How to Get Pikachu in PokéSurvivor: Kanto Gacha Banner and Starting Strategy
To get 
Pikachu in PokéSurvivor, pull on the Kanto banner (Banner 1) in the Gacha menu using collected tickets. The Kanto banner offers a favorable 30% Uncommon tier pull rate, making Pikachu easily accessible for players seeking a fast and agile electric attacker.
Pikachu Baseline Stats and Attribute Ratings
| Parameter | Value | Combat Characteristic / Acquisition Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Pokédex Number | Dex 25 | Iconic Electric-type companion originating from the Kanto region |
| Base Stat Total (BST) | 320 | Solid early-game baseline matching the highest starter tier species |
| Hit Points (HP) | 86 | Light health pool requiring evasive movement to avoid heavy burst damage |
| Movement Speed (SPD) | 116 | Swift movement pace outrunning standard swarm enemies with ease |
| Physical Attack (ATK) | 1.0 | Baseline physical scaling enhancing utility strikes and tackle moves |
| Special Attack (SA) | 0.97 | Standard special scaling powering core electric shocks and sparks |
| Defense (DF) | 40 | Delicate physical armor demanding active kiting rather than tanking |
| Special Defense (SD) | 50 | Modest special defense requiring awareness of incoming ranged projectiles |
| Gacha Banner | Kanto (Banner 1) | Regional gacha pool featuring Classic Generation 1 species |
| Appearance Rate | 30% (Uncommon Tier) | High probability per summon ticket ensuring rapid acquisition |
| Starter Option | Non-Starter Gacha Pull | Acquired via gacha summons rather than the starter roster evaluated in our best starter Pokémon guide |
Kanto Banner 1 Summons and Gacha Acquisition
While players begin their journey with starter companions like 
Bulbasaur, 
Squirtle, or 
Charmander, Pikachu is obtained exclusively through the Kanto banner (Banner 1) in the Gacha menu. Featuring a generous 30% pull rate in the Uncommon tier, acquiring Pikachu requires only a handful of summon tickets.
Tickets are earned quickly by clearing waves and completing missions, with full species stats documented in our all Pokémon list.
Early-Game Kiting and Experience Harvesting
In combat, Pikachu standout strength lies in its high 116 movement speed. While many heavy companions move at 90 speed, Pikachu easily dances around encirclements. This speed advantage allows players to harvest scattered experience gems without getting trapped by aggressive horde surges during minutes 3 and 6.
Because base health stands at 86 and defense at 40, avoiding direct contact is essential. Utilize open stage lanes to circle incoming enemy clusters while innate lightning discharges whittle down minion health bars.
Electric Attack Synergies and Evolution Paths
For maximum effectiveness, build around electric attacks that scale with projectile count and attack speed. 
Thunder Shock fires rapid electrical projectiles that pierce through two consecutive targets, making it ideal for clearing minion waves. Pairing this with 
Agility further increases mobility while granting temporary evasion windows.
As covered in our how to evolve attacks guide, upgrading your core abilities transforms basic bolts into screen-wide lightning storms. While Pokémon do not evolve mid-run in PokéSurvivor, pulling 
Raichu as a separate Rare tier gacha companion unlocks higher base stats for endgame boss encounters.