What is the best moveset for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Pikachu in Doubles (Current) includes Fake Out, Protect, Volt Tackle, Nuzzle.

What is the best nature for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?

Jolly is the most commonly used nature for Pikachu in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.

What is the best held item for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?

Light Ball is the most popular held item for Pikachu in Doubles (Current).

What is the best ability for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?

Lightning Rod is the most commonly used ability for Pikachu in Doubles (Current).

What are the best teammates for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?

Pikachu's most common teammates in current data are Pelipper, Charizard, and Raichu.

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Pikachu

Mouse Pokémon

When several of these POKéMON gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.

Abilities: Static, Lightning Rod

Format

Season

Recommended set

Best Pikachu build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Pikachu build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Fake Out, Protect, Volt Tackle, and Nuzzle holding Light Ball with a Jolly nature.

Moveset

Fake Out67.6%

NormalPhysical40 Pow10 PP

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

Protect41.0%

NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Volt Tackle36.1%

ElectricPhysical120 Pow15 PP

User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Nuzzle27.4%

ElectricPhysical20 Pow20 PP

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Item69.3%

Light Ball

Boosts Pikachu's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nature36.8%

Jolly

+Spd -SpA

Ability79.8%

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 Out67.6%
2Protect41.0%
3Volt Tackle36.1%
4Nuzzle27.4%
5Endeavor24.5%
6Thunderbolt22.1%
7Thunder20.9%
8Helping Hand19.5%

Held items

1Light Ball69.3%
2Focus Sash28.4%
3Choice Scarf0.6%
4Focus Band0.3%
5Magnet0.3%
6Electric Seed0.2%
7Muscle Band0.1%
8Bright Powder0.1%

Natures

1Jolly36.8%
2Timid22.4%
3Adamant14.8%
4Modest10.6%

Abilities

1Lightning Rod79.8%
2Static20.2%

Full movepool

Common teammates

Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex

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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, Volt Tackle, Nuzzle.
What is the best nature for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?: Jolly is the most commonly used nature for Pikachu in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?: Light Ball is the most popular held item for Pikachu in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?: Lightning Rod is the most commonly used ability for Pikachu in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?: Pikachu's most common teammates in current data are Pelipper, Charizard, and Raichu.