6 Steel ×0.6
Weather
Boosted in: Rain
Hurt by: Sandstorm, Snowfall
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pikachu good in PokéSurvivor?
Pikachu is D tier, ranked #794 of 966 partners. Low damage multiplier (×1.00). Fragile: only 86 HP. 3 evolvable own-type moves incl. Discharge & Thunderbolt.
How do I get Pikachu?
Uncommon in the Kanto banner (30% per pull for the rarity, ~137 pulls for this one). Gacha tickets are earned by playing; they cannot be bought.
What moves can Pikachu learn?
Pikachu can be offered 11 moves on level-up: every Electric-type move plus the Normal pool. It starts with Thunder Shock.
What is Pikachu weak to?
Ground (×1.6).
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