Pikachu

Official artwork of PikachuElectric Shiny Pokémon icon

Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1060 in Pokémon GO. Pikachu's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Wild Charge. It is weather boosted by Rain weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Pikachu is available in Pokémon GO.

Pikachu is weak to Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Electric, Flying, and Steel-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1060 CP
Attack112 ATK
Defense96 DEF
Stamina111 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedPikachu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance1 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#25
Height0.4 m
Weight6 kg
RegionKanto Generation 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
25 Candy
10000 Candy

Pikachu type chart

Takes increased damage
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

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

Pikachu's best moves and movesets

Moves

Pikachu's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Wild Charge, with 8.75 DPS (damage per second) and 84.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

Best Pikachu moves
DPS8.75
TDO84.92
Score9.7
Weather Boost
  • rain
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Pikachu with its best moveset, we recommend to use Quick Attack/Wild Charge. You will lose around 4.2% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Pikachu's strongest moveset (Thunder Shock/Wild Charge).

Pikachu moves comparison

The following chart shows Pikachu's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pikachu's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 8.7584.99.7
      2.NormalQuick Attack ElectricWild Charge 8.3881.39.3
      3.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunderbolt 8.2279.89.1
      4.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 7.9877.48.8
      5.NormalQuick Attack ElectricThunderbolt 7.8676.38.7
      6.NormalQuick Attack ElectricDischarge 7.7274.98.5
      7.ElectricThunder Shock WaterSurf *7.5172.98.3
      8.NormalPresent *ElectricWild Charge 7.4372.18.2
      9.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunder *7.2169.98.0
      10.NormalQuick Attack WaterSurf *7.1269.17.9
      11.NormalPresent *ElectricDischarge 6.9467.47.7
      12.NormalPresent *ElectricThunderbolt 6.8666.67.6
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      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder Shock5Damage8Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.6s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • NormalQuick Attack8Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.8s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Quick Attack has no special effects.
        See Quick Attack details page ↗
      • NormalPresent *5Damage20Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Present
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy20
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.3s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy12

        Effects
        Present has no special effects.
        See Present details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • ElectricDischarge65Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Discharge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy45

        Effects
        Discharge has no special effects.
        See Discharge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunder *100Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Thunder
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.4s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy60

        Effects
        Thunder has no special effects.
        See Thunder details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderbolt80Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Thunderbolt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.8s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Thunderbolt has no special effects.
        See Thunderbolt details page ↗
      • ElectricWild Charge90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Wild Charge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.6s
        Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Wild Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
        See Wild Charge details page ↗
      • WaterSurf *65Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Surf
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.7s
        Damage window1.4s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        Surf has no special effects.
        See Surf details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pikachu has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Pikachu Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Pikachu's Max CP is at Level 50. Pikachu Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1060 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch369 CP - 402 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs493 CP - 536 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids493 CP - 536 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      616 CP - 670 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Pikachu Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Pikachu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      113 CP241 CP369 CP
      498 CP5126 CP6154 CP
      7183 CP8211 CP9239 CP
      10268 CP11294 CP12321 CP
      13348 CP14375 CP15402 CP
      16428 CP17455 CP18482 CP
      19509 CP20536 CP21562 CP
      22589 CP23616 CP24643 CP
      25670 CP26696 CP27723 CP
      28750 CP29777 CP30804 CP
      31817 CP32830 CP33844 CP
      34857 CP35871 CP36884 CP
      37897 CP38911 CP39924 CP
      40938 CP41949 CP42961 CP
      43974 CP44986 CP45998 CP
      461010 CP471022 CP481035 CP
      491047 CP501060 CP

      Pikachu evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of PichuPichu
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of PikachuPikachu
      Thumbnail image of PikachuPikachu
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of RaichuRaichu
      • Pichu evolves into Pikachu which costs 25 Candy.
      • Pikachu evolves into Raichu which costs 50 Candy.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Pikachu

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pikachu's Electric-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pikachu.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
      ElectricDragon
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega Manectric
      Electric
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Pikachu Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Pikachu in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Pikachu, 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:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Pikachu family

              Family

              A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pikachu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

              Thumbnail image of PikachuPikachu
              Thumbnail image of RaichuRaichu
              Thumbnail image of PichuPichu
              Thumbnail image of Alolan RaichuAlolan Raichu

              List of Pikachu costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Pikachu costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              Pikachu Pokédex entries

              Kanto
              VersionsPokédex entry
              Red, BlueWhen several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
              YellowIt keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
              GoldThis intelligent POKéMON roasts hard BERRIES with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
              SilverIt raises its tail to check its sur­ roundings. The tail is sometimes struck by light­ ning in this pose.
              CrystalWhen it is anger­ ed, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
              RubyWhenever PIKACHU comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this POKéMON mistook the intensity of its charge.
              SapphireThis POKéMON has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while PIKACHU sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
              EmeraldIt stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
              FireRedIt has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
              LeafGreenWhen several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
              DiamondIt lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
              PearlIf it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
              PlatinumIt occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow PIKACHU that is in a weakened state.
              HeartGoldThis intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
              SoulSilverIt raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
              Black, White, Black 2, White 2It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
              XIt raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
              YIt has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
              Omega RubyWhenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it’s evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
              Alpha SapphireThis Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
              SunA plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
              MoonIt’s in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it’s unable to fully discharge the electricity.
              Ultra SunIts nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
              Ultra MoonWhile sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it’s not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.
              Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you’ll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
              SwordPikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
              ShieldWhen Pikachu meet, they’ll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
              Legends: ArceusPossesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.