# Pichu - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pichu in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Pichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Pichu
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Pichu.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 82.541%
- **Nuzzle**: 82.541%
- **Thunderbolt**: 82.479%
- **Electroweb**: 80.822%
- **Fake Out**: 19.196%
- **Volt Switch**: 17.444%
- **Helping Hand**: 17.444%
- **Other**: 17.535%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.984%
- **Static**: 0.016%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.984%
- **Other**: 0.016%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 82.478%
- **Ho-Oh**: 82.161%
- **Ferrothorn**: 82.161%
- **Lapras**: 82.161%
- **Azumarill**: 17.439%
- **Tyranitar**: 17.426%

## FAQ for Pichu in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Pichu?
The most common moves for Pichu are Protect, Nuzzle, Thunderbolt, Electroweb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pichu?
Pichu is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Ho-Oh, Ferrothorn, Lapras. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Pichu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pichu?
The top build for Pichu features a **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 80.828% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pichu?
Pichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.984%) and the item **Focus Sash** (99.984%).

### What is the most common role for Pichu?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Pichu often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Pichu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 20 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defense | 15 |
| Sp. Atk | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 35 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **205** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Pichu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Pichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Pichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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