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Pikachu

Electric
M-A Standard/Form Gen 1

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then search its moves by type and category.

Stats, matchups, abilities, and moves
Main jobFlexible pick

Pikachu reads as a mixed attacker from its current stats.

Speed readMedium speed

May need Tailwind, priority, or careful switching.

Watch outGround 2x

These are type-only multipliers. The ability notes below show when the result changes.

Stats

Battle Stats

Read the left number as the base stat. Read the right number as a simple level 50 game preview.

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HP
Base 35 Game 110 +75
Atk
Base 55 Game 75 +20
Def
Base 40 Game 60 +20
Sp.Atk
Base 50 Game 70 +20
Sp.Def
Base 50 Game 70 +20
Speed
Base 90 Game 110 +20
How to read this

If a game screen number is higher than the base stat, it usually comes from level calculation, Stat Alignment, and Stat Points. Use base stats for comparison, and game preview for battle feel.

Type Check

What scares Pikachu?

Start with the type multiplier, then check the ability. A selected ability can reduce, cancel, or increase the final damage.

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Weak to
Ground2x
Resists
Electric0.5xFlying0.5xSteel0.5x
Immune to
None
Ability can change the answerOnly use the row for the ability this Pokemon actually has in battle.
Lightning Rod Electric 0.5x → 0x Electric attacks are absorbed and boost Sp. Atk.

Mold Breaker-style attackers and field effects can bypass some ability protections. Check the move and battle state before treating an immunity as guaranteed.

Abilities / Passives

Stat swing

Static

The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

This passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Stat swing

Lightning Rod

The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

This passive changes stats, so one turn can suddenly become stronger or safer.
Moves

Search Pikachu's Moves

Search and filters check every move first, then show 15 results per page with type and category icons.

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Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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