Gold
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Silver
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Crystal
It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously.
Ruby
PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this POKéMON.
Sapphire
When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this POKéMON will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
Emerald
It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older.
Fire Red
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Leaf Green
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Diamond
The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet.
Pearl
It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Platinum
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Heart Gold
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Soul Silver
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Black
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
White
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Black 2
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
White 2
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
X
It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.
Y
It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.
Omega Ruby
Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.
Alpha Sapphire
When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.
Sun
It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.
Moon
Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts.
Ultra Sun
It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally.
Ultra Moon
It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.
Sword
Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself.
Shield
The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.
Legends Arceus
Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.
