Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Pikachu
Say it: PEE-kuh-choo
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Pikachu is the Mouse Pokémon — Electric from Pichu before Raichu. In Pokémon GO it is a mascot Electric attacker; Surf and Volt Tackle are famous Elite / event charged moves. Electric helps against Water and Flying; Ground hits Electric hard. Evolve Pichu or catch Pikachu from the wild and events. Real raid power usually waits for Raichu unless you want a costume Pikachu.
Say it: PEE-kuh-choo
Pikachu (#025) is an Electric Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle stage between Pichu and Raichu. Trainers use it as an Electric attacker and collector’s piece with Thunder Shock / Quick Attack + Discharge / Thunderbolt / Wild Charge / Surf / Volt Tackle. Against Pikachu, lead with Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0025. Electric counters dominate Water raids — pair with weather when possible.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Thunder Shock + Wild Charge is the standard kit; Surf / Volt Tackle when available (Elite / event). Prefer evolving high-IV copies to Raichu for raids unless you want a powered costume. Shadow Pikachu needs Frustration removal first.
Type matchups
- Electric moves hit Water and Flying hard.
When Pikachu is your opponent, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 96
- Stamina
- 111
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Surf and Volt Tackle may need Elite TMs or special events.
Fast
- Thunder Shock · Standard
Electric energy / default
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal energy
Charged
- Wild Charge · Standard
Best Electric nuke
- Thunderbolt · Standard
Electric alternate
- Discharge · Standard
Electric / bait
- Surf · Elite / event
Water coverage
- Volt Tackle · Elite / event
Electric signature
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- thunder shock
- quick attack
Charged
- discharge
- thunderbolt
- wild charge
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #546 of 954 · CP 1060
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- Master League · rank #554 of 1023 · CP 1060
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.