# Pikachu - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 25.862%
- **Fake Out**: 15.517%
- **Surf**: 13.793%
- **Nasty Plot**: 13.793%
- **Quick Attack**: 8.621%
- **Volt Switch**: 5.172%
- **Nuzzle**: 5.172%
- **Wild Charge**: 5.172%
- **Trailblaze**: 3.448%
- **Brick Break**: 3.448%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items

## Common Teammates
- **Quaquaval**: 37.931%
- **Ceruledge**: 36.207%
- **Baxcalibur**: 18.966%
- **Arboliva**: 15.517%
- **Bombirdier**: 12.069%
- **Azumarill**: 8.621%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Thunderbolt, Fake Out, Surf, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Quaquaval, Ceruledge, Baxcalibur, Arboliva. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Pikachu?
The most common Tera Types for Pikachu are electric, flying, steel. Specifically, Tera electric is used in 5.172% of builds.

### 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 an unspecified ability 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/gen9ou/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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