Pop Star Pikachu
#25 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pop Star Pikachu
The best moves for Pop Star Pikachu are Thunder Shock and Thunder Punch 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
Pop Star Pikachu 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
Pop Star Pikachu, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Pop Star Pikachu is an Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Pikachu's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunder Punch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Play Rough | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Draining Kiss | 60 | 2 | 1.2 |
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
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
5.9 | 100% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
5.9 | 99% |
|
Charm
13.3 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
30 DPS
|
5.5 | 92% |
|
Charm
13.3 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
5.4 | 91% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 DPS
|
Draining Kiss
24 DPS
|
5 | 84% |
|
Charm
13.3 DPS
|
Draining Kiss
24 DPS
|
4.8 | 81% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pop Star Pikachu?
Pop Star Pikachu is weak to Ground moves.
- 1 0.33
- 2 0.34
- 3 0.36
- 4 0.36
- 5 0.37
- 6 0.37
- 7 0.38
- 8 0.39
- 9 0.4
- 10 0.4
The best counter to Pop Star Pikachu is Landorus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, followed by Groudon (Shadow), Excadrill (Shadow) and Landorus (Therian Forme). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
The top Pop Star Pikachu 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 Pop Star Pikachu'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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