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
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Pikachu raid guide
Best counters against Pikachu
How to get Pikachu
- Evolve from
- Pichu · 25 Candy
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Pikachu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pikachu 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (112), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 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 | 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 (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pikachu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pikachu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu reaches 1,060 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 938 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 Pikachu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pikachu shows 536 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 670 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 Pikachu in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pichu (25 Candy). It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pikachu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Pikachu 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.