Stats & Training
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 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Dig 2x53-64% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x79-93% Mud Bomb 2x57-67% Mud-Slap 2x19-22% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x79-93% Mud Bomb 2x45-53% Mud Shot 2x37-45% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x71-84% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x85-101%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x50-59% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x75-89% Mud Bomb 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-91% Mud Bomb 2x44-52% Mud Shot 2x37-44% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x89-104%KO Dig 2x70-83% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x103-123%KO Dig 2x83-99% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x81-96% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x98-116%KO Dig 2x79-93% Mud Bomb 2x59-69% Mud-Slap 2x19-22% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x81-96% Mud Bomb 2x45-53% Mud Shot 2x38-44% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Dig 2x73-87% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x87-102%KO | ||
In Platinum, Flygon's Earthquake hits Pachirisu for 76-90%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% Outrage46-54% U Turn18-21% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against PachirisuView Garchomp → | ||
Platinum Evolution
Pachirisu is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with a decent partner pool. Hatching is quick to hatch. It's got 7 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pachirisu easily with 35 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Bite, Covet, Defense Curl and 4 more to offspring.
Platinum Pachirisu Best Moveset
The build revolves around U-turn for safe pivoting. Pickup and Leftovers support Pachirisu's hit-and-run approach, with max HP and Defense EVs making sure each pivot actually threatens. The remaining moves adds versatility.
Best Build
Pachirisu best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Super Fang
- U Turn
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Pachirisu picks up Bite and Covet 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Platinum Pachirisu Locations
Pachirisu starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Pachirisu in Platinum
Pachirisu Guide
In Platinum, 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.
For Platinum, it depends on your team. Pachirisu at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Platinum, 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. Superfang with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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.
In Platinum, Electric typing gives Pachirisu 3 resistances. Base 95 Speed is the standout stat. 405 BST gives it a workable foundation.
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 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