# Pikachu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Pikachu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Pikachu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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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
- **Volt Tackle**: 85.876%
- **Fake Out**: 62.124%
- **Iron Tail**: 61.220%
- **Thunderbolt**: 42.494%
- **Brick Break**: 37.338%
- **Discharge**: 20.935%
- **Grass Knot**: 20.682%
- **Knock Off**: 17.585%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 12.212%
- **Extreme Speed**: 9.810%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 56.125%
- **Static**: 43.875%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 79.018%
- **Pikashunium Z**: 20.976%
- **Other**: 0.006%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 52.267%
- **Sceptile**: 37.087%
- **Krookodile**: 34.126%
- **Infernape**: 30.810%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 30.383%
- **Kommo-o**: 19.919%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Volt Tackle, Fake Out, Iron Tail, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Greninja, Sceptile, Krookodile, Infernape. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.893% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (56.125%) and the item **Light Ball** (79.018%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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