Pikachu

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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

ねこだまし
99.907%
フェイント
99.415%
ボルテッカー
98.010%
Hidden Power Water
97.323%
Other
5.345%

Best Items for Pikachu

でんきだま
98.099%
Other
1.901%

Best Abilities for Pikachu

ひらいしん
99.993%
せいでんき
0.007%

Best EV Spreads for Pikachu

むじゃき
0/
0/
8/
248/
0/
252
75.363%
むじゃき
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 ねこだまし (99.907%), フェイント (99.415%), ボルテッカー (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 でんきだま (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 ひらいしん (99.993%) and せいでんき (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 むじゃき 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.





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