# Pichu - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Pichu builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Pichu Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Pichu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Pichu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.928%
- **Encore**: 99.928%
- **Thunder Wave**: 99.770%
- **Helping Hand**: 97.171%
- **Other**: 3.202%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.928%
- **Static**: 0.072%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 97.013%
- **Other**: 2.987%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 99.999%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 96.977%
- **Ludicolo**: 96.977%
- **Politoed**: 96.977%
- **Noivern**: 96.942%

## FAQ for Pichu in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Pichu?
The most common moves for Pichu are Fake Out, Encore, Thunder Wave, Helping Hand. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Pichu?
Pichu is frequently paired with Smeargle, Mawile-Mega, Ludicolo, Politoed. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Pichu weak to and resistant against?
Pichu is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

### 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 96.942% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pichu?
Pichu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.928%) and the item **Eviolite** (97.013%).

### What is the most common role for Pichu?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Pichu often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Pichu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Pichu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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