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Pachirisu Weakness & Counters

Weak toGround2×
Pachirisu

Type matchups

Damage Pachirisu takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As an Electric type, Pachirisu has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.

  • With Volt Absorb: Electric ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
45
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
90
Speed
95
Total
405

Pachirisu has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (95). Its Attack (45) and Sp. Atk (45) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 70 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Pachirisu can have the abilities Run Away, Pickup and Volt Absorb.

How to beat Pachirisu

Pachirisu takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pachirisu's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pachirisu's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pachirisu's Electric moves.

Evolution

Pachirisu does not evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pachirisu weak to?

As an Electric type, Pachirisu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.

What is Pachirisu resistant to?

Pachirisu resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Pachirisu?

Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Pachirisu with super-effective attacks.