# Pikachu - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Pikachu
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 98.812%
- **Volt Tackle**: 69.496%
- **Feint**: 49.460%
- **Protect**: 45.280%
- **Knock Off**: 39.251%
- **Nuzzle**: 34.318%
- **Thunderbolt**: 30.240%
- **Encore**: 19.538%
- **Other**: 13.605%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.321%
- **Static**: 0.679%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 99.053%
- **Other**: 0.947%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 73.360%
- **Talonflame**: 44.899%
- **Smeargle**: 43.538%
- **Clefairy**: 43.308%
- **Ludicolo**: 33.379%
- **Bisharp**: 30.140%

## FAQ for Pikachu in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Talonflame, Smeargle, Clefairy. 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 63.513% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.321%) and the item **Light Ball** (99.053%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Pikachu) - 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 Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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