# Pikachu - VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.324%
- **Endeavor**: 92.384%
- **Helping Hand**: 86.665%
- **Nuzzle**: 69.950%
- **Feint**: 28.842%
- **Volt Tackle**: 4.013%
- **Other**: 18.822%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 91.722%
- **Static**: 8.278%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 55.292%
- **Focus Sash**: 36.174%
- **Light Ball**: 8.530%
- **Other**: 0.004%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 46.848%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 40.586%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 36.091%
- **Tornadus**: 35.914%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 31.475%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 30.651%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Kyogre, Calyrex-Shadow, Calyrex-Ice, Tornadus. 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 `228/0/188/0/92/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.978% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (91.722%) and the item **Eviolite** (55.292%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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