Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
Pichu's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunder Punch, with 3.06 DPS (damage per second) and 11.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
Pichu
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Pichu is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Pichu is weak to Ground-type moves.
Pichu's maximum Combat Power stat is 535 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunder Punch. Pichu encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Pichu is available! ✨
Pichu Stats and Max CP
77 ATK
53 DEF
85 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
535 CPLvl 40
473 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
338 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
270 CPLvl 15 Research
203 CPPichu's Tier Ranking
Raid AttackerNot ranked
Pichu Type Chart
Pichu takes increased damage from:
Ground160.0%
Pichu takes reduced damage from:
Electric62.5%
Flying62.5%
Steel62.5%Pichu best moveset
Simulation settings
Extreme↓Opponent
A neutral benchmark that ignores type matchups, so all movesets are compared equally.Uses the selected Pokémon's typing and defensive stats.
Selected opponent
Dummy boss
# | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | DPS | TDO | Score 🔽 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Thunder Shock | Thunder Punch | 3.06 | 11.0 | 1.80 |
| 2. | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 3.06 | 11.0 | 1.80 |
| 3. | Thunder Shock |  Disarming Voice | 3.06 | 11.0 | 1.80 |
Fast Attacks
Thunder Shock
4
7
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Water
- 62.5%
Grass- Electric
Dragon
- 39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 4 Energy 7 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 4 Energy 9 Effects Thunder Shock has no special effects.See Thunder Shock details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Thunder Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 33 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.9s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 40 Effects Thunder Punch has no special effects.See Thunder Punch details page ↗ - Thunderbolt80502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Water
- 62.5%
- Grass
- Electric
- Dragon
- 39.1%
- Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.8s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Thunderbolt has no special effects.See Thunderbolt details page ↗ 
Disarming Voice70334.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting- Dragon
Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Steel
Fire
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 70 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 4.0s Damage window 3.3s - 3.6s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 45 Effects Disarming Voice has no special effects.See Disarming Voice details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Pichu's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pichu's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pichu has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Pichu in the meta
PvE Analysis
Pichu is a Baby Pokémon with only double digit stats across the board 🚼
You really want to send this little one to fight PvE battles? 🤨
⚔️ Raids - There, there… calm down, little baby 🍼
🛡️ Gyms - Seriously? 😑
PvP Analysis
🧸 Little Cup - Thunder Shock combined with the cheap Thunder Punch and Disarming Voice make for a fun set that can grab you some wins, but its low stats hinder it largely.
🔵 Great League - It's a BABY POKÉMON!
🟡 Ultra League - Read above.
🟣 Master League - Again, read above.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #172 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Catch Rate | 20% |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pichu |
|  Pikachu |
| Pikachu |
|  Raichu |
| Raichu |
|  Mega Raichu X |
| Raichu |
|  Mega Raichu Y |
300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)- Pichu evolves into Pikachu which costs 25 Candy.
- Pikachu evolves into Raichu which costs 50 Candy.
- Raichu can transform into Mega Raichu X through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
- Raichu can transform into Mega Raichu Y through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
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Pichu family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pichu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Pikachu
Raichu
Pichu
Alolan Raichu
Mega Raichu X
Mega Raichu YSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.15 m | 0.15 m | 0.3 m | 0.45 m | 0.53 m |
Pichu's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Pichu in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.147 m | 0.15 m |
| 0′06″ | 0′06″ | |
| XS | 0.15 m | 0.3 m |
| 0′06″ | 0′12″ | |
| M | 0.225 m | 0.375 m |
| 0′09″ | 1′03″ | |
| XL | 0.375 m | 0.45 m |
| 1′03″ | 1′06″ | |
| XXL | 0.45 m | 0.525 m |
| 1′06″ | 1′09″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Pichu CP Chart
Pichu has 535 max CP (at Level 50). A Pichu obtained from Raids can be encountered from 240 CP to 270 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 300 CP to 338 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Pichu can be found in the 180 CP to 203 CP range.
 Max CP | 535 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 180 CP - 203 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 240 CP - 270 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 240 CP - 270 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 300 CP - 338 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Pichu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 CP | 2 | 21 CP | 3 | 35 CP |
| 4 | 49 CP | 5 | 63 CP | 6 | 78 CP |
| 7 | 92 CP | 8 | 106 CP | 9 | 121 CP |
| 10 | 135 CP | 11 | 148 CP | 12 | 162 CP |
| 13 | 176 CP | 14 | 189 CP | 15 | 203 CP |
| 16 | 216 CP | 17 | 230 CP | 18 | 243 CP |
| 19 | 257 CP | 20 | 270 CP | 21 | 284 CP |
| 22 | 297 CP | 23 | 311 CP | 24 | 324 CP |
| 25 | 338 CP | 26 | 352 CP | 27 | 365 CP |
| 28 | 379 CP | 29 | 392 CP | 30 | 406 CP |
| 31 | 412 CP | 32 | 419 CP | 33 | 426 CP |
| 34 | 433 CP | 35 | 440 CP | 36 | 446 CP |
| 37 | 453 CP | 38 | 460 CP | 39 | 467 CP |
| 40 | 473 CP | 41 | 479 CP | 42 | 485 CP |
| 43 | 491 CP | 44 | 498 CP | 45 | 504 CP |
| 46 | 510 CP | 47 | 516 CP | 48 | 523 CP |
| 49 | 529 CP | 50 | 535 CP |
Mega Pokémon that boost Pichu
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pichu's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pichu.
