The rather tinyPachirisuappears like an unimposing blue squirrel in all its appearances, with itsPokemon Scarlet and Violetouting particularly notable for its more detailed take on its visual features. Originally hailing from Sinnoh, Pachirisu seems like a difficult Pokemon to acquire in the Paldea setting ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet, making its presence in any Trainer’s team quite a sight to behold.
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Thankfully for fans, it’s not necessarily difficult to get Pachirisu in their Pokedex provided they know where to look for this squirrel Pokemon. However, just how can players ofScarlet and VIoletget Pachirisu for their Pokedex, and where in Paldea is this Electric-type squirrel hiding?
Pachirisu: A Basic Background
Before fans attempt to acquirePachirisuinPokemon Scarlet and Violet, it might help to first get a look as to what Pachirisu has been like in the previous games. Introduced inGeneration 4 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver), Pachirisu is an Electric-Type Squirrel Pokemon notable for its white base fur color with light-blue stripes and circles on its cheeks. Being incredibly small, Pachirisu has been designed to look rather cute - an appearance it has maintained throughout its appearances in the game. This is also in reference as its status asPikachu’s “cutesy stand-in” for Generation 4, given the yellow rodent’s absence in its games.
According to its main Pokedex entries, Pachirisu gathers static electricity on a constant basis while still maintaining key squirrel characteristics, such as hiding fruits and fur balls under the eaves of houses. Here are its Pokedex numbers across its appearances across various Generations:
Pachirisu In Generation 9: An Overview
WhilePokemon Scarlet and Violettake placein the Europe-inspiredPaldearegion, Sinnoh’s Pachirisu can also be found in the area. In its Pokedex entry for the Paldea region, it says Pachirisu is “one” of the many kinds of Pokemon that possess electric cheek pouches. It also says that Pachirisu can shoot electric charges from its tail. Both these descriptions seem to be callbacks to other popular Electric-Type Pokemon like Pikachu, Plusle, Minun, and Pawmi that also have cheeks that store electric currents. In the Paldea Pokedex, Pachirisu is tagged#201.
Pachirisu Base Stats In Gen 9
Players who get to acquire Pachirisu inthePokemongamemay be able to use the Pokemon with certain base stats depending on its level. Before players are able to acquire specific moves or even teach Pachirisu some TMs, they may want to pay attention to certain numbers attached to this creature:
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Stats-wise, Pachirisu seems geared towards being a more utility or support-leaning Pokemon due to its SpDEF and Speed being much higher on the onset. This is especially the case when compared to the rest of the Pokemon in the Paldea region, as Pachirisu falls along the 70-80th rank range when comparing base SpDEF and Speed with other Pokemon in the area.
Notable Pachirisu Moves In Gen 9
Aside from having Pachirisu as a cute Pokemon in one’s arsenal, there are ways of transforming Pachirisu inthePokemongameinto a viable powerhouse assuming gamers know exactly what to prioritize in terms of Moves and Technical Machines (TMs) to provide. Here are some things to consider:
Abilities: A Nifty Escape, Storage Pokemon
As with all other Pokemon, Pachirisu ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetalso possess Abilities that it could use at any point during battle. Again like other Pokemon, these Abilities of Pachirisu are more tailored as utility skills that are triggered in case of emergencies. Abilities to take note are the following:
Viable Moves: Utility With Lack Of Defense
When building Pachirisu as a member of a combat team, players need to consider that this Pokemon doesn’t have a nifty recovery tool as well as poor defense. This means Pachirisu is best used for utility and supporting other Pokemon instead of taking the front lines or dishing out damage. In that regard, here are some Moves to prioritize to maximize Pachirisu in the field:
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How To Get Pachirisu In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet
Unlike other returning Pokemon from other regions inPokemon Scarlet and Violetgameplay, catching Pachirisu for one’s team doesn’t necessarily need complicated mechanics. However, the areas where Pachirisu is common aren’t as widespread as players think. In turn, players need to be more intentional with their desire to capture Pachirisu as it needs them to linger inparticular Paldea areasunlike other Wild Pokemon that have higher chances of appearing regardless of the player’s location. Here are things to take note:
Pokedex Entry: Trees Are The Key
Given the 3D graphics ofScarlet and Violet, some Pokedex entries describing Pokemon behavior have been more visually accurate instead of just being literary fodder. This is applied to Pachirisu’s description, wherein the Pokedex states that the Pokemon is located in Paldea’s southern coast and especially among trees.
In turn, players need to go to the region’s southernmost beaches and roam around its tree to get a chance of spotting a Pachirisu and its Shiny Pokemon counterpart. It’s possible to also headbutt trees with Koraidon and Miraidon to force Pachirisu to come out and do battle.
Pachirisu: Specific Locations
Players who want more specific advice when tracking Pachirisu may want to take note about specific places inPokemon Scarlet and Violetwhere the Pokemon may be located. When players end up in the southernpart of the Paldea region, their search for Pachirisu should start in these areas:
