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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Thunder Shock | 10 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Quick Attack Old | 10 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Pikachu family. Pichu evolves into Pikachu which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Raichu costing 50 Candy.
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Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pichu, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Pichu is an Electric Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Pichu's strongest moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 473. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 77 | |
| Defense | 53 | |
| Stamina | 85 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
203 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
270 View IV chart » |
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Level 30 Max wild |
406 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 473 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 338 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 440 View IV chart » |
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 |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Thunder Shock | 10 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Quick Attack Old | 10 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Quick Attack Legacy | 8 | 12.5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 45 | -18.3 | 30 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | -20 | 38.4 |
| Disarming Voice | 70 | -8.5 | 17.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Pichu?
Pichu is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Pichu are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill,
- Garchomp,
- Rhyperior.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 99% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 98% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 97% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 93% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 92% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 92% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Incarnate) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Extrasensory | Earth Power | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Pichu
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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