Pikachu VGC 2026 Champions: Best Moves, Builds & Teams

Base Stats for Pikachu

HP

35

Atk

55

Def

40

SpA

50

SpD

50

Spe

90

Best Moves for Pikachu

Mogelhieb

85.096%

Schutzschild

53.603%

Nothing

42.386%

Donnerblitz

31.979%

Volttackle

23.923%

Zugabe

19.580%

Schnellkonter

19.205%

Wangenrubbler

19.124%

Lockstimme

18.584%

Elektronetz

16.781%

Notsituation

14.883%

Donner

11.508%

Rechte Hand

10.855%

Voltwechsel

10.760%

Offenlegung

6.574%

Other

15.159%

Best Teammates for Pikachu

Best Items for Pikachu

Kugelblitz

84.892%

Fokusgurt

14.741%

Other

0.367%

Best Abilities for Pikachu

Blitzfänger

84.174%

Statik

15.826%

Best EV Spreads for Pikachu

Hastig

0/

2/

0/

32/

0/

32

22.323%

Scheu

2/

0/

32/

0/

32

17.154%

Robust

0/

2

13.001%

Mäßig

2/

0/

32/

0/

32

9.364%

Froh

1/

32/

1/

0/

32

8.549%

Hart

32/

31/

0/

3/

0

4.661%

Froh

0/

32/

0/

2/

32

4.260%

Scheu

0/

32/

2/

32

3.556%

Froh

2/

32/

0/

32

3.101%

Ruhig

24/

0/

10/

32/

0/

0

2.335%

Froh

0/

32/

2/

0/

32

1.680%

Scheu

0/

32/

0/

32

1.324%

Hastig

0/

32/

0/

2/

0/

32

0.968%

Hart

2/

32/

0/

32

0.955%

Robust

2/

0/

32/

0/

32

0.930%

Scheu

0/

2/

32/

0/

32

0.910%

Robust

0.851%

Froh

2/

32/

1/

0/

1/

30

0.710%

Mutig

32/

2/

0/

0

0.348%

Mäßig

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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Pikachu

Electric

Ability Lightning Rod

Item Light Ball

Fake Out

normal

Thunder

electric

Alluring Voice

fairy

Protect

normal

Pelipper

WaterFlying

Ability Drizzle

Item Focus Sash

Hurricane

flying

Weather Ball

normal

Wide Guard

rock

Tailwind

flying

Basculegion

WaterGhost

Ability Adaptability

Item Mystic Water

Wave Crash

water

Last Respects

ghost

Aqua Jet

water

Protect

normal

Talonflame

FireFlying

Ability Gale Wings

Item Sharp Beak

Dual Wingbeat

flying

Tailwind

flying

Rain Dance

water

Quick Guard

fighting

Archaludon

SteelDragon

Ability Stamina

Item Sitrus Berry

Electro Shot

electric

Dragon Pulse

dragon

Flash Cannon

steel

Protect

normal

Blastoise-Mega

Water

Ability Rain Dish

Item Blastoisinite

Water Spout

water

Aura Sphere

fighting

Dark Pulse

dark

Protect

normal

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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 Mogelhieb (85.096%), Schutzschild (53.603%), Nothing (42.386%), Donnerblitz (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 Kugelblitz (84.892%), Fokusgurt (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 Blitzfänger (84.174%) and Statik (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.