PICHU
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It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
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This Pokémon has a Quadruped body shape.
It is classified as Yellow colored.
Natural habitat: Forest.
Its base happiness is 70.
Its capture rate is 190/255, roughly 75%.
It follows a Medium growth curve.
It belongs to the No Eggs egg group.
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MOVESETS
| LVL | NAME | TYPE | CAT. | PWR | ACC | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | STA | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | SPE | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 4 | Play Nice | Normal | STA | — | — | 20 |
| 8 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | STA | — | 75% | 10 |
| 12 | Nuzzle | Electric | PHY | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Nasty Plot | Dark | STA | — | — | 20 |
| 20 | Charm | Fairy | STA | — | 100% | 20 |
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