When you are playing Pokemon Go, you are presented with the first three starter Pokemon of Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. There is a way to actually get Pikachu as you first Pokemon.
If you have already played Pokemon Go and want to catch Pikachu easily, you may have to use a different account. If you are new to the game, then read this before playing it.
When you are presented with Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander, don’t do anything and walk away. Physically walk away from them until your phone vibrates. When it vibrates, they will appear again. Keep walking away and repeating this step five or six times.
If you did it right, the fourth character will come and it’s Pikachu. Catch him like a normal Pokemon and you are good to go.