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Base Stats for Pikachu
HP
35
Atk
55
Def
40
SpA
50
SpD
50
Spe
90
Best Moves for Pikachu
Fake Out
85.096%
Protect
53.603%
Nothing
42.386%
Thunderbolt
31.979%
Volt Tackle
23.923%
Encore
19.580%
Upper Hand
19.205%
Nuzzle
19.124%
Alluring Voice
18.584%
Electroweb
16.781%
Endeavor
14.883%
Thunder
11.508%
Helping Hand
10.855%
Volt Switch
10.760%
Feint
6.574%
Other
15.159%
Best Teammates for Pikachu
Best Items for Pikachu
Light Ball
84.892%
Focus Sash
14.741%
Other
0.367%
Best Abilities for Pikachu
Lightning Rod
84.174%
Static
15.826%
Best EV Spreads for Pikachu
Hasty
0/
2/
0/
32/
0/
32
22.323%
Timid
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
17.154%
Hardy
0/
0/
0/
0/
0/
2
13.001%
Modest
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
9.364%
Jolly
1/
32/
1/
0/
0/
32
8.549%
Adamant
32/
31/
0/
0/
3/
0
4.661%
Jolly
0/
32/
0/
0/
2/
32
4.260%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
3.556%
Jolly
2/
32/
0/
0/
0/
32
3.101%
Quiet
24/
0/
10/
32/
0/
0
2.335%
Jolly
0/
32/
2/
0/
0/
32
1.680%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
1.324%
Hasty
0/
32/
0/
2/
0/
32
0.968%
Adamant
2/
32/
0/
0/
0/
32
0.955%
Hardy
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.930%
Timid
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
0.910%
Hardy
0.851%
Jolly
2/
32/
1/
0/
1/
30
0.710%
Brave
32/
32/
2/
0/
0/
0
0.348%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
0.304%
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.
Pikachu Pokemon Champions Teams
Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
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Electric
Ability
Lightning Rod
Item
Light Ball
Fake Out
normal
Thunder
electric
Alluring Voice
fairy
Protect
normal
Water
Ability
Drizzle
Item
Focus Sash
Hurricane
Weather Ball
normal
Wide Guard
rock
Tailwind
WaterGhost
Ability
Adaptability
Item
Mystic Water
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Protect
normal
Fire
Ability
Gale Wings
Item
Sharp Beak
Dual Wingbeat
Tailwind
Rain Dance
water
Quick Guard
fighting
SteelDragon
Ability
Stamina
Item
Sitrus Berry
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
Water
Ability
Rain Dish
Item
Blastoisinite
Water Spout
water
Aura Sphere
fighting
Dark Pulse
dark
Protect
normal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Pikachu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?
The top moves for Pikachu in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A are Fake Out (85.096%), Protect (53.603%), Nothing (42.386%), Thunderbolt (31.979%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu synergizes well with Charizard-Mega-Y (27.716%), Sneasler (25.032%), Kingambit (19.564%), Tsareena (19.108%). 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 (84.892%), Focus Sash (14.741%), Other (0.367%). 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 (84.174%) and Static (15.826%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
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 Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?
Pikachu is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A 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.
