How to Draw Pikachu for Beginners

Step 1

Start by drawing three circles as guides for Pikachu’s head and legs.

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Step 2

Use straight lines as guides for Pikachu’s ears, arms and feet. Create an outline by connecting the circles and sketch the top of Pikachu’s hat. Use a zig-zag line to start creating Pikachu’s tail.

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Step 3

Finish the tail and sketch the arms, ears and feet for Pikachu. Draw a peaked line for his mouth and circles for his eyes. Draw the sides and cap of Pikachu’s hat.

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Step 4

Add final details including Pikachu’s tail, ears and back markings. Draw fingers and toes and complete the rest of his facial features. Add details to his hat including a logo.

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Step 5

Go over the picture in pen and erase any pencil guidelines. Shade in Pikachu’s tail and ear markings and eyes.

How to Draw Pikachu for Beginners final

Follow along these step-by-step instructions to see Pikachu jumping from the page and ready for action. You can easily recreate this fun picture following our guidance. You will learn how to turn lines and shapes into a fully formed Pokémon.