Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons)
#25 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons)
The best moves for Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons) are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge 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
Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
- 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:
Forms
There are 13 different forms of Pikachu:
Normal
Multicolored Balloons
5th Anniversary Balloons
Pop Star
Rock Star
Okinawa Balloons
Green Balloons
Purple Balloons
Ph.D.
Orange Balloons
Red Balloons
Cap’s Hat
Libre
(which only change Pikachu's appearance)
Game images
Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons) is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Pikachu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Wild Charge and it has a Max CP of 1,060.
About
"Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | 10 | 10 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Present Elite TM | 6 | 4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Fly | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Wild Charge
43.2 DPS
|
7.2 | 100% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Fly
45 DPS
|
7 | 97% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Wild Charge
43.2 DPS
|
6.8 | 95% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.7 | 92% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Fly
45 DPS
|
6.5 | 91% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.4 | 88% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.3 | 87% |
|
Present
Elite TM
4 DPS
|
Wild Charge
43.2 DPS
|
6.1 | 85% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.1 | 84% |
|
Present
Elite TM
4 DPS
|
Fly
45 DPS
|
5.8 | 80% |
|
Present
Elite TM
4 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
5.6 | 77% |
|
Present
Elite TM
4 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
5.5 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons)?
Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons) is weak to Ground moves.
- 1 0.34
- 2 0.36
- 3 0.36
- 4 0.36
- 5 0.37
- 6 0.37
- 7 0.37
- 8 0.4
- 9 0.41
- 10 0.41
The best counter to Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons) is Groudon (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Excadrill (Shadow), Landorus (Therian Forme) and Mamoswine (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The top Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons) 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 Pikachu (5th Anniversary Balloons)'s own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
112 |
| Defense |
|
96 |
| Stamina |
|
111 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 99 |
| Level 50 | 105 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 6 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
402 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
536 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
804 |
|
Level 40 |
938 |
|
Level 50 |
1,060 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 670 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 871 |
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