Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon
When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Recommended build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Pikachu build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Fake Out, Protect, Grass Knot, and Volt Tackle holding Light Ball with a Timid nature.
Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to paralyze the target.
Light Ball
Boosts Pikachu's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Timid
+Spd -Atk
Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Fake Out83.4%
- 2Protect61.1%
- 3Grass Knot33.7%
- 4Volt Tackle27.5%
- 5Rising Voltage26.2%
- 6Thunderbolt23.7%
- 7Volt Switch18.3%
- 8Discharge12.1%
Held items
- 1Light Ball86.3%
- 2Focus Sash8.3%
- 3Choice Scarf1.8%
- 4Shuca Berry1.6%
- 5Sitrus Berry0.4%
- 6Raichunite Y0.2%
- 7Magnet0.1%
- 8Life Orb0.1%
Teammates
- 1Raichu
- 2Pelipper
- 3Charizard
- 4Sinistcha
- 5Garchomp
- 6Whimsicott
- 7Incineroar
- 8Archaludon
Natures
- 1Timid43.2%
- 2Modest15.3%
- 3Jolly14.8%
- 4Adamant7.1%
- 5Hasty5.7%
- 6Naive5.4%
- 7Mild2.3%
- 8Quiet1.4%
Abilities
- 1Lightning Rod91.7%
- 2Static8.3%
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best moveset for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?
- The most popular moveset for Pikachu in Doubles (Current) includes Fake Out, Protect, Grass Knot, Volt Tackle.
- What nature should Pikachu use?
- Timid is the most commonly used nature for Pikachu in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What held item does Pikachu run?
- Light Ball is the most popular held item for Pikachu in Doubles (Current).
