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.
Every month, a Community Day is held around the world to capture a featured Pokémon in the application. Bookmark this page for news and updates, as we'll be updating it often!
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