Pichu
#172 (Johto)
Best moveset for Pichu
The best moves for Pichu are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 5 Pokémon in the Pikachu family, including 2 Mega Pokémon. Pichu evolves into Pikachu for 25 Candy, then into Raichu for 50 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Raichu X costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
- Evolving Mega Raichu Y costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
No evolutions:
Game images
Pichu, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pichu is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Pichu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 535. Pichu evolves into Pikachu.
About
"Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Legacy | 10 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | 70 | 3 | 2.12 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
5 | 100% |
|
Quick Attack
Legacy
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
4.7 | 93% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
4.5 | 90% |
|
Quick Attack
Legacy
10 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
4.2 | 84% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Disarming Voice
17.5 DPS
|
3.4 | 68% |
|
Quick Attack
Legacy
10 DPS
|
Disarming Voice
17.5 DPS
|
3.2 | 64% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pichu?
Pichu is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Pichu is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Pichu counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
77 |
| Defense |
|
53 |
| Stamina |
|
85 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 79 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
203 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
270 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
406 |
|
Level 40 |
473 |
|
Level 50 |
535 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 338 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 440 |
Costumes
