How to get Pikachu, Pichu and Raichu in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet players can find Pikachu, Pichu, and Raichu in the Paldea region - if they know where to look. Here are their spawn locations and how to turn Pikachu into Raichu.
These three Electric-type Pokémon are iconic members of the National Pokédex and have returned for Scarlet and Violet.
However, not all three of them will appear in Outland, so let's see how you can get each of them right now!
Pikachu spawn locations in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Favorite Electric-type Pokémon can be found in the following locations:
- Western Province (District Three)
- Sapapico
- Southern Province (Second Region)
- Eastern Province (First Region)
How to turn Pikachu into Raichu
To turn Pikachu into Raichu, you will need to use the Thunder Stone.
Does Raichu spawn in the wild?
Unfortunately, the only way to get Raichu in the Paldea region - at the time of writing - is to evolve your Pikachu. It does not spawn in the wild!
How to get Pichu in Scarlet & Violet
Pichu - a smaller version of Pikachu - can be found in the following locations in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:
- Western Province (District Three)
- Sapapico
- Southern Province (Second Region)
- Eastern Province (First Region)
How to turn Pichu into Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Pichu evolves into Pikachu at any level afterreaches a high level of friendshipwith a trainer. This can be achieved by using him in combat without fainting, often walking with him in Let's Go mode, feeding him sandwiches, and giving him baths.
Friendship increases faster if you give a Pokémon an item "calming bell". Once you reach maximum friendship, Pichu will turn into Pikachu after he reaches a level.