# Pikachu - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 93.606%
- **Encore**: 70.028%
- **Protect**: 63.267%
- **Endeavor**: 63.260%
- **Thunder**: 18.930%
- **Grass Knot**: 18.074%
- **Helping Hand**: 13.240%
- **Volt Switch**: 12.172%
- **Volt Tackle**: 8.133%
- **Knock Off**: 7.822%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 90.984%
- **Static**: 9.016%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 63.561%
- **Light Ball**: 33.952%
- **Other**: 2.487%

## Common Teammates
- **Mimikyu**: 58.704%
- **Shedinja**: 57.636%
- **Exeggutor-Alola**: 57.630%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 57.630%
- **Tapu Fini**: 57.630%
- **Pelipper**: 20.208%

## FAQ for Pikachu in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Mimikyu, Shedinja, Exeggutor-Alola, Slowbro-Mega. 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?
The top build for Pikachu features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `0/236/0/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 63.260% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (90.984%) and the item **Focus Sash** (63.561%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Pikachu often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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