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.
Pikachu is a Electric-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Pikachu 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 has no type immunities.
To counter Pikachu 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's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
