# Pikachu - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 87.047%
- **Thunder**: 87.002%
- **Grass Knot**: 85.074%
- **Protect**: 59.320%
- **Fake Out**: 45.197%
- **Thunderbolt**: 8.089%
- **Nuzzle**: 4.904%
- **Volt Tackle**: 3.978%
- **Other**: 19.390%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 94.068%
- **Static**: 5.932%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 90.472%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.313%
- **Other**: 2.215%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 59.495%
- **Politoed**: 43.949%
- **Togekiss**: 42.583%
- **Dragapult**: 41.852%
- **Urshifu**: 38.835%
- **Gardevoir**: 36.558%

## FAQ for Pikachu in isle-1760

### What are the top moves for Pikachu?
The most common moves for Pikachu are Surf, Thunder, Grass Knot, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Politoed, Togekiss, Dragapult. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.343% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (94.068%) and the item **Light Ball** (90.472%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the isle-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/isle/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*