pachirisu

Pachirisu is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Electric

Abilities:

• Run Away: Guarantees escape from wild battles
• Pickup: May pick up items after battle
• Hidden Ability - Volt Absorb: Heals HP if hit by an Electric-type move

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, squirrel-like Pokémon
• Predominantly white body with blue stripes on its cheeks and back
• Fluffy, bushy tail with a blue lightning bolt pattern
• Bright eyes and large front teeth

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in forests and wooded areas
• Known for its energetic and playful nature
• Often seen storing food such as berries in its tail
• Forms social groups and is often spotted playing with others of its kind

In Battle:

• Not known for high offensive power but excels in speed
• Signature moves: Spark, Nuzzle
• Utilizes moves like Super Fang to weaken opponents
• Strong against Water and Flying types due to its Electric typing
• Vulnerable to Ground-type moves

Evolution:

• Pachirisu does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon

Interesting Facts:

• Gained popularity after its use by Se Jun Park in the 2014 Pokémon World Championships
• Its tail can act as a conductor for electricity, often used to communicate or interact with other Pachirisu
• Inspired by the Siberian chipmunk, which is native to Asia
• Known for its cheerful disposition, making it a popular companion Pokémon in the Sinnoh region

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It makes fur balls that crackle with static electricity. It stores them with berries in tree holes.
• Pearl: It makes electricity with pouches in its cheeks and shoots charges from its tail. It lives atop trees.
• Platinum: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• Heartgold: It’s one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches. It shoots charges from its tail.
• Soulsilver: It’s one of the kinds of Pokémon with electric cheek pouches. It shoots charges from its tail.
• Black: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• White: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• Black-2: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• White-2: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• X: It makes fur balls that crackle with static electricity. It stores them with berries in tree holes.
• Y: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• Omega-Ruby: It makes fur balls that crackle with static electricity. It stores them with berries in tree holes.
• Alpha-Sapphire: A pair may be seen rubbing their cheek pouches together in an effort to share stored electricity.
• Legends-Arceus: A species related to the Pikachu line. Though Pachirisu is a calm Pokémon, it still presents a danger should one touch its electrified tail or cheeks.