PoGO Evaluator

Is Pichu good or rare?

Scan any species in Pokemon GO for PvE or PvP (Great, Ultra, Master League). Not an IV check. Just a quick look at what is worth building this season.

Good for: PvE, GL.

List of results

If you plan seasons ahead, keep one good-IV copy of anything you are unsure about.

This report starts at Pichu and covers every evolution reachable from it. Regional alternatives are linked separately.

Questions and answers

Is Pichu worth investing in?

Good for: PvE (raids) and Great League. Top scores across this family: an Equivalent Rating of about 49.0 in PvE, a rank of about 170 in Great League and a rank of about 220 in Ultra League.

How far should I evolve Pichu?

This report covers Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu. Raichu comes out on top in every mode ranked here.

Which evolution of Pichu is best for PvP?

Great League: Raichu, at a rank of about 170 (Usable). Ultra League: Raichu, at a rank of about 220 (Fringe).

Which evolution of Pichu is best for PvE?

Mega Raichu Y, at an Equivalent Rating of about 49.0. A Mega is not a regular evolution: it costs Mega Energy and it lapses.