Learn all about the Max CP, Base Stats, Recommended move, Type Strength and Weakness, Rating & Climate Boost for Pikachu in Pokemon Go!
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Pikachu - Rating, Stats & Max CP

Pikachu - Type & Rating
Check Out All Pokemon ListMax CP & Base Stats
*Base Stats indicates the specie unique hidden status.
| Max CP | ![]() ![]() | 405 / 461 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | ![]() ![]() | 427 / 461 |
| Attack | ![]() ![]() | 359 / 461 |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() | 350 / 461 |
Pikachu - Type Strength / Weakness Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×2.56 | None |
| ×1.6 | ![]() |
| ×0.625 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.39 | None |
| ×0.244 | None |
Pikachu - Learnable & Recommended Move Sets
Recommended Move Sets
*Recommended move are rated based on its DPS, EPS, Matching Type Damage Multiplier (x1.2), windup time and number of effective types.
| Attack | Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Attack | Thunder Shock | Thunder Shock |
| Charge Attack | Wild Charge | Wild Charge |
Learnable Moves
Fast Attack
| Move | Damage (DPS) | EPS | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Shock | 5 (10.00) | 13.3 | 0.6 sec |
Quick Attack | 8 (10.00) | 12.5 | 0.8 sec |
Present (※) | 5 () | 15.4 | 1.3 sec |
Charge Attack
| Move | Gauges | Power | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Discharge | 3 | 65 | 2.5 sec |
Thunderbolt | 2 | 80 | 2.5 sec |
Wild Charge | 2 | 90 | 2.6 sec |
Thunder (※) | 1 | 100 | 2.4 sec |
(*)Legacy Moves are unobtainable today.
Check Out Legacy Moves ListCombo DPS
| Ranking | Fast Attack / Charge Attack | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thunder Shock / Wild Charge | 12.21 |
| 2nd | Quick Attack / Wild Charge | 12.13 |
| 3rd | Thunder Shock / Thunderbolt | 11.50 |
| 4th | Quick Attack / Thunderbolt | 11.39 |
| 5th | Thunder Shock / Thunder | 11.08 |
| 6th | Thunder Shock / Discharge | 10.91 |
| 7th | Quick Attack / Thunder | 10.68 |
| 8th | Quick Attack / Discharge | 10.53 |
| 9th | Present / Wild Charge | 9.85 |
| 10th | Present / Thunderbolt | 9.07 |
| DPS | Power / Casting Time (*Power value includes the value after adding the type-match Damage Multiplier). DPS value does not include the multiplier from IV or Pokemon's Levels. |
|---|---|
| EPS | Charge Time / Casting Time. Represents the meter gain efficiency of the said move. |
| Startup | Amount of time from when the move was initiated up to the time the damage is dealt. |
| Recovery | Amount of time required to initiate a dodge or next attack once a move have been initiated. |
Pikachu - Shiny Information
Pikachu - Shiny Version
| Normal | Shiny |
|---|---|
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Difference Between Normal vs. Shiny
Pikachu will have a subtle darker yellow body color.
Check Out What Are Shiny Pokemon: GuidePikachu - Evolution & Pokedex Entry
Pikachu - Evolution List
| Pokemon | Requirements |
|---|---|
Pichu | Evolves to Pikachu with 25 Candies |
Pikachu | Evolves to Raichu with 50 Candies |
Raichu | - |
Where to Find & Buddy Candy Distance
| In Wild | On Flat Areas |
|---|---|
| Egg | Will not appear from Eggs |
| Raid | From ★4 Raid |
| Buddy Distance | 1km |
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 025 | 6kg | 0.4m |
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