Electric
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
The base catch rate for Pichu in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.
Configure
PokéBall↓
None↓| Normal | Nice | Great | Excellent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No Berry | - | 16.74% | 19.00% | 24.03% | 28.75% |
| Curve | 26.76% | 30.10% | 37.32% | 43.79% | |
 Razz Berry | - | 24.03% | 27.09% | 33.78% | 39.85% |
| Curve | 37.32% | 41.56% | 50.38% | 57.86% | |
 Silver Pinap Berry | - | 28.09% | 31.56% | 39.02% | 45.67% |
| Curve | 42.91% | 47.52% | 56.87% | 64.55% | |
 Golden Razz Berry | - | 36.74% | 40.94% | 49.69% | 57.14% |
| Curve | 54.09% | 59.15% | 68.90% | 76.32% |
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Catch probability with multiple throws
In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Pichu, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.
To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart
Catch rate formula
Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:
CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)
There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.
Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.
Catch rate multipliers
The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:
| Multiplier | Amount |
|---|---|
| Razz Berry | 1.5 |
| Silver Pinap Berry | 1.8 |
| Golden Razz Berry | 2.5 |
| Curveball | 1.7 |
| Nice Throw | 1.15 |
| Great Throw | 1.5 |
| Excellent Throw | 1.85 |
| PokéBall | 1.0 |
| Premier Ball | 1.0 |
| Great Ball | 1.5 |
| Ultra Ball | 2.0 |
| Bronze medal | 1.1 |
| Silver medal | 1.2 |
| Gold medal | 1.3 |
Pichu Pokémon GO Power Up Costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Pichu Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pichu from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Pichu in Pokémon GO.
Complete Pichu Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Pichu
Regular Pichu
Shiny PichuPichu high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pichu. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Wallpaper
Pichu Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
| Silver | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
| Crystal | It is unskilled at storing electric power. Any kind of shock causes it to discharge energy spontaneously. |
| Ruby | PICHU charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this POKéMON. |
| Sapphire | When PICHU plays with others, it may short out electricity with another PICHU, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this POKéMON will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks. |
| Emerald | It is still inept at retaining electricity. When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally. It gets better at holding power as it grows older. |
| FireRed | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
| LeafGreen | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
| Diamond | The electric pouches on its cheeks are still small. They cannot store much electricity yet. |
| Pearl | It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
| HeartGold | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
| SoulSilver | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
| X | It plays with others by touching tails and setting off sparks. This appears to be a test of courage. |
| Y | It is not yet skilled at storing electricity. It may send out a jolt if amused or startled. |
| Omega Ruby | Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon. |
| Alpha Sapphire | When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks. |
| Sun | It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity. If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself. |
| Moon | Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those who want to live with one should prepare to be on the receiving end of its electric jolts. |
| Ultra Sun | It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s surprised or excited, it discharges electricity unintentionally. |
| Ultra Moon | It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically. |
| Sword | Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans. However, if it does so, it also surprises itself. |
| Shield | The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked. |
| Legends: Arceus | Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept. |
List of Pichu costumes
A list of Pichu costumes available in Pokémon GO.
ANNIVERSARY
ANNIVERSARY ✨
COSTUME_2
COSTUME_2 ✨
FALL_2018
FALL_2018 ✨
HALLOWEEN_2017
HALLOWEEN_2017 ✨
HOLIDAY_2016
HOLIDAY_2016 ✨
NOVEMBER_2018
NOVEMBER_2018 ✨
ONE_YEAR_ANNIVERSARY
ONE_YEAR_ANNIVERSARY ✨
SPRING_2023
SPRING_2023 ✨
SUMMER_2018
SUMMER_2018 ✨
WINTER_2018
WINTER_2018 ✨Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pichu’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Electric-type Pokémon, Pichu is weak to Ground-type moves.
What are the best moves for Pichu in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Pichu in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Thunder Punch. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.062 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 10.966.
How does Pichu perform in Raids?
Pichu's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Pichu rank as a Electric-type attacker?
Pichu's performance as a Electric-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
What Mega Pokémon boost Pichu?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Pichu: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.
What is Pichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Pichu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 473 CP and 535 CP at Level 50.
Can Pichu be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Pichu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Pichu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Pichu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.