Pichu Weaknesses
Pichu takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Pichu matchup.
Pichu Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Pichu takes reduced damage from them.
Best Pichu Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Pichu for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Pichu
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Pichu.
Pichu Weakness Q&A
- What is Pichu weak to?
- Pichu takes extra damage from Ground (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Pichu resist?
- Pichu takes reduced damage from Flying (½×), Steel (½×), and Electric (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Pichu?
- Strong Ground attackers like Groudon, Rhyperior, and Ursaluna beat Pichu — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.