Pichu Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

• With Lightning Rod: Electric ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP

20

Attack

40

Defense

15

Sp. Atk

35

Sp. Def

35

Speed

60

Total

205

Evolution

1. Pichu
2. →
   Pikachu
3. →
   Raichu

Best counters to Pichu

• Primal GroudonHits for 2×
• GroudonHits for 2×
• GarchompHits for 2×
• LandorusHits for 2×
• Therian LandorusHits for 2×
• ZygardeHits for 2×

Other Electric Pokémon

• Pikachu
• Raichu
• Mega Raichu X
• Mega Raichu Y
• Voltorb
• Electrode
• Electabuzz
• Jolteon
• Mareep
• Flaaffy
• Ampharos
• Elekid

Frequently asked questions

What is Pichu weak to?

As an Electric type, Pichu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.

What is Pichu resistant to?

Pichu resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Pichu?

Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Pichu with super-effective attacks.