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Pikachu VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Pikachu appears on 0.1% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (14 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #181 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 37.7% and a Top 8 index of 0.60: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.
Small sample: only 14 teams. The figures on this page can change a lot with a few more tournaments.
- 0.1%Usage
- 37.7%Adj. win rate
- 0.60Top 8 index
- #181Usage rank
- 14Teams
The most common Pikachu set runs Light Ball with Fake Out, Protect, Alluring Voice, Endeavor.
What item does Pikachu use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Light Ball | 64.3% | 38.3% |
| Focus Sash | 28.6% | 51.6% |
| Shell Bell | 7.1% | 38.5% |
What ability does Pikachu use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Lightning Rod | 85.7% | 41.4% |
| Static | 14.3% | 37.0% |
What moves does Pikachu use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Fake Out | 85.7% | 38.7% |
| Protect | 42.9% | 43.8% |
| Alluring Voice | 28.6% | 41.5% |
| Endeavor | 28.6% | 51.6% |
| Thunder | 28.6% | 31.6% |
| Knock Off | 21.4% | 37.5% |
| Nuzzle | 21.4% | 53.3% |
| Upper Hand | 21.4% | 45.8% |
| Volt Tackle | 21.4% | 44.1% |
| Discharge | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Pikachu natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Jolly | 35.7% | 51.5% |
| Timid | 35.7% | 40.9% |
| Adamant | 7.1% | 53.8% |
| Impish | 7.1% | 38.5% |
| Modest | 7.1% | 45.5% |
Most common Pikachu sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Light Ball | Lightning Rod | Alluring Voice / Fake Out / Knock Off / Thunder | 21.4% |
| Focus Sash | Lightning Rod | Endeavor / Fake Out / Nuzzle / Upper Hand | 14.3% |
| Focus Sash | Lightning Rod | Endeavor / Fake Out / Helping Hand / Nuzzle | 7.1% |
| Focus Sash | Static | Endeavor / Fake Out / Upper Hand / Volt Switch | 7.1% |
| Light Ball | Lightning Rod | Alluring Voice / Discharge / Protect / Rising Voltage | 7.1% |
Best Pikachu teammates
Is Pikachu rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Pikachu is on 0.1% of teams, against 0.2% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
Recent Top 8 teams with Pikachu
How fast is Pikachu?
Pikachu has 90 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 156; neutral, 142. At max it outspeeds 11 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Eternal Flower Floette (Mega) (158), Volcarona (167), Charizard (Mega Y) (167). And just below: Rillaboom (150), Archaludon (150), Gholdengo (149).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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