Pichu in Pokémon GO
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Pichu is Electric type, so it's weak to Ground.
What is Pichu weak to?
Pichu is Electric type, so it takes extra damage from Ground attacks.
Defending Pichu 
Electric
Electric Hits it hard
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Ground160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
- Electric62.5% damage
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Flying62.5% damage -
Steel62.5% damage
Leave Electric, Flying and Steel attackers at home: Pichu resists them.
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What is Pichu weak to in Pokémon GO?
Pichu is Electric type. It's weak to Ground. It resists Electric, Flying and Steel.
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