Pincurchin
TL;DR. Pincurchin is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 435. It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
Stat spread.
Total of 435. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Pincurchin in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Pincurchin reaches 1,931 CP at level 40 and 2,210 CP as a best buddy.
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Pincurchin in competitive play.
Pincurchin is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Pincurchin.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pincurchin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Pincurchin?
Pincurchin is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Pincurchin weak to?
Pincurchin takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Pincurchin resistant to?
Pincurchin resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Pincurchin evolve?
Pincurchin does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Pincurchin from?
Pincurchin was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0871.
What are Pincurchin's base stats?
Pincurchin has HP 48, Attack 101, Defense 95, Special Attack 91, Special Defense 85, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 435.
What are Pincurchin's abilities?
Pincurchin can have the ability Lightning Rod, plus the Hidden Ability Electric Surge.
Is Pincurchin legendary or mythical?
No. Pincurchin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Pincurchin's best stat?
Pincurchin's highest base stat is Attack at 101, which ranks 11th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Pincurchin good?
Pincurchin has a base stat total of 435, the 538th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Pincurchin as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pincurchin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Pincurchin vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Pincurchin | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 48 | 69 | -21 |
| Attack | 101 | 75 | +26 |
| Defense | 95 | 65 | +30 |
| Special Attack | 91 | 84 | +7 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 68 | +17 |
| Speed | 15 | 82 | -67 |
| Total | 435 | 443 | -8 |
Pincurchin appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Pincurchin is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pincurchin isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Pincurchin is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pincurchin appears in 3 episodes.
From HZ016 (2023-08-04) through JN115 (2022-06-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Pincurchin partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Pincurchin partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Pincurchin card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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