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
9.6dps
38.4dps
Defense
9.6dps
38.4dps
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.
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Adventure Hat 2020)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gofest 2024 Mtiara)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gofest 2024 Stiara)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 5th Anniv)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 A 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 B 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 A 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 B 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying Okinawa)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 A)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2024 B)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 A)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 B)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 C)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 D)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Summer 2023 E)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 A)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gotour 2025 B)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Costume 2020)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Winter 2020)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Gofest 2022)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Diwali 2024)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Fall 2019)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Kariyushi)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Rock Star)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 01)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Tshirt 01)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Tshirt 02)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 03)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Flying 04)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Tshirt 03)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Pop Star)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Wcs 2022)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Horizons)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Wcs 2023)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Wcs 2024)
No evolutions:
Raichu (Alola Form)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Vs 2019)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Kurta)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Doctor)
No evolutions:
Pikachu (Jeju)
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pichu, which would have 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 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 30 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 38.4 |
| Disarming Voice | 70 | 17.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
21.2 | 100% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Thunder Punch
30 dps
|
18.9 | 89% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Disarming Voice
17.5 dps
|
14.6 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pichu?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pichu are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Pichu is a Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground moves.
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 |