#253 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Pikachu Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Pikachu is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Pikachu @ Light Ball Ability: Lightning Rod Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Fake Out - Endeavor - Nuzzle - Protect
Pikachu moves
Share of Pikachu sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Fake OutNormal80.8%
- EndeavorNormal45.1%
- NuzzleElectric42.6%
- ProtectNormal42.4%
- Helping HandNormal24.6%
- Volt TackleElectric21.3%
- Rising VoltageElectric17.9%
- Upper HandFighting14.9%
- Volt SwitchElectric14%
- Alluring VoiceFairy10.2%
Items
- Light Ball50.4%
- Focus Sash47%
Abilities
- Lightning Rod88.4%
- Static11.6%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 112 | 107 | 60 | 63 | 70 | 156 | 15.8% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 Def / 2 SpD / 32 Spe | 110 | 75 | 92 | 63 | 72 | 156 | 14.2% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 1 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def / 31 Spe | 111 | 107 | 62 | 63 | 70 | 155 | 8.3% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 38.3%.
Pikachu teammates
Share of Pikachu teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Pikachu set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Pikachu set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Fake Out, Endeavor, Nuzzle and Protect with Light Ball (50.4% of sets) and Lightning Rod, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Pikachu's best teammates in VGC?
Pikachu's most common partners are Pelipper (44.8%), Basculegion (43.9%), Rillaboom (40.4%), Mega Charizard Y (28.2%) and Mega Salamence (22%) — the share of Pikachu teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Pikachu use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Pikachu's top spreads (38.3%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?
Pikachu has base 90 Speed: 156 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 142 neutral, and 99 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Pikachu in Pokémon Champions?
Pikachu is #253 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.