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Pikachu

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#156

Base Stats for Pikachu

HP
35
Atk
55
Def
40
SpA
50
SpD
50
Spe
90

Best Moves for Pikachu

Volt Tackle
electric
74.022%
Extreme Speed
normal
60.591%
Fake Out
normal
48.071%
Hidden Power Ice
ice
40.347%
Brick Break
fighting
35.149%
Focus Punch
fighting
33.669%
Thunderbolt
electric
26.922%
Surf
water
18.401%
Volt Switch
electric
15.123%
Iron Tail
steel
10.530%
Grass Knot
grass
8.830%
Nuzzle
electric
7.766%
Hidden Power Fire
fire
6.068%
Other
14.511%

Best Teammates for Pikachu

Best Items for Pikachu

Light Ball
89.373%
Pikashunium Z
10.565%
Other
0.063%

Best Abilities for Pikachu

Lightning Rod
85.788%
Static
14.212%

Best EV Spreads for Pikachu

Lonely
0/
252/
0/
4/
0/
252
33.582%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
26.801%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
12.824%
Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
9.067%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
8.943%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
2.902%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pikachu in National Dex?

The top moves for Pikachu in National Dex are Volt Tackle (74.022%), Extreme Speed (60.591%), Fake Out (48.071%), Hidden Power Ice (40.347%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Pikachu?

Pikachu synergizes well with Greninja (54.978%), Landorus-Therian (41.316%), Toxapex (40.869%), Corviknight (34.750%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Pikachu?

The most popular items for Pikachu are Light Ball (89.373%), Pikashunium Z (10.565%), Other (0.063%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Pikachu?

The most common abilities for Pikachu are Lightning Rod (85.788%) and Static (14.212%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Pikachu?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Pikachu?

The most common EV spread for Pikachu is Lonely with 0/252/0/4/0/252 (33.582% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Pikachu good in National Dex?

Pikachu is currently ranked in the National Dex metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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