
In other words Pachirisu has to rely completely on its EV investment to take hits. With 60/70/90 for bulk, Pachirisu is more or less as bulky as Weavile. + It's cute? That has to count for something here. + Base 95 Speed is decent for a support oriented Pokémon, and it's the best that Pachirisu's stats can offer. + Volt Absorb is a neat ability that discourages Volt Switch users while giving Pachirisu some way to heal off damage as well as give it a less difficult time switching in. + Some neat support options like Nuzzle and Super Fang lets it function as a support Pokémon, helping it threaten faster threats and bulky walls that might give its team some trouble. Unless your goal is cuteness, don't force this electric squirrel to bite off a bigger acorn than it can chew. That's not to say its legacy won't live on, but if you're forming a serious team for any format, be aware that there is often a better option than Pachirisu. However, even in VGC it's safe to say that this little squirrel's time to shine is over. While it struggles to accomplish much in Singles, Pachirisu does still find itself capable of holding its niche in VGC. Pachirisu also suffers from complete lack of offensive presence so while it would have a few neat options in the form of Gunk Shot and Seed Bomb, the best it can do for damage is rely on Super Fang. Lackluster stats all around save for a somewhat decent Speed stat doesn't help its case. In Singles, the curse of the electric rodent also hits Pachirisu just as hard as it hits the others, failing to find a strong niche to justify its use on most teams. In Doubles it faces stiff competition this year with an even more inclusive set of Pokémon that it didn't have to worry about last year, so Pachirisu has a tougher time keeping up. Make no mistake though, Pachirisu can't flaunt its success and claim to suddenly be in the same league as the big scary dragons and screaming fairies that dominate the game. After it took the spotlight at World Championship for VGC last year as part of the winning team though, people are constantly buzzing about Pachirisu's time in the limelight and praising it as a beacon of hope for other neglected Pokémon to one day get their chance. If someone were to tell you years ago that there would be a way to make Pachirisu even remotely viable in a competitive setting, you probably would just laugh it off. It's one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches.

It makes electricity with pouches in its cheeks and shoots charges from its tail.

A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity. It stores them with berries in tree holes. It makes fur balls that crackle with static electricity. Black: Victini & ReshiramWhite: Victini & Zekrom.Pokémon Ranger & The Temple of the Sea!.Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time & Darkness.Mystery Dungeon: Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad.Pokémon Battle TrozeiPokémon Link: Battle.The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn region together. This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn region. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together. This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions. When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting. Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy. Obsidian Fieldlands: Massive Mass Outbreak Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature's Pantry or nearbyĬrimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands or nearbyĬobalt Coastlands: Windbreak Stand or nearby Max Raid Battles: Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Honeycalm Sea Max Raid Battles: Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbankįields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus Route 4, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness These forms cannot breed or evolve, and do not get the benefit of the Eviolite. Pikachu's form are unique to a special distribution of Ash's Pikachu, each with a separate hat. Electric-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage. Lightning Rod: Electric-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Static: The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with PARALYZE when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokémon. Black: Victini & ReshiramWhite: Victini & ZekromĪbilities: Static - Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability).


