# Pikachu - Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 100.000%
- **Encore**: 100.000%
- **Volt Tackle**: 100.000%
- **Fake Out**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Vivillon**: 100.000%
- **Skeledirge**: 100.000%
- **Talonflame**: 100.000%
- **Garchomp**: 100.000%
- **Meowscarada**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Vivillon, Skeledirge, Talonflame, Garchomp. 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 flying. Specifically, Tera flying is used in 100.000% 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 the ability **Lightning Rod** (100.000%) and the item **Light Ball** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - 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).*