Pincurchin
#871 (Galar)
Best moveset for Pincurchin
The best moves for Pincurchin 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
13dps
31.2dps
Evolution
Pincurchin currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Standard game images
Summary
Pincurchin is an Electric Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground moves. Pincurchin's strongest moveset is Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 2,183.
About
"It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Poison Jab | 13 | 13 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 31.2 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 22.5 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 38.4 |
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% |
|
Poison Jab
13 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
20.7 | 97% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Discharge
31.2 dps
|
20.5 | 97% |
|
Poison Jab
13 dps
|
Discharge
31.2 dps
|
20.4 | 96% |
|
Water Gun
10 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
19.3 | 91% |
|
Water Gun
10 dps
|
Discharge
31.2 dps
|
19.1 | 90% |
|
Poison Jab
13 dps
|
Bubble Beam
22.5 dps
|
16.3 | 77% |
|
Thunder Shock
9.6 dps
|
Bubble Beam
22.5 dps
|
15.5 | 73% |
|
Water Gun
10 dps
|
Bubble Beam
22.5 dps
|
14.6 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pincurchin?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pincurchin are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Pincurchin 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 |
|
176 |
| Defense |
|
161 |
| Stamina |
|
134 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 117 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 1 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
827 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,103 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,655 |
|
Level 40 |
1,931 |
|
Level 50 |
2,183 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,379 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,793 |