How to Obtain Pikachu - Pokedex: Pokemon GO - Millenium

By David W. Duffy

Catch, Obtain, Location, Spawn

How to get Pikachu in Pokemon GO? Discover the list of spawn locations where you are more likely to find it, as well as its chances of capture, escape rate, eggs, kilometres to earn candy, and weather influences.

Important Information

Catch Rate

20%

Escape Rate

10%

Distance for Buddy Candy

You will obtain a Pikachu Candy after walking 1 km with this Pokémon as your buddy.

Hatching

Pikachu is unobtainable from eggs.

Weather: Rain

Pikachu's attacks are boosted, it appears more often in the wild, and you will get more stardust when it is caught when the weather is Rain.

Where to Find Pikachu?

As an Electric-type Pokémon, Pikachu can be found very rarely in the wild. However, its spawn rate will be higher in urban or residential areas, stations and university campuses.

In addition, Pokémon GO often organizes themed events — such as the Water Festival, Halloween, Pokémon GO Community Day etc — that allow you to capture this Pokémon in larger quantities and with special features.

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David W. Duffy

Editor in Chief, MGG EN | Repatriated Geordie, former teacher, grammarian. Editor of many things for a decade and a half, most of which you've probably never heard of.