Pokémon type
Electric
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. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Evolving Mega Raichu Y costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
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.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.03
- 3 0.03
- 4 0.03
- 5 0.03
- 6 0.03
- 7 0.03
- 8 0.03
- 9 0.03
- 10 0.03
The best counter to Pichu is Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, followed by Groudon (Shadow), Excadrill (Shadow) and Landorus (Therian Forme). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The top Pichu counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Pichu's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
77 |
| Defense |
|
53 |
| Stamina |
|
85 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 79 |
| Level 50 | 84 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| 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
