Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Surf
Surf is an Elite TM move. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pikachu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 319
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 536 CP
Pikachu moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Present Elite | Normal | 6 | 23 | 1.5s | 4 | 15.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge STAB | Electric | 65 | 33 | 2.5s | 26 | 1.97 |
| Thunderbolt STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Wild Charge STAB | Electric | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Surf Best Elite | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Thunder STAB Elite | Electric | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Present | Normal | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | Electric | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Wild Charge | Electric | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Thunder | Electric | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Present builds energy fastest (15.3 EPS). Surf, Thunder are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Pikachu is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Pikachu
How to get Pikachu
- Evolve from
- Pichu · 25 Candy
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 810 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 877 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 505 | 549 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 628 | 683 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 505 | 549 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 382 | 415 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 505 | 549 |
Pikachu in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London | 10 Nov 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
| Mega Ascension | 31 Aug 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
| Special Anniversary Pikachu Celebration | 13 Jul 2026 | Raid boss Wild spawn | Yes |
| Pokemon Fossil Museum - Chicago | 22 May 2026 | Raid boss Wild spawn | Yes |
| A Shockingly Good Time | 31 Mar 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
| Gigantamax Pikachu Max Battle Day | 28 Mar 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
| Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event | 10 Mar 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
Is Pikachu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pikachu has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 41 |
| Lv 3 | 69 |
| Lv 4 | 98 |
| Lv 5 | 126 |
| Lv 6 | 154 |
| Lv 7 | 183 |
| Lv 8 | 211 |
| Lv 9 | 239 |
| Lv 10 | 268 |
| Lv 11 | 294 |
| Lv 12 | 321 |
| Lv 13 | 348 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 375 |
| Lv 15 | 402 |
| Lv 16 | 428 |
| Lv 17 | 455 |
| Lv 18 | 482 |
| Lv 19 | 509 |
| Lv 20 | 536 |
| Lv 21 | 562 |
| Lv 22 | 589 |
| Lv 23 | 616 |
| Lv 24 | 643 |
| Lv 25 | 670 |
| Lv 26 | 696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 723 |
| Lv 28 | 750 |
| Lv 29 | 777 |
| Lv 30 | 804 |
| Lv 31 | 817 |
| Lv 32 | 830 |
| Lv 33 | 844 |
| Lv 34 | 857 |
| Lv 35 | 871 |
| Lv 36 | 884 |
| Lv 37 | 897 |
| Lv 38 | 911 |
| Lv 39 | 924 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 938 |
| Lv 41 | 949 |
| Lv 42 | 961 |
| Lv 43 | 974 |
| Lv 44 | 986 |
| Lv 45 | 998 |
| Lv 46 | 1,010 |
| Lv 47 | 1,022 |
| Lv 48 | 1,035 |
| Lv 49 | 1,047 |
| Lv 50 | 1,060 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0025
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 6.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 11 released forms
- Game ID
- V0025_POKEMON_PIKACHU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pikachu in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu's best moveset is Quick Attack with Surf. Surf is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Pikachu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu takes super effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
What is Pikachu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu reaches 1,060 CP at level 50 and 938 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Pikachu?
A 15/15/15 Pikachu shows 536 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 670 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 402 CP.
How do you get Pikachu in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Pichu (25 Candy). Its most recent event was Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).
Can Pikachu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Pikachu is in the game. It could be shiny in Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).