Pachirisu Best Moveset
Electric at 45 Sp. Atk and 95 Speed with AbilityVolt Absorb granting Electric immunity and healing. 70/90 defenses are respectable but the offensive output is nonexistent. The moveset runs fast support through MoveNuzzle paralysis and MoveSuper Fang for fixed 50% HP damage. Famous for winning a VGC World Championship through pure support play.
45 Attack and 45 Sp. Atk in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 405 BST Electric-type that couldn't threaten anything offensively. 95 Speed outran what it couldn't hurt.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pachirisu best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Super Fang
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Volt Absorb healed from Electric moves in Gen V (Black & White). Immunity plus 90 Sp. Def made Pachirisu a special sponge. Still couldn't attack.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Discharge
- U Turn
- Gunk Shot
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Won the 2014 VGC World Championship in doubles in Gen VI (X & Y). Follow Me and Super Fang in doubles support. In singles, 45/45 offenses were still useless.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Magnet Rise
- Charge
- Dig
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
The VGC fame didn't translate to singles in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 45 offensive stats and 405 BST. Doubles champion, singles nobody.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Nuzzle
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Five gens in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Pachirisu proved that support matters in doubles. In singles, attack stats still matter. It had neither.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Nuzzle
- Super Fang
- Volt Switch
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Pachirisu Weakness
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 |
What is Pachirisu Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pachirisu
Gliscor's Earthquake hits Pachirisu for 71-84%. Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 169-199%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin28-34% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Knock Off23-28% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x169-199%KO | ||
Evolution
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
Pachirisu Locations
22 encounter spots for Pachirisu at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Pachirisu in Scarlet & Violet
11 spots to find Pachirisu at Lv. 7-60 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Violet and Scarlet versions, so filter by your copy below.
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Pachirisu in late-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
6 walking spots from Lv. 7-29 for Pachirisu. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Pachirisu doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet 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.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
Pachirisu Guide
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 as a pivot.
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.
Pachirisu's hidden ability is Volt Absorb. Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves