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Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu
Let’s Go Pikachu
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! reimagines the classic Gen 1 Kanto journey with vibrant HD visuals and intuitive motion-based catching mechanics. Set off from Pallet Town alongside your loyal Partner Pikachu, who rides on your shoulder and assists in battles with exclusive moves.
- USA
- vv1.0.2
- FW 7.0.0+
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Updated · by NSWPEDIA Team
ROM details
- ROM name
- Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu
- Also known as
- Let’s Go Pikachu
- Genre
- Action
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Published by
- Nintendo
- Release date
- November 16, 2018
- Series
- Pokemon Games
- Version
- v1.0.2
- Title ID
010003F003A34000- Size
- 4.2 GB
- Required firmware
- 7.0.0 or later
- Region
- USA
- Content type
- Base game
- Language (audio)
- En, Fr, De, It, Es, Zh, Ko, Ja
- Features
- Motion-Based Catching Mechanics: Replaces traditional wild random battles with dynamic overworld Pokémon spawns and interactive, motion-controlled Poké Ball throwing mechanics inspired by Pokémon GO.
Emulator compatibility
Compatibility for Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu, newest result Oct 23, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.
| Emulator | Platform | Device tested | FPS | Status | Notes | Result from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citron | Windows | Ryzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR5 | 60 | Perfect | Working Perectly | Tested by NSWPEDIA Team |
Known issues
- Mystery Gift Dex Sync Bug (Patched): In base release v1.0.0, receiving Pokémon via Mystery Gift could fail to register them in the Pokédex if the player exited the game without manually saving (resolved in update v1.0.1).
Version history
Every released update for Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu, newest first.
| Version | Released | Size | Patch notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0.2 | 38 MB | Fixed an issue causing network communication timeouts when connecting with Pokémon GO. General gameplay stability and minor bug fixes. | |
| v1.0.1 | 34 MB | Pokédex Mystery Gift Fix: Resolved an issue where Pokémon received through Mystery Gift were not registered in the Pokédex if the game was closed without saving. | |
| Base Game | 4.6 GB | — |
Screenshots
What is this Game?
Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu Switch NSP Free Download NSWPedia seeks to be more than just another entry in the long-running series of Nintendo monster-collection RPGs. The “Motion-Based Catching and Partner Pikachu” features are already available for the accessibility and casual ease of newcomers and Pokémon GO players, but with its Master Trainer post-game challenges, AV candy stat-maxing, and Mega Evolutions, it offers a distinct, nostalgic Kanto experience.
The dual-approach design is an attempt by Game Freak to bridge the gap between casual mobile players and core console RPG fans. The experience should now be better balanced, which is important since some fans felt that earlier Kanto remakes like FireRed and LeafGreen relied on outdated random wild encounters rather than visible overworld Pokémon roaming.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu — frequently asked questions
How does Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! differ from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!?
Beyond your permanent starting partner (Pikachu vs. Eevee), each version features exclusive wild Pokémon e.g., Oddish, Sandshrew, and Growlithe appear exclusively in Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Can Partner Pikachu evolve into Raichu?
No, your starter Partner Pikachu refuses to evolve. However, wild-caught Pikachus obtained in Viridian Forest can be evolved using a Thunder Stone.
Are traditional held items and abilities present in combat?
No, held items and abilities were removed to streamline combat for casual players, though Mega Evolution mechanics and Awakening Value (AV) stat candies remain active.
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