# 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** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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
- **Volt Switch**: 89.772%
- **Volt Tackle**: 85.237%
- **Tera Blast**: 84.180%
- **Focus Punch**: 81.674%
- **Thunderbolt**: 10.964%
- **Grass Knot**: 8.848%
- **Alluring Voice**: 7.830%
- **Fake Out**: 6.573%
- **Surf**: 5.327%
- **Other**: 19.595%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 95.255%
- **Static**: 4.745%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 99.658%
- **Other**: 0.342%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 89.097%
- **Great Tusk**: 88.905%
- **Dragonite**: 83.967%
- **Zamazenta**: 81.448%
- **Pecharunt**: 81.433%
- **Venusaur**: 6.607%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Volt Switch, Volt Tackle, Tera Blast, Focus Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Kingambit, Great Tusk, Dragonite, Zamazenta. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 67.183% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (95.255%) and the item **Light Ball** (99.658%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-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/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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*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).*