Type matchups
Damage Pichu takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Pichu 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 Lightning Rod: Electric ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 20
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 15
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 205
Pichu has a base stat total of 205, higher than 1% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (60). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (35) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 20 HP, 15 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Pichu can have the abilities Static and Lightning Rod.
How to beat Pichu
Pichu 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 Pichu's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pichu's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pichu's Electric moves.
Evolution
Pichu is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu) and evolves into Pikachu.
Best counters to Pichu
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pichu weak to?
As an Electric type, Pichu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Pichu resistant to?
Pichu resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Pichu?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Pichu with super-effective attacks.