Pokemon
% usage
Basculegion waterghostAdaptabilitySwift SwimMold BreakerChoice ScarfFocus SashMystic WaterSitrus BerryKasib BerryOtherLast RespectsAqua JetWave CrashProtectFlip TurnLiquidationOther
51.50%
Kingambit darksteelDefiantSupreme OverlordPressureChople BerryBlack GlassesFocus SashOtherSucker PunchKowtow CleaveProtectLow KickIron HeadOther
40.69%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinSand VeilChoice ScarfSitrus BerryRoseli BerryDragon FangSoft SandWhite HerbHaban BerryLum BerryOtherEarthquakeDragon ClawRock SlideProtectStomping TantrumRock TombPoison JabScale ShotOther
40.53%
Mega Charizard Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YHeat WaveProtectSolar BeamWeather BallAncient PowerOverheatOther
31.81%
Sneasler fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison TouchPressureWhite HerbFocus SashSitrus BerryOtherClose CombatDire ClawFake OutProtectCoachingRock TombRock SlideFeintOther
28.58%
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlazeSitrus BerryChople BerryPassho BerryCharcoalLeftoversShuca BerryOtherFake OutParting ShotFlare BlitzThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectHelping HandOther
25.93%
Mega Floette fairyFairy AuraFloettiteProtectDazzling GleamMoonblastLight of RuinCalm MindDraining KissOther
23.92%
Sinistcha grassghostHospitalityHeatproofKasib BerrySitrus BerryColbur BerryLeftoversOcca BerryFocus SashMental HerbOtherMatcha GotchaRage PowderTrick RoomLife DewProtectShadow BallOther
20.44%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute CharmFairy FeatherLeftoversOtherHyper VoiceQuick AttackDetectProtectHyper BeamMoonblastCalm MindYawnOther
17.90%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyllInfiltratorFocus SashFairy FeatherCoba BerrySitrus BerryMental HerbOtherTailwindMoonblastEncoreProtectSunny DayDazzling GleamOther
17.65%
Archaludon steeldragonStaminaSturdyStalwartLeftoversChoice ScarfChople BerryWhite HerbDragon FangOtherFlash CannonProtectElectro ShotDragon PulseDraco MeteorAura SphereOther
17.43%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud ChewSap SipperSitrus BerryColbur BerryMental HerbTwisted SpoonSilk ScarfOtherTrick RoomPsychicHelping HandProtectHyper VoiceTwin BeamFoul PlayThunderboltImprisonPsyshockRain DanceAlly SwitchRoarNasty PlotOther
16.12%
Mega Aerodactyl rockflyingTough ClawsAerodactyliteRock SlideDual WingbeatTailwindProtectWide GuardIce FangOther
12.19%
Pelipper waterflyingDrizzleKeen EyeRain DishSitrus BerryFocus SashChoice ScarfMystic WaterOtherHurricaneWeather BallTailwindWide GuardProtectRain DanceMuddy WaterOther
12.15%
Sableye darkghostPranksterKeen EyeStallRoseli BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashOtherLight ScreenRain DanceEncoreReflectDisableWill-O-WispQuashFake OutFoul PlayThunder WaveOther
8.84%
Mega Dragonite dragonflyingMultiscaleDragoniniteTailwindDragon PulseProtectHurricaneDraco MeteorThunderboltFlamethrowerHeat WaveAir SlashIce BeamExtreme SpeedThunderOther
7.92%
Maushold normalFriend GuardTechnicianCheek PouchChople BerryFocus SashSitrus BerryOtherFollow MeProtectSuper FangFeintEncoreTauntHelping HandRain DanceOther
7.90%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeSpell TagFocus SashColbur BerryLeftoversKasib BerryOtherShadow SneakPoltergeistKing's ShieldIron HeadClose CombatWide GuardSacred SwordOther
7.46%
Mega Blastoise waterMega LauncherBlastoisiniteWater SpoutDark PulseFake OutAura SphereShell SmashProtectIce BeamWater PulseOther
7.45%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateSitrus BerryLeftoversChoice ScarfMagnetLum BerryOtherHydro PumpWill-O-WispThunderboltProtectVolt SwitchElectrowebEerie ImpulseTrickOther
7.43%
Glimmora rockpoisonToxic DebrisCorrosionFocus SashShuca BerryOtherSludge BombPower GemEarth PowerSpiky ShieldOther
6.80%
Aerodactyl rockflyingUnnerveRock HeadPressureFocus SashSitrus BerryHard StoneOtherRock SlideTailwindProtectDual WingbeatWide GuardOther
6.72%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame BodyNothingSharp BeakCharti BerryFocus SashCharcoalOtherTailwindProtectFlare BlitzBrave BirdAcrobaticsQuick GuardWill-O-WispDual WingbeatTauntOther
6.19%
Mega Froslass iceghostSnow WarningFroslassiteBlizzardProtectShadow BallAurora VeilTauntRain DanceOther
6.09%
Mega Scovillain grassfireSpicy SprayScovillainiteRage PowderProtectOverheatLeech SeedGiga DrainFlamethrowerLeaf StormOther
6.01%
Pokedex Format
Current format
Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A