Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Charm Meteor Mash
Meteor Mash costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pikachu (Rock star) 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 (Rock star) moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Best | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Thunder Shock STAB | Electric | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Mash Best | Steel | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Thunder Punch STAB | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| Thunder Shock | Electric | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Mash | Steel | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Pikachu (Rock star) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Pikachu (Rock star)
How to get Pikachu (Rock star)
- 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 | 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 (Rock star) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pikachu (Rock star) 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 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 | 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
- Form
- Rock star
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 6.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Family forms
- 11 released forms
- Game ID
- V0025_POKEMON_PIKACHU_ROCK_STAR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pikachu (Rock star) in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu (Rock star)'s best moveset is Charm (fast) with Meteor Mash (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pikachu (Rock star)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu (Rock star) takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pikachu (Rock star)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu (Rock star) 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 (Rock star)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pikachu (Rock star) 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 (Rock star) in Pokemon GO?
Pikachu (Rock star) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pikachu (Rock star) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Pikachu (Rock star) 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.