What is Pincurchin's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Pincurchin's maximum CP is 2,210 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Pincurchin good in Pokémon GO?

Pincurchin has 176 Attack, 161 Defense, and 134 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Pincurchin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Pincurchin is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,041 - 1,103 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,302 - 1,379 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,190 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,041 - 1,103 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

781 - 827 CP

Shiny not yet available

Pincurchin

#871 · Galar

Electric

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 176

Defense 161

Stamina 134

Total: 471

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,210
Generation	Galar (Gen 8)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Pincurchin

Pincurchin is a Electric-type Pokémon from Galar (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,210 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Pincurchin has base stats of 176 Attack, 161 Defense, and 134 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 471.

Pincurchin can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta.

In Rainy weather, Pincurchin receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Pincurchin is 5km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Thunder Shock STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Water Gun	Water	5	+5	10.0	-	-	-
Poison Jab	Poison	10	+7	12.5	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Discharge STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Thunderbolt STAB	Electric	80	-55	-	90	-55
Bubble Beam STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Pincurchin takes increased damage from these types:

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Pincurchin takes reduced damage from these types:

Electric 0.625×

Flying 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Pincurchin

Top Pokémon to use when battling Pincurchin in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
2	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
3	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
4	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
5	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
6	Rhyperior	Ground Rock	241	190	251	4,271
7	Krookodile	Ground Dark	229	158	216	3,485
8	Rhydon	Ground Rock	222	171	233	3,637
9	Golurk	Ground Ghost	222	154	205	3,265
10	Donphan	Ground	214	185	207	3,447

🏆 Pincurchin PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	9	15	30	1,499
2	3	15	15	29	1,500
3	0	15	10	30	1,500
4	0	10	14	30	1,499
5	0	13	11	30	1,496
6	1	12	11	30	1,500
7	0	8	15	30	1,495
8	1	7	15	30	1,499
9	2	15	15	29	1,491
10	3	14	15	29	1,495

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,190

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Pincurchin IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,655	827	1,103	1,379	1,931	2,190
98% (15/15/14)	1,650	825	1,100	1,375	1,925	2,182
96% (15/14/15)	1,651	825	1,100	1,375	1,926	2,184
93% (14/14/14)	1,637	818	1,091	1,364	1,909	2,165
91% (15/13/13)	1,635	817	1,090	1,362	1,907	2,163
87% (13/13/13)	1,618	809	1,078	1,348	1,887	2,140
82% (12/12/12)	1,599	799	1,066	1,332	1,866	2,115
80% (10/15/15)	1,612	806	1,074	1,343	1,881	2,133
67% (10/10/10)	1,562	781	1,041	1,302	1,822	2,066
0% (0/0/0)	1,384	692	922	1,153	1,614	1,830

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Pincurchin with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,190 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,931 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,041 - 1,103 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,302 - 1,379 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,041 - 1,103 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	781 - 827 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Pincurchin with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	27	26	1,931
2	1,931	27	1,931
3	1,931	28	1,931
4	1,931	29	1,931
5	260	30	1,655
6	1,931	31	1,931
7	1,931	32	1,931
8	1,931	33	1,931
9	1,931	34	1,931
10	552	35	1,793
11	1,931	36	1,931
12	1,931	37	1,931
13	1,931	38	1,931
14	1,931	39	1,931
15	827	40	1,931
16	1,931	41	1,931
17	1,931	42	1,931
18	1,931	43	1,931
19	1,931	44	1,931
20	1,103	45	2,066
21	1,931	46	1,931
22	1,931	47	1,931
23	1,931	48	1,931
24	1,931	49	1,931
25	1,379	50	2,190

📖 Complete Pincurchin Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Pincurchin (#871) is a Electric-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,210 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Pincurchin can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Pincurchin in 2026.

📊 Pincurchin Stats Analysis

Pincurchin's Attack stat is 176 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Pincurchin to contribute meaningful damage.

With 161 Defense (Good) and 134 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 471. This gives Pincurchin reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Electric-type Pokémon, Pincurchin's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Pincurchin Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Pincurchin depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Thunder Shock (Fast) with Discharge (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Pincurchin has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Pincurchin PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Pincurchin can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Electric typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Flying, Steel-type threats while being weak to Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Pincurchin faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Pincurchin Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Pincurchin's effectiveness depends on its typing and 176 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Pincurchin use Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Pincurchin in Pokémon GO

Pincurchin can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Pincurchin in Pokémon GO

Shiny Pincurchin is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Pincurchin gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,302 - 1,379 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Pincurchin

Q: What is Pincurchin's max CP?
A: 2,190 CP at Level 50, or 1,931 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Pincurchin good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Pincurchin be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Pincurchin weak to?
A: Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Thunder Shock + Discharge for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Electric Electric-Type 🗺️ Galar 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.