Best Pichu counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

Looking for the best ways to take down Pichu in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Pichu counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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          Highest DPS

          Highest TDO

          Best Pichu counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *110.5917888.691161.8s394.4
          2Shadow GarchompShadow Pokémon iconShadow GarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *90.569447.241104.3s289.4
          3Shadow RhyperiorShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhyperiorGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 89.239830.911110.2s289.1
          4Shadow MamoswineShadow Pokémon iconShadow MamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 94.608218.52186.9s288.8
          5GroudonGroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *86.0610384.421120.7s285.2
          6Shadow RhydonShadow Pokémon iconShadow RhydonGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 82.607826.10194.7s257.7
          7ExcadrillExcadrillGroundMud-Slap GroundScorching Sands 79.948484.091106.1s256.6
          8Mega SwampertMega Pokémon iconMega SwampertGroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 79.917992.711100.0s252.7
          9RhyperiorRhyperiorGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 74.369497.591127.7s250.0
          10MamoswineMamoswineGroundMud-Slap GroundHigh Horsepower 78.777982.741101.3s249.9
          11GarchompGarchompGroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power *75.339113.281121.0s249.8
          12Shadow GolurkShadow Pokémon iconShadow GolurkGroundMud-Slap GroundEarth Power 83.066438.30177.5s246.5
          13Shadow DonphanShadow Pokémon iconShadow DonphanGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 79.617172.49190.1s245.3
          14Landorus (Therian)Landorus (Therian)GroundMud Shot GroundEarthquake 81.416404.67178.7s242.5
          15Shadow GolemShadow Pokémon iconShadow GolemGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 78.416870.94187.6s239.9
          16Shadow UrsalunaShadow Pokémon iconShadow UrsalunaNormalTackle GroundHigh Horsepower *72.958501.431116.5s239.7
          17Landorus (Incarnate)Landorus (Incarnate)GroundMud Shot GroundEarth Power 75.776038.82179.7s226.4
          18RhydonRhydonGroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 68.857582.011110.1s223.0
          19Shadow FlygonShadow Pokémon iconShadow FlygonGroundMud Shot GroundScorching Sands 73.535563.57175.7s216.9
          20Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 75.394934.71165.5s214.4
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          About the results

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Pichu in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Pichu down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This table displays a list of best Pichu counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

          The top-ranked Pichu counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Shadow Garchomp, Shadow Rhyperior, and Shadow Mamoswine. The table also includes Groudon, Shadow Rhydon, Excadrill, and Mega Swampert, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

          Pichu type chart

          When fighting Pichu, keep in mind the following that Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel type moves.

          Weaknesses
          GroundGround160.0%
          Resistances
          ElectricElectric62.5%
          FlyingFlying62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.