Pichu

No. 0172

Type: Electric

Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature, the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.

Base stats

HP20
Attack40
Defense15
Sp. Attack35
Sp. Defense35
Speed60

Total 205

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Trailblaze
  • Water — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — Surf
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Ground) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Lightning Rod
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Body Slam, Thunder Wave, Volt Tackle, Play Rough

Frequently asked questions

What type is Pichu?
Pichu is a Electric type Pokémon.
What are Pichu's base stats?
HP 20, Attack 40, Defense 15, Sp. Attack 35, Sp. Defense 35, Speed 60. That is a base stat total of 205.
What is Pichu weak to?
Pichu takes extra damage from Ground moves.
What abilities does Pichu have?
Pichu can have Static and Lightning Rod. Its hidden ability is Lightning Rod.
What does Pichu evolve into?
Pichu evolves into Pikachu.
What moves does Pichu learn?
Pichu learns 7 moves by levelling up and 34 by TM.