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Pikachu

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#152

Base Stats for Pikachu

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

Best Moves for Pikachu

Fake Out
91.542%
Upper Hand
45.900%
Nuzzle
45.149%
Thunderbolt
44.917%
Endeavor
42.849%
Protect
41.783%
Electro Ball
34.463%
Grass Knot
7.491%
Knock Off
5.487%
Nasty Plot
5.147%
Alluring Voice
5.047%
Electroweb
4.978%
Thunder
3.788%
Volt Switch
3.613%
Other
17.846%

Best Teammates for Pikachu

Best Items for Pikachu

Light Ball
54.911%
Focus Sash
43.942%
Other
1.146%

Best Abilities for Pikachu

Lightning Rod
98.987%
Static
1.013%

Best EV Spreads for Pikachu

Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
34.289%
Naive
0/
252/
0/
4/
0/
252
32.037%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
10.347%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
6.372%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
3.114%
Hasty
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
2.456%

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 SV?

The top moves for Pikachu in SV are Fake Out (91.542%), Upper Hand (45.900%), Nuzzle (45.149%), Thunderbolt (44.917%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Pikachu?

Pikachu synergizes well with Kyogre (51.901%), Amoonguss (47.585%), Zacian-Crowned (44.214%), Incineroar (42.799%). 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 (54.911%), Focus Sash (43.942%), Other (1.146%). 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 (98.987%) and Static (1.013%). 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 Timid with 0/0/0/252/0/252 (34.289% 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 SV?

Pikachu is currently ranked in the SV 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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