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Pikachu

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#129

Base Stats for Pikachu

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

Best Moves for Pikachu

Fake Out
99.324%
Endeavor
92.384%
Helping Hand
86.665%
Nuzzle
69.950%
Feint
28.842%
Volt Tackle
4.013%
Other
18.822%

Best Teammates for Pikachu

Best Items for Pikachu

Eviolite
55.292%
Focus Sash
36.174%
Light Ball
8.530%
Other
0.004%

Best Abilities for Pikachu

Lightning Rod
91.722%
Static
8.278%

Best EV Spreads for Pikachu

Jolly
228/
0/
188/
0/
92/
0
33.978%
Lonely
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
22.832%
Jolly
252/
0/
0/
0/
0/
252
17.067%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
11.092%
Jolly
68/
0/
252/
0/
188/
0
4.205%
Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
2.299%

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pikachu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?

The top moves for Pikachu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I are Fake Out (99.324%), Endeavor (92.384%), Helping Hand (86.665%), Nuzzle (69.950%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Pikachu?

Pikachu synergizes well with Kyogre (46.848%), Calyrex-Shadow (40.586%), Calyrex-Ice (36.091%), Tornadus (35.914%). 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 Eviolite (55.292%), Focus Sash (36.174%), Light Ball (8.530%). 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 (91.722%) and Static (8.278%). 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 228/0/188/0/92/0 (33.978% 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 VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?

Pikachu is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set I 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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