# Pikachu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Pikachu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Pikachu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 43.284% |
| **Record** | 29-38 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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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**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 68.750%
- **Thunder**: 56.250%
- **Alluring Voice**: 43.750%
- **Volt Switch**: 25.000%
- **Volt Tackle**: 18.750%
- **Knock Off**: 12.500%
- **Quick Attack**: 12.500%
- **Play Rough**: 12.500%
- **Helping Hand**: 12.500%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 81.250%
- **Lighting Rod**: 12.500%
- **Static**: 6.250%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 93.750%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.250%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 56.250%
- **Talonflame**: 50.000%
- **Blastoise**: 50.000%
- **Basculegion**: 43.750%
- **Floette-Eternal**: 37.500%
- **Archaludon**: 37.500%

## FAQ for Pikachu in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Pelipper, Talonflame, Blastoise, Basculegion. 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** (81.250%) and the item **Light Ball** (93.750%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - 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).*