#10158
— Mouse Pokémon
Pikachu Starter
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Pikachu Starter is a electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 430 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 120) 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 Starter. Build around what Pikachu Starter 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.
Pikachu Starter is a Electric-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Pikachu Starter is a Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel.
- Ground2× damage
- Electric0.5× damage
- Flying0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Pikachu Starter has no type immunities.
To counter Pikachu Starter in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground moves and can withstand its Electric STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Pikachu Starter's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
