How to Draw Pichu: Easy 10-Step Pokémon Tutorial

Ready to bring this adorable Electric-type Pokémon to life? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. Grab your pencil, eraser, and paper, and follow along to build your character drawing skills with this fun, manageable project.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of the Pokémon Pichu, ready for coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Head

Light pencil sketch of a circle representing the head of Pichu on a white background.

Start by drawing a light circle for the head. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil strokes very faint so you can easily erase any overlapping lines later!

Step 2: Defining the Body

Pichu's body outline added as a curved shape attached to the head circle.

Draw a curved line beneath the head to create the body, leaving a small gap on one side. Think of this as a rounded pear shape.

Step 3: Adding the Arms

Two small arms added to the sides of the body with simple U-shaped hands.

Use a 'U' shaped line for each arm. Add a smaller 'U' inside to define the tiny hands. Teacher's Tip: Make the arms look relaxed to give Pichu a friendly pose.

Step 4: Drawing the First Foot

One oval-shaped foot with small toe lines drawn at the base of the body.

Sketch an oval for the foot at the bottom. Add tiny lines at the tip to represent the toes. Keep these lines short and neat.

Step 5: Drawing the Second Foot

Second foot added to the base of the body, mirroring the first foot.

Repeat the process for the second foot. Try to make it match the size and shape of the first one for balance.

Step 6: The First Ear

Large, diamond-shaped ear added to the top of the head with M-shaped internal detail.

Draw a diamond-like shape extending from the head for the ear. Add an 'M' shape inside for detail. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry if the diamond isn't perfect; Pichu's ears are naturally expressive!

Step 7: The Second Ear

Second ear added to the head, completing the pair of iconic Pichu ears.

Draw the second ear mirroring the first. Ensure both ears are positioned symmetrically on top of the head.

Step 8: Neck Ruff and Tail

Jagged neck ruff and rectangular tail added to the character outline.

Draw jagged points around the neck for the ruff. Add the tail by drawing an open rectangle shape connected to the body. Teacher's Tip: Use quick, short strokes for the neck ruff to make it look fluffy.

Step 9: Facial Features

Detailed facial features including eyes, cheeks, and a smiling mouth added to the head.

Add circles for cheeks, ovals with inner circles for eyes, and a 'V' shape for the mouth. Add a tiny line for the nose. This is where Pichu's personality really shines!

Step 10: Bringing Pichu to Life with Color

Finished Pichu drawing fully colored in yellow, red, and black.

Time to color! Use bright yellow for the body, red for the cheeks, and black for the ear tips and tail. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your crayons for a smooth, even look.