# Pikachu - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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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**: 87.231%
- **Protect**: 65.641%
- **Eerie Impulse**: 34.758%
- **Charm**: 32.408%
- **Thunderbolt**: 26.565%
- **Thunder**: 21.552%
- **Volt Switch**: 20.409%
- **Upper Hand**: 14.666%
- **Grass Knot**: 11.992%
- **Encore**: 10.149%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 91.303%
- **Static**: 8.697%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 60.001%
- **Focus Sash**: 39.821%
- **Other**: 0.177%

## Common Teammates
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 35.321%
- **Alcremie**: 34.634%
- **Sableye**: 33.799%
- **Klefki**: 33.116%
- **Pelipper**: 31.419%
- **Ceruledge**: 24.784%

## Featured Teams with Pikachu

### Team 1 by Puch
*Record: 5 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69ed70b80dbc80f3c21e9536*

**Pokemon**: Farigiraf, Kingambit, Torkoal, Gardevoir, Pikachu, Kangaskhan

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


## FAQ for Pikachu in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Slowbro-Mega, Alcremie, Sableye, Klefki. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/2/0/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 31.272% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (91.303%) and the item **Light Ball** (60.001%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - 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).*