Pikachu (Cap’s Hat)
#25 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pikachu (Cap’s Hat)
The best moves for Pikachu (Cap’s Hat) are Thunder Shock and Wild Charge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Thunder Shock and Volt Tackle deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
Pikachu (Cap’s Hat) 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 (Cap’s Hat), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pikachu (Cap’s Hat) 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 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volt Tackle Elite TM | 90 | 3 | 3.27 |
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Wild Charge | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
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% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Wild Charge
43.2 DPS
|
6.8 | 95% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Volt Tackle
Elite TM
30.9 DPS
|
6.7 | 93% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.7 | 92% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Volt Tackle
Elite TM
30.9 DPS
|
6.5 | 90% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.4 | 88% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
6.3 | 87% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
6.1 | 84% |
Counters & Raids
Top Pikachu (Cap’s Hat) counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Pikachu (Cap’s Hat) Raid Counters »
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
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 |
Costumes





