2018 Pichu Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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2018 Pichu Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo 2018 Pichu can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

2018 Pichu level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Thunder Shock
Thunderbolt
2.94
6.3
5104.0s
1.36
2
Thunder Shock
Disarming Voice
2.94
6.3
5104.0s
1.36
3
Thunder Shock
Thunder Punch
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

2018 Pichu can learn 1 fast move in Pokémon GO, dealing Electric-type damage. Thunder Shock matches 2018 Pichu's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Thunder Shock

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Fast Charge

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Flying
Resisted by: Electric
Grass
Ground (0.39×)
Dragon

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

2018 Pichu can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fairy- and Electric-type damage. Thunder Punch and Thunderbolt match 2018 Pichu's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Disarming Voice

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.3s – 3.6s

DPE

2.12

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.56

Archetype

General

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fighting
Dragon
Dark
Resisted by: Fire
Poison
Steel

Thunder Punch

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Flying
Resisted by: Electric
Grass
Ground (0.39×)
Dragon

Thunderbolt

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.3s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Archetype

High Energy

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Water
Flying
Resisted by: Electric
Grass
Ground (0.39×)
Dragon

Compare charged moves

Disarming Voice
70
-33
4.0s
17.5
Thunder Punch
50
-33
2.0s
25
Thunderbolt
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

Frequently 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.

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