PokeBonk Pikachu
Pokemon · rank 10 of 79 League Pokemon · last checked 2026-10-20
PokeBonk Pikachu is an Electric-type League Pokemon of uncommon rarity. It starts each run with Thunder Shock, carries the Static passive and the Giga Thunder Ultimate, and evolves into Raichu as you level up in a run. You unlock it with a League challenge and then catch it in a later run. Its Kit Score is 57.6, rank 10 of 79: A tier.
Pikachu at a glance
| Pokedex number | #025 |
| Type | Electric |
| League rarity | Uncommon |
| Tier | A (Kit Score 57.6, rank 10 of 79) |
| Starting move | Thunder Shock |
| Passive | Static |
| Ultimate | Giga Thunder |
| How to get it | League challenge, then a capture |
| Evolves | Raichu at level 42 |
| Base stat total | 320 |
How to unlock Pikachu in PokeBonk
Pikachu joins your League in two steps. First, finish its League challenge; the counters add up across runs unless a goal says "in a single run":
- Defeat 10,000 Pokemon while it's raining.
Catching Pikachu
Then Pikachu can show up as a Wild Encounter in your next runs, 50 to 120 seconds into a zone. It runs away after 150 seconds, so weaken it and throw a Poke Ball before then. The PokeBonk unlock Pokemon guide lists every challenge.
Pikachu moves in PokeBonk
Each League Pokemon has a fixed kit of four moves. Move 1 is equipped from the start; moves 2, 3 and 4 are offered as new-move cards at player levels 2, 4 and 7. A run holds three moves until you buy the 4th move slot in the Lab. Hit damage below is the move's base hit at level 1 before your stats, items and type bonus; cooldowns shrink with attack speed.
| Slot | Move | Type | Class | Shape | Unlocks | Base hit | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | Special | Projectile | Start | 15 | 0.85 s |
| 2 | Electro Ball | Electric | Special | Explosive orb | Level 2 | 19 | 1.35 s |
| 3 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | Chain | Level 4 | 18 | 1.32 s |
| 4 | Thunder | Electric | Special | Heavenly Impact | Level 7 | 36 | 1.67 s |
Pikachu passive: Static
Anyone who touches you is paralyzed. Every 4 s you fire a discharge at an enemy.
Thunder Shock, Electro Ball, Thunderbolt, and Thunder match Pikachu's type, so they deal 25% more damage (same-type bonus). Moves can also be learned from its learnset and from other League members of the same type, which the PokeBonk beginner guide explains.
Pikachu Ultimate in PokeBonk
Pikachu's Ultimate gets stronger as the line evolves: each form has its own version. Press R (Y on a controller) when the bar is full, or turn on Auto Ultimate with the Y key. The PokeBonk Ultimate guide explains how the bar charges.
| Form | Ultimate | Duration | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | Giga Thunder | 2.6 s | The sky charges up: for 2.4 s lightning rains non-stop on nearby enemies, and at the end three enormous thunderclaps. |
| Raichu | Wild Charge | 3.2 s | You zigzag through the enemies wrapped in electricity and unleash an even longer storm. |
Pikachu evolution levels in PokeBonk
In PokeBonk every evolution happens by player level inside a run, whatever the main games ask for. The Pikachu line evolves like this: Pikachu evolves into Raichu at level 42.
Pikachu stats in runs
The game turns base stats into run stats with the share of each stat in the base stat total, so a balanced Pokemon and a lopsided one end up with different strengths. Each evolution stage adds 0.12 to the HP and damage multiplier. These are the starting values before Lab upgrades, items and vitamins:
| Form | Stage | Max HP | Armor | Speed | Physical | Special | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | 0 | 100 | 7.3 | 1.12x | 1.03x | 1.01x | 1x |
| Raichu | 1 | 116 | 7.1 | 1.08x | 1.04x | 1.04x | 1.12x |
Pikachu base stats
Base stats from the game's Pokedex file (base stat total 320):
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 55 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 90 |
PokeBonk Pikachu FAQ
How do you unlock Pikachu in PokeBonk?
Finish its League challenge (defeat 10,000 Pokemon while it's raining), then catch it when it appears as a Wild Encounter in a later run.
Is Pikachu good in PokeBonk?
By Kit Score it ranks 10 of 79 League Pokemon, in A tier. The score reads its kit damage, HP, armor and speed at its final form; passives that trigger effects and the Ultimate are not counted, so see the tier list for the method.
When does Pikachu evolve in PokeBonk?
Pikachu evolves into Raichu at level 42. Evolution only depends on your player level in the run.
What is Pikachu's Ultimate?
Giga Thunder. Fire it with R on a keyboard or Y on a controller once the bar is full.
See where all 151 Pokemon land on the PokeBonk tier list, or browse the full PokeBonk Pokedex.