Pachirisu's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It’s one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches. It shoots charges from its tail.
A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
Ground moves hit Pachirisu for super-effective damage. Its Electric typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Volt Absorb grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Pachirisu can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
Garchomp can KO Pachirisu with Earthquake (136-160%). Krookodile threatens a KO with Earthquake (126-148%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x136-160%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x126-148%KO Knock Off41-48% Close Combat50-59% | ||
Pachirisu is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with plenty of partners. Hatching is quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pachirisu easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
The recommended build leans into Pachirisu's strengths as a physical attacker. Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP, and max HP and Speed EVs back that up. Voltabsorb rounds out the package.
Best Build
Pachirisu best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Nuzzle
- Super Fang
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Nuzzle
- Super Fang
- Electric Terrain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Nuzzle
- Super Fang
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Super Fang
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder
- Protect
- Nuzzle
Recommended Teammates
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Attract
- Discharge
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Super Fang
- Nuzzle
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Nuzzle
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Pachirisu's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Pachirisu's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Thunder and Thunderbolt, and Normal and Dark coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Don't skip the egg moves. Pachirisu picks up Baby-Doll Eyes and Bite only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Thunder and Thunderbolt while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Pachirisu picks up Baby-Doll Eyes and Bestow only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Thunder and Thunderbolt while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Pachirisu tops out at low spawn rates across 10 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Pachirisu in Scarlet & Violet
10 spots to find Pachirisu at Lv. 18-28 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Pachirisu in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Pachirisu in Legends: Arceus
decent spawn rates in early-game routes across 12 locations. Pachirisu's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Pachirisu in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
You can catch Pachirisu through 12 walking encounters from Lv. 7-29, but availability differs between Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Pachirisu doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Pachirisu is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Watch for Rhydon (Ground) when using Pachirisu. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
It depends on your team. Pachirisu at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Don't let Pachirisu's 405 base stat total fool you. Volt Absorb is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier.
Run Volt Absorb on Pachirisu. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Pachirisu also gets Run Away and Pickup, but they don't compare.
Electric typing gives Pachirisu 3 resistances. Base 95 Speed is the standout stat. 405 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Pachirisu first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves