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Base Stats for Pikachu
HP
35
Atk
55
Def
40
SpA
50
SpD
50
Spe
90
Best Moves for Pikachu
Volt Tackle
50.469%
Fake Out
34.071%
Extreme Speed
28.101%
Hidden Power Ice
23.711%
Iron Tail
19.383%
Quick Attack
17.929%
Nuzzle
17.497%
Surf
16.850%
Knock Off
16.658%
Focus Punch
16.158%
Grass Knot
14.687%
Endeavor
13.570%
Thunderbolt
13.059%
Encore
12.359%
Rain Dance
11.961%
Fly
11.961%
Rock Smash
11.961%
Volt Switch
11.952%
Light Screen
7.574%
Thunder
5.300%
Electric Terrain
5.271%
Thunder Wave
4.974%
Protect
4.827%
Substitute
3.977%
Agility
3.642%
Brick Break
3.292%
Other
18.806%
Best Teammates for Pikachu
Best Items for Pikachu
Light Ball
59.363%
Focus Sash
31.387%
Eviolite
2.929%
Choice Band
2.837%
Other
3.484%
Best Abilities for Pikachu
Static
65.058%
Lightning Rod
34.942%
Best EV Spreads for Pikachu
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
24.132%
Hasty
0/
252/
0/
4/
0/
252
21.506%
Hasty
0/
200/
0/
56/
0/
252
10.355%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
6.520%
Hasty
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
5.134%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
3.423%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Pikachu in OU?
The top moves for Pikachu in OU are Volt Tackle (50.469%), Fake Out (34.071%), Extreme Speed (28.101%), Hidden Power Ice (23.711%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu synergizes well with Blastoise (30.319%), Snorlax (28.843%), Venusaur (27.480%), Machamp (20.587%). 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 (59.363%), Focus Sash (31.387%), Eviolite (2.929%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Pikachu?
The most common abilities for Pikachu are Static (65.058%) and Lightning Rod (34.942%). 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 0/252/0/0/4/252 (24.132% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Pikachu good in OU?
Pikachu is currently ranked in the OU 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.
Pokémon
% usage
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfRocky HelmetFlyinium ZLeftovers Focus Sash Yache Berry Rockium Z Iapapa Berry Other EarthquakeU-turnStealth RockStone EdgeDefogHidden Power IceExplosionFlySwords DanceKnock OffToxic Other
39.71%
Magearna steelfairySoul-HeartAssault VestFairium ZLeftoversShuca Berry Iapapa Berry Fightinium Z Electrium Z Weakness Policy Steelium Z Other Fleur CannonVolt SwitchIce BeamThunderboltFlash CannonFocus BlastHidden Power FireIron HeadTrick RoomShift GearCalm MindPain SplitOther
24.29%
Ferrothorn grasssteelIron BarbsAnticipation LeftoversRocky HelmetIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Chople Berry Other Leech SeedGyro BallStealth RockSpikesPower WhipProtectThunder WaveKnock OffOther
18.60%
Tapu Koko electricfairyElectric SurgeChoice ScarfChoice SpecsElectrium ZLight ClayShuca Berry Life Orb Fairium Z Leftovers Magnet Air Balloon Other ThunderboltVolt SwitchDazzling GleamHidden Power IceU-turnDefogTauntRoostWild ChargeReflectLight ScreenBrave Bird Hidden Power Fire Other
18.03%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireLeftoversFirium Z Choice Scarf Grassium Z Air Balloon Steelium Z Groundium Z Other Earth PowerStealth RockToxicMagma StormLava PlumeTauntProtectFlash CannonSolar Beam Substitute Other
17.67%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostChoice ScarfNormalium ZChoice BandSteelium Z Life Orb Focus Sash Fightinium Z Leftovers Grassium Z Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordSmart StrikeKnock OffSwords DanceGiga ImpactOther
17.52%
