Pikachu (Libre)
#25 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pikachu (Libre)
The best moves for Pikachu (Libre) are Thunder Shock and Flying Press 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.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
Pikachu (Libre) 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 (Libre), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pikachu (Libre) is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Pikachu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Flying Press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charm | 20 | 13.3 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Press | 115 | 2 | 2.3 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Play Rough | 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
|
Flying Press
46 DPS
|
7.5 | 100% |
|
Charm
13.3 DPS
|
Flying Press
46 DPS
|
6.5 | 86% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
5.9 | 79% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
5.9 | 78% |
|
Charm
13.3 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
5.5 | 72% |
|
Charm
13.3 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
5.4 | 72% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pikachu (Libre)?
Pikachu (Libre) is weak to Ground moves.
- 1 0.34
- 2 0.36
- 3 0.37
- 4 0.37
- 5 0.37
- 6 0.38
- 7 0.39
- 8 0.4
- 9 0.41
- 10 0.41
The best counter to Pikachu (Libre) is Groudon (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Landorus (Therian Forme), Garchomp (Shadow) and Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The top Pikachu (Libre) 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 (Libre)'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 |
Costumes





