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Pikachu

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#231

Base Stats for Pikachu

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

Best Moves for Pikachu

Volt Tackle
85.876%
Fake Out
62.124%
Iron Tail
61.220%
Thunderbolt
42.494%
Brick Break
37.338%
Discharge
20.935%
Grass Knot
20.682%
Knock Off
17.585%
Hidden Power Ice
12.212%
Extreme Speed
9.810%
Draining Kiss
6.471%
Quick Attack
5.916%
Other
17.336%

Best Teammates for Pikachu

Best Items for Pikachu

Light Ball
79.018%
Pikashunium Z
20.976%
Other
0.006%

Best Abilities for Pikachu

Lightning Rod
56.125%
Static
43.875%

Best EV Spreads for Pikachu

Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
33.893%
Hardy
80/
252/
0/
88/
4/
84
18.957%
Naive
0/
252/
0/
4/
0/
252
12.161%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
7.278%
Hasty
0/
108/
0/
148/
0/
252
6.706%
Hasty
0/
252/
0/
16/
0/
240
4.932%

Type Matchups for Pikachu

Weak
Ground 2x
Resist
Electric 1/2x Flying 1/2x Steel 1/2x
Immune
None
Ability notes
Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pikachu in National Dex?

The top moves for Pikachu in National Dex are Volt Tackle (85.876%), Fake Out (62.124%), Iron Tail (61.220%), Thunderbolt (42.494%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Pikachu?

Pikachu synergizes well with Greninja (52.267%), Sceptile (37.087%), Krookodile (34.126%), Infernape (30.810%). 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 (79.018%), Pikashunium Z (20.976%), Other (0.006%). 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 (56.125%) and Static (43.875%). 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 Jolly with 0/252/4/0/0/252 (33.893% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

What is Pikachu weak to and resistant against?

Pikachu is weak to Ground (2x), resists Electric (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

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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