Pachirisu
Electric-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 421.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Volt Switch Thunder
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunder costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pachirisu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 421
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 693 CP
Pachirisu moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark STAB | Electric | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Volt Switch Best STAB | Electric | 13 | 20 | 1.5s | 8.7 | 13.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Thunder Best STAB | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | Electric | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Volt Switch | Electric | 14 | 16 | 3 | 4.67 | 5.33 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Volt Switch builds energy fastest (13.3 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Pachirisu is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Pachirisu
How to get Pachirisu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 28 | 1,049 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,135 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 659 | 710 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 820 | 884 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 659 | 710 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 498 | 537 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 659 | 710 |
Is Pachirisu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pachirisu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (172 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 53 |
| Lv 3 | 90 |
| Lv 4 | 127 |
| Lv 5 | 163 |
| Lv 6 | 200 |
| Lv 7 | 237 |
| Lv 8 | 273 |
| Lv 9 | 310 |
| Lv 10 | 346 |
| Lv 11 | 381 |
| Lv 12 | 416 |
| Lv 13 | 450 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 485 |
| Lv 15 | 520 |
| Lv 16 | 554 |
| Lv 17 | 589 |
| Lv 18 | 624 |
| Lv 19 | 658 |
| Lv 20 | 693 |
| Lv 21 | 728 |
| Lv 22 | 762 |
| Lv 23 | 797 |
| Lv 24 | 832 |
| Lv 25 | 867 |
| Lv 26 | 901 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 936 |
| Lv 28 | 971 |
| Lv 29 | 1,005 |
| Lv 30 | 1,040 |
| Lv 31 | 1,057 |
| Lv 32 | 1,075 |
| Lv 33 | 1,092 |
| Lv 34 | 1,109 |
| Lv 35 | 1,127 |
| Lv 36 | 1,144 |
| Lv 37 | 1,161 |
| Lv 38 | 1,179 |
| Lv 39 | 1,196 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,213 |
| Lv 41 | 1,229 |
| Lv 42 | 1,244 |
| Lv 43 | 1,260 |
| Lv 44 | 1,276 |
| Lv 45 | 1,291 |
| Lv 46 | 1,307 |
| Lv 47 | 1,323 |
| Lv 48 | 1,339 |
| Lv 49 | 1,355 |
| Lv 50 | 1,372 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0417
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 3.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Game ID
- V0417_POKEMON_PACHIRISU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pachirisu in Pokemon GO?
Pachirisu's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Thunder (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pachirisu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pachirisu takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pachirisu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pachirisu reaches 1,372 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,213 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Pachirisu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pachirisu shows 693 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 867 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Pachirisu in Pokemon GO?
Pachirisu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pachirisu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Pachirisu depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.