Pincurchin

Pincurchin Pokémon GOElectric
  • rain
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Pincurchin is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Electric-type Pokémon, Pincurchin is weak to Ground-type moves.

Pincurchin's maximum Combat Power stat is 2183 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt. Pincurchin encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Pincurchin is not yet available.

Pincurchin Stats and Max CP

176 ATK
161 DEF
134 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2183 CP
Lvl 40
1931 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1379 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1103 CP
Lvl 15 Research
827 CP

Pincurchin's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Pincurchin Type Chart

Pincurchin takes increased damage from:Pincurchin takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Pincurchin takes reduced damage from:Pincurchin takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt

Pincurchin's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt, with 9.34 DPS (damage per second) and 113.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricThunderbolt 9.34113.57.75
      2.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 9.19111.67.62
      3.PoisonPoison Jab ElectricDischarge 8.80106.97.30
      4.PoisonPoison Jab ElectricThunderbolt 8.78106.77.29
      5.WaterWater Gun ElectricDischarge 8.61104.67.14
      6.WaterWater Gun ElectricThunderbolt 8.56104.07.10
      7.PoisonPoison Jab WaterBubble Beam 7.2187.65.99
      8.ElectricThunder Shock WaterBubble Beam 7.1286.55.91
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • ElectricThunder ShockDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage4
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy9

        Effects
        Thunder Shock has no special effects.
        See Thunder Shock details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison JabDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Poison Jab has no special effects.
        See Poison Jab details page ↗
      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Water Gun has no special effects.
        See Water Gun details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
        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
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Discharge has no special effects.
        See Discharge details page ↗
      • ElectricThunderboltDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        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 ↗
      • WaterBubble BeamDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Bubble Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage25
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Bubble Beam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

      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 Pincurchin has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Pincurchin in the meta

      Pincurchin in the meta

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      Pokédex information

      Galar
      Pokédex Number#871
      Height0.3 m
      Weight1 kg
      RegionGeneration 8
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedNo
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      Pincurchin has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Pincurchin family

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

      Pincurchin Pokémon GOPincurchin
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Pincurchin Pokémon GOPincurchin Pokémon GOPincurchin Pokémon GOScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPincurchin Pokémon GOPincurchin Pokémon GO
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

      Pincurchin'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 Pincurchin in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.525 m
      1′06″1′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement type
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time0
      Attack Probability30.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability30.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.5
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Pincurchin CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Pincurchin's has 2183 max CP (at Level 50). A Pincurchin obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1041 CP to 1103 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1302 CP to 1379 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Pincurchin can be found in the 781 CP to 827 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2183 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch781 CP - 827 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1041 CP - 1103 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1041 CP - 1103 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1302 CP - 1379 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.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      127 CP285 CP3143 CP
      4202 CP5260 CP6318 CP
      7377 CP8435 CP9493 CP
      10552 CP11607 CP12662 CP
      13717 CP14772 CP15827 CP
      16883 CP17938 CP18993 CP
      191048 CP201103 CP211159 CP
      221214 CP231269 CP241324 CP
      251379 CP261435 CP271490 CP
      281545 CP291600 CP301655 CP
      311683 CP321711 CP331738 CP
      341766 CP351793 CP361821 CP
      371849 CP381876 CP391904 CP
      401931 CP411956 CP421981 CP
      432005 CP442030 CP452055 CP
      462081 CP472106 CP482132 CP
      492158 CP502183 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Pincurchin

      Photobomb

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

      Electric 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, 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

      Catch Rates

      Pincurchin Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Pincurchin Candy296 Pincurchin Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Pincurchin Candy10 Pincurchin Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Pincurchin Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Pincurchin Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Pincurchin Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Pincurchin Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Pincurchin Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Pincurchin Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Pincurchin Candy-

      Pincurchin Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pincurchin 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 Pincurchin in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Pincurchin Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Pincurchin Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Pincurchin Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Pincurchin Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Pincurchin Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Pincurchin Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Pincurchin Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Pincurchin Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Pincurchin Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Pincurchin Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Pincurchin Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Pincurchin Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Pincurchin Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Pincurchin Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Pincurchin Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Pincurchin Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Pincurchin Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Pincurchin Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Pincurchin Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Pincurchin Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Pincurchin Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Pincurchin Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Pincurchin Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Pincurchin Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Pincurchin Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Pincurchin Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Pincurchin Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Pincurchin Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Pincurchin Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Pincurchin Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Pincurchin Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Pincurchin Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Pincurchin Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Pincurchin Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Pincurchin Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Pincurchin Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Pincurchin Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Pincurchin Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Pincurchin Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Pincurchin Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Pincurchin Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Pincurchin Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Pincurchin Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Pincurchin Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Pincurchin Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Pincurchin Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Pincurchin Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Pincurchin Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Pincurchin Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Pincurchin Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Pincurchin Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Pincurchin Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Pincurchin Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Pincurchin Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Pincurchin Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Pincurchin Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Pincurchin Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Pincurchin Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Pincurchin Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Pincurchin Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Pincurchin Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Pincurchin Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Pincurchin Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Pincurchin Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Pincurchin Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Pincurchin Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Pincurchin Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Pincurchin Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Pincurchin Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Pincurchin Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Pincurchin Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Pincurchin Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Pincurchin Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Pincurchin Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Pincurchin Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Pincurchin Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Pincurchin Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Pincurchin Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Pincurchin Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Pincurchin Candy XL280,000304 Pincurchin Candy10 Pincurchin Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Pincurchin Candy XL290,000304 Pincurchin Candy20 Pincurchin Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Pincurchin Candy XL301,000304 Pincurchin Candy30 Pincurchin Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Pincurchin Candy XL312,000304 Pincurchin Candy40 Pincurchin Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Pincurchin Candy XL323,000304 Pincurchin Candy52 Pincurchin Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Pincurchin Candy XL334,000304 Pincurchin Candy64 Pincurchin Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Pincurchin Candy XL346,000304 Pincurchin Candy76 Pincurchin Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Pincurchin Candy XL358,000304 Pincurchin Candy88 Pincurchin Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Pincurchin Candy XL370,000304 Pincurchin Candy103 Pincurchin Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Pincurchin Candy XL382,000304 Pincurchin Candy118 Pincurchin Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Pincurchin Candy XL395,000304 Pincurchin Candy133 Pincurchin Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Pincurchin Candy XL408,000304 Pincurchin Candy148 Pincurchin Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Pincurchin Candy XL421,000304 Pincurchin Candy165 Pincurchin Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Pincurchin Candy XL434,000304 Pincurchin Candy182 Pincurchin Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Pincurchin Candy XL448,000304 Pincurchin Candy199 Pincurchin Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Pincurchin Candy XL462,000304 Pincurchin Candy216 Pincurchin Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Pincurchin Candy XL476,000304 Pincurchin Candy236 Pincurchin Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Pincurchin Candy XL490,000304 Pincurchin Candy256 Pincurchin Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Pincurchin Candy XL505,000304 Pincurchin Candy276 Pincurchin Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Pincurchin Candy XL520,000304 Pincurchin Candy296 Pincurchin Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Pincurchin high resolution sprites

      Pincurchin Pokédex entries

      Galar
      VersionsPokédex entry
      SwordIt feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
      ShieldIt stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Pincurchin’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Electric-type Pokémon, Pincurchin is weak to Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Pincurchin in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Pincurchin in Pokémon GO are Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.342 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 113.454.

      How does Pincurchin perform in Raids?

      Pincurchin's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Pincurchin rank as a Electric-type attacker?

      Pincurchin'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 Pincurchin?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Pincurchin: Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Pincurchin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Pincurchin’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1931 CP and 2183 CP at Level 50.

      Can Pincurchin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Pincurchin cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Pincurchin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Pincurchin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.