# Pikachu - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pikachu in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Pikachu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Pikachu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 99.915%
- **Protect**: 89.557%
- **Encore**: 49.791%
- **Volt Tackle**: 48.156%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 43.188%
- **Thunderbolt**: 40.622%
- **Grass Knot**: 8.999%
- **Other**: 19.772%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.309%
- **Static**: 0.691%

## Common Items
- **Light Ball**: 99.478%
- **Other**: 0.522%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 50.794%
- **Tapu Fini**: 46.642%
- **Gigalith**: 45.742%
- **Electivire**: 20.691%
- **Aerodactyl**: 16.295%
- **Talonflame**: 9.890%

## FAQ for Pikachu in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu is frequently paired with Kartana, Tapu Fini, Gigalith, Electivire. 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 `4/252/4/0/44/204`. This configuration accounts for 45.838% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pikachu?
Pikachu is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.309%) and the item **Light Ball** (99.478%).

### What is the most common role for Pikachu?
Based on common item usage (Light Ball), Pikachu often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Pikachu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Pikachu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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