Pancham in Pokémon GO made its debut during the Luminous Legends X Part 2 event in May 2025. This Generation VI Fighting-type Pokémon also celebrated the launch of its shiny variant in June 2023, coinciding with the Team GO Rocket Takeover event. Currently, Pancham is prominently featured in the Fuzzy Buddy Research Day.
How to Obtain Pancham in Pokémon GO
Players have several options for acquiring this beloved Pokémon:
- Wild Encounters
- Hatching Eggs
- Participating in Raid Battles
- Completing Research Tasks
- Engaging in the GO Battle League
Wild Encounters
Pancham was briefly available in the wild during Pokémon GO Fest 2022. Since that time, it has not appeared outside of special events. In its natural habitat, Pancham reaches a maximum combat power (CP) of 1,276 at Level 30 without weather influence. Under cloudy conditions, trainers can encounter Pancham at Level 35 with a CP of 1,382.
Hatching Eggs
One of the most effective ways to obtain Pancham is by hatching a 12 km Egg, characterized by its distinctive red spots. These particular Eggs are obtained by defeating Team GO Rocket leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo. The CP for Pancham hatched from these Eggs ranges from 796 to 850 at Level 20.
Participating in Raid Battles
Pancham can occasionally be found as a one-star raid boss, boasting a combat power of 4,328. It is particularly vulnerable to Flying-, Fairy-, and Psychic-type attacks. Here are the potential catch CP ranges for Pancham:
- No weather boost: 796 – 850 CP (IVs of 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 at Level 20)
- Weather boosted (Cloudy): 995 – 1,063 CP (IVs of 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 at Level 25)
Completing Research Tasks
Pancham can be rewarded in various Research tasks throughout the game. Notably, the Pokémon GO Fuzzy Buddy Field Research and select paid Timed Research events prominently feature this Pokémon. All Pancham encounters from Research will share the following CP range:
- No weather boost: 796 – 850 CP (IVs of 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 at Level 20)
Engaging in the GO Battle League
Trainers reaching Level 16 in GO Battle League Season 22 have a chance to encounter Pancham upon winning the third battle in a set. The CP range for these encounters mirrors that of the eggs, offering players another avenue to capture this Fighting-type Pokémon.
Can Pancham Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, players have a 1 in 64 chance of encountering a shiny Pancham under regular circumstances. However, during special events like Research Day, these odds are significantly enhanced to 1 in 10.
In addition to these developments, the Pokémon GO Fest 2025 details have been officially announced, promising exciting new features for trainers.