Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Pikachu is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 320 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Static ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Pikachu. Build around what Pikachu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Pikachu takes super-effective damage from Ground moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Pikachu into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (90)
- Lowest stat
- HP (35)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 90)
- BST
- 320 (low for the format)
Pikachu is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 320 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Static ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Pikachu. Build around what Pikachu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Pikachu
Pikachu is the Mouse Pokémon a Electric type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 320 with Static as its ability.
What is Pikachu weak to?
Pikachu is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
How to counter Pikachu
To counter Pikachu in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground moves and can withstand its Electric STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Pikachu in competitive teams
Pikachu can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Pikachu on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
