How to get Pichu, Pikachu & Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC

Pikachu is the poster Pokemon of the franchise and a huge fan-favorite, so Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players are eager to find out how they can add Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu to their Kitakami Pokedex in the Teal Mask DLC. Here are all the details.

The Teal Mask DLC of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet marked the return of several popular Pokemon from previous games to Gen 9, and everyone is beyond excited.

Alongside fan favorites like Milotic, Arbok, Weezing, and Kommo-o, fans can also catch perhaps the most loved species in the franchise: Pikachu.

Now, those playing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet want to know the locations and evolution requirements to get Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu in the Teal Mask DLC, so here are all the details.

• How to get Pichu in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC
• How to get Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
• How to evolve Pichu into Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
• How to get Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC
• Where to find Thunder Stone in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

How to get Pichu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

You can get Pichu in the following locations of Kitakami Island in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC:

• Apple Hills
• Kitakami Road
• Oni Mountain
• Oni Maw
• Kitakami Hall

How to get Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

You can get Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC by catching it in the Timeless Woods or Wistful Fields. It is rarely seen in the wild and is most likely to be found near trees in these locations.

How to evolve Pichu into Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

Pichu can evolve into Pikachu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC once it reaches a high level of friendship with the player.

Here’s how you can increase your friendship level with Pichu in the DLC:

• Using it in battle without fainting.
• Walking with it in the game in Let’s Go mode.
• Feeding it sandwiches.
• Using Pokemon Wash.
• Giving it Soothe Bell as a held item.

How to get Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC

You can get Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC by evolving it from Pikachu with a Thunder Stone.

Raichu is not available as a wild spawn on Kitakami Island, so using a Thunder Stone from Paldea is the only way to get Raichu from Pikachu in the DLC.

Where to find Thunder Stone in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Here’s how you can get a Thunder Stone from the Paldea region in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:

• Look out for sparkles and Poke Balls on the ground during your exploration through Levincia City on the man-made island behind the buildings.
• Go to the West Province (Area One) atop a wind turbine and find a Thunder Stone.
• Register at least 30 Pokemon and claim a Thunder Stone from the Pokedex app.
• Purchase a Thunder Stone from Delibird Presents for 3000 Poke Dollars.

That’s all you need to know to get Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC. If you’re looking for more content on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, be sure to check out our other guides:

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