# Pikachu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Pikachu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Pikachu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 47.541% |
| **Record** | 29-32 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Pikachu.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 97.1%
- **Fake Out**: 97.1%
- **Thunderbolt**: 94.3%
- **Quick Attack**: 94.3%
- **Reversal**: 2.9%
- **Brick Break**: 2.9%
- **Endeavor**: 2.9%
- **Volt Tackle**: 2.9%
- **Feint**: 2.9%
- **Upper Hand**: 2.9%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 97.1%
- **Static**: 2.9%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 97.1%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard**: undefined%
- **Garchomp**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%
- **Kingambit**: undefined%
- **Venusaur**: undefined%

## Featured Teams with Pikachu

### Team 1 by memomiguel
*Record: 6-1*
*Event: limitless-6a4a11f365724db9ded3d276*

**Pokemon**: Pikachu, Typhlosion-Hisui, Staraptor-Mega, Whimsicott, Kingambit, Garchomp

**Pikachu Set**:
- **Ability**: Lightning Rod
- **Item**: Light Ball
- **Moves**: Fake Out, Helping Hand, Volt Tackle, Charm


## FAQ for Pikachu in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Protect, Fake Out, Thunderbolt, Quick Attack. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Charizard, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Incineroar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Pikachu weak to and resistant against?
Pikachu is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Pikachu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pikachu?
The top build for Pikachu features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 94.3% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (97.1%) and the item **Light Ball** (97.1%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Pikachu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 55 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **320** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Pikachu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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