How to get Pikachu, Pichu & Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

❘ Published: 2023-10-05T22:12:24

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players can snag themselves Pikachu, Pichu, and Raichu in the Paldea region – if they know where to look. Here’s their spawn locations and how to evolve Pikachu into Raichu.

These three electric-type Pokemon are iconic members of the National Pokedex and have returned for Game Freak‘s Scarlet and Violet.

Not all three of them will appear in the overworld, however, so let’s take a look at how you can get each of them right now!

You can also check out the full Pokedex in Scarlet & Violet, all of the Pokemon currently missing in SV, our Gen 9 type chart to help you take on the next Gym Battle, or where you can buy Gen 9 if you still haven’t set out on your journey.

Pikachu spawn locations in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Paldea locations

The beloved electric-type Pokemon can be found at the following locations:

West Province (Area Three)
Zapapico
South Province (Area Two)
East Province (Area One)

All Pikachu spawn locations in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Kitakami locations

Pikachu also makes a return in the Teal Mask DLC. Pikachu can be found rarely in the following locations around Kitakami:

Timeless Woods
Wistful Fields

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How to get Pichu in Scarlet and Violet

Pichu – the Baby Pokemon and pre-evolution of Pikachu – can be found at the following places in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

South Province (Area Two)
Los Platos

Kitakami locations

Pichu also made a return in the Teal Mask DLC. Trainers can find it in the areas below:

Apple Hills
Kitakami Road
Oni Mountain
Oni Maw
Kitakami Hall

Does Raichu spawn in the wild?

Raichu is a very rare spawn in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and can only be found in the north of Casseroya Lake around Socarrat Trail.

Kitakami locations

However, Raichu cannot be found in the wild in the land of Kitakami. So trainers either need to evolve Raichu or find one in the base game.

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How to evolve Pichu into Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Pichu evolves into Pikachu at any level after it reaches a high level of friendship with the trainer. This can be achieved by using it in battle without fainting, walking with it often in Let’s Go mode, feeding it sandwiches, and using Pokemon Wash.

Friendship increases faster if you give a Pokemon the Soothe Bell held item. Once you reach max friendship, Pichu evolves into Pikachu after it gains a level.

To evolve a Pikachu into a Raichu, you will need to use a Thunder Stone. If you still haven’t got one, use our evolution stone guide to snag one!

For more guides, check out our full Pokedex with locations or the following guides: