2018 Pichu Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
2018 Pichu level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
2.94
6.3
5104.0s
1.36
2
2.94
6.3
5104.0s
1.36
3
2.94
6.3
5104.0s
1.36
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2018 Pichu PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves 2018 Pichu can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
2018 Pichu Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Thunder Shock
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Shock | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
2018 Pichu Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Gyms & Raids
Power
70
Energy
-33
Duration
4.0s
Damage window
3.3s – 3.6s
DPE
2.12
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-45
DPE
1.56
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
60
Energy
-40
DPE
1.5
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-55
DPE
1.64
Archetype
Compare charged moves
70
-33
4.0s
17.5
50
-33
2.0s
25
80
-50
2.5s
32
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Disarming Voice | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% |
Thunder Punch | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Thunderbolt | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 39.1% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets 2018 Pichu carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2018 Pichu's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt make up 2018 Pichu's best raid moveset, dealing 2.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to 2018 Pichu for how it holds up as a raid boss.
How many moves can 2018 Pichu learn in Pokémon GO?
2018 Pichu can learn 1 fast move and 3 charged moves.
How much does 2018 Pichu's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for 2018 Pichu costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.








































