Pachirisu Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pachirisu in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pachirisu
Pachirisu is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 37.300 DPS.
Pachirisu can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Pachirisu is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Pachirisu resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Pachirisu is Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (35.400 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (33.417 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pachirisu: After defeating Pachirisu, the catch encounter will have a CP between 659 and 710 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 820-884 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pachirisu from raids will have exactly 710 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Pachirisu?
The best counter for Pachirisu is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 37.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (35.400 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (33.417 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pachirisu?
Pachirisu can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Pachirisu weak to?
Pachirisu is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pachirisu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pachirisu's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pachirisu from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pachirisu from raids will have 710 CP at level 20, or 884 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 659. If you see 710 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pachirisu worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pachirisu is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Pachirisu?
For the best moveset for Pachirisu itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pachirisu stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Pachirisu without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pachirisu can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (32.909 DPS) and Groudon (30.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Pachirisu in raids?
Weather boost information for Pachirisu is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.