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

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu 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/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Pikachu
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 85.264%
- **Thunderbolt**: 52.229%
- **Sing**: 50.528%
- **Surf**: 46.706%
- **Protect**: 44.755%
- **Thunder**: 32.301%
- **Grass Knot**: 20.627%
- **Electroweb**: 19.623%
- **Volt Switch**: 16.898%
- **Volt Tackle**: 11.360%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.371%
- **Static**: 0.629%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 96.056%
- **Other**: 3.944%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 61.914%
- **Kyogre**: 54.357%
- **Talonflame**: 24.417%
- **Lapras**: 22.452%
- **Amoonguss**: 21.784%
- **Cinderace**: 18.229%

## FAQ for Pikachu in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Kyogre, Talonflame, Lapras. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 66.559% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.371%) and the item **Light Ball** (96.056%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Pikachu) - 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 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).*