Greninja-Ash waterdarkBattle BondChoice SpecsWaterium Z Life Orb Other Dark PulseWater ShurikenHydro PumpSpikesIce BeamSurfU-turnOther
16.99%
Tapu Lele psychicfairyPsychic SurgeChoice ScarfChoice SpecsFightinium ZTerrain ExtenderTwisted Spoon Psychium Z Metronome Assault Vest Other MoonblastPsyshockPsychicFocus BlastHidden Power FireTauntCalm MindThunderbolt Other
14.63%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureLeftoversRocky HelmetElectrium Z Other RoostHeat WaveDefogDischargeHidden Power IceVolt SwitchToxicOther
13.53%
Tornadus-Therian flyingRegeneratorRocky HelmetFlyinium ZFightinium Z Life Orb Leftovers Other HurricaneDefogU-turnKnock OffTauntHeat WaveFocus Blast Other
12.62%
Toxapex poisonwaterRegeneratorMerciless Limber Black SludgeLeftovers Icium Z Shed Shell Payapa Berry Other RecoverScaldHazeToxic SpikesToxicBaneful BunkerOther
12.01%
Chansey normalNatural CureSerene Grace Healer EvioliteOther Seismic TossSoft-BoiledToxicStealth RockHeal BellWishThunder WaveProtectOther
10.61%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateLeftoversIapapa BerryWiki BerryAguav Berry Waterium Z Electrium Z Choice Scarf Other Hydro PumpVolt SwitchDefogWill-O-WispPain SplitThunder Wave Toxic Discharge Other
10.56%
Tapu Fini waterfairyMisty SurgeLeftoversChoice Scarf Wiki Berry Iapapa Berry Other MoonblastDefogTauntNature's MadnessScaldSurfHydro Pump Calm Mind Ice Beam Knock Off Haze Other
10.52%
Excadrill groundsteelMold BreakerSand RushSand Force Focus SashChoice ScarfLeftoversSteelium ZLife Orb Air Balloon Assault Vest Other EarthquakeRapid SpinIron HeadStealth RockRock SlideSwords DanceRock TombOther
9.72%
Gliscor groundflyingPoison HealHyper Cutter Sand Veil Toxic OrbOther EarthquakeRoostDefogToxicStealth RockSwords DanceKnock OffFacadeProtectU-turn Ice Fang Other
9.32%
Greninja waterdarkProteanTorrent Choice ScarfLife OrbExpert BeltFocus SashGroundium Z Waterium Z Fightinium Z Other Ice BeamGunk ShotU-turnSpikesHidden Power FireRock SlideHydro PumpLow KickExtrasensoryDark Pulse Dig Taunt Toxic Spikes Other
9.19%
Mawile-Mega steelfairyHuge PowerMawilitePlay RoughSucker PunchSwords DanceThunder PunchFire FangKnock OffIron HeadFocus PunchIce PunchOther
9.17%
Hawlucha fightingflyingUnburdenLimber Mold Breaker Electric SeedPsychic SeedMisty Seed Other AcrobaticsSwords DanceHigh Jump KickDrain PunchPoison JabStone EdgeRock SlideSubstituteRoostOther
9.13%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinSand Veil Rockium ZRocky HelmetChoice ScarfDragonium ZLife Orb Leftovers Yache Berry Focus Sash Other EarthquakeStealth RockSwords DanceStone EdgeOutrageToxicFire FangDragon ClawFire BlastPoison Jab Dragon Tail Flamethrower Other
9.06%
Medicham-Mega fightingpsychicPure PowerMedichamiteHigh Jump KickFake OutZen HeadbuttIce PunchBullet PunchThunder PunchOther
8.98%
Clefable fairyUnawareMagic GuardCute Charm LeftoversLife Orb Firium Z Other MoonblastWishSoft-BoiledHeal BellCalm MindProtectStealth RockMoonlightCosmic PowerFlamethrowerStored PowerCharge Beam Thunder Wave Thunderbolt Other
8.96%
Victini psychicfireVictory StarChoice ScarfNormalium ZChoice BandAssault Vest Metronome Other V-createU-turnBolt StrikeCelebrateStored PowerSearing ShotFocus BlastFinal GambitTrickZen HeadbuttBrick BreakGlaciate Power-Up Punch Blue Flare Other
8.06%
Scizor-Mega bugsteelTechnicianScizoriteBullet PunchRoostSwords DanceU-turnKnock OffSuperpowerDefogOther
7.80%
Serperior grassContraryOvergrow LeftoversChoice ScarfRocky Helmet Life Orb Grassium Z Focus Sash Other Leaf StormGlareSubstituteHidden Power FireLeech SeedDefogKnock OffDragon Pulse Synthesis Hidden Power Ground Other
7.76%
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