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Pikachu Gigantamax

Gigantamax Pikachu PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Gigantamax Pikachu moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Electric type

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 33%

Gigantamax Pikachu Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Gigantamax Pikachu can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal- and Electric-type damage. Thunder Shock matches Gigantamax Pikachu's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

23

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.5s

DPS

4

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

12

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

13

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s – 0.8s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

5

Energy

8

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

4

Energy

7

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

8

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

9

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Present

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%39.1%100%100%62.5%100%

Quick Attack

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%39.1%100%100%62.5%100%

Thunder Shock

100%100%160%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%39.1%160%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Gigantamax Pikachu Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Gigantamax Pikachu can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Electric- and Water-type damage. Discharge, Thunder, Thunderbolt, and Wild Charge match Gigantamax Pikachu's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

65

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.1s

DPE

1.97

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

55

Energy

-40

DPE

1.38

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

60

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.4s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

75

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 2.3s

DPE

1

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-60

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

80

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.3s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

90

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

90

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.0s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-45

DPE

2.22

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 33%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Discharge

100%100%160%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%39.1%160%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Surf

100%160%62.5%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Thunder

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%

Wild Charge

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 Gigantamax Pikachu carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust10,000Candy25

Max Battles

G-Max Volt Crash

G-Max

Level

Power

Upgrade cost

Level 1

350

Unlocked

Level 2

400

Max Particles

600 Max Particles

·

Candy

100 Candy

Level 3

450

Max Particles

800 Max Particles

·

Candy XL

40 Candy XL

Frequently Asked Questions

How many moves can Gigantamax Pikachu learn in Pokémon GO?

Gigantamax Pikachu can learn 3 fast moves and 5 charged moves. Present, Surf, and Thunder are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Gigantamax Pikachu's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Gigantamax Pikachu costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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