# Pikachu - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 100.000%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 99.727%
- **Sing**: 99.145%
- **Thunderbolt**: 86.417%
- **Other**: 14.712%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 52.811%
- **Cloyster**: 45.331%
- **Machamp**: 44.590%
- **Houndoom**: 44.590%
- **Victreebel**: 35.405%
- **Forretress**: 29.541%

## FAQ for Pikachu in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Surf, Hidden Power Fire, Sing, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Machamp, Houndoom. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 69.693% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (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 gsc-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/gsc/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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