Appendix:HeartGold and SoulSilver walkthrough/Section 28: Difference between revisions

{{ga|Red}} starts off with his {{p|Pikachu}}, at a staggering '''level 88''', it's the HIGHEST-leveled Pokémon owned by an opposing Trainer ever.  Because of its {{DL|Stat-enhancing item|Light Ball}}, its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} are <b>doubled</b>, making it that much more of a threat.  Its {{m|Volt Tackle}} (an Electric-type {{m|Double-Edge}}) will deal a LOT of damage, so you need to get rid of this electric mouse if you want any hope of defeating Red.  One bright side to its signature attack is that it takes 33% of the damage it dishes out in recoil damage. {{type|Electric}}s only fear one thing — {{type|Ground}} attacks, so let loose an {{m|Earthquake}} for a super-effective hit. Pikachu's {{stat|Defense}} is terrible, so 1 or 2 good physical hits should also do the job( just be careful that you don't use a move that make contact, or Pikachu may paralyze your Pokémon with its ability, {{a|Static}}). Since Pikachu has {{m|Iron Tail}}, it can deal heavy damage to opposing Pokémon that are partly {{type|Rock}}, so it is not a bad idea to send a pure {{type|Ground}} that can take a hit and hit Pikachu super-effectively with a good Physical-based move that doesn't make contact, like {{m|Earthquake}}. Pikachu also has {{m|Thunderbolt}} to deal a lot of damage and {{m|Quick Attack}} to attack first, but a sturdy Ground-type will stop it in its tracks.