Type matchups
Damage Pikachu takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric type, Pikachu has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.
- With Lightning Rod: Electric ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 320
Pikachu has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (90). Its Attack (55) and Sp. Atk (50) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 35 HP, 40 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Pikachu can have the abilities Static and Lightning Rod.
How to beat Pikachu
Pikachu takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pikachu's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pikachu's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Pikachu's Electric moves.
Evolution
Pikachu is the middle stage of its line (Pichu → Pikachu → Raichu): it evolves from Pichu and into Raichu.
Best counters to Pikachu
Other Electric Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pikachu weak to?
As an Electric type, Pikachu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.
What is Pikachu resistant to?
Pikachu resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Pikachu?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Pikachu with super-effective attacks.