Can Pikachu evolve without a Thunder Stone?

No. Pikachu can’t evolve into Raichu without a thunderstone. No. Pikachu doesn’t evolve into Raichu without a thunderstone however in the first gen games (RGB AND Yellow) there exists a glitch which can cause your Pikachu to evolve without the stone.

Did Ash really evolve Pikachu?

After a successful stint of 23 seasons, Ash Ketchum’s popular Pikachu may finally evolve into a Raichu in an upcoming episode of the anime TV show, Pokémon Journeys.

What level should I evolve Pikachu in red?

So keep that Pikachu until 50 and then evolve it whenever. Just at least past level 50.

How does Pikachu evolve at a certain level?

Pikachu does not evolve at a certain level. Instead, for Pikachu to evolve, it requires a stone called Thunder Stone, a kind of evolution stone, which can be found in various places. Pikachu doesn’t evolve at a set level, it evolves via thunderstone.

When to evolve Pikachu in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon?

Pikachu knows Thunderbolt at Level 21. But in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pikachu knows Thunderbolt at Level 42, even though he can learn Wild Charge at Level 50 you can still evolve Pikachu at Level 42 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, because Wild Charge is a TM too. In X and Y Pikachu learns the move Discharge at Level 42 which isn’t a TM.

Do you need a thunderstone to evolve a Pikachu?

Pikachu requires a Thunderstone and does not have a level requirement to evolve. This actually goes for most of the Pokémon that have a baby pre-evolution. They all require friendship to evolve, and they require an item of some sort, and some need to be traded while holding their particular item.

What are the stats of a Pikachu in Generation 1?

1 In Generation 1, Pikachu has a base Special stat of 50. 2 In Generations 1-5, Pikachu has a base Defense of 30. 3 In Generations 2-5, Pikachu has a base Special Defense of 40. 4 In Generations 1-4, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 82. 5 In Generation 5, Pikachu has a base experience yield of 105.