How to Draw Pikachu: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring your favorite electric Pokémon to life with this simple, step-by-step drawing guide designed for ages 5 and up. You will only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to get started. Follow along to build confidence in your sketching skills and create a vibrant, professional-looking Pikachu character.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A completed, colorful drawing of Pikachu, the electric mouse Pokémon.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes

Close-up of two circular eyes with shaded pupils for a Pikachu drawing.

Draw two circles for the eyes. Inside each, add a smaller oval and shade the space between them to create a bright, alert look. Teacher's Tip: Keep these circles symmetrical to give Pikachu that signature friendly expression.

Step 2: Adding the Nose and Mouth

Drawing the small triangular nose and W-shaped mouth of Pikachu.

Place a small, rounded triangle between the eyes for the nose. Below it, draw a 'W' shape for the mouth, adding a small tongue inside. Tip: Use light pressure here so the mouth looks soft and cute, not harsh.

Step 3: Shaping the Face

Outlining the rounded jawline and cheeks of the Pikachu character.

Outline the cheeks and chin using smooth, curved lines. Leave a small gap where the ears will eventually attach. Tip: Imagine you are drawing a soft, rounded pear shape.

Step 4: Drawing the Long Ears

Sketching the two long, pointed ears on top of Pikachu's head.

Extend two tall, curved pairs of lines from the top of the head, meeting at points. Connect them to the head with a soft curve. Tip: Make the ears long and slender to capture Pikachu's iconic silhouette.

Step 5: Adding Ear Tips and Cheeks

Adding detail lines to the ear tips and drawing circular cheek patches.

Draw a curved line across the top of each ear for the black tips. Add an oval on each cheek. Tip: Ensure the cheek ovals are perfectly centered on the widest part of the face.

Step 6: Sketching the Arms

Drawing Pikachu's small arms with zigzag fingers.

Draw two small arms using curved lines, finishing with a zigzag stroke to represent the fingers. Tip: Keep the arms close to the body to maintain the character's compact, cute proportions.

Step 7: Defining the Body

Drawing the curved line that forms the main body of Pikachu.

Connect a long, sweeping curved line from the cheek down to the opposite arm to enclose the torso. Tip: A smooth, continuous motion creates a more professional-looking outline.

Step 8: Adding the Feet

Sketching the rounded feet and toes at the bottom of the body.

Use overlapping curved lines at the base of the body to sketch the feet and toes. Tip: Keep the feet rounded to match the soft, cartoonish style of the character.

Step 9: Drawing the Lightning Tail

Drawing the iconic jagged lightning-bolt tail of Pikachu.

Draw the signature lightning-bolt tail using straight lines that form 'L' angles. It should start narrow near the body and widen into a rectangle. Tip: Use a ruler if you struggle with straight lines, but freehand adds more character!

Step 10: Adding Color

The final colored Pikachu illustration with yellow fur, red cheeks, and black ear tips.

Bring your Pikachu to life! Use bright yellow for the body, red for the cheeks, pink for the mouth, and black for the ear tips. Tip: Use light, circular motions when coloring to keep the pigment smooth and even.