Pika Papow Details Level Up TM Egg Move
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This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. Check out Pika Papow Pokémon Sword & Shield data,

Attack Name Battle Type Category
Pika Papow
ピカピカサンダー
Power Points Base Power Accuracy
20 1 101
Battle Effect:
The more Pikachu loves its Trainer, the greater the move’s power. It never misses.
In-Depth Effect:

Pika Papow is the move that utilises the Happiness in a more positive light, by rewarding the amount the Pokémon likes the trainer. It is a Electric Type Special Attack with 20PP and 100% accuracy. Its power is calculated by the following means:

   Base Power = Pokémon Happiness / 2.5

This gives a maximum result of 102 and a minimum result of 1

Secondary Effect: Effect Rate:
The happier the user, the stronger the Attack. -- %
Corresponding Z-Move: Z-Move Power:
Base Critical Hit Rate Speed Priority Pokémon Hit in Battle
4.17% 0 Selected Target
Physical Contact Sound-Type - Details Punch Move - Details Snatchable Z Move?
No No No No No
Defrosts When Used? Hits the opposite side in Triple Battles? Reflected By Magic Coat/Magic Bounce? Blocked by Protect/Detect? Copyable by Mirror Move?
No No No No No

Pokémon That Learn Pika Papow By Breeding:

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd

Partner Pokémon That Learn Pika Papow

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#025
Pikachu Static
Lightning Rod
45 80 50 75 60 120