# Pikachu - VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 (`gen9vgc2024regfbo3`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regfbo3 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.963%
- **Thunder**: 87.932%
- **Electroweb**: 87.894%
- **Nuzzle**: 84.469%
- **Protect**: 12.106%
- **Play Rough**: 12.106%
- **Other**: 15.531%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 100.000%
- **Static**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 87.894%
- **Light Ball**: 12.106%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Torracat**: 76.994%
- **Walking Wake**: 76.994%
- **Charizard**: 71.854%
- **Torkoal**: 71.854%
- **Venusaur**: 71.854%
- **Pelipper**: 11.251%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gen9vgc2024regfbo3-1760

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Fake Out, Thunder, Electroweb, Nuzzle. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Torracat, Walking Wake, Charizard, Torkoal. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 87.894% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (87.894%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Pikachu often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2024regfbo3-1760 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/gen9vgc2024regfbo3/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set FBO3 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regfbo3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regfbo3) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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