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Pikachu
electric Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#43
Base Stats for Pikachu
HP
35
Atk
55
Def
40
SpA
50
SpD
50
Spe
90
Best Moves for Pikachu
Fake Out
normal
99.907%
Feint
normal
99.415%
Volt Tackle
electric
98.010%
Hidden Power Water
water
97.323%
Other
5.345%
Best Teammates for Pikachu
Best Items for Pikachu
Light Ball
98.099%
Other
1.901%
Best Abilities for Pikachu
Lightning Rod
99.993%
Static
0.007%
Best EV Spreads for Pikachu
Naive
0/
0/
8/
248/
0/
252
75.363%
Naive
4/
248/
0/
0/
0/
252
21.960%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Pikachu in VGC 16?
The top moves for Pikachu in VGC 16 are Fake Out (99.907%), Feint (99.415%), Volt Tackle (98.010%), Hidden Power Water (97.323%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Pikachu?
Pikachu synergizes well with Kangaskhan-Mega (99.138%), Talonflame (98.549%), Kyogre-Primal (98.488%), Rayquaza-Mega (97.440%). 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 (98.099%), Other (1.901%). 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 (99.993%) and Static (0.007%). 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 Naive with 0/0/8/248/0/252 (75.363% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Pikachu good in VGC 16?
Pikachu is currently ranked in the VGC 16 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.
Groudon-Primal groundfireDesolate LandRed OrbProtectEruptionPrecipice BladesEarth PowerFire PunchHidden Power IceSwords DanceSubstituteThunder WaveRock Slide Thunderbolt Other
64.90%
Kangaskhan-Mega normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchPower-Up PunchDouble-EdgeReturnLow KickProtectFrustration Other
56.14%
Xerneas fairyFairy AuraPower HerbOther Dazzling GleamMoonblastProtectGeomancyOther
55.91%
Smeargle normalMoodyOwn TempoTechnician Focus SashChoice ScarfMental HerbLum Berry Chesto Berry Other Dark VoidFake OutTransformCrafty ShieldFollow MeSpiky ShieldWide GuardTrick Room Final Gambit King's Shield Other
54.38%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeTailwindProtectRoarDraco Meteor Other
45.95%
Kyogre-Primal waterPrimordial SeaBlue OrbProtectIce BeamWater SpoutOrigin PulseScaldThunderOther
38.16%
Bronzong steelpsychicLevitateHeatproofHeavy Metal Lum BerryRed CardMental HerbChesto Berry Other Trick RoomGyro BallSkill SwapSafeguardHypnosisGravityOther
33.65%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Life OrbRed CardChoice Band Sky Plate Chesto Berry Sharp Beak Other Brave BirdTailwindFlare BlitzTauntQuick GuardSwords DanceWill-O-WispProtect Snatch Other
32.49%
Rayquaza-Mega dragonflyingDelta StreamFocus SashAssault VestLife OrbOther Dragon AscentExtreme SpeedProtectSwords DanceWaterfallOverheatDraco MeteorOther
20.98%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryMental Herb Lum Berry Other Icy WindSkill SwapTrick RoomPsychicHelping HandGravityIce BeamThunder WaveSafeguard Protect Other
18.37%
Gengar-Mega ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteSludge BombProtectWill-O-WispTauntShadow BallHidden Power WaterHidden Power IceIcy Wind Disable Substitute Other
15.31%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryFocus SashLife OrbRocky Helmet Choice Specs Chesto Berry Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power WaterGrass KnotHidden Power IceSwagger Volt Switch Psychic Other
13.88%
Hitmontop fightingIntimidateTechnician Steadfast Eject ButtonLum Berry Black Belt Other Fake OutClose CombatFeintWide GuardOther
12.01%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraLife OrbBlack GlassesAssault VestWeakness Policy Other Sucker PunchProtectFoul PlayKnock OffSnarlDark PulseOblivion WingTailwindOther
10.94%
Raichu electricLightning RodStatic Assault VestFocus SashZap Plate Life Orb Air Balloon Other Fake OutNuzzleVolt SwitchEndeavorFeintVolt TackleEncoreHidden Power Water Thunderbolt Other
10.60%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeMental HerbRed CardLum BerryCoba BerrySitrus Berry Rocky Helmet Focus Sash Other SporeRage PowderProtectGrass KnotClear SmogAfter YouOther
9.74%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashLife OrbMental Herb Other EncoreMoonblastTailwindSafeguardProtectEndeavorGrass KnotTauntBeat Up Other
8.89%
Scrafty darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestEject Button Life Orb Chesto Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffLow KickQuick GuardSuper FangDetectOther
8.76%
Crobat poisonflyingInner FocusInfiltrator Lum BerryMental Herb Red Card Other Super FangTailwindTauntHazeQuick GuardBrave Bird Other
6.96%
Ferrothorn grasssteelIron BarbsAnticipation LeftoversLum BerryRocky Helmet Chesto Berry Life Orb Expert Belt Other Gyro BallProtectPower WhipLeech SeedExplosion Seed Bomb Other
6.86%
Mawile-Mega steelfairyHuge PowerMawiliteSucker PunchProtectIron HeadPlay RoughSwords DanceBrick Break Other
4.92%
Meowstic psychicPranksterInfiltrator Keen Eye Competitive Chesto BerryMental HerbFocus SashEject Button Life Orb Expert Belt Other Fake OutYawnQuick GuardHeal BellSafeguardThunder WaveCharmSwaggerHidden Power WaterHelping HandGravityLight Screen Other
4.13%
Togekiss fairyflyingSerene GraceSuper Luck Hustle Sitrus BerryRocky HelmetRed Card Mental Herb Lum Berry Other Follow MeAir SlashTailwindProtectThunder WaveSafeguardDazzling Gleam Magic Coat Other
3.67%
Weavile darkicePressurePickpocketLife OrbFocus SashExpert Belt Other Fake OutKnock OffIcicle CrashFeintIce PunchProtectIce ShardLow KickSnatchOther
3.33%
Manectric-Mega electricIntimidateManectiteProtectVolt SwitchHidden Power WaterThunderboltSnarlOverheatThunderHidden Power IceFlamethrower Other
3.05%
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