Pokémon Legends Z-A: How to catch & evolve Pikachu?

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Published at :October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Modified at :October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM

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Wild Catches, Evolutions & Alpha Strategies

Pokémon fans and gamers are currently enjoying the new Game Freak title, Pokémon Legends Z-A. Players get to experience the redevelopment buzz in Lumiose City, and many of them are wondering how they can obtain Pikachu.

Every fan loves the Ash and Pikachu duo and now they want to relive that in the game. Don’t worry, we will provide you a perfect guide on how you get Pikachu for yourself in the game.

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Pikachu’s prime hunting grounds: Wild Zone Spawns

Players can find Pikachu in Wild Zone 3’s Rouge Plaza around the clock. You can battle it to catch him or even try to go for a quick sneak approach.

If this fails, you can teleport out and fast travel back to respawn and give it a try once again.

For that alpha adrenaline, scale Wild Zone 6’s rooftop: A Level 41 monster with ferocious tantrums that require dodges and potions.

The catch rate is low, so bring Ultra Balls and Grass-types (Roserade shuts down the storm)—save-scum like a pro, and you’ll have a raid-ready powerhouse.

Bonus: Wild Zone 1 is your Pichu pipeline; crush boulders with TM Rock crush, sneak into the rear nook, and ball the nervous infant. Reload on escapes; this is a low-risk way to enter the line.

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Evolving Pichu to Pikachu

Players can also visit Zone 1 in Pokémon Legends Z-A to catch Pichu, which is quite easy. After catching Pichu, you can visit Nouveau Cafe. Four coffees maxes bonds and will trigger the evolution.

Raichu is just a stone’s toss away: Scoop a Thunder Stone at Stone Emporium or snag red Poké Balls littering Lumiose streets.

Alpha Pikachu in Pokémon Legends Z-A

This is the main and last Alpha Pikachu that you can get from Zone 6. A level 41 can be found sitting on the rooftop.

He is an aggressive Pokémon and you need to pay attention to your dodging and attacking if you want to catch him.

The catch rate is not very high and you will need several tries if you want to get an Alpha Pikachu in Pokémon Legends Z-A.

FAQs

Where are the best spots to catch Pikachu in Pokémon Legends Z-A?

Wild Zone 3 (Rouge Plaza) for standard spawns day/night; Wild Zone 6 rooftop for Level 41 Alpha—battle to weaken, then ball.

How do I evolve Pichu into Pikachu in Legends Z-A?

Catch in Wild Zone 1 (sneak alley), max friendship with four Nouveau Cafe coffees—no levels needed for the evolution.

What’s the catch rate like for Alpha Pikachu in Z-A?

Low and tricky—use Grass/Ground-types to counter, status moves to paralyze, and Ultra Balls; save often for reloads.

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.