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.
It’s one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches. It shoots charges from its tail.
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 |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Ground is super effective against PachirisuView Swampert → | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Ground is super effective against PachirisuView Garchomp → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Swampert can KO Pachirisu with Earthquake (129-152%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (101-119%).
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x129-152%KO Scald27-32% Waterfall52-60% | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pachirisu View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Stone Edge34-40% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 13 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pachirisu easily with 50 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Bestow, Bite, Charge and 10 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Pachirisu Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Pachirisu's strengths as a defensive wall. Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP, and HP-heavy investment EVs back that up. Voltabsorb rounds out the package.
Best Build
Pachirisu best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Super Fang
- Nuzzle
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Nuzzle
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Pachirisu picks up Bestow and Bite only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Thunder and Thunderbolt while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pachirisu in Sun & Moon
Pachirisu doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet 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.
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Pachirisu Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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. Followme with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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