Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Pyukumuku
Say it: PYU-ku-mu-ku
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Pyukumuku is the Sea Cucumber Pokémon — Water. In Pokémon GO it is a novelty Water pick with Counter + Mirror Coat — not a serious raid attacker. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Catch from the wild, research, or events when featured.
Say it: PYU-ku-mu-ku
Pyukumuku (#771) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO with an unusual Counter + Mirror Coat kit. Trainers rarely invest for raids; it is a curiosity and niche PvP experiment. Against Pyukumuku, lead with Grass or Electric. 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
Pyukumuku is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0771. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink serious Stardust into Pyukumuku for raids. Shadow Pyukumuku is the same story after Frustration removal. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Pyukumuku is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 97
- Defense
- 224
- Stamina
- 146
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. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists only Counter and Mirror Coat. Not a standard Water attacker.
Fast
- Counter · Standard
Fighting energy / only fast
Charged
- Mirror Coat · Standard
Psychic reflect / only charged
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
- counter
Charged
- mirror coat
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #116 of 954 · CP 1496
Counter + Mirror Coat
- Ultra League · rank #685 of 747 · CP 1551
Counter + Mirror Coat
- Master League · rank #801 of 1023 · CP 1551
Counter + Mirror Coat
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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.