A brand new Pokemon game means tons of brand new Pokemon to catch, and the region of Paldea in Scarlet and Violet is definitely full of potential new additions for your roster. Though, if you’re like me, you’re probably wondering if any older, familiar friends from Generation 1 made the cut. Good news – they did, and of the ones you’ll find in Paldea, there’s quite possibly none more recognizable than Pikachu. They’re practically the mascot of the entire franchise, so how could you resist? Here’s how to get Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
How to Get Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokemon, but you probably already knew that. What you may not know is that, although arare spawn, Pikachu can be caught pretty early on in Scarlet and Violet.
The earliest location you can catch Pikachu at isjust west of Los Platos. If you check the map above, you’ll notice that we caught one in the northwestern area.
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Other areas you may find Pikachu includeSouth Province (Area Two), near the olive fields outside of Cortondo. You’ll also see themoutside of Cascarrafa, just right of the Asado Desert.
Pikachu Evolutions in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
If you’re having trouble finding Pikachu, you can always catch a Pichu and evolve them. Pichu is located outside of Los Platos and in South Province (Area Three). Once caught, you can evolve them into Pikachu after reaching a high enough friendship level by using the Picnic feature.
Wanna take it a step further? Once your Pikachu is strong enough, you may evolve them even further intoRaichuby using aThunder Stone. Raichu is the final stage of evolution for the Pichu/Pikachu line.
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For more information onPokemon Scarlet and Violet, check out our other guides here at Prima Games, likeHow to Get Charizard.
Matt Vatankhah
Matt’s writing career began when he joined Prima Games in 2022. As Managing Editor, he tries to make sure everything you read looks as pretty as possible. He’s had a passion for video games all of his life and really loves Final Fantasy, retro FPS, roguelikes, and metroidvanias. He will absolutely stomp you in Tetris.
