Original Cap 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
No Weather
Sunny / Clear



Rainy



Partly Cloudy


Cloudy



Windy



Snow


Fog


Original Cap 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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Original Cap Pichu PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Original Cap Pichu can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Original Cap Pichu Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Thunder Shock
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
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% |
Original Cap 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
General
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
- Resisted by
Fire
Poison
Steel
Trainer Battles
Power
60
Energy
-40
DPE
1.5
Archetype
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Water
Flying
- Resisted by
Electric
Grass
Ground (0.39×)
Dragon
Trainer Battles
Power
90
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
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 Original Cap Pichu carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Original Cap Pichu's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt make up Original Cap Pichu's best raid moveset, dealing 2.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Original Cap Pichu for how it holds up as a raid boss.
How many moves can Original Cap Pichu learn in Pokémon GO?
Original Cap Pichu can learn 1 fast move and 3 charged moves.
How much does Original Cap Pichu's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Original Cap Pichu costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.



















