How to Catch Pikachu on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Last Updated: December 8, 2020

Do you want the mascot of the Pokémon Company to be on your ingame team? Just want to complete the dex? This simple guide will tell you how to get it, no matter what you need a sweet little Pikachu for!

Steps

1
Fly or walk over to route 121. This is where the Safari Zone is!
2
Go into the hut decorated with trees. It is a little small so try not to miss it.

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3
Go through the door and into the Safari Zone.
4
Run around in the first patch of grass you see. There is a 20% rate to find a Pikachu here so don't give up!
5
Once you encounter the Pikachu, weaken it with a Pokémon that won't knock it out. The Pikachu will be level 28 or 30. Inflict it with status as well if possible (paralysis won't work on it, since it's an Electric-type Pokemon).
6
Throw your strongest Poke Balls at it! Pikachu may be a little stubborn and not go into your Poke Balls, but as this article says in step 4, don't give up!

Community Q&A

Question

Aren you not allowed to fight Pokemon in the safari zone? And also are you only allowed to use safari balls?

Community Answer

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire you are allowed to fight the Pokemon, and you are allowed to use any type of balls.