Pancham is technically a pre-evolution of Pangoro, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Mold Breaker ignores opposing abilities when attacking, adding extra value. Known as the Playful Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
Pancham Weakness
AvgType-wise, Pancham takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Pancham easily with 138 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Power Trip, Quash, Quick Guard and 2 more to offspring.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Pancham with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Max HP and Attack EVs and Adamant nature maximize that, and Ironfist handles the rest.
Best Build
Best Pancham Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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.
At 348 BST, Pancham is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Pangoro before bringing it to any serious fight.
Pancham evolves into Pangoro at level 32. Pancham is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Pancham gets Mold Breaker, Iron Fist, and Scrappy. But Mold Breaker is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Pancham is a physical attacker with base 82 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Pancham appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A