Pachirisu Pokemon Guide

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Pachirisu Pokemon Guide

Pachirisu is a Electric-type Pokemon. This guide covers Pachirisu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview.

Normal Form

Pachirisu

Shiny Form

Shiny Pachirisu

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Pachirisu guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Pachirisu Guide Contents

Description	Competitive
Quick Facts	Stats
Best Moves	All Moves
Weaknesses	Evolution
Locations	FAQ

Pachirisu Description

Pachirisu is an Electric-type Pokemon known for its squirrel-like design, supportive tools and memorable competitive history. It does not evolve.

Competitive Overview

Is Pachirisu Good in Competitive?

Pachirisu can be a useful support Pokemon in select formats thanks to moves such as Follow Me, Nuzzle and Super Fang. Its biggest strengths are disruption, redirection and surprising utility.

Pachirisu Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Pachirisu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Pachirisu

National Dex

#0417

Type

Electric

Species

EleSquirrel Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

Weight

8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg

Abilities

Run Away, Pickup, Volt Absorb

Pachirisu Stats

Pachirisu’s stat profile changes how it is used across Pokemon games. Use the stat block below for its latest base stat information.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Pachirisu Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Pachirisu’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Nuzzle

Paralyzes the target while dealing small damage.

Follow Me

Redirects attacks in doubles when available.

Super Fang

Cuts the target’s current HP in half.

Thunderbolt

Reliable Electric-type damage.

Discharge

Spread Electric damage in doubles.

Protect

Essential for doubles positioning.

Charm

Lowers the target’s Attack.

Volt Switch

Deals damage and pivots out.

Pachirisu All Moves

Use the section below to view Pachirisu’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	Special	40	100
5	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
9	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
13	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
17	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
19	Nuzzle	Electric	Physical	20	100
21	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
25	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
29	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	–	75
33	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
37	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	–	90
41	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
45	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
49	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Alluring Voice	Fairy	Special	80	100
TM	Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Eerie Impulse	Electric	Status	–	100
TM	Electric Terrain	Electric	Status	–	–
TM	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	–	100
TM	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	–	100
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	–	90
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	U Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Baby Doll Eyes	Fairy	Status	–	100
Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
Charge	Electric	Status	–	–
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	–	–
Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Flatter	Dark	Status	–	100
Follow Me	Normal	Status	–	–
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100

Pachirisu Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Pachirisu is a Electric-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying, Steel

Immunity

None

Pachirisu Abilities

Pachirisu’s abilities can affect its battle role across different Pokemon games and formats.

Run Away

Run Away is one of Pachirisu’s abilities and can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Pickup

Pickup is one of Pachirisu’s abilities and can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Volt Absorb

Volt Absorb is one of Pachirisu’s abilities and can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Pachirisu Evolution

Here is the evolution information for Pachirisu and its related Pokemon.

Single Stage

Pachirisu

Pachirisu does not evolve.

Where to Find Pachirisu in Pokemon Games

Pachirisu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-by-generation location guidance.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon Diamond	Found in areas such as Valley Windworks, Route 205 and Fuego Ironworks depending on version.
Pokemon Pearl	Found in areas such as Valley Windworks, Route 205 and Fuego Ironworks depending on version.
Pokemon Platinum	Found in areas such as Valley Windworks, Route 205 and Fuego Ironworks depending on version.
Pokemon HeartGold	Available through Johto encounters, trade or transfer depending on the Pokemon.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Available through Johto encounters, trade or transfer depending on the Pokemon.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon Black	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon X	Friend Safari or trade depending on save data and availability.
Pokemon Y	Friend Safari or trade depending on save data and availability.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Found in areas such as Valley Windworks, Route 205 and Fuego Ironworks depending on version.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Found in areas such as Valley Windworks, Route 205 and Fuego Ironworks depending on version.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Found in Crimson Mirelands and Alabaster Icelands areas depending on encounter conditions.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon Scarlet	Use Pokemon HOME transfer if supported for this Pokemon.
Pokemon Violet	Use Pokemon HOME transfer if supported for this Pokemon.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Pachirisu
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Pachirisu FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Pachirisu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Pachirisu?

Pachirisu is a Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Pachirisu weak against?

Pachirisu is weak to Ground-type moves.

What are Pachirisu’s abilities?

Pachirisu’s abilities are Run Away, Pickup, Volt Absorb.

Does Pachirisu evolve?

Pachirisu does not evolve.

What are Pachirisu’s best moves?

Pachirisu’s best moves often include Nuzzle, Follow Me, Super Fang, Thunderbolt.

Is Pachirisu good in Pokemon?

Pachirisu can be a useful support Pokemon in select formats thanks to moves such as Follow Me, Nuzzle and Super Fang. Its biggest strengths are disruption, redirection and surprising utility.

How do you get Pachirisu?

Pachirisu’s availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for generation-by-generation guidance.

Does Pachirisu have a Mega Evolution?

No, Pachirisu does not have a Mega Evolution.

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