# Pikachu - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 97.473%
- **Volt Tackle**: 93.996%
- **Grass Knot**: 68.145%
- **Protect**: 66.681%
- **Fling**: 28.446%
- **Dig**: 22.125%
- **Play Rough**: 4.034%
- **Other**: 19.101%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 97.743%
- **Static**: 2.257%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 97.839%
- **Other**: 2.161%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 96.667%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 96.465%
- **Whimsicott**: 90.558%
- **Charizard**: 83.692%
- **Butterfree**: 60.848%
- **Shedinja**: 22.038%

## FAQ for Pikachu in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Kyogre, Zacian-Crowned, Whimsicott, Charizard. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 62.329% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (97.743%) and the item **Light Ball** (97.839%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*