# Pikachu - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 40.000%
- **Nuzzle**: 12.308%
- **Helping Hand**: 10.769%
- **Electroweb**: 9.231%
- **Protect**: 7.692%
- **Thunderbolt**: 7.692%
- **Endeavor**: 6.154%
- **Thunder**: 3.077%
- **Discharge**: 3.077%
- **Surf**: 1.538%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 4.615%
- **Static**: 1.538%

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 40.000%
- **Basculegion**: 32.308%
- **Incineroar**: 30.769%
- **Charizard**: 30.769%
- **Blastoise**: 26.154%
- **Snorlax**: 26.154%

## FAQ for Pikachu in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Fake Out, Nuzzle, Helping Hand, Electroweb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (4.615%) and no data for items.

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Cannot determine role without item data.

### 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/championspreview/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*