Great League PvP guide
Pachirisu Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Pachirisu is a Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #68. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Thunderbolt and Thunder Punch.
Great League
#68
Strong pick
Type
Electric
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,372
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT PACHIRISU
Is Pachirisu Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pachirisu is currently a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #68.
Pachirisu PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #68 | 88.7 | Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, Thunder Punch |
Best Moveset for Pachirisu in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Pachirisu is Volt Switch with Thunderbolt and Thunder Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Pachirisu in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Pachirisu PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Thunderbolt
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Thunder Punch
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Pachirisu Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Pachirisu wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Pachirisu Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Pachirisu's Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- 0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Pachirisu in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Pachirisu in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Pachirisu's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Mud Bombground
Charged Move
Super Effective
37% HP
- Dischargeelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
44% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Astonishghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Night Shadeghost
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Power Gemrock
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
Ratings are shown from Pachirisu's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Pachirisu.
Best Teammates for Pachirisu in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Pachirisu should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Pachirisu's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Pachirisu's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Pachirisu's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Pachirisu's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Pachirisu's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Pachirisu
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 1,368 | 50 | 2,043,738 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 1,372 | 50 | 2,043,738 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 1,364 | 50 | 2,032,809 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 1,368 | 50 | 2,032,809 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 1,364 | 50 | 2,029,345 |
Pachirisu Stats in Pokémon GO
Pachirisu's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Pachirisu 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,368
- Attack
- 91.6
- Defense
- 157.1
- HP
- 142
Pachirisu Evolution
Pachirisu has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Pachirisu in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Ultra League #608
Same Electric typing · Electric-type fast move · Ultra League #390
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Great League #44
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Great League #40
Same Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #155
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #210
More PoGoCoach tools
Pachirisu Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pachirisu in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pachirisu's recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Thunderbolt and Thunder Punch.
Is Pachirisu good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Pachirisu is currently a strong PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #68.
What counters Pachirisu in Pokémon GO PvP?
Stunfisk, Quagsire (Shadow) and Vigoroth are among the strongest current counters to Pachirisu in Great League.
What is Pachirisu weak to in Pokémon GO?
Pachirisu is weak to Ground (1.6×).