Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Thunder Shock Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pichu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 215
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 2 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 270 CP
Pichu moves
1 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock Best STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming Voice | Fairy | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Thunder Shock (8 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Pichu is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Pichu
How to get Pichu
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 409 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 443 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 246 | 277 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 306 | 345 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 246 | 277 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 186 | 209 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 246 | 277 |
Is Pichu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pichu has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 21 |
| Lv 3 | 35 |
| Lv 4 | 49 |
| Lv 5 | 63 |
| Lv 6 | 78 |
| Lv 7 | 92 |
| Lv 8 | 106 |
| Lv 9 | 121 |
| Lv 10 | 135 |
| Lv 11 | 148 |
| Lv 12 | 162 |
| Lv 13 | 176 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 189 |
| Lv 15 | 203 |
| Lv 16 | 216 |
| Lv 17 | 230 |
| Lv 18 | 243 |
| Lv 19 | 257 |
| Lv 20 | 270 |
| Lv 21 | 284 |
| Lv 22 | 297 |
| Lv 23 | 311 |
| Lv 24 | 324 |
| Lv 25 | 338 |
| Lv 26 | 352 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 365 |
| Lv 28 | 379 |
| Lv 29 | 392 |
| Lv 30 | 406 |
| Lv 31 | 412 |
| Lv 32 | 419 |
| Lv 33 | 426 |
| Lv 34 | 433 |
| Lv 35 | 440 |
| Lv 36 | 446 |
| Lv 37 | 453 |
| Lv 38 | 460 |
| Lv 39 | 467 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 473 |
| Lv 41 | 479 |
| Lv 42 | 485 |
| Lv 43 | 491 |
| Lv 44 | 498 |
| Lv 45 | 504 |
| Lv 46 | 510 |
| Lv 47 | 516 |
| Lv 48 | 523 |
| Lv 49 | 529 |
| Lv 50 | 535 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0172
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 2.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Baby
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 11 released forms
- Game ID
- V0172_POKEMON_PICHU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pichu in Pokemon GO?
Pichu's best moveset is Thunder Shock with Thunderbolt. Only the charged move can be rerolled (3 options); Thunder Shock is its one fast move.
What are Pichu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pichu takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Pichu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pichu reaches 535 CP at level 50 and 473 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Pichu?
A 15/15/15 Pichu shows 270 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 338 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 203 CP.
How do you get Pichu in Pokemon GO?
It is in the current 2 km egg pool.
Can Pichu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Pichu is in the game — right now from 2 km eggs.