Type matchups
Damage Pincurchin takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Pincurchin 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
- 48
- Attack
- 101
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 91
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 15
- Total
- 435
Pincurchin has a base stat total of 435, higher than 42% of Pokémon. Its Attack (101) and Sp. Atk (91) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 15 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 48 HP, 95 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Pincurchin can have the abilities Lightning Rod and Electric Surge.
How to beat Pincurchin
Pincurchin 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 Pincurchin's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pincurchin's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pincurchin's Electric moves.
Evolution
Pincurchin does not evolve.
Best counters to Pincurchin
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pincurchin weak to?
As an Electric type, Pincurchin takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Pincurchin resistant to?
Pincurchin resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Pincurchin?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Pincurchin with super-effective attacks.