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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 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 (53 Defense / 85 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 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 | 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 (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pichu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pichu takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pichu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pichu reaches 535 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 473 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 Pichu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pichu shows 270 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 338 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 Pichu in Pokemon GO?
Pichu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 2 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pichu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Pichu is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.