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Pokemon profile
Pikachu VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 320HP
35
Atk
55
Def
40
SpA
50
SpD
50
Spe
90
Height
-
Weight
6 kg
Pikachu links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page with teammate Charizard and counter Kingambit. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
0.6%
Rank #1
Win Rate
0.0%
Sample pending
Pick Rate Trend
low_sample
+0.1 pts
Data Source
champions-fixture-demo
Updated Aug 8, 2026
Pokemon Champions live usage is pending verified source data. This demo fallback row is not a live meta claim.
Stat profile
Speed tier
90
Mid-speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
151
Final Speed
9
Outspeeds
8
Outsped By
At 28 Speed Stat Points with a Positive Nature, Pikachu reaches 151 Speed and needs 30 Speed Stat Points to outrun Arcanine.
121
0 points
134
12 points
143
20 points
151
28 points
156
32 points
30 Speed Stat Points is the next useful benchmark.
Team graph
Counterplay
KingambitPressures Pikachu with Dark/Steel coverage
GarchompPressures Pikachu with Dragon/Ground coverage
BasculegionPressures Pikachu with Water/Ghost coverage
CharizardPressures Pikachu with Fire/Flying coverage
SneaslerPressures Pikachu with Fighting/Poison coverage
IncineroarPressures Pikachu with Fire/Dark coverage
WhimsicottPressures Pikachu with Grass/Fairy coverage
SinistchaPressures Pikachu with Grass/Ghost coverage
Core finder
Pikachu + Arcanine + Lapras + Scizor + Tyranitar + Gardevoir
Bulky Pivot Demo
Pikachu + Charizard + Lucario + Gengar + Gardevoir + Snorlax
Demo Balance Shell
Pikachu + Scizor + Gardevoir + Tyranitar + Rotom-Wash + Lapras
Setup Pressure Demo
Build lab
Flexible VGC slot
Pikachu @ Light Ball Ability: Static - Fake Out - Nuzzle - Volt Switch - Protect
Select the block to copy into Showdown or Champions notes.
Tournament evidence
No current regulation tournament data has been recorded for Pikachu yet. Check back after the next VantageVGC data refresh.
Team library
Demo Balance Shell | Updated May 20, 2026
Charizard
Lucario
Gengar
Gardevoir
SnorlaxBulky Pivot Demo | Updated May 20, 2026
Arcanine
Lapras
Scizor
TyranitarGardevoirSetup Pressure Demo | Updated May 20, 2026
ScizorGardevoirTyranitar
Rotom-WashLaprasStudy queue
Beginner Guides
Learn the format, team preview, doubles turns, common roles, and the fastest path from first games to useful practice.
Team Building
A practical first pass for building VGC teams around roles, speed control, damage checks, and matchup plans.
Beginner Guides
Avoid the habits that slow new players down: vague practice, automatic Protects, poor speed plans, and overbuilding.
Getting Started
A practical launch prep guide for moving your VGC workflow into the Pokemon Champions era.
Product Guide
How current Pokemon Champions-era data and historical Scarlet/Violet archives are labeled in VantageVGC.
Pokemon Builds
Evaluate Charizard builds, Mega Charizard Y weather lines, items, moves, teammates, and tournament usage signals.
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FAQ
Legal in M-B
Pikachu is currently at 0.6% usage with a 0.0% win rate.
Pikachu is most often linked with Charizard, Lucario, Gardevoir in the available data.
Counter data for Pikachu is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.