Official data #25 · v0.7.10 · 2026-10-21
Pikachu in PokéBonk
Pikachu is a League starting member with Electric typing, base Speed 90 and captureRate 190. Its raw evoFrom points to Pichu (#172), but Pichu lies outside the client’s 151-species filter. That data link does not make Pichu a playable Kanto entry.
Evolution: file metadata versus the run
The filtered League starts directly at Pikachu. Its raw Pichu parent is outside maxDex 151. No in-run evolution from Pichu is claimed. Raichu uses the numeric fallback described on its own page.
Data-led choices, not a tested build
The official kit is Thunder Shock, Electro Ball, Thunderbolt and Thunder, all Electric. Electric’s relationship against Ground is softened to 0.5 rather than zero, but it is still unfavorable. Pikachu’s League unlock challenge is 10,000 rainy-weather defeats, not a generic early capture guarantee.
How to read the source data
The stat block and full source learnset below come from the game’s public JSON. Learnset levels and source move power are dex metadata, not guaranteed in-run unlock levels or final damage. The official roster kit and passive are taken separately from the client bundle. No controlled-run sample or measured build performance is claimed.
Official data snapshot: v0.7.10 / mvgy3iyx / 2026-10-21
Pikachu: official data
- Pokédex
- #25
- Types
- Electric
- Base stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe
- 35 / 55 / 40 / 50 / 50 / 90 (BST 320)
- Capture-rate field
- 190 (not a percentage)
- Next Kanto evolution
- Raichu (use-item)
- League starting member
- Yes
- Ultimate: official Spanish name
- Gigatronada
Official source learnset
| Dex level | Move | Type | Class | Source power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | Variable / status |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | Variable / status |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | Special | 40 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | Status | Variable / status |
| 1 | Charm | Fairy | Status | Variable / status |
| 1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | Variable / status |
| 1 | Play Nice | Normal | Status | Variable / status |
| 1 | Nuzzle | Electric | Physical | 20 |
| 4 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | Variable / status |
| 8 | Double Team | Normal | Status | Variable / status |
| 12 | Electro Ball | Electric | Special | Variable / status |
| 16 | Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 |
| 20 | Spark | Electric | Physical | 65 |
| 24 | Agility | Psychic | Status | Variable / status |
| 28 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 |
| 32 | Discharge | Electric | Special | 80 |
| 36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 |
| 40 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | Variable / status |
| 44 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 |
Build planning from the official kit
The Pikachu League line uses Thunder Shock, Electro Ball, Thunderbolt, Thunder. Its passive key is static. This is the curated kit, not a promise that every source-learnset move appears in a run.
Type-only defensive weaknesses: Ground 1.35×. These are calculated before abilities, armor, items and the incoming-damage clamp. Use the matchup calculator for a particular enemy; use the Lab calculator to budget permanent upgrades. This is untested build planning, not a claimed clear or measured DPS build.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pikachu a separate League starter?
Yes. The official 79-member roster has this species as a starting entry; its challenge and kit are separate from the full 151-species database.
Are these the stats shown during a run?
No. These are the source dex stats. The client derives combat values and applies passives, evolution scaling, items and Lab upgrades separately.
Sources checked 2026-10-21
- PokéBonk public data: pokemon.json · accessed 2026-10-21
- Official species learnsets · accessed 2026-10-21
- Official source moves · accessed 2026-10-21
- Official runEvolution(), planEvolution(), passives and Ultimate definitions · accessed 2026-10-21
- Official League kits, branch choices and evolution overrides · accessed 2026-10-21
- PokéBonk version.json · accessed 2026-10-21