Nothing fancy in Pancham's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It chooses a Pangoro as its master and then imitates its master’s actions. This is how it learns to battle and hunt for prey.
Wanting to make sure it’s taken seriously, Pancham’s always giving others a glare. But if it’s not focusing, it ends up smiling.
Type-wise, Pancham takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Metagross can KO Pancham with Psychic Fangs (252-297%).
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pancham View Metagross builds →Earthquake99-116%KO Bullet Punch60-70% Psychic Fangs 2x252-297%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pancham View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle7-8% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pancham View Braviary builds →U Turn20-23% Close Combat68-80% | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pancham View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn11-13% Moonblast 2x100-118%KO Heat Wave33-39% | ||
Pancham is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Pangoro. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 147 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pancham easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Pancham threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Brick Break and Drain Punch and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Pancham threatens 13 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Superpower and Brick Break and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Pancham threatens 15 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Focus Punch and Superpower and switchins need to think twice.
The egg pool carries weight here. Foul Play and Me First aren't available any other way for Pancham, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Sky Uppercut and Brick Break for solid options.
Pancham can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X, Sun, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Pancham is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Pancham in Sword & Shield
Pancham's encounter pool splits between Shield and Sword. You've got 36 walking spots at Lv. 7-15 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Pancham appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Pancham in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
walking encounters for Pancham across 4 spots at Lv. 26-29. The catch is that Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Pancham appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Pancham in Sun & Moon
walking encounters for Pancham across 8 spots at Lv. 24-34. The catch is that Moon and Sun don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Pancham evolves into Pangoro at level 32. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 348 BST.
Pancham evolves into Pangoro at level 32. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Pancham works as a placeholder. Fighting coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Pangoro. That's where the stats start mattering.
Pancham is catchable across 6 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Since X & Y, Pancham has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Pancham has